Korean War
| Service # | O-324128 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ CO 1 BN 9 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Major U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 30 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Major Phillips was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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
Major Phillips was a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously Wounded in Action by the enemy in South Korea on September 20, 1950 and returned to duty on September 27, 1950. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on November 30, 1950. He was presumed dead on January 25, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.