Korean War
| Service # | O-1882422 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 22 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
Second Lieutenant Watson was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Second Lieutenant Watson was a member of the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on June 10, 1953 and died of those wounds on June 22, 1953.