Korean War
| Service # | 10406485 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 18 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant Rivera was awarded the Silver Star 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
Sergeant Rivera was a Light Weapons Infantryman in Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy at "Outpost Kelly" near the Imjin River in North Korea on September 18, 1951.