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Radford’s Col. John Ripley receives posthumous Medal of Honor
Mountain Media, LLCJune 23, 2026
President Trump presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to Col. John W. Ripley of Radford, VA on June 19. His son Thomas accepted the nation's highest military award on his behalf.
President Donald Trump presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to Col. John W. Ripley Thursday, June 19. Ripley’s son, Thomas Ripley, accepted the Medal of Honor on his father’s behalf. “The Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest award,” said Thomas Ripley. “Only 300 U.S. Marines have worn the medal, and we are incredibly honored […]