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RALPH VAN HORN

Ralph reported aboard the Hermitage in May of 1976 as an E3 Machinist Mate.   He was discharged in May of 1979 as a MM2.  Ralph qualified as a MMOW in the forward engine room and auxiliaryman in A-Gang.  He resides in Mogadore, Ohio.

Ralph Van Horn's photos

The Hermitage won the afloat football championship. I think won the basketball championship. Won the softball championship. And the stoner swim team showed and swam. Getting a swim team together is what got the Hermitage enough points to secure the Admirals Cup. Olympian Rafer Johnson was the keynote speaker at a Navy banquet when they presented awards.

    MIKE RITZEL

    April 18, 1972

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