Lloyd B. Ramsey
Lloyd Brinkley Ramsey | |
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Bronze Star (4) Purple Heart (5) Air Medal (17) Gallantry Cross with Palm Armed Forces Honor Medal First Class Croix de Guerre Order of the British Empire |
Major General Lloyd B. Ramsey (29 May 1918 – 23 February 2016) was a United States Army officer who served in World War II and the Vietnam War.
Early life
He was born on 29 May 1918 in Somerset, Kentucky, the youngest of three brothers. He attended the University of Kentucky graduating in 1940.[1]
Military career
He enlisted in the Army in May 1940.[1] In November 1942 he was serving with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division when it was deployed to French North Africa in Operation Torch.[2]
In February 1943 he was appointed as Aide-de-camp to General Harold Alexander.[2] For performance of this role he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE).[3]
In November 1943 he was reassigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division.[2] In February 1944 he was appointed commander of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment at Anzio. The 3rd Infantry Division was later withdrawn from Italy and then deployed in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France in August 1944.[4]
On 7 September 1944 his command post at Besançon was attacked by a German force. Corporal Robert D. Maxwell fell on a German hand grenade absorbing the blast with his body and saving Ramsey from serious injury. Maxwell was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.[5][6]
In early May 1945 his 3rd Battalion and the 1st Battalion were ordered by regimental commander Colonel
He was assigned to the
In December 1968 he was appointed deputy commander of
On 1 June 1969 he was appointed as commander of the
On 17 March 1970 his command and control helicopter crashed into jungle approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of Chu Lai Base Area killing two onboard and wounding him and others. The survivors were eventually rescued 18 hours later.[1] Due to his injuries he was evacuated to the U.S. and replaced as division commander by Major general Albert E. Milloy.[10]
On 14 July 1970 he was appointed United States Army Provost Marshal General and he served in that role until 20 May 1974 when the role was abolished.[2][11]
He retired from the Army on 1 August 1974.[2]
Later life
He died on 25 February 2016 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
Decorations
His decorations include
References
- ^ a b c d e Amy Friedenberger (25 February 2016). "Distinguished war veteran Maj. Gen. Lloyd Ramsey dies at 97". The Roanoke Times.
- ^ ISBN 9781563110603.
- ^ "Recommendation for Award for Ramsey, Lloyd B Rank: Major". The National Archives. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "67th Anniversary of the Battle of Colmar Pocket". Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 183 (Thursday, December 1, 2011). 1 December 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Sgt Patience Okhuofu (24 September 2010). "3rd ID celebrates 91st reunion". US Army. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Richard Goldstein (13 May 2019). "Robert Maxwell, World War II Hero Who Fell on a Grenade, Dies at 98". The New York Times.
- ^ "World War II: Race to Seize Berchtesgaden". HistoryNet. 12 June 2006. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Brig Gen Ware designated Army CINFO". Army Research and Development. Office of the Chief Research and Development United States Army. March 1966. p. 10. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ISBN 9780719068911.
- ^ "Vietnam Unit Gets Chief". The New York Times. 22 March 1970.
- ^ "History of the Provost Marshal General of the Army" (PDF). United States Army. Retrieved 28 September 2021.