Korean War
| Service # | 19304318 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 23 1951 |
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 Acosta was awarded the Purple Heart, 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 Acosta was a member of the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy during "Operation Ripper" in South Korea on March 23, 1951.