Pvt CO G 17 INF DIV Harvin J Overbeek, US Army Korea KIA

COMMENDATIONS
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ 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

SERVICE OVERVIEW
Name Harvin J Overbeek
From Allegan County, Michigan
Death May 2, 1953
War Korean War
ID 55289416
Rank Private E-2
Specialty Light Weapons Assault Crewman
Branch US Army
Group 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
Cause Hostile, Killed in Action
Location North Korea
Awarded
★ Purple Heart
ORIGINS
According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Allegan County included within the archival record.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Served during the Korean War. Overbeek had the rank of Private E-2. His military occupation or specialty was Light Weapons Assault Crewman. Service number assignment was 55289416. Attached to 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Korean War, Army Private E-2 Overbeek experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 2, 1953. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: North Korea.
REMEMBERED
Harvin is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location.

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