S/SGT Robert Atchison

biography

My Story - Robert Atchison

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Atchison, from Massapequa, NY, served in the Army with B Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea from 1951 to 1952. He was awarded the Silver Star for heroic action in the "Iron Triangle" region of Korea between Kumhwa and Chorwon. He was also awarded the South Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal.

After Korea, Atchison served with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) at Fort McNair, DC. He served 22 years with the New York City Police Department as a detective, 26th Squad, shield # 3232.

decorations

Pins-Shoulders: 3rd Infantry "Old Guard" Pin
Right Breast: 9th Infantry Regiment Unit Crest
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row: Silver Star Medal
Middle Row (L-R): Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): United Nations Service Medal, South Korean Wharang Distinguished Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Right Breast: Army Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Patches-Left Sleeve: Presidential Old Guard Patch
Right Sleeve: 2nd Infantry Division Patch
Cords: Infantry Blue Cord
Stripes-Left Sleeve: Service Stripe (1)
Right Sleeve: Overseas Service Bars (2)
Misc: 3rd Infantry Regiment Buff Strap