Korean War
| Service # | 06289280 |
|---|---|
| Unit | C CO 34 INF 24 DIV |
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 31 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Master Sergeant Mares was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Notes
Master Sergeant Mares was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on July 31, 1950. He was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.