Korean War
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 4 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Seaman Brantigan 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
Seaman Brantigan was member of the crew of the landing ship tank (USS LST 611) in Korean waters. He suffered severe injuries from a fall aboard his ship, evacuated to a hospital in Japan, and died on November 4, 1952.