Korean War
| Service # | 1352110 |
|---|---|
| Unit | I CO 3 BN 7 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | July 20 1953 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Private Whidden 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
Private Whidden was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On July 20, 1953, his platoon was defending "Outposts Berlin and East Berlin" when they were overrun by the Chinese. He was listed as Missing in Action. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.