Stanley E. Ridderhof
Stanley Emanuel Ridderhof | |
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Ridderhof as Colonel, USMC | |
| Born | June 23, 1896 Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Died | December 13, 1962 (aged 66) Newport Beach, California, US |
| Place of Burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1949 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Service number | 0-827 |
| Commands | MCAS El Toro CoS, 1st MAW CoS, Marine Air, West Coast Marine Aircraft Group 32 Marine Utility Squadron 2 Marine Attack Squadron 231 Fighter squadron 10-M |
| Battles / wars | World War I Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (4) |
Stanley Emanuel Ridderhof (June 23, 1896 – December 13, 1962) was a highly decorated naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of many conflicts, Ridderhof enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War I and received commission soon after. He then served in Nicaragua and received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. During World War II, he served various assignments in the Pacific theater and received Distinguished Flying Cross and other decorations.