Korean War
| Service # | 3649749 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Hospital Corpsman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 17 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
Hospital Corpsman Gillespie 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
Hospital Corpsman Gillespie was attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was Killed in Action while tending his wounded comrades on Hill 812, Korea on September 17, 1951.