Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 17 July 1918, Ohio. Died: 19 July 2005, West Union, Ohio. Enlisted: 15 January 1942 at Ft. Thomas Newport. Released: 11 December 1945. Education: two year high school. Occupation: retail manager. Father: Howard. Mother: Ora Smith (1900-1981). In 1940 census Ralph lived with grandparents and worked as a well-driller.