Korean War
| Service # | 19348927 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ CO 19 INF 24 DIV |
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 16 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Private Yanez was awarded 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
Private Yanez was a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on July 16, 1950. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.