Korean War
| Service # | 3664008 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 8 1952 |
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 Hoeschen 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 Hoeschen was attached to Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He suffered extreme leg wounds, while tending his wounded comrades near Kaesong-ni, Korea and died on August 8, 1952.