Korean War
| Service # | 9007450 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Fireman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 16 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Fireman (E3) Thierfelder was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Fireman (E3) Thierfelder served aboard the destroyer USS BARTON (DD-722) in Korean waters. He was listed as Missing in Action while engaged with the enemy when his ship struck an enemy mine on September 16, 1952.