Korean War
| Service # | 53118676 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 14 1953 |
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
Private First Class Westry 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Westry was a member of the 461st Infantry Battalion, Heavy Mortars, U.S. Army. He was wounded while fighting the enemy in North Korea on March 19, 1953. He was evacuated to the United States where he died on April 14, 1953.