Korean War
| Service # | 2483658 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Yeoman Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 27 1952 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Yeoman Third Class Demarest was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Yoeman Third Class Demarest served aboard the ocean tug USS SARSI (AFT-111) in Korean waters. He was listed as Missing in Action when his ship struck a floating mine near Hungnam, North Korea on August 27, 1952.