This undated photo of Kenneth "Rock" Merritt's Class A uniform jacket
shows that at the time he was a Sergeant.
The decorations show include (top to bottom and left to
right):
Parachutist Wings with 2 combat jump stars is shown over
Row 1. Silver Star Ribbon
Row 2 Bronze Star Ribbon, Purple Heart Ribbon (colors faded),
(unidentified)
Row 3 Army Commendation Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, American
Campaign Ribbon
Row 4 European-Africa-Middle East Campaign Ribbon, Army of
Occupation Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon
Combat Infantryman Badge
American Defense Service Medal, European-Africa-Middle East
Campaign Medal
The Army President Unit Citation is worn over the
tight-hand pocket.
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