Korean War
| Service # | 55159029 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 9 1952 |
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
Sergeant Pettus 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
Sergeant Pettus was a Light Weapons Infantry Leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while on patrol against the enemy in North Korea on July 9, 1952 by enemy mortar fragments.