John Franklin Tumblin

Korean War
Service #53123787
RankPrivate First Class U.S. Army
Date of DeathJuly 30 1953
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Tumblin 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 First Class Tumblin was a member of Headquarters Battery, 13th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. While repairing an electric line, he was severely shocked when he touched a high voltage line. He was taken to the 11th Evacuation Hospital where he died on July 30, 1953.