Korean War
| Service # | 12322776 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 7 1951 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Private First Class Kravitz was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, 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 Kravitz was an assistant machine gunner with Company M, 3rd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. On March 7, 1951, while attached to Company L, he was defending his position near Yangpyong, South Korea against heavy enemy attacks. Refusing to withdraw, he used his machine gun to delay the enemy and allow his comrades to retire until he was mortally wounded.