Korean War
| Service # | 18267010 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 7 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private Hinton was awarded 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 Hinton was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. On January 7, 1951, he suffered a lung infection and died six miles southeast of Wonju, South Korea.