Korean War
| Service # | 611772 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 21 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Avila was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal Avila was a member of Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near the Hwachon Reservoir, Korea on September 21, 1951.