Korean War
| Service # | 54062472 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 30 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 Upshaw 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 Upshaw was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On June 30, 1952, he suffocated when the bunker he was guarding collapsed near Chat-Kol, North Korea.