Korean War
| Service # | 06903657 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 10 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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Blankschen was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds received during World War II, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Blankschen was a decorated veteran of World War II, fighting in the European Theater. In Korea, he was a member of the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On October 10, 1950, while his regiment was moving to the port of Pusan, South Korea in preparation for the amphibious landing at Wonsan, North Korea, he died of other causes.