Louis R Masters ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania
Louis R Masters
Korean War
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On July 27, 1950 Private E-2 Masters was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. ★ 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 | 183574 |
| Service ID | 13273131 |
| Name | Louis R Masters |
| From | Lawrence County, Pennsylvania |
| Casualty Date | July 27, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private E-2 |
| Specialty | Heavy Weapons Infantryman |
| Unit/Group | Company D, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team |
| Casualty Type | MIA Missing in Action Declared Dead |
| Location | South Korea |
| Burial | Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Louis R Masters is buried or memorialized at Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.  Louis is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Louis R Masters 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 Army. Masters had the rank of Private E-2. His military occupation or specialty was Heavy Weapons Infantryman. Service number assignment was 13273131. Attached to Company D, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regimental Combat Team.
According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Lawrence county has been included within the archival record. During his service in the Korean War, Army Private E-2 Masters was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 27, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: MIA Missing in Action Declared Dead. Incident location: South Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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