Korean War
| Service # | 2322643 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Electrician's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | June 12 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
Electrician's Mate Third Class (Power and Light) Meyers 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
Electrician's Mate Third Class (Power and Light) Meyers was a crew member aboard the destroyer USS WALKE (DD-723) in Korean waters. He was Killed in Action while engaged with the enemy when his ship struck a mine on June 12, 1951.