Korean War
| Service # | 16288709 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 30 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, Corporal Wolfe was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" Device, 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
Corporal Wolfe was a member of the 4th Airborne Ranger Company, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team. On March 28, 1951, he gallantly fought against a determined enemy near Songa-ri, South Korea. Later after returning from a combat mission, he jumped from a vehicle and accidentally exploded a grenade on his belt. He was evacuated to the 8063rd Mobile Army Surgical Hospital where he died on April 30, 1951.