Korean War
| Service # | 235416 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | December 8 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
United Nations Service Medal
Hospital Corpsman Szwajkos was awarded 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
Navy Hospital Corpsman Szwajkos was a member of the Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades on December 8, 1950 by head wounds at Hagaru-ri, North Korea near the Chosin Reservoir.