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John
Edward
Ralph
1929

–

September 18, 1996

Born:

Pomroy

, 

Ohio

John Ralph graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    4th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Edward Ralph, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ralph and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1978

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Edward Ralph, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Advisor to the director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and subsequently as Executive Secretary of the U.S. SALT Delegation in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ralph and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    4th Tactical Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Edward Ralph, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, in Southeast Asia, from 1971 to 1973. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.