Korean War
| Service # | 257303 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 22 1950 |
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
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and valor, Lieutenant Shaw was awarded the Silver 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, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Shaw was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a served as an Intelligence Officer attached to Headquarters and Service Company, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while on patrol with the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines during an ambush near Nokponi, South Korea on September 22, 1950.