Korean War
| Service # | 13340752 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 23 1950 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Gaun was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Private Gaun was a member of the 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 18, 1950 and returned to duty on October 10, 1950. He died of other causes in Korea on October 23, 1950.