Korean War
| Service # | 14248836 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 12 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 Amaker 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 Amaker was a member of the 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. On February 12, 1951, the Chinese launched a massive attack against the 2nd Infantry Division in the vicinity of Hoensong, South Korea. While fighting to protect the withdrawal of elements of the division, Private First Class Amaker was Killed in Action.