Korean War
| Service # | O-1925464 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Second Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | April 17 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
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, Second Lieutenant Summers 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
Second Lieutenant Summers was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On April 17, 1953, while defending his position at "Pork Chop Hill", North Korea when he heard the cries of a wounded man. He left his relatively safe position and exposed himself to enemy artillery fire to rescue his wounded comrade. As he returned and neared his bunker, he was struck and killed by an enemy mortar round.