Korean War
| Service # | 31262902 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 16 1950 |
Bronze Star
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
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class Veenstra was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Combat Infantry Badge with Star, 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 Veenstra was a veteran of World War II, serving as a ranger. In Korea, he was the Field First Sergeant of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action when his jeep ran over an enemy land mine near Masan-Dong, North Korea on November 16, 1950.