Korean War
| Service # | O-983786 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 27 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Second Lieutenant Jernigan 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 and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Second Lieutenant Jernigan was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at the Pusan Perimeter near Chindong-ni, South Korea on August 27, 1950.