Korean War
| Service # | 37714388 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 5 1951 |
Bronze Star
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
For his leadership and valor, Corporal Toth was awarded the Bronze 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
Corporal Toth was a veteran of World War II, fighting in the Pacific. In Korea, he was a squad leader in Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On June 5, 1951, his unit was assaulting a hill near Hwachon, North Korea. He was leading the assault, when an enemy bullet struck him in the head killing him instantly.