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Ensign Richard
Marshall Ruppenthal served as the pilot of a F4U-4
Corsair fighter with Fighter Squadron 192 aboard the
carrier USS PRINCETON (CV-37) during the Korean War. On
April 21, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft
received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire and its
engine lost oil pressure. It ditched at DU 1303.
Helicopter rescue could not locate him. His remains were
not recovered. He was 22 years of age.
Richard is the son of Lester Theodore Ruppenthal and
Viola S. Marshall Ruppenthal. The family lived in
Berkeley County, West Virginia.
Richard was awarded the
following:
Distinguished Flying Cross
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
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