Korean War
| Service # | 51122357 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 21 1952 |
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, Master Sergeant Cassetta 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
Master Sergeant Cassetta was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On August 21, 1952, he was scheduled to return home and volunteered to take a patrol in the "Punchbowl" area of North Korea. He was killed while on patrol by enemy fire.