Korean War
| Service # | 06853804 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 30 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Yackent was awarded 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
Sergeant First Class Yackent was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He died of other causes at DT 216-327 in Korea on January 30, 1953.