Korean War
| Service # | 32675048 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 13 1950 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Cahill was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
Master Sergeant Cahill 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 Yongsan, South Korea on August 13, 1950.