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Papers of Captain Edmund M. Ragsdale,
1942-1966
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These papers relate to the naval service of Captain Edmund M. Ragsdale. These documents consist of biographical data, his Gold Star citation, separation orders, a transcript of an interview with Ragsdale, indoctrination for return to U.S., undocking and repair reports for USS Hambleton, and messages.
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This collection should be cited as Papers of Edmund M. Ragsdale, Archives Branch, Naval History and Heritage Command, Washington, D.C.
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