Francis James Ralph [SEP] conflict
Francis James Ralph
Second Lieutenant Francis James Ralph (9 December 1892 – 3 September 1918) was a British World War I ace credited with 13 confirmed aerial victories over German fighter aircraft while flying as an aerial observer.
Early life.
Francis James Ralph was born in Cheltenham on 9 December 1892. After completion of his education, and his marriage, he worked as a draughtsman for the Co-op Gas Company in Thurlaston, Leicestershire, from 1910 until his enlistment in 1915.
Military career.
From
William T Judkins (Jul 1964 – Dec 1965)
- Col John T Ford (Dec 1965 – Aug 1968)
- Col Ralph E McDaniel (Aug 1968 – Sep 1969)
- Col Francis W Fender (Sep 1969 – Mar 1971)
- Col Robert W Pool (Mar 1971 – Apr 1973)
- Col John D Nolan (Apr 1973 – Dec 1973)
- Col Lowell F Bohn (Dec 1973 – Jun 1976)
- Col Paul W Edwards (Jun 1976 – Jul 1978