Korean War
| Service # | 57307055 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | February 21 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 First Class Journey 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 First Class Journey was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On February 21, 1951, the first day of Operation Killer, his company was attacking on a heavily wooded hill near Chipjong-ni, South Korea. An enemy machine gun opened fire striking him in the chest. He died within the hour.