Korean War
| Service # | 53023316 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | December 26 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Slack was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Slack was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on May 19, 1951 and returned to duty on August 9, 1951. He died of other causes in Korea on December 26, 1951.