Korean War
| Service # | 17294430 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 21 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private First Class Leistikow was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Leistikow was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. On March 21, 1952, he suffocated when his bunker near Hyonjo, North Korea collapsed.