Korean War
| Service # | 9550340 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | May 21 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 Oesterwind 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) Oesterwind served aboard the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). On May 20, 1951, the ship was hit by a shore battery at Wonsan, North Korea causing slight damage but resulted in four casualties. He died of a shrapnel wound penetrating left chest the following day.