Korean War
| Service # | 1087741 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | October 16 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Sergeant Whalin was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Sergeant Whalin was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a squad leader in the 1st Platoon, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy along the Western Front of central Korea by an enemy hand grenade on October 16, 1952.