Korean War
| Service # | 34745812 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 23 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 Mims was awarded the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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 Mims was a member of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 11, 1950 and returned to duty on September 11, 1950. He was seriously wounded again on March 23, 1951 and returned on April 12, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on April 23, 1951.