Vinner Eugene Blackley

Korean War
Service #19304760
RankPrivate U.S. Army
Date of DeathAugust 17 1952
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Blackley was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Blackley was a member of Company A, 811th Engineer Aviation Construction Battalion. On August 17, 1952, he attempted to jump on the running board of a moving truck at Youngdung-po, Korea, slipped and fell under its wheels. He was taken to the 121st Evacuation Hospital where he died.