Korean War
| Service # | 30105552 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | August 11 1950 |
Bronze Star
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
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
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Ishimoto was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Combat Infantry Badge with Star, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the European Theater Medal, the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Ishimoto was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was a member of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Sangmum-ni, South Korea on August 11, 1950.