Border Patrol Inspector Ralph W. Ramsey

Border Patrol Inspector Ralph W. Ramsey

United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, February 26, 1942

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Ralph W. Ramsey

Border Patrol Inspector Ralph Ramsey was killed when he fell underneath a train he was attempting to board in Columbus, New Mexico.

He and another inspector were conducting checks of the train yard and noticed an open boxcar. He was attempting to board the moving train as it slowly passed a siding, but he fell beneath it and was dragged a short distance.

Inspector Ramsey served with the United States Border Patrol for only eight months. He was survived by his wife, parents, and siblings.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location New Mexico

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To my Uncle Ralph- I never got to know you as I was born decades after your death. I always heard of your heroism, though. When I came across this site, I was blown away by the people who served and took the time to recognise your service and sacrifice. Your wife went on to live a full life and have a family. Your sisters had full lives and families as well. We would have loved to have had your family be a part of ours, and am sad that wasn't our future. I am glad to finally see your face and your story. With love, your great niece - Jamie

Jamie Beckham
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November 16, 2025