Henry Raymond Ringness

Henry Raymond Ringness (17 August 1912 - 17 October 1942), born in Morris, Minnesota, was appointed 1st Lieutenant, Medical Corps Reserve, U.S. Army on 14 June 1939. Two weeks later he resigned from the Army to accept a commission in the U.S. Navy. He was commissioned as a regular assistant surgeon with rank of lieutenant (junior grade) from 7 July 1941. He served at the Naval Medical School, Washington, D.C.; Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida; and First Marine Aircraft Wing, Fleet Marine Force. He was promoted to lieutenant on 15 June 1942. He received the Navy Cross posthumously:

Three days later, on 17 October 1942, he died as a result of his injuries. [cite web|url=http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/r6/ringness.htm|title=Ringness|date=2005-09-29|work=Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships|publisher=US Navy|accessdate=2008-07-26]

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