Korean War
| Service # | 51033876 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 20 1952 |
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 Tilghman 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 Tilghman was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He developed acute colitis from uremic poisoning and was taken to the 121st Evacuation Hospital where he died on October 20, 1952.