Richard D Knepper jr
Era | Desert Shield / Desert Storm |
---|---|
Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Master Chief Petty Officer |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star Silver Star |
Wall | E |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 24 |
Vietnam - Southwest Asia
Naval Parachutist
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star w/Combat "V", Bronze Star w/Combat "V", Navy Commendation w/Combat "V" and 5 Stars, Navy Achievement w/Combat "V", Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation w/1 Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct w5 Stars, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w/2 Stars, Sea Service Deployment w/2 Stars, Air Force NCO Professional Military Education Graduate, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Gold Star, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign, Expert Pistol
Multiple tours of duty with SEAL Team One including three in Vietnam. Instructor and mentor to countless trainees at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year.
Naval Special Warfare
"SEAL"