Korean War
| Service # | 12118535 |
|---|---|
| Unit | B CO 38 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 26 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant Pendell was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Sergeant Pendell was a rifleman in Company B, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by a gunshot to his head while defending his position near Somin-Dong, North Korea as the Chinese were overrunning his position. He was last seen being evacuated to an aid station on November 26, 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.