Powell, Donald [1]
Awards:
Silver Star;
Combat Infantryman Badge; Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters;
Korean Service Ribbon with five campaign stars.
Date of Birth:
2/1/1933
Military Branch:
Army
City/County:
Charlotte
County:
Mecklenburg
Enlistment Date:
1950
First Name:
Donald
KIA Date:
3/6/1953
Last Name:
Powell
Middle Name:
W.
Military Details:
Sergeant Donald Powell first enlisted in 1950 and served 1 year in Korea after earning various awards for his actions. Powell then attended the Ranger course at Fort Benning, GA and then served at Pensacola, FL and Dahlonega, GA for Advanced Training. Powell then volunteered for further duty in Korea in 1952. Powell was serving on the front line when he was killed.
Military Rank:
Sergeant
Source:
| Charlotte Observer March 12, 1953 |
State:
North Carolina
Sub-Title:
Powell, Donald
Exhibit & Section:
Korean War [3]