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Ralph J DeSantis 1919 - 2001

Ralph J Desantis of Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA was born on August 6, 1919, and died at age 82 years old on October 11, 2001. Ralph Desantis was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Section 27 Site 988 Rr2, Box 484 - Indiantown Gap Road, in Annville.
Ralph J Desantis
Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA 18510
August 6, 1919
October 11, 2001
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  • 08/6
    1919

    Birthday

    August 6, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    New Haven County, Connecticut United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: S SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 33457407 Enlisted: December 7, 1942 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 10/11
    2001

    Death

    October 11, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Section 27 Site 988 Rr2, Box 484 - Indiantown Gap Road, in Annville, Pa 17003
    Burial location
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In 1919, in the year that Ralph J DeSantis was born, in June, the Treaty of Versailles - officially ending World War I - was signed. The European Allies demanded "compensation by Germany for all damage done to the civilian population of the Allies and their property by the aggression of Germany by land, by sea and from the air.” The requirement of compensation is seen by most as the reason for the collapse of the German economy and gave rise to the rule of Hitler.
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In 1945, at the age of 26 years old, Ralph was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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