Ralph A. Ofstie

Ralph Andrew Ofstie
Ralph Andrew Ofstie
Born	16 November 1897; Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US
Died	18 November 1956 (aged 59); Bethesda, Maryland, US
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1918–1956
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Scouting Squadron VS-6; Fighter Squadron VF-6; Essex (CV-9); Carrier Division 26; Task Force 77; Sixth Fleet;
Conflicts	World War II; Korean War;
Awards	Navy Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal with Gold star; Silver Star; Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and 3 Gold stars;

Ralph Andrew Ofstie (16 November 1897 – 18 November 1956) was a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, an escort carrier commander in World War II, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air), and Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and his hometown was Everett, Washington.