Korean War
| Service # | 9909548 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 15 1950 |
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
Hospital Corpsman Blanton 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
Navy Hospital Corpsman Blanton was attached to the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force. He was shot in the back while tending his wounded comrades on September 15, 1950 at Inchon, Korea.