Korean War
| Service # | 658046 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | June 26 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
Staff Sergeant Woolridge 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
Staff Sergeant Woolridge was a squad leader in Company H, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On June 26, 1952, we was leading a night combat patrol from Hill 229 towards "Yoke" five miles east of Panmunjom, South Korea when he stepped on an enemy mine, killing him.