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94-year-old gets Medal of Honor 70 years after Korean War heroism
Ralph Puckett Jr. a United States Army Ranger who led the defense against six Chinese assaults on a frozen hill in the Korean War was presented with America’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor, by President Joe Biden on Friday.
Biden said that Puckett’s initial reaction to receiving the Medal of Honor was to ask, “Why all the fuss? Can’t they just mail it to me?” Biden said that after waiting more than 70 years to be recognized for his heroics, the ceremony was well-deserved.
“Col. Puckett, after 70 years rather than mail it to you I would have walked it to you,” Biden said. “Your lifetime of service to our nation I think deserves a little bit of fuss.”
Biden bestows Medal of Honor to Army ranger 70 years after Korean War heroism Share Updated: 12:04 PM PDT May 21, 2021 By Brad Lendon Share Updated: 12:04 PM PDT May 21, 2021
TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 12:04 PM PDT May 21, 2021 By Brad Lendon Ralph Puckett Jr. a United States Army Ranger who led the defense against six Chinese assaults on a frozen hill in the Korean War was presented with America s highest military award, the Medal of Honor, by President Joe Biden on Friday.Biden said that Puckett s initial reaction to receiving the Medal of Honor was to ask, Why all the fuss? Can t they just mail it to me? Biden said that after waiting more than 70 years to be recognized for his heroics, the ceremony was well-deserved. Col. Puckett, after 70 years rather than mail it to you I would have walked it to you, Biden said. Your lifetime of service to our nation I think deserves a little bit of fuss. On Nov. 25,
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