Bronze Star Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Ralph Matkin.
August 22, 1946 - July 24, 2017 Dr. Ralph Erle Matkin died of cancer on 24 July 2017 at home in Southern California. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and kept in close contact with his lifelong Pem-Day school friends. He graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1969. From 1969-1971, Ralph served as a U.S. Army medic. In Vietnam, Ralph joined the 101st "Screaming Eagles" Airborne Division. He saved many lives due to his selflessness and courage, for which he was awarded...
