Korean War
| Service # | 5695352 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | March 11 1951 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Fireman (E2) Briggs was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Fireman (E2) Briggs served aboard the heavy cruiser USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73). On March 11, 1951, he was aboard a whale boat on a combat mission at Inchon Harbor near Chung San-ni, Korea when it was struck by an enemy mortar round.