Korean War WIA Dog Tag

[Reforger]

Here's a dog tag for a draftee that was WIA in the Korean War. He served as a forward observer in the 10th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He was shot by a sniper on June 3, 1951 in the Iron Triangle (Korea, not Vietnam). He survived and after his recovery served as a prisoner guard until discharged in 1952. I wonder if this is the tag he had on him when he was wounded.

 

[Simon Lerenfort]

Seems he only passed recently. A grand old age and a man who lived a life well. RIP old soldier.

 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fltimes/obituary.aspx?n=nicholas-a-forgione-buck&pid=191417790&fhid=11100