Ralph H. Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient
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What was the primary mission of Ralph H. Johnson's unit during his service in Vietnam?

  • Defending strategic locations from enemy attack
  • Training Vietnamese soldiers in combat techniques
  • Conducting reconnaissance and surveillance operations (correct)
  • Providing artillery support to ground troops

    • Which of the following events led to Ralph H. Johnson's posthumous Medal of Honor award?

  • Leading a successful raid on an enemy base camp
  • Destroying a key enemy communication center
  • Sacrificing himself to protect his unit from a grenade attack (correct)
  • Saving the lives of his fellow Marines during a firefight

    • In what year did Johnson receive his initial military training at Camp Pendleton, California?

  • 1967 (correct)
  • 1968
  • 1966
  • 1969

    • Based on the provided information, what was Johnson's military rank at the time of his death?

    <p>Private First Class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Operation Rock' referenced in the text refer to?

    <p>A specific mission by the 3rd Battalion 7th Marines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT among the medals and decorations awarded to Ralph H. Johnson?

    <p>Silver Star (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate size of the enemy force that attacked Johnson's patrol during Operation Rock?

    <p>A platoon-sized unit of 20-40 men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of military unit did Ralph H. Johnson enlist in initially?

    <p>United States Marine Corps Reserve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Ralph Henry Johnson

    A U.S. Marine awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in Vietnam.

    Medal of Honor

    The highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government.

    Vietnam Service

    Combat deployment in the Vietnam War, where Johnson served as a scout.

    Operation Rock

    A military operation during which Johnson displayed heroism and sacrifice.

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    Reconnaissance Scout

    A Marine tasked with gathering intelligence on enemy forces.

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    Heroic Actions

    Actions showing courage and self-sacrifice in dangerous situations.

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    Purple Heart

    A U.S. military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed in battle.

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    Beaufort National Cemetery

    The burial site of Ralph H. Johnson, honoring fallen service members.

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    Study Notes

    Ralph H. Johnson - Medal of Honor Recipient

    • Birth and Early Life: Born January 11, 1949, in Charleston, South Carolina. Attended Courtney Elementary and Simonton Jr. High School in Charleston, South Carolina.

    Military Service

    • Enlistment: Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in Oakland, California on March 23, 1967, and discharged to enlist in the regular Marine Corps on July 2, 1967.
    • Training: Completed recruit training at MCRD San Diego, California, in September 1967; transferred to Camp Pendleton, California. Received individual combat and basic infantry training, becoming a Private First Class on November 1, 1967.

    Vietnam Service

    • Deployment: Deployed to the Republic of Vietnam in January 1968 and served as a reconnaissance scout with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division.
    • Operation Rock and Death: On March 5, 1968, during Operation Rock, his 15-man patrol was attacked on Hill 146 in the Quan Duc Duc Valley. A grenade landed in his fighting hole, but he warned his fellow Marines and threw himself over it, absorbing the blast and being killed instantly. This heroic act earned him the Medal of Honor.

    Recognition and Burial

    • Medal of Honor: Awarded posthumously the Medal of Honor.
    • Other Decorations: Also received the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnamese Military Merit Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
    • Burial: Buried at Beaufort National Cemetery in South Carolina.

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    Explore the life and military service of Ralph H. Johnson, a distinguished Medal of Honor recipient. This quiz covers his early life, enlistment in the Marine Corps, and heroic actions during the Vietnam War. Test your knowledge on this remarkable individual.

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