Korean War
| Service # | 2632354 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | October 17 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 Krueger 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 (E3) Krueger served aboard the destroyer escort USS ULVERT M. MOORE (DD-747) in Korean waters. On October 17, 1951, his ship received moderate damage from a hit by an enemy shore battery at Hungnam, North Korea, killing him.