Korean War
| Service # | 578938 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 21 1950 |
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 Whitford 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 Whitford was a member of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Youngdong-po on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea on September 21, 1950.