Congress has given one of its highest final tributes, a lying in honor ceremony at the Capitol, to Medal of Honor Recipient Ralph Puckett Jr. He led an outnumbered company in battle during the Korean War and was the last surviving veteran of that war to receive the Medal of Honor.
The last Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War is given one of Congress ’ highest honors. Congress held a lying in honor ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda for Ralph Puckett Jr., who recently died and was decorated for leading an outnumbered company of Army Rangers in battle during the Korean War.Jean Pucket, seated in foreground center, wife of retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.
“Ralph Puckett wore our nation’s highest military decoration. And in the hearts of generations of soldiers to come, the courage and self-sacrifice that earned that honor will be this great man’s eternal legacy,” said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell.
When two mortar rounds landed in his foxhole, Puckett suffered serious wounds to his feet, backside and left arm. He ordered his men to leave him behind, but they refused. Eight other Medal of Honor recipients attended the Capitol ceremony and gave final salutes to Puckett.
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