Korean War
| Service # | 51045117 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 18 1951 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Meher was awarded 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 Meher was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He received serious leg wounds in South Korea on February 13, 1951. He was evacuated to Nafoya, Japan and returned to duty on April 25, 1951. On May 18, 1951, his unit was surrounded by Chinese forces in the Soyang River Area of North Korea and was forced to withdraw with heavy casualties. He was Killed in Action while helping with the withdrawal.