Korean War
| Service # | 24289099 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 5 1951 |
Distinguished Service Cross
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
For his leadership and valor, Private Beltz was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, 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
Private Beltz was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On October 5, 1951, while attacking the enemy at Yonchon, North Korea, his platoon was pinned down. He singlehandedly attacked two enemy machine gun nests, destroyed the enemy position until he was mortally wounded.