Korean War
| Service # | 15433127 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 5 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Shope was awarded the Purple Heart, 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
Private First Class Shope was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on September 19, 1952 and died of those wounds on October 5, 1952.