Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., Last Surviving Medal of Honor Recipient from the Korean War

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Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. He was a highly-decorated U.S. Army Ranger who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Key Points

  • Last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War
  • Received multiple prestigious military awards
  • Honored with lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

Pros

  • Highly decorated military career
  • Symbol of valor and sacrifice