Pvt Eugene Ray Ramsey

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Pvt Eugene Ray Ramsey Veteran

Birth
Bollinger County, Missouri, USA
Death
4 Oct 1944 (aged 36)
Boxmeer Municipality, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Burial
Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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LINEAGE: Emma Bernice Bailey RAMSEY; John BAILEY; Moses BAILEY and wife, Sarrah Davis BAILEY of North Carolina.

Also, descended from the Ramseys, O'Guins, Shanks, and Chandlers.

Awarded Purple Heart posthumously

Private
Company C
48th Armored Infantry Battalion
7th Armored Division
Last known duty-near Overloon, Holland.

militarytimes.com
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Eugene Ray Ramsey (ASN: 37180306), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 48th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Holland, on 2 October 1944. Private Ramsey's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 88 (November 18, 1944)

Action Date: 2-Oct-44
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Battalion: 48th Armored Infantry Battalion
Division: 7th Armored Division
LINEAGE: Emma Bernice Bailey RAMSEY; John BAILEY; Moses BAILEY and wife, Sarrah Davis BAILEY of North Carolina.

Also, descended from the Ramseys, O'Guins, Shanks, and Chandlers.

Awarded Purple Heart posthumously

Private
Company C
48th Armored Infantry Battalion
7th Armored Division
Last known duty-near Overloon, Holland.

militarytimes.com
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Eugene Ray Ramsey (ASN: 37180306), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 48th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Holland, on 2 October 1944. Private Ramsey's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 88 (November 18, 1944)

Action Date: 2-Oct-44
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Battalion: 48th Armored Infantry Battalion
Division: 7th Armored Division

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MISSOURI
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WORLD WAR II