The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
William Patrick Amaker
Rank
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Date of Death
February 12, 1951
Private First Class Amaker was a member of the 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. On February 12, 1951, the Chinese launched a massive attack against the 2nd Infantry Division in the vicinity of Hoensong, South Korea. While fighting to protect the withdrawal of elements of the division, Private First Class Amaker was Killed in Action.