Korean War
| Service # | 15247533 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 18 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant First Class Shay was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Shay was a member of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on November 23, 1952 and returned to duty on November 27, 1952. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 18, 1952.