Korean War
| Service # | 14472532 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 15 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Corporal Mercer was awarded 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 Mercer was a member of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. On July 15, 1953, while riding in a truck near Kabangsannal, North Korea, it overturned killing him.