Korean War
| Service # | 2631646 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | May 13 1951 |
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
Seaman Apprentice Krongard 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
Seaman (E2) Krongard was a member of patrol ship USS HOQUIAM (PF-5). On May 7, 1951, while operating off Wonsan, North Korea, his ship was hit by enemy shore batteries. He was wounded and died of those wounds on May 13, 1951.