Korean War
| Service # | O-62272 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 25 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
First Lieutenant Ames 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
First Lieutenant Ames was a member of the 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was attached to the Heavy Tank Company, 2nd Infantry Division as its commanding officer. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in the Wonchong-Kogas area of North Korea on May 25, 1951.