Korean War
| Service # | 28785032 |
|---|---|
| Unit | B CO 38 INF 2 DIV |
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 1 1951 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
6
Honolulu Memorial |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Prisoner of War Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Galberth was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Prisoner of War Medal, 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 First Class Galberth was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was wounded and taken Prisoner of War while defending his position on Hill 1051 in South Korea on May 18, 1951. He was taken to Camp #5 near Pyoktong, North Korea and died while a prisoner on November 1, 1951. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.