Korean War
| Service # | 051813 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | April 20 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
Second Lieutenant Whitsett 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
Second Lieutenant Whitsett was a member of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division. He died in Korea from other causes on April 20, 1952.