Korean War
| Service # | 20248803 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 11 1950 |
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Yarusso 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, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Yarusso was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while defending his position against superior enemy forces at the Naktong Bulge along the Pusan Perimeter in South Korea on August 11, 1950.