Benjamin M Ricks
| Era | WWII |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Senior Chief Petty Officer |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
| Wall | BB |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 1 |
| Plaque Number | 14 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Bronze Star w/Combat V, Good Conduct w/5 Stars, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense Service
Served aboard USS Franklin during operations against enemy Japanese forces. Ricks manned the 40mm gun for 48 continuous hours and assisted in repelling two dangerous attacks
Plaque Wall Map
