Korean War
| Service # | 1159245 |
|---|---|
| Unit | H CO 3 BN 1 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | March 21 1953 |
| 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
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Schick was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart with 2 Gold Stars, 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
Sergeant Schick was a member of the 3rd Platoon, Company H, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while defending his position at Outpost "Hedy" (also known as "Yellow") in South Korea on March 21, 1953. He was presumed dead on March 22, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.