Korean War
| Service # | 12319106 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 28 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 Vanata 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 Vanata was a member of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on March 9, 1951 and returned to duty on April 5, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on May 28, 1951.