Parrion Ray Harris
Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee

On March 7, 1951 Private Harris was declared a casualty of the Korean War. He served with honor in the United States Army. He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Parrion Ray Harris
Korean War
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Korean War
Tennessee
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Service Details
This Profile ID9229
Service ID14322931
NameParrion Ray Harris
FromMonroe, Overton County, Tennessee
Casualty DateMarch 7, 1951
WarKorean War
Service BranchArmy
RankPrivate
Unit/Group35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division
Casualty TypeKilled in Action
LocationSouth Korea
Notable Awards
Purple Heart
Remembered
Parrion is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
Private Harris was a Light Weapons Infantryman with the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 7, 1951.

Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Parrion Ray Harris was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Harris had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 14322931. Attached to 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.

According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Overton county has been included within the archival record. We have Monroe listed as his city.

During his service in the Korean War, Army Harris experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 7, 1951. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: South Korea.
Commendations + Awards
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Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
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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