Korean War
| Service # | 19384661 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 8 1951 |
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 Wessel 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 Wessel was a member of the 52nd Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 8, 1951.