Korean War
| Service # | 9906257 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 24 1950 |
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
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Egresitz 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
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Egresitz served with the U.S. Navy attached to the 1st Marine Division. On September 24, 1950, while tending his wounded comrades he received a mortal neck wound at Seoul, South Korea.