Korean War
| Service # | 1210663 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | February 27 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Private Whitson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Private Whitson was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at the Western Outposts in Korea on February 27, 1953.