Korean War
| Service # | 39444736 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 15 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Brookin was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Sergeant First Class Brookin was a member of the 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in Korea on September 2, 1950 and returned to duty on September 5, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 15, 1950.