Korean War
| Service # | 53058215 |
|---|---|
| Unit | E CO 180 INF 45 DIV |
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 12 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
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 Cheek 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 Cheek was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on January 12, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.