Benjamin Robert Bazzell ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Connecticut
On November 30, 1950 Private First Class Bazzell was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Connecticut. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 165018 |
| Service ID | 11194312 |
| Name | Benjamin Robert Bazzell |
| From | New Haven County, Connecticut |
| Birth Date | July 23, 1932 |
| Casualty Date | November 30, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Fire Direction and Liaison Operator |
| Unit/Group | Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | North Korea, Battle of Chosin Reservoir |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Benjamin Robert Bazzell is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Benjamin is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as the Chosin Reservoir Campaign was a decisive battle in the Korean War. On 27 November, the Chinese Army surprised UN Forces at the Chosin Reservoir area. A brutal 17-day battle in freezing weather and rough terrain soon followed. In the period between 27 November and 13 December 1950, 30,000 United Nations troops were encircled and attacked by approximately 120,000 Chinese troops.The cold weather was accompanied by frozen ground, resulting in frostbite casualties, icy roads, and weapon malfunctions. In the end over 17,000 UN forces were killed or wounded or missing in action, or died of wounds. The Chinese suffered 3 times that amount. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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