Ralph Ritch [1]
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Memorial service held at Southside Baptist Church, December 12, 1944. Another memorial service was held at the US Rubber Co. in April 1945, with Mrs. L. A. Ritch receiving a gold star and an Army testament.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: The Charlotte Observer 12-10-1944
Awards:
A bridge near the Inn River near Bad Reichenhall, Germany, was built by members of his engineer company and dedicated to him and 4 others who lost their lives in Europe. Good Conduct, Purple Heart
Biographical Notes:
Ernest Foard Construction Company
member, Southside Baptist Church
Date of Birth:
3/10/1925
Birthplace:
Charlotte, NC
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: 5-1943
Education Details:
Attended Sharon High School
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. L.C. (Hazel) Ritch - 1609 or 2019 South Boulevard Charlotte, NC 12345
Clyde Ritch - 1234 Main Street Charlotte, NC, Cpl. L.C. Ritch - Jackson, MS, Miss Nellie Ritch - 1234 Main Street Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Eugene R. Gardner - Charlotte, NC, Mrs. Frank Milton - Charlotte, NC, Paul Ritch - Charlotte, NC
First Name:
Ralph
KIA / MIA Place:
France
KIA Date:
11/7/1944
Last Name:
Ritch
Middle Name:
Elliott
Military Details:
Army Basic Training, Mississipi and Kentucky
Military Rank:
Corporal
Source:
Newsprint and family information
Military Unit:
Company C, 165th Combat Engineer Battalion
Exhibit & Section:
MIA Date:
NA