Korean War
| Service # | O-63884 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 25 1953 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Wasson was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
USMA Class of 1951, First Lieutenant Wasson was a member of the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on December 18, 1952 and returned to duty on January 22, 1953. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on June 25, 1953.