Ramsey, Lloyd Brinkley, born 29-05-1918 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA 
to William Harold Ramsey (1890–1959) 
and his wife Mary Elle, born Barnett Ramsey (1892–1988). 
. Lloyd had two brothers: 
William Harold Ramsey Jr (1913–1991) and James Barnett Ramsey (1915-2001). Lloyd was married to Ann ,born Walles Ramsey (1943–2022) 
.
Lloyd began his military career after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1940. 
During WWII, Lloydhe served as aide-de-camp to General H.R.L.G. Alexander, and Ground Commander under General Eisenhower in the North African Campaign. 
Lloyd Ramsey 4 right at the time of the 3rd Infantry Division raising the flag over Berchtesgaden after the 3rd Division occupied. He also served as a battalion executive officer, battalion commander, and regimental officer in the 7th Infantry and with the G3 section of the 3rd Infantry.
Ramsey enlisted in the Army in May 1940. In November 1942 he was serving with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division 
when it was deployed to French North Africa in Operation Torch. In February 1943 he was appointed as Aide-de-camp to General Harold Alexander. 
For performance of this role he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (MBE). 
In November 1943 he was reassigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. In February 1944 he was appointed commander of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment at Anzio. The 3rd Infantry Division was later withdrawn from Italy and then deployed in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France in August 1944.
On 07-09-1944 his command post at Besançon was attacked by a German force. Corporal Robert Dale Maxwell
fell on a German hand grenade absorbing the blast with his body and saving Ramsey from serious injury. Maxwell was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. Maxwell survived the war and died 11-05-2019 (age 98), in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA
In early May 1945 his 3rd Battalion and the 1st Battalion were ordered by Regiment commander Colonel John Arnold Heintges 
to capture the Berchtesgaden, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat which they successfully achieved on 4 May. Ramsey initially refused to allow General Philippe Leclerc to cross a bridge into the area until he received confirmation that the 7th Regiment had captured Berchtesgaden John Heintges survived the war and died 31-03-1994 (lage 81) in Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, USA
Lloyd Ramsey also served as Senior Advisor, Republic of Korea and Deputy Commanding General, Headquarters, 1st Logistical Command, Vietnam. He was Commanding General, 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), 
Vietnam.
On 17-03-1970 his command and control helicopter crashed into jungle approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of Chu Lai Base Area killing two onboard and wounding him and others, the survivors were eventually rescued 18 hours later. Due to his injuries he was evacuated to the U.S. and replaced as division commander by Major General Albert E “Ernie”. Milloy 
Ramsey was also the Provost Marshall General, U.S., Washington, D.C. until his retirement in 1970.In addition, Lloyd and his family lived in Japan for 2 years while he served on the Senior Joint Staff, Far East Command & United Nations Command, Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Japan. He attended the Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University in Boston. The family followed him to Fort Benning, Ga., Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., and to Washington, D.C. In Washington, he held several positions in the Pentagon.General Ramsey was awarded numerous citations and decorations including Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star with V and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. Lloyd was a swimmer and an avid golfer. He loved family gatherings and was adored by his extended family. His wit, charm, and generosity will be greatly missed.
Major General Lloyd Brinkley Ramsey – 
center is greeted with Medal of Honor recipient Robert Maxwell – left, whose actions saved Ramsey’s life during WWII. wars. On the right, Captain Monika Stoy.
Death and burial ground of Ramsey, Lloyd Brinkley.
Lloyd Ramsey retired from the Army on 01-08-1974 and died 23-02-2016 (age 97) in Virginia, United States and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, VS. Section 10, Grave 10902-A.
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