Korean War
| Service # | 12286700 |
|---|---|
| Unit | C CO 2 ENGR CMBT BN 2 DIV |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 28 1950 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Pierce was awarded the Silver 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
Sergeant Pierce was a member of Company C, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action after his unit was overrun by Chinese forces near Kunu-ri, North Korea on November 28, 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.