Korean War
| Service # | 17271137 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 25 1950 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Notes
Private Baron was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by shrapnel in his neck while fighting the enemy in South Korea on September 3, 1950 and died of those wounds on October 25, 1950.Private Baron was awarded the Purple Heart, 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.