DeWitt Clinton Ramsey

DeWitt Clinton Ramsey
Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey
Born(1888-10-02)October 2, 1888
Fort Whipple, Arizona, U.S.
DiedSeptember 7, 1961(1961-09-07) (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery, Annapolis, Maryland.
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1912–1949
RankAdmiral
CommandsPacific Fleet
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
RelationsAnne Ramsey (Niece)

Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (2 October 1888 – 7 September 1961) was a U.S. Navy officer and pioneer naval aviator who served as an aircraft carrier commander during World War II. His postwar assignments included command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and service as Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAer) in the Navy Department and as Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

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