Korean War
| Service # | 19243784 |
|---|---|
| Unit | M CO 31 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 30 1950 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Alvarez was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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 Alvarez was a member of Company M, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was died of wounds while withdrawing from the east side of the Chosin Reservoir on November 30, 1950. His remains were recovered and identified on August 17, 2011. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
