Korean War hero to receive Medal of Honor this week
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Retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett visits soldiers during the Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Ga., on April 16. (Sgt. Kelson Brooks/Army)
The White House will award retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett the Medal of Honor this Friday, upgrading the Distinguished Service Cross he received 70 years ago for his heroism during the Korean War.
White House officials announced the May 21 ceremony date on Wednesday after a few weeks of speculation about the honor. Earlier this month, Puckett spoke by phone with President Joe Biden about the decision, according to the Washington Post.