Korean War
| Service # | O-44345 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 16 1950 |
Distinguished Service Medal (Army)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Lieutenant Colonel Winstead was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, 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 the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Colonel Winstead was a decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On July 15, 1950 near Taepyoung, South Korea, when his command post came under attack, he personally organized a counter attack. He was Killed in Action the day following.