Korean War
| Service # | 31236432 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 10 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Tipping was awarded 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
Corporal Tipping was a member of the 8052nd Signal Detachment, 52nd Signal Service Battalion. He contracted poliomyelitis and was evacuated to the hospital ship USS CONSOLATION (AH-15) where he died on February 10, 1951.