FO
James
Chapplear
Ramsey
Born in Augusta, Richmond, Georgia, United States
Ancestors 
Brother of
Frances Ramsey
Died
at age 22
in Italy
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Biography
FO James Ramsey was Killed in Action during World War II.
James Ramsey is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Army Air Force 302nd Fighter Squadron 1944-1944
Tuskegee Airman flying Ace
Served in the United States Army Air Force 302nd Fighter Squadron 1944-1944
Tuskegee Airman flying Ace
James was born in 1922 in Augusta Georgia to James Ramsey and Carrie Chapplear. His father was a blacksmith and owned his own home even before he married his mother.[1]. His family was living in Ward 6, Augusta, 1269 Militia District, and it can be presumed that this is where he would have received his primary and secondary education. He was attending Dillard University in July of 1941 when he registered for the draft in New Orleans. James enrolled in the Tuskegee Air Pilot Program and received his wings and commission on May 23, 1944. He was assigned as a Flight Officer to the 302nd Fighter Squadron , based in Ramitelli, Italy.
On Dec 2, 1944, FO James C Ramsey was on a routine training flight when he collided mid-air with 2LT Highbaugh, Earl B., killing both men. James was buried in a temporary American cemetery until his family chose to have his remains returned to the United States for burial. A Funeral was held for James in November of 1948, upon return of his body from overseas. [2] He is buried in Southview Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia.[3]
Sources
- ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7P6-Z7R : 8 January 2021), James B Ramsey, District 1269, Richmond, Georgia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 121-50, sheet 11A, line 29, family 230, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 705.
- ↑ Augusta Chronicle, 18 Nov 1948, pg. 2
- ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120420582/james-chapplear-ramsey
- World War II Draft Card: Local Board No 8; Orleans Parish, New Orleans, LA; 1 Jul 1942
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Rejected matches › Jimmy Ramsey (1920-) › James Ramey (1921-1999) › James Ramey › Mary Jim (Ramsey) Merrill (1921-)
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