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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Grier Ralston, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Portland, Maine

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAJOR. GRADUATE: SIGNAL CORPS OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) CLASS 43-24. COMMISSIONED: 6/26/43 SERVED IN 3RD ARMY IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. BEING FLUENT IN GERMAN, HE MONITORED GERMAN PANZER MOVEMENTS DAILY AND INTERROGATED POW. ONE OF THE LIBERATORS OF ORDRUF, A GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP.