Korean War
| Service # | 46081175 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 4 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Sanders 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Sanders was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on February 4, 1951 and returned to duty on March 15, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 4, 1951.