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.