Korean War
| Service # | 52031930 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 29 1951 |
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 Durkin 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 Durkin was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously Wounded in Action by the enemy in North Korea on August 26, 1951 and returned to duty September 23, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on September 29, 1951.