Korean War
| Service # | 13262228 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | May 26 1951 |
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
Sergeant First Class Ridel was awarded 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 Ridel was a member of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regimental Combat Team. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in North Korea on May 26, 1951 and died of those wounds later that day.