Korean War
| Service # | 51148919 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 31 1952 |
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 Whitehead 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, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and given a letter of commendation posthumously.
Notes
Private Whitehead was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while defending an outpost "Alligator Jaws" on Hill 200, North Korea on October 31, 1952.