Korean War
| Service # | 16299515 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 5 1950 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Army)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Corporal Red Cloud was awarded the Medal of Honor, 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 Red Cloud was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. During a Chinese attack on his company on November 5, 1950, he left his protective position and delivered devastating fire on the enemy, thereby giving his unit time to consolidate its position. Although severely wounded he continued to fire until he was killed.