Spec/4 George Paton

Biography

Paton, from Cornell, IL, served as a medic with the 25th Infantry Division. During an enemy attack, he left his covered position and ran through intense enemy fire to administer aid to a fallen comrade.

Decorations

Pins: 27th Infantry Regiment Crest
Badges: Combat Medical Badge
Medals, Left Breast-Top Row: Bronze Star
2nd Row (L-R): Purple Heart. Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Right Breast (L-R): Army Presidential Unit Citation, Army Valorous Unit Award
Patches: 25th Infantry Division Patch