Paul Leverne Blair

Korean War
Service #1123262
RankPrivate First Class U.S. Marine Corps
Date of DeathAugust 18 1950
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Private First Class Blair was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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 First Class Blair was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. He was Killed in Action defending his position at the Pusan Perimeter in South Korea on August 18, 1950.