Korean War
| Service # | 118404 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 561 LST |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | March 2 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Lieutenant Commander Brooks was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Lieutenant Commander Brooks served aboard the Landing Ship Tank (LST) 561. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy in Korea on March 2, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.