Former USS Nevada sailor Richard Ramsey, right, listens to Naval Air Station Fallon commanding officer Capt. Shane Tanner’s remarks at the USS Nevada memorial at the Capitol on Nov. 5, 2023.

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USS Nevada sailor places wreath on ship’s memorial

Richard Ramsey served on the battleship at Normandy and in the Pacific

100-year-old Richard “Dick” Ramsey was on the USS Nevada for 31 months, with his first action in Normandy.

• By Steve Ranson
• November 11, 2023