Lawson P. Ramage | |
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Nickname(s) | "Red" |
Born | Monroe, Massachusetts | 19 January 1909
Died | 15 April 1990 Bethesda, Maryland | (aged 81)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1931–1969 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | Military Sea Transportation Service United States First Fleet Cruiser Squadron Two USS Rankin (AKA-103) Submarine Squadron Six Submarine Division Two USS Parche (SS-384) USS Trout (SS-202) |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Alice Pine |
Lawson Paterson "Red" Ramage (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1990) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and a noted submarine commander during World War II. Ramage was decorated with the Medal of Honor and several other combat decorations during the war. He also served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.