The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, SGT Vincent Corona, US51168486, who died in the service of his country on May 28th, 1953 in North Korea. The cause of death was listed as KIA. At the time of his death Vincent was 20 years of age. He was from Mineola, New York. Vincent's Military Occupation Specialty was 1745-Light Weapons Infantry Leader.
The decorations earned by SGT Vincent Corona include: the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Vincent entered the service 10 June 1951,wife's name Eleanor.
Vincent is buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Plot Q, 1958
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