Korean War
| Service # | 3176260 |
|---|---|
| Unit | USS Sarsi |
| Rank | Damage Controlman First Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 27 1952 |
| 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
Damage Controlman First Class Kunsch 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
Damage Controlman First Class Kunsch served aboard the ocean tug USS SARSI (AFT-111) in Korean waters. He was listed as Missing in Action while engaged with the enemy when his ship struck a floating mine on August 27, 1952. He was presumed dead on June 7, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.