Korean War
| Service # | 1082642 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | June 10 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Navy)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Corporal Abrell was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Abrell was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. On June 10, 1951, as a fire team leader, he was attacking a heavily fortified enemy position near Hangyong, Korea. When the advanced squad became pinned down, he voluntarily, singlehandedly attacked an enemy bunker. Although badly wounded he armed a grenade and dove into the bunker, killing himself and the enemy within.