Frederick Lois Riefkohl Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 27, 1889
Birth place	Puerto Rico , Maunabo Puerto Rico
Date of death	January 01, 1969
Place of death	Brevard County Florida
Resting place	Annapolis Maryland , United States Naval Academy Cemetery

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Military person

award	Purple Heart Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Navy Cross
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	United States Navy
service start	1911
service end	1947