Marvin Lee Ramsden
Marvin Lee Ramsden | |
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| Born | January 2, 1919 Pleasant Lake, North Dakota |
| Died | May 8, 1942 (aged 23) Coral Sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1936-1942 |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Unit | USS Lexington (CV-2) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Coral Sea |
| Awards | Silver Star |
Marvin Lee Ramsden was born on January 2, 1919 at Pleasant Lake, North Dakota.
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Ramsden enlisted in the Navy May 21, 1936 and reported for duty in USS Lexington (CV-2) on October 8, 1936.
Awarded the Silver Star[edit]
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 8, 1942, Coxswain Ramsden, a member of Lexington's crew throughout his career, remained at his exposed station, despite wounds, continuing to operate a rangefinder in the face of intense enemy strafing and dive-bombing attacks until he died. For his gallant and intrepid conduct, he was posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Namesake[edit]
USS Ramsden (DE-382) was named in his honor. The ship was laid down March 26, 1943 by the Brown Shipbuilding Corp., Houston, Texas; launched May 24, 1943; sponsored by Mrs. James L. Ramsden, mother of Coxswain Ramsden; and commissioned October 19, 1943, Lt. Comdr. J. E. Madacey, USCG, in command.
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References[edit]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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