Korean War
| Service # | 1170558 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 17 1951 |
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
Private First Class Waropay 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
Private First Class Waropay was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. During the early morning of September 16, 1951, he was defending his position on Hill 749 against a determined enemy counterattack. He was seriously wounded by a shell fragment and evacuated to the 1st Medical Battalion for treatment, but died on September 17, 1951.