Korean War
| Service # | 627384 |
|---|---|
| Unit | A CO 1 BN 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | November 26 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
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
For his leadership and valor, Corporal O'Day was awarded the Bronze Star, 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
Corporal O'Day was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on November 26, 1950. He was presumed dead on February 12, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.