Korean War
| Service # | O-61207 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 15 1951 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Brannon was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with 3 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
First Lieutenant Brannon was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded near Chong-Pyong, South Korea on April 25, 1951 and returned to duty on May 3, 1951. He was seriously wounded again on May 18, 1951 near Masogu-ri, South Korea and died of those wounds on June 15, 1951 at Johnson Army Hospital, Japan.