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Richard
Waynick
Ruble
February 28, 1902

–

June 24, 1976

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Richard Ruble graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1923. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6)

    Action Date:

    August 24 & October 26, 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Richard Waynick Ruble (NSN: 0-58209), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action with the enemy while serving as Navigation Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (CV-6) throughout all of the engagements since the beginning of the war, and particularly in the Stewart Island engagement on 24 August 1942, and the action against Japanese naval forces near Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942, in both of which battles that vessel was heavily attacked by large numbers of enemy aircraft. Commander Ruble’s cool, deliberate, and able assistance to the Captain on the bridge, given with complete disregard for his own personal safety, contributed immeasurably to the success of his ship in these engagements. His display of exceptional courage and ability under fire was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    September 15 – 21, 1950
    Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 49 (October 27, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Army Award) to Rear Admiral Richard Waynick Ruble (NSN: 0-58209), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commander, Carrier Division FIFTEEN, Joint Task Force SEVEN, United Nations Command, in the Inchon-Seoul operation during the period 15 September to 21 September 1950. His actions contributed materially to the success of this operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Carrier Division 15

    Action Date:

    August 2, 1950 – January 1, 1951
    Board Serial 175 (February 26, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Richard Waynick Ruble (NSN: 0-58209), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Carrier Division FIFTEEN, in operations against enemy aggressor forces in the Korean Area from 2 August 1950 to 1 January 1951, inclusive. Directing the operations of this Task Group with tireless effort and exceptional skill, Rear Admiral Ruble successfully established for his unit a reputation for reliability in all phases of effort with particular emphasis on furnishing invaluable close air support to ground troops. As commander of escort carriers during the amphibious assault on Inch’on, Korea, on 15 September 1950, he planned effectively in the conduct of operations which would insure the continual availability of close air support vital to the ground troops of the United States TENTH Corps. A leader of outstanding ability, judgment and aggressiveness, Rear Admiral Ruble, by his competent and forceful execution of his assigned duties, made a major contribution to the successful accomplishment of the TENTH Corps’ mission in the Inch’on-Seoul area, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.