United States Navy admiral and Navy Cross recipient
Frederick Lois Riefkohl
United States Naval Academy midshipman Frederick Lois Riefkohl Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy
Born
(1889-02-27)February 27, 1889 Maunabo, Puerto Rico
Died
September 1969 (aged 80) Brevard County, Florida
Place of burial
United States Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1911-1947
Rank
Rear Admiral
Battles/wars
World War I World War II
Awards
Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Purple Heart
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl[needs IPA] (February 27, 1889 – September 1969), a native of Maunabo, Puerto Rico, was an officer in the United States Navy and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and to be awarded the Navy Cross. The Navy Cross is the second highest medal, after the Medal of Honor, that can be awarded by the U.S. Navy for heroism or distinguished service. He was a World War I Navy Cross recipient who served as Captain of the USS Vincennes during World War II.
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Rear Admiral