Ralph Canine

Ralph Julian Canine (November 9, 1895 – March 8, 1969) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army and the first director of the National Security Agency.

Ralph J. Canine
Ralph Canine
Born(1895-11-09)November 9, 1895
Flora, Indiana, US
DiedMarch 8, 1969(1969-03-08) (aged 73)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1917–1957
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldNational Security Agency
Armed Forces Security Agency
1st Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
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