Korean War
| Service # | 52161516 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 6 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Spitler was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Spitler was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on August 11, 1952 and returned to duty on August 22, 1952. On September 6, 1952, he was on duty at "Listening Post Agnes", Hill 1052 in the Satae-ri Valley, North Korea when he was killed during an enemy assault.