Korean War
| Service # | 1277798 |
|---|---|
| Unit | C CO 1 BN 5 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | March 26 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Private First Class Eads was awarded the Purple Heart with Gold Star, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Good Conduct Medal with two bronze Campaign Stars, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the United Nations Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
Notes
Private First Class Eads was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On March 26, 1953, he was defending "Outpost Reno", North Korea. He was listed as Missing in Action when his position was overrun by two Chinese battalions. He was presumed dead on March 26, 1954. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.