Korean War
| Service # | 18323697 |
|---|---|
| Unit | SERV CO 34 INF 24 DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 20 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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 First Class Stephens 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 First Class Stephens was a member of Service Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On July 20, 1950, he was a member of a four man rocket launcher (Bazooka) team near Taejon, South Korea trying to stop enemy T-34 tanks. He was killed by enemy fire. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.