Korean War
| Service # | 06270734 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 12 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Sergeant Slaughter was awarded the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Slaughter was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 13, 1950 and returned to duty on October 28, 1950. He was seriously injured in North Korea on November 1, 1950 and returned to duty on November 10, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 12, 1951.