Korean War
| Service # | 1112535 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 26 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
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Blanchard was awarded the Silver Star, 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 Blanchard was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action While fighting the enemy house to house in Seoul, South Korea on September 26, 1950.