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DeWitt
Clinton
Ramsey
October 2, 1888

–

September 7, 1961

Cemetery:

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

DeWitt Ramsey graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1912. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3)

    Action Date:

    August 24, 1942
    Board Serial 3954 (October 30, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (NSN: 0-7813), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. SARATOGA (CV-3), during the occupation of Guadalcanal-Tulagi and the Battle of the Solomons, 24 August 1942. The air groups under Captain Ramsey’s command successfully attacked and damaged ships of two Japanese Task Forces during this action. By his leadership and effective control of the air squadrons attached to his command, he contributed most effectively to the success of this engagement. His outstanding performance of duty was at all times an inspiration to those who served under him and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    August 6, 1943 – June 1, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 342 (September 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (NSN: 0-7813), United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of BuAer, from 6 August 1943 to 1 June 1945.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    August 6, 1943 – June 1, 1945

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (NSN: 0-7813), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics from 6 August 1943 to 1 June 1945. During the period of intensive preparations prior to our assumption of the offensive against the enemy, and since that offensive has carried to the shores of Japan itself, Rear Admiral Ramsey has, by keen foresight and sound analysis, successfully formulated and executed plans for the participation of Naval Aviation in that offensive. Under his thorough and resourceful administration, urgent organizational problems were completely solved and vital aeronautic requirements were adequately filled with maximum efficiency and minimum delay. His forceful leadership and superb technical skill contributed materially to the progressive effectiveness of the war effort and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Action Date:

    January 15, 1946 – January 3, 1948
    Board Serial 0048 (January 9, 1948)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (NSN: 0-7813), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chief of Naval Operations, from 15 January 1946 to 3 January 1948. Bringing his task thorough experience as an organizer and administrator, Admiral Ramsey was responsible for the execution of policies and plans modified from wartime standards to meet peacetime requirements of the Navy with minimum reduction in potential strength. By his keen analytical ability, his sound and constructive decisions and his wise and ready counsel, he has rendered tireless and invaluable assistance during a difficult period of reorganization and readjustment in the Navy. His distinguished service in fulfilling an assignment of comprehensive proportions reflects the highest credit upon Admiral Ramsey and the United States Naval Service.