Korean War
| Service # | O-1879065 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 9 1953 |
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
First Lieutenant McDonald was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, 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
First Lieutenant McDonald was a member of the 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on March 23, 1953 and returned to duty on April 5, 1953. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on July 9, 1953.