Korean War
| Service # | 3880353 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 24 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Hospital Corpsman Cressman was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Hospital Corpsman Cressman served with the U.S. Navy attached to Headquarters and Service Company, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action near Seoul, South Korea while tending his wounded comrades on September 24, 1950 from wounds to his head.