Korean War
| Service # | O-2014463 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 23 1951 |
Army Commendation Medal
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Second Lieutenant Watson was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation Ribbon and 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, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Watson was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while on patrol near Chechon, South Korea on February 23, 1951.