Korean War
| Service # | 13394906 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 19 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal Herrold was awarded 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 Herrold was a bulldozer operator with Company A, 11th Engineer Combat Battalion. On March 19, 1953, while working on steep roads cut from stone mountains, Corporal Herrold decided to bring his dozer to Company A's camp for maintenance. The dozer started to slip on the ice covered rocks and he tried to stop the sliding by dropping the dozer blade. He directed the mechanic accompanying him to jump for safety. Then, when he himself tried to jump, it rolled over carrying him down the mountain to his death.