Korean War
| Service # | 7977429 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Boiler Technician Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | October 21 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
Boiler Technician Third Class Karlin 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
Boiler Technician Third Class Karlin served aboard the destroyer escort USS LEWIS (DE-535). On October 21, 1952, his ship received two hits from guns at Wonsan, North Korea, wounding him and killing six other seamen. He died of those wounds later that day.