Korean War
| Service # | 55280745 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 15 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Zeilinger was awarded 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 Zeilinger was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On July 15, 1953, he was killed when a sandbag he was carrying ignited a hand grenade near Kumhwa, North Korea.