Korean War
| Service # | 38371720 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 16 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Sergeant First Class Yell was awarded 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 Yell was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 3rd Field Hospital. He developed pleurisy from tuberculosis and was evacuated to the 21st Station Hospital where he died on April 16, 1953.