Korean War
| Service # | 27029828 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 13 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
Sergeant First Class Larkin 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.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Larkin served as an air-ground controller with the 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On October 13, 1951, while flying in a AT-6D Mosquito observation aircraft in North Korea, it crashed and burned, killing him.