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Ralph J. Canine | |
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![]() Ralph Canine | |
Born | Flora, Indiana, US | November 9, 1895
Died | March 8, 1969 Washington, D.C., US | (aged 73)
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1957 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | National Security Agency Armed Forces Security Agency 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit |
Ralph Julian Canine (November 9, 1895 – March 8, 1969) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army and the first director of the National Security Agency.