Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., Last Surviving Medal Of Honor Recipient From The Korean War, Lies In Honor In The U.S. Capitol Building

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 29: (L-R) Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough pause after placing a wreath during a ceremony as the remains of retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett lie in honor during his congressional tribute in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on April 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. One of the U.S. Army's most highly decorated servicemen, Puckett died at his home in Columbus, Georgia on April 8, 2024 at the age of 97. He was belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in May 2021 by President Joe Biden for his exploits during the Korean War. Puckett was wounded, leading a company of outnumbered Army Rangers in a battle against Communist Chinese troops. (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite - Pool/Getty Images)