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Ralph Puckett, American Army officer, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1926)
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Ralph Puckett
U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient (1926–2024)
Ralph Puckett Jr. was a United States Army officer. He led the Eighth Army Ranger Company during the Korean War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on November 25, 1950, when his company of 51 Rangers was attacked by several hundred Chinese soldiers…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Medal of Honor
Highest award in the United States Armed Forces
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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