Korean War
| Service # | 27027558 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 28 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
Private Armstrong was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Private Armstrong was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded in South Korea on September 11, 1950 and returned to duty on October 28, 1950. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 25, 1950 and died while a prisoner on February 28, 1951.