John Robert Elwell ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from West Virginia
On February 3, 1953 Private First Class Elwell was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of West Virginia. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 11303 |
| Service ID | 1221994 |
| Name | John Robert Elwell |
| From | Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Birth Date | March 17, 1928 |
| Casualty Date | February 3, 1953 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division |
| Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
| Location | Korea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Navy Cross
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  John is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in Korea on February 3, 1953.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John Robert Elwell was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Elwell had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 1221994. Attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
He was born on March 17, 1928. According to our records West Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Fayette county has been included within the archival record. We have Fayetteville listed as his city. During his service in the Korean War, Marine Corps Private First Class Elwell experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 3, 1953. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Navy Cross
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
★ Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
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