Korean War
| Service # | 19106069 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Whelan was awarded the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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 Whelan was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on September 9, 1950 and returned to duty on September 10, 1950. He was seriously wounded again on September 12, 1950 and returned on November 1, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on November 26, 1950.