Korean War
| Service # | 30103257 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | September 18 1950 |
Distinguished Service Cross
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class Ribac was awarded the Distinguished Service Crosss, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Ribac was a Light Weapons Infantry Leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. On September 18, 1950, when his unit came under fire near Uiryong, South Korea, he singlehandedly attacked the enemy, allowing his unit to withdraw until he fell mortally wounded.