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Robert
W.
Rickert
December 23, 1912

–

March 21, 1995

Home:

, 

Montana

Buried: 

Beaufort

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Beaufort National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 3 – December 14, 1950
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert W. Rickert (MCSN: 0-5407), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 3 November through 14 December 1950.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    November 29, 1950 – December 4, 1950
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 66 (December 15, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel Robert W. Rickert (MCSN: 0-5407), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during the period 29 November 1950 to 4 December 1950. His actions contributed materially to the break-through of United Nations troops in the Chosin Reservoir area and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    August 4 – November 2, 1950
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert W. Rickert (MCSN: 0-5407), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 4 August through 2 November 1950.