Korean War
| Service # | 1135580 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | May 29 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Private First Class Abshire was awarded 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
Private First Class Abshire was a member of the 4.2" Mortar Company, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at the Soyang River near Yanggu, North Korea on May 29, 1951.