Korean War
| Service # | 30427671 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 24 1953 |
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
Sergeant First Class Rivera-Ortiz 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
Sergeant First Class Rivera-Ortiz was a member of the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Sidamak (CT260320), North Korea on July 24, 1953.