Leaping from the tank, he shouted words of encouragement to his men and began to lead the Rangers in the attack. To obtain supporting fire, First Lieutenant Puckett mounted the closest tank, exposing himself to the deadly enemy fire. As his unit commenced a daylight attack on Hill 205, the enemy directed mortar, machine gun, and small arms fire against the advancing force. Army Ranger Company during the period of November 25, and 26, 1950, in Korea. distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, while serving as the Commander, 8th U.S. President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea will join this ceremony. Biden, Jr., will award the Medal of Honor to Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., United States Army, Retired, for conspicuous gallantry during the Korean War. He was also selected in 2004 to be a Distinguished Graduate of The United States Military Academy, appointed as an Ambassador of Goodwill by the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, and received the Infantry's Doughboy Award in 2007.On May 21, 2021, President Joseph R. Puckett retired from active duty in 1971 and was inducted into the U.S. The Medal of Honor is awarded to members of the armed forces who displayed "great personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life." But it's extremely rare for a leader of another nation to be present for the occasion. Moon, too, took a moment to note the strength of the U.S.-Korea alliance, and to thank Puckett for his service. And the people of the Republic of Korea haven't forgotten, as evidenced by the fact that the prime minister of Korea is here for this ceremony." They never forget that he was right by their side throughout every minute of it. "But those men who were there under Lieutenant Puckett's command, they'll never forget his bravery. "Korea is sometimes called the forgotten war," the president said. Biden said Puckett's bravery will never be forgotten. Army Ranger Company during the period of November 25, and 26, 1950, in Korea," the White House said in a statement. Puckett, a first lieutenant during the war, received the Medal of Honor for "acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, while serving as the Commander, 8th U.S. for his heroism in the Korean War, at the White House on May 21, 2021. President Biden awards the Medal of Honor to retired Col.
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Biden said the honor for Puckett is "70 years overdue." The president said he's "incredibly proud" to give Puckett the full recognition he deserves, and he retold the story of Puckett's heroism. And having you here today is an important recognition of all that our nation has achieved together, both of them, in the decades since."
"The strength of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea was born out of the courage, determination and sacrifice of the Korean troops fighting shoulder to shoulder with American troops. "President Moon, it's a real honor to have you here participating in this ceremony today," Mr.