Ralph Puckett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Ralph Puckett

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Date of Birth: 08-Dec-1926

Place of Birth: Tifton, Georgia, United States

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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 demand as a public speaker for military ceremonies.