Lawson P. Ramage

Lawson P. Ramage
Nickname(s)"Red"
Born(1909-01-19)19 January 1909
Monroe, Massachusetts
Died15 April 1990(1990-04-15) (aged 81)
Bethesda, Maryland
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1931–1969
RankVice Admiral
CommandsMilitary Sea Transportation Service
United States First Fleet
Cruiser Squadron Two
USS Rankin (AKA-103)
Submarine Squadron Six
Submarine Division Two
USS Parche (SS-384)
USS Trout (SS-202)
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Navy Cross (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Spouse(s)Barbara Alice Pine

Lawson Paterson "Red" Ramage (19 January 1909 – 15 April 1990) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy and a noted submarine commander during World War II. Ramage was decorated with the Medal of Honor and several other combat decorations during the war. He also served during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.