Korean War
| Service # | 19453131 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 27 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
Private First Class Vasquez 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
Private First Class Vasquez was a member of Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On November 27, 1953, while a member of a demolition team, he stood too close to the explosion and was killed by fragments.