• Operation Albumen II (1943)
• Special Operations Executive (SOE)

Date of birth:

February 2nd, 1915 (Epping/Essex, United Kingdom)

Date of death:

January 26th, 1966 (London, United Kingdom)

Nationality:

British

Beginning his service on 5 April 1938, Ramseyer joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve, attached to the London Division of the RNVR. For nearly two years, he trained and prepared for active duty, though no formal appointment is listed between April and May 1940.

On 11 May 1940, he was assigned to HMS Forfar, an armed merchant cruiser, during a critical phase of the Battle of the Atlantic. Shortly after, he transferred to HMS Hornet, a Coastal Forces base in Gosport, on 25 June 1940.

From July to December 1940, he served as First Lieutenant aboard HM MTB 24, operating under both HMS Beehive in Felixstowe and HMS Hornet. These fast attack craft played a vital role in defending British waters and harassing enemy shipping.

After a brief gap in appointments, he returned in July 1941 as Commanding Officer of HM MTB 36, based at HMS St Christopher, the Coastal Forces training establishment in Fort William. This marked his transition from junior officer to leadership roles.

From November 1941 onward, his career shifted to the Mediterranean theatre. Initially stationed again at HMS Hornet, he was soon posted to HMS Nile in Alexandria, Egypt, in February 1942, supporting MTB operations. By June, he moved to HMS Mosquito, the Coastal Forces base in Alexandria, continuing his work with MTBs.

After a short break in appointments, he returned in May 1943 as Naval Liaison Officer to the Raiding Forces, operating from HMS Nile. His contributions during this period earned him a Distinguished Service Cross and mentions in despatches. On 12 September 1944, he was promoted to Staff Officer (Operations) to the Senior British Naval Officer in Greece, continuing his strategic role until October 1945, again receiving recognition in despatches.

Ramseyer was part of the Force 133 SOE​.

An electrical engineer and company director from Southgate, he served as a Conservative Party representative on the London County Council for Hammersmith South between 1949 and 1952. In the 1951 general election, he stood as the Conservative candidate for the parliamentary seat of Acton, though was not elected.
In 1966, he was discovered deceased in his flat near Marble Arch, which had been filled with gas. The circumstances suggested that he had taken his own life.

Promotions:
1 March1940: Prob. T/S.Lt.
11 May 1940: T/S.Lt.
1 May 1941: T/Lt.
?: T/A/Lt-Cmdr.

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• - The London Gazette 1944
  - The London Gazette 1941
  - The London Gazette 1945

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