DeWitt Clinton Ramsey
American admiral (1888–1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (2 October 1888 – 7 September 1961) was a U.S. Navy officer and pioneer naval aviator who served as an aircraft carrier commander during World War II. His postwar assignments included command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and service as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) in the Navy Department and as Vice Chief of Naval Operations.[1]
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Born | (1888-10-02)October 2, 1888 Fort Whipple, Arizona, U.S. |
Died | September 7, 1961(1961-09-07) (aged 72) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1949 |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Pacific Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Relations | Anne Ramsey (Niece) |
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