Korean War
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 17 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Private Zirnheld was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private Zirnheld was a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On June 17, 1953, he was on a training exercise at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, when he was killed by a live mortar round exploding.