Ralph Puckett
American military officer
Ralph Puckett Jr. (December 8, 1926 – April 8, 2024) was an American Army soldier and colonel. He led the Eighth Army Ranger Company during the Korean War. He was born in Tifton, Georgia.
Puckett was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on November 25, 1950, when his company of 51 Rangers was attacked by Chinese forces at the battle for Hill 205.[1][2]
He retired from the United States Army in 1971 as a colonel.
On May 20, 2021, President Joe Biden awarded Puckett the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle for Hill 205.[3]
Puckett died on April 8, 2024 at his home in Columbus, Georgia at the age of 97.[4]
References change
- ↑ Ralph Puckett, WD AGO FORM 639 dated 11 Jan 1951
- ↑ Lock, John D.; Moore, Harold G. (2001). To Fight With Intrepidity: The Complete History of the U.S. Army Rangers 1622 to Present. Fenestra Books. ISBN 1-58736-064-0.
- ↑ Leo Shane III (May 19, 2021). "Korean war hero to receive Medal of Honor this week". armytimes.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Korean Conflict Medal of Honor recipient Col. Ralph Puckett passes away in his sleep; He was 97". WRBL. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
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