Korean War
| Service # | 15447016 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 22 1952 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Notes
Private Koonce was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Cachil-Bong, North Korea on June 22, 1952.Private Koonce 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.