Korean War
| Service # | 56142701 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 8 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Avila 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 and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Avila was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded in North Korea on August 29, 1951 and returned to duty on September 12, 1951. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on October 8, 1951.