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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Richard Wilkins Ripple (ASN: 0-20312), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1944 – 1945

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Richard Wilkins Ripple (ASN: 0-20312), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting on or about 19 December 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.