Korean War
| Service # | 18224395 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 4 1951 |
Bronze Star
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Villarreal was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, 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 Villarreal was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On October 4, 1951, enemy artillery fire from an unknown location fell upon his unit. He volunteered to lead a squad to probe the area. He destroyed an enemy bunker and was charging a second position, when he was mortally wounded.