Korean War
| Service # | 50106234 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 23 1951 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Rivera-Mercado was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Private Rivera-Mercado was a Light Weapons Infantryman with the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on December 23, 1951 and died of those wounds on January 23, 1951.