War: Korean War Branch: U.S. Army Unit: 21st Regiment - 24th Division Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant D.O.B. January 28, 1932 Citations/Medals: Korean Service Medal, Bronze Star, the United Nations Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation
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Ivan Schaedig was born in Rogers City, Michigan on January 28, 1932. He was drafted into the Army and after basic and specialized training, he was deployed to the Japan/Korean Theater of the war. While in Service, Ivan Schaedig obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was assigned to the Heavy Mortar Company, 21st Regiment, and the 24th Division.
Ivan's Citations/Awards include the Korean Service Ribbon, the Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Service Citation. After leaving the service Ivan returned to Alpena, Michigan.
