Korean War
| Service # | 055852 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | January 9 1953 |
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
Second Lieutenant Alling 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
Second Lieutenant Alling was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was seriously wounded while fighting the enemy along the western outposts in North Korea and died of those wounds on January 9, 1953.