Korean War
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Service # | O-27775 |
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Rank | Captain U.S. Army |
Date of Death | May 19 1951 |
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Bronze Star
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Korean Service Medal
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National Defense Service Medal
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Purple Heart
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Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
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Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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United Nations Service Medal
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Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Captain Poston was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor, 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
USMA Class of 1945, Captain Poston was a Company Commander with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Panmegi-ri, South Korea on May 19, 1951.