Ralph E. Dahl

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

Ralph E. Dahl enlisted in the Naval Reserve on Jan. 3, 1944.

He served in the Pacific Theater at the rank of machinist's mate 3rd class with Flotilla 7; Group 41, Flotilla 14; USS LCT (S) 85; and USS LCT 574.

His awards include the:

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on Nov. 25, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 63.