L.A. Times - Asia: Edwin Ramsey dies at 95; WWII Army cavalry officer in Philippines

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Edwin Ramsey dies at 95; WWII Army cavalry officer in Philippines Mar 17th 2013, 02:55 In January 1942, Ramsey led the 26th Cavalry in holding off advancing Japanese forces in the Philippines. Later he led a Filipino militia of 40,000. Ramsey was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Historians have said that losing the Philippines in the early stages of World War II was a defining event in the career of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Media files: 16x9

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