Korean War
| Service # | 42233239 |
|---|---|
| Unit | A CO 23 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 29 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
4
Honolulu Memorial |
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
Sergeant Ellis was awarded 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 Ellis was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On November 29, 1950, the 23rd Infantry Regiment was covering the Division's withdrawal at the Kujang-dong road junction near Kunu-ri, North Korea. While successfully covering this withdrawal, Sergeant Ellis was listed as Missing in Action. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.