Korean War
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Service # | 51092537 |
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Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
Date of Death | February 19 1952 |
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Army of Occupation Medal
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Good Conduct Medal (Army)
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Purple Heart
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
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Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Wilhelm was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, 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, the Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
Notes
Corporal Wilhelm was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. On February 19, 1952, while his unit was in reserve, he was killed in a training accident.