American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Beaufort’s Ralph Sizemore, 69, who joined the United States Navy in Beaufort in 1973. After Boot Camp in Orlando he was assigned to USS Canopus (AS-34) in Holy Loch, Scotland, where he monitored radiation levels on the ship and aboard submarines being serviced. He then served aboard USS Raleigh (LPD-1) as a hull technician, and later aboard USS Cone (DD-866).
He separated in 1979 and used the GI Bill to attend Orangeburg Technical College earning a degree in Animal and Plant Science. After farming for a year, he joined a chemical plant in Orangeburg where he worked in plant operations and as a firefighter and ambulance driver. He has disabilities from his time in service and helps the DAV at the Beaufort Naval Hospital.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
