Both of David Ramsay’s parents died when he was five years old and he and his younger brother were raised by their grandmother. After early education in Boston, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1964. He was killed in action while serving as a U.S. Air Force Captain during the Vietnam War. His younger brother Robert Ramsay also graduated from West Point in 1966, as served a United States Air Force pilot who flew B-52 bombers in Vietnam. They were the first brothers of African American heritage to attend and graduate from West Point.
Sponsored by:
David
LeRoy
Ramsay
KIA (RVN)
December 25, 1938
–
August 17, 1970
Born:
Boston
,
Massachusetts
Home:
Boston
,
Massachusetts
Buried:
West Point
,
New York
Cemetery:
U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
CaptainBatallion:
4th Tactical Fighter SquadronRegiment:
366th Tactical Fighter WingAction Date:
August 17, 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain David LeRoy Ramsay, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Ramsay distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot of an F-4 Fighter Airplane with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, in action against the enemy near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, on 17 August 1970. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Ramsay, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.