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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ralph C. Ramthun

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Montague, Michigan

Honored By

Family

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT. ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1941. HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ON NEW GUINEA AND IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WON THE PURPLE HEART FOR A WOUND HE RECEIVED ON LEYTE. SERVED WITH THE 32ND DIVISION AND PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE THAT RAGED OVER THE OWEN STANLEY MOUNTAINS ON THE KOKOTA TRACK CAMPAIGN. HE WAS DISCHARGED IN 1945.