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Simon Ramey graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1937. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Edwards (DD-619)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Lieutenant Commander Simon Everett Ramey (NSN: 0-78765), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. EDWARDS (DD-619) during a four-day running battle against enemy aircraft. Lieutenant Commander Ramey was constantly alert and by his efficient gunfire, shiphandling, radar warning and general assistance to the convoy, he contributed greatly to the protection of the convoy, to the destruction of thirty-seven enemy aircraft and to the damaging and driving off of many more. His meritorious actions throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Lieutenant Commander Ramey is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Edwards (DD-619)

    Action Date:

    December 11 – 12, 1944

    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 0656 (February 9, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Simon Everett Ramey (NSN: 0-78765), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. EDWARDS (DD-619) screening an urgent and vital convoy of supplies to isolated U.S. Army forces at Ormoc, Leyte Island, Philippine Islands during the period 11 – 12 December 1944. During the above mentioned period he maneuvered his ship and directed her batteries against two heavy daylight enemy air attacks, and intermittent night harassment by enemy planes. His great courage, skill, and efficiency materially contributed to the successful completion of the mission. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.