Korean War
| Service # | 326093 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | December 1 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
Sergeant Blankenburg 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
Sergeant Blankenburg was a member of Company A, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while defending his position against the Chinese forces at a sawmill two miles north of Hagaru, North Korea on December 1, 1950.