Who was Marine Capt. John Ripley? US Marine Corps veteran, who single-handedly destroyed key bridge during Vietnam War, gets approval for Medal of Honor; all about his heroics
Published on: March 7, 2026, 2:19 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Marine Capt. John Ripley is poised to receive the Medal of Honor posthumously after the Senate approved special legislation. In 1972, Ripley single-handedly destroyed the Dong Ha Bridge under heavy fire, delaying a North Vietnamese advance. His heroic actions, which earned him the Navy Cross, are now being recognized with the nation's highest military honor.
