Korean War
| Service # | 19385494 |
|---|---|
| Unit | HQ CO 89 TANK BN 25 DIV |
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 13 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Bronze Star
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
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Ortiz was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, 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
Corporal Ortiz was a member of Headquarters Company, 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on December 13, 1951. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.