Korean War
| Service # | 16276782 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 26 1950 |
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Wendricks was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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 and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Wendricks was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy from January 5, 1944 to May 1946. In Korea, he was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Hadong, South Korea on July 26, 1950.