Korean War
| Service # | 14325704 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 6 1950 |
Bronze Star
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Westbrooks was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Corporal Westbrooks was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by enemy small arms fire in South Korea on August 3, 1950, evacuated to Japan and returned to duty on September 1, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 6, 1950.