Ralph Hollis
Ralph Hollis was born 10 September 1906 in Crawfordville, Georgia, and served in enlisted status 1923–26. He was appointed Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve on 21 November 1934 and was called to active duty in May 1941. Ensign Hollis reported to battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) in September and was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Ralph Hollis | |
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| Nickname(s) | Ralphy |
| Born | September 10, 1906 Crawfordville, Georgia |
| Died | December 7, 1941 (aged 35) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii |
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| Years of service | 1923–26, 1934–41 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Unit | USS Arizona (BB-39) |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Namesake
In 1943, the destroyer escort USS Hollis (DE-794) was named in honor of Ens. Hollis, sponsored by his widow, Mrs. Hermione C. Hollis. In addition to his wife, he left behind two daughters, Hermione "Louise" Hollis Hilliard and Maryanne Hollis Brookshire.
References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
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