Background
Ramage, Lawson Paterson was born on January 19, 1909 in Monroe Bridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lawson and Edith Mary (Ramage) Ramage.
Ramage, Lawson Paterson was born on January 19, 1909 in Monroe Bridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lawson and Edith Mary (Ramage) Ramage.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1931. Graduate, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1939. Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College, 1950.
Graduate, Naval War College, 1955.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1931;
advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1963;
various assignments in ships and submarines,, 1931-1945;
personnel officer, staff commander submarines, Pacific Fleet, 1945-1946;
commander, Submarine Division 52, 1946-1947;
project officer Regulus guided missile, Office Assistant Chief Naval Operations, 1947-1950;
readiness and new development officer, staff commander submarines, Atlantic Fleet, 1950-1951;
chief staff, aide to commander submarine force, Atlantic Fleet, 1955;
commander, Submarine Squadron 6, 1951-1953;
commander, United States Ship Rankin, 1953-1954. Special assistant to chief naval operations Navy Department, 1955-1956. Director surface typewarfare division Office Chief Naval Operations, 1956-1958, director anti-submarine and submarine warfare division, 1959-1961, assistant chief naval operations for fleet operations and readiness, 1961-1962, deputy chief naval operations, 1963-1964.
Commander Cruiser Division 2, Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1958-1959, deputy commander submarines, 1962-1963. Commander 1st Fleet, 1964-1966. Deputy commander-in-chief United States Pacific Fleet, 1966-1967.
Commander Military Sea Transportation Svc., 1966-1967.
Member Medal of Honor Society, Army and Navy Legion of Valor, Military Order World Wars.
Married Barbara Alice Pine, November 2, 1935. Children: Joan Ramage Mitchell, James, Alfred, Virginia Ramage Ross.