Korean War
| Service # | 19306236 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 8240 ARMY UNIT KMAG |
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 19 1952 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
8
Honolulu Memorial |
Air Medal
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
Sergeant Tatarakis was awarded the Air Medal, 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
Sergeant Tatarakis was a member of the 8240th Army Unit, Korean Military Assistance Group (KMAG). On February 19, 1952, he was a passenger in a C-46D Commando transport on a night insertion mission. A double agent detonated a hand grenade before bail out, killing four on board. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on July 25, 1954. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.