Rear Admiral James D. Ramage, universally known as Jig Dog, died at age 96. He was the only Enterprise (CV6) "blackshoe" officer who returned as an aviator, leading Bombing Squadron 10 in the Philippine Sea battle of June '44. The Rear Admiral "departed the pattern" on July 22, 2012.
US Naval Institute:" Ramage, James D.
Rear Admiral James D. “Jig Dog” Ramage and his lady, at Tailhook 08
May he have "Fair Winds And Following Seas" into eternity.
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He Commanded HAW-1 (HATWING ONE) in the early 60s and the USS Independence (CVA-62 at the time) during his career.