Korean War
| Service # | 17232806 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 13 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private Black was awarded the Silver Star, 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 Black was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. On August 13, 1950, while defending his position against superior North Korean forces near Tae-Dong, South Korea, he helped stem the attack by exposing himself to enemy fire so that he could throw hand grenades at the approaching enemy.