Korean War
| Service # | 55062592 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 5 1951 |
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
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private McLaughlin 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.
Notes
Private McLaughlin was a member of the 3rd Platoon, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while defending against a Chinese assault near Hwachon Myon-ni, North Korea on June 5, 1951.