Korean War
| Service # | 15477488 |
|---|---|
| Unit | A CO 17 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 9 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
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, Sergeant Dedon was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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
Sergeant Dedon was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy near Chorwon, North Korea on April 17, 1953 and returned to duty on June 7, 1953. He participated in a heroic action near Sokkagae, North Korea and was listed as Missing in Action on July 9, 1953. He was presumed dead on July 10, 1954. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.