Korean War
| Service # | 53130779 |
|---|---|
| Unit | K CO 17 INF 7 DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 9 1953 |
| 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
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Sledge was awarded the Silver Star, 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 Sledge was a member of Company K, 3rd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was listed as Missing in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 9, 1953. He was presumed dead on July 10, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.