Johnny Ratliff
Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy

On 19 December 1970, Chief Petty Officer Johnny Ratliff was serving with HA(L)-3, TF 116, U.S. Naval Forces Vietnam, in An Xugen Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPO Ratliff was killed in action in the crash of the helicopter (due to hostile action) in which he was a crew member. His body was recovered.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Purple Heart
Air Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Naval Air Crew Badge

Honors

The name Johnny Ratliff is located on Panel W6 Line 133 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Burial

Chief Petty Officer Johnny Ratliff is buried at Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, OH.