Korean War
| Service # | 3241660 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | April 16 1953 |
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
Fireman (E3) Cataldo 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
Fireman (E3) Cataldo served aboard the destroyer USS MADDOX (DD-731). On April 16, 1953, his ship was hit by a 76mm shell from a shore battery at Wonsan, North Korea wounding him. He died later that day.