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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Herbert P. Aikin (ASN: RA-15278433), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 2d Chemical Mortar Battalion, in action on 22 April 1951, in the vicinity of Sollae-ri-Korea.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1951 – August 10, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Private First Class Herbert P. Aikin (ASN: RA-15278433), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 22 April 1951 and was held until his release on 10 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.