Korean War
| Service # | 56077674 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 2 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Mendoza was awarded 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 Mendoza was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. During a training exercise, he accidentally stepped on a mine and was evacuated to the 8076th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital where he died on October 2, 1951.