Ralph Puckett [SEP] conflict
Ralph Puckett
Ralph Puckett Jr. (born 8 December 1926 in Tifton, Georgia) led the Eighth Army Ranger Company during the Korean War. He 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 forces at the battle for Hill 205. He retired from the United States Army in 1971 as a colonel. After being appointed on 19 July 1996, he has served as the Honorary Colonel of the 75th Ranger Regiment and is frequently in
and six grandchildren (Lauren, Dixon, Martha Lane, Jean, Sarah, and Jack).
Awards and decorations.
- Order of Saint Maurice (Primicerius)
Awards and decorations Legacy.
- Colonel Ralph Puckett Parkway, a stretch of First Division and Dixie roads running from the end of I-185 to Sightseeing Road on Fort Benning, was dedicated on 8 June 2012.
- Colonel Puckett is the namesake of the Colonel Ralph Puckett Leadership Award series.