Korean War
| Service # | 1225452 |
|---|---|
| Unit | I CO 3 BN 5 MAR 1 MAR DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | September 5 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Navy)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Private First Class Garcia was awarded the Medal of Honor, 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
Private First Class Garcia was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On September 5, 1952, he was a member of an "Outpost Bruce" a mile forward of the main line of defense. When his unit came under severe attack, although wounded, he went to a supply point to get additional hand grenades. Upon returning, an enemy grenade fell among his comrades. He immediately fell upon it to protect his comrades. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.