Korean War
Service # | 39245941 |
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Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
Date of Death | February 12 1951 |
Bronze Star
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class De Los Santos was awarded the Bronze Star, 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
Sergeant First Class De Los Santos was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On February 12, 1951, he was on patrol in South Korea when his unit was ambushed. He was killed by small arms fire.