Korean War
| Service # | 50118179 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 17 1953 |
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
Private Cordero-de La Rosa was awarded 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
Private Cordero-de La Rosa was a Light Weapons Infantry Squad Leader in Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at "Pork Chop Hill" in North Korea on April 17, 1953.