Korean War
| Service # | 19327991 |
|---|---|
| Unit | E CO 27 INF 25 DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 27 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
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Savage was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Private First Class Savage was a member of the 2nd Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On November 26, 1950, his unit successfully held off superior enemy forces on Hill 222 in Kujang, North Korea. His platoon was overrun on November 27, 1950 and he was killed after his Browning Automatic Rifle ceased functioning. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.