Lester M. Kesler

Korean War
Service #53036583
RankSergeant U.S. Army
Date of DeathAugust 18 1952
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant Kesler was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Kesler was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was drowned by a flash flood while crossing the river near Inje, North Korea on August 18, 1952.