Korean War
Service # | 3185329 |
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Unit | USS Burlington |
Rank | Fireman Apprentice U.S. Navy |
Date of Death | May 30 1951 |
Status | Missing In Action |
Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Fireman Apprentice Krcil 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
Fireman Apprentice (E2) Krcil member of the crew of the frigate USS BURLINGTON (PF-51) serving in Korean waters. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on May 30, 1951. He was presumed dead on May 31, 1952. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.