Korean War
| Service # | 12173698 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 20 1950 |
Army of Occupation Medal
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
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Watson was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan).
Notes
Corporal Watson was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 24th Quartermaster Company, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on July 20, 1950.