Korean War
| Service # | 16242043 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 28 1951 |
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 Gomez was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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 Gomez was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of the 2nd Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was Wounded in Action by the enemy on March 15, 1951 and returned to duty on April 8, 1951. While participating in a counterattack on May 17, 1951 near Pungchon-ni, South Korea, with disregard for his own safety, he charged the enemy with fixed bayonet, repulsing them with heavy losses. He was Killed in Action in South Korea on May 28, 1951.