World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Ralph Shaffer Harper
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Honored By
Marian W. Harper, Sandra & Kay Harper
Relationship
Widow & Daughters
SERVED AS COMMANDER OF 2ND TANK BATTALION, ATTACHED TO COMBAT COMMAND R OF THE 9TH ARMORED DIVISION WHICH WAS OVERRUN BY SUPERIOR ENEMY FORCES ON DECEMBER 16 TO 18, 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN DEFENSE OF BASTOGNE, BELGIUM. SUCCEEDED IN DELAYING HITLER'S ARMY FOR 36 HOURS. KILLED AT TAVIGNY, BELGIUM ON DECEMBER 18, 1944. GRADUATE CLASS 1935 WEST POINT.