Korean War
| Service # | 18342797 |
|---|---|
| Unit | D CO 24 INF 25 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 11 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Ishem was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes
Sergeant Ishem was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on August 11, 1950 and returned to duty on November 1, 1950. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 11, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.