Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

L Company, 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

April 3rd, 1945

"For gallantry in action near Ossenberg, Germany, on 8 March 1945. When his unit was pinned down and encountered heavy opposition from the enemy during an attack, Private Ratliff voluntarily covered the reorganization of his squad from an exposed position. His gallant performance in this action enabled the squad to resume its advance, but as he moved to rejoin it, he was killed by an enemy sniper. His intrepid, daring and self-sacrifice reflect high credit upon his character as a soldier."

Posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

L Company, 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army