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Ramsey, Joseph D.

General Orders: All Hands (October 1954)

Gunner Joseph D. Ramsey, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Gunner Ramsey was instrumental in saving the lives of several men on board the U.S.S. Leyte (CVS-32) during explosions and fires at the Naval Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts, on 16 October 1953.

Randles, Dale E.

General Orders: All Hands (May 1954)

Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Dale E. Randles, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a man from drowning at the Naval Recreation Beach, Imperial Beach, San Diego, California, on 24 June 1953.

Rappold, Charles B. Jr.

General Orders: All Hands (June 1952)

Airman Charles B. Rappold, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Airman Rappold assisted in the rescue of two men from a burning aircraft at U.S. Naval Station, Kodiak, Alaska, on 15 June 1951.

Reaume, Robert W.

General Orders: All Hands (November 1953)

Hospitalman Robert W. Reaume, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in rescuing a man from a crashed helicopter in Korea on 10 January 1953.

Rendon, Albert

General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

Albert Rendon (MCSN: 615472), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on May 25, 1951, at Korea.

Rentz, Roscoe W.

General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

Roscoe W. Rentz (MCSN: 309658), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on December 5, 1953, at Korea.

Reynolds, Edmond E.

General Orders: All Hands (June 1952)

Machinist Edmond E. Reynolds, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal (Posthumously) for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Machinist Reynolds rescued a shipmate from a carbon-monoxide filled storeroom on board U.S.S. Los Angeles (CA-135), at anchor in Sasebo, Japan, on 31 July 1951.

Rhodes, Raymond D.

General Orders: All Hands (February 1952)

Fireman, Engineman Striker Raymond D. Rhodes, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in assisting in the rescue of thirteen survivors of an aircraft which had crashed into the seadrome of the U.S. Naval Station, Sangley Point, Philippine Islands, on 14 June 1951.

Riddle, Meredith C.

General Orders: All Hands (October 1954)

Lieutenant Commander Meredith C. Riddle, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Lieutenant Commander Riddle was instrumental in saving the lives of several men on board the U.S.S. Leyte (CVS-32) during explosions and fires at the Naval Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts, on 16 October 1953.

Roberts, Edgar S. Jr.

General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

Edgar S. Roberts, Jr. (MCSN: 1152097), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on July 12, 1952, at Korea.

Rodriguez, Jesse

General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

Jesse Rodriguez (MCSN: 609321), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on September 19, 1951, at Korea.

Roulston, Terrell R.

General Orders: Heroes, U.S. Marine Corps 1861 - 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

Terrell R. Roulston (MCSN: 1160024), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, on August 6, 1952, at Korean waters.

Ruvo, John

General Orders: All Hands (October 1953)

Boatswain's Mate First Class John Ruvo, United States Navy, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving in U.S.S. Jarvis (DD-799), on 14 January 1953.