Frederick Lois Riefkohl
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl (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.
Frederick Lois Riefkohl | |
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United States Naval Academy midshipman Frederick Lois Riefkohl Riefkohl was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy | |
| Born | 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/ | 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 |
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