Korean War
| Service # | O-28642 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 6 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Skilton was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
USMA Class of 1946, First Lieutenant Skilton was a platoon leader in Company L, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while assisting withdrawal of friendly troops at the Chosin Reservoir, North Korea on December 6, 1950. He was buried in a temporary mass grave dug by the U.S. Marines at Koto-ri, North Korea. His remains were recovered and returned to the U.S. in March 1955.