Korean War
| Service # | 3235091 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Seaman U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | September 15 1950 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
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
Seaman Apprentice Ricklefs was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, 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
Seaman (E2) Ricklefs was a member of the crew of the landing ship tank, USS KING COUNTY (LST-857). He was killed by an enemy missile during the Inchon landing on September 15, 1950.