Edwin Ramsey

1917–2013 (age 96)

U.S. Army officer

Biography

Edwin Ramsey led with both courage and compassion during his tenure as a U.S. Army officer, guiding troops with strategic insight during critical campaigns while tending to the welfare of those under his command. His service illustrated the highest traditions of leadership in defense of freedom.

He leaves behind a lasting legacy of mentorship, bravery, and an enduring belief in the values that define the nation’s armed forces.

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