| Ralph Stover Keyser | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | May 10, 1883 |
| Died | April 19, 1955 (aged 71) |
| Place of birth | Thoroughfare, Virginia |
| Place of death | the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1905 - 1937, 1941 - 1942 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (5) |
Ralph Stover Keyser (May 10, 1883 – April 19, 1955) was the 11th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps and a distinguished marksman, who participated in world matches.
Early years[]
Keyser was born May 10, 1883 in Thoroughfare, Virginia and after joining the Marine Corps participated in numerous conflicts including World War I, the Occupation of Nicaragua and World War II.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Major General. He died April 19, 1955 in the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland.
References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the - "Major General Ralph Stover Keyser, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/HD/Whos_Who/Keyser_RS.htm. Retrieved June 30, 2009.
The original article can be found at Ralph S. Keyser and the edit history here.