Korean War
| Service # | 11195280 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Sergeant O'Boyle was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, 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
Sergeant O'Boyle was a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on February 12, 1951 and returned to duty on March 10, 1951. He was taken Prisoner of War while fighting the enemy near the 38th Parallel on May 18, 1951. He died in Prison Camp #1 Hospital, Chang-Song on November 30, 1951.