259193 Pvt. James J. "Junior" Ramsey United States Army 79th Infantry Division from:McAlester, Okla James Ramsey, known as Junior served with 79th Infantry Division. Junior's unit was sent to Europe straight out of boot camp and landed on Utah Beach on 12th of June 1944. He was part of Patton's 3rd Army.
In a telegram to my mother, dated 28th of December 1944 my dad was reported Missing in Action then on 8th of January 1945 in another telegram she was notified that he was killed in action. On 28th of May 1945 another telegram stated that: It is with great pleasure I inform you that your husband Pvt. James J. Ramsey previously reported Killed In Action 8 December Returned to Military control 8 May. In my recent letter that your husband was a Prisoner of War of the German Govt. It is a matter of deep regret to me that conflicting reports from the field should have caused you so much anxiety and grief. I hope that realization that your husband is alive will bring you proportionate Joy and satisfaction. J A Ulio the Adjutant General of the Army.
My Dad received three Battle Stars and an Oak Leaf, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star along with the Purple Heart and Oklahoma Medal of Valor.
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