Korean War
| Service # | 52177847 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 2 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Blackburn was awarded 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 Blackburn was a member of Company B, 1092nd Engineer Combat Battalion. On April 2, 1953, he was suffocated when his bunker collapsed on him while he slept near Norumok, Korea.