Korean War
| Service # | 55193818 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 29 1952 |
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 Wegleitner was awarded the Purple Heart, 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 Wegleitner was a member of the 64th Medium Tank Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on October 28, 1952 and died of those wounds the following day.