Korean War
| Service # | O-1059578 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 13 1951 |
Bronze Star
Distinguished Service Cross
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Korean Service Medal
Legion of Merit
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, First Lieutenant O'Donnell was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Legion of Merit, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, the European Theater of Operations Medal with 3 Battle Stars and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
First Lieutenant O'Donnell was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. In Korea, he was a platoon leader of Company A, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. On October 13, 1951, he led his platoon on an assault of Hill 1220, "Heartbreak Ridge", destroying the enemy and its positions, until he was fatally wounded.