Korean War
| Service # | 39024816 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 7 1954 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Sergeant First Class Penaranda was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Penaranda was a member of the 8202nd Army Unit, Korean Military Assistance Group (KMAG). On March 7, 1954, he was killed while hunting near Kwajung-po Lake, South Korea when he stepped on a landmine.