Korean War
| Service # | 15450883 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 6 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
Private First Class Tsaknis 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
Private First Class Tsaknis was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on September 2, 1951 and returned to duty on September 20, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Chogum-ni, North Korea on October 6, 1951.