Korean War
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Service # | Z28569505 |
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Rank | Fireman U.S. Merchant Marine |
Date of Death | November 8 1953 |
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Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
Fireman (E3) Hampton was awarded 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
Fireman E3 Hampton served with the U.S. Merchant Marine ship SS JOSEPH FENNER. He died on November 8, 1953 of heart disease on board the FENNER off Inchon, Korea.