Korean War
| Service # | 34044920 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 27 1950 |
Distinguished Flying Cross
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor during World War II, he was awarded the Bronze Star. His other awards include the Prisoner of War Medal, 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, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Waldrop was a veteran of World War II and was taken as a Prisoner of War. In Korea, he was a member of the 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Hadong, South Korea on July 27, 1950.