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Ralph Yaussi Died : 7 / 9 / 2003

Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR (deceased) Ralph joined the Service in July 1942 and after his commission was soon in action flying anti-sub patrols. In December 1943, flying the SB2C Helldiver, he went aboard the USS Hornet, where his first mission under fire was at Palau Island on March 30, 1943. During the Philippine Sea action he and his gunner James Curry attacked the Japanese carrier fleet in the Mission Beyond Darkness but on the return their Helldiver ran out of fuel as he attempted to land. They were forced to ditch and were rescued by the destroyer USS Anthony. He died on 7th September 2003 at the age of 89.



Items Signed by Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR (deceased)

	Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor Price : £210.00	Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 5......
	Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor (AP) Price : £325.00	Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 5......

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Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR (deceased)

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