Korean War
| Service # | W-906743 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Warrant Officer U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 6 1950 |
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Warrant Officer Gillespie was awarded 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
Warrant Officer Gillespie was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the Tank Company, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Chindong-ni, South Korea on August 6, 1950.