Korean War
| Service # | 2502752 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Radioman First Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 26 1950 |
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
Radioman First Class Getz 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
Radioman First Class Getz served aboard the destroyer USS BRUSH (DD-745) in Korean waters. He was Killed in Action when his ship struck an enemy mine near Tanchon, North Korea on September 26, 1950.