Korean War
| Service # | 16295484 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 10 1950 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private Bittell was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Medical Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Bittell was a medic with the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was mortally wounded while assisting his wounded comrades during enemy attack near Yongsan, South Korea on August 10, 1950.