Korean War
| Service # | 1043051 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | December 8 1950 |
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
Private First Class McClelland 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
Private First Class McClelland was a member of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On December 1, 1950, he was serving with an outpost north of Hagaru-ri, North Korea. His unit was surrounded by the enemy for 7 days. Finally, during the relief and withdrawal of his outpost, he was killed by enemy mortar fragments on December 8, 1950.