Ralph Hollis
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| Ralph Hollis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1906 Crawfordville, Georgia |
| Died | 7 December 1941 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Naval Reserve |
| Years of service | 1923–26, 1934–41 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Unit | USS Arizona (BB-39) |
| Battles/wars | Attack on Pearl Harbor |
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.
[edit] 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.
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[edit] References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
