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
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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