Korean War
| Service # | 3836186 |
|---|---|
| Unit | USS Hyman |
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | November 29 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Seaman Barnett 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
Seaman (E3) Barnett served aboard the destroyer USS HYMAM (DD-732) in Korean waters. On November 23, 1951, he was wounded when his ship was hit by enemy shore battery at Wonsan, North Korea and died on November 29, 1951. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.