Richard Lee Wojeski

Korean War
Service #12285423
RankSergeant U.S. Army
Date of DeathMarch 8 1951
Bronze Star
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
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Wojeski was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Wojeski was a forward observer for the 60mm mortar platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while attacking the enemy through the Yongmun Mountains, South Korea during "Operation Ripper" on March 8, 1951.