Ralph Michael Hooks

Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps

Ralph Michael Hooks was born on 3 April 1949.

On 31 August 1969, Corporal Ralph Michael Hooks was serving with Scout/Sniper Platoon, Headquarters Company, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force, in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPL Hooks was killed in action when he sustained wounds from an explosive device. His body was recovered.

Medals

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name Ralph M Hooks is located on Panel W18 Line 15 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Corporal Hooks is buried at Princeton memorial Gardens in Princeton, KY.

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