Ralph Hennessy

Vice Admiral Ralph Lucien Hennessy DSC, CD (4 September 1918 – 13 June 2014) was a senior officer in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Naval career
Hennessy joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a cadet in 1935. He served in the Second World War in command of the destroyers HMCS Assiniboine (I18), HMCS Gatineau (H61) and HMCS Micmac (R10). He went on to be Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel in 1960, Flag Officer Atlantic Coast in 1963 and Chair of Military Manpower in 1964. His last role was as Principal Naval Adviser from 1966 to 1968.

Awards and decorations
Hennessy's personal awards and decorations include the following:

UK Distinguished Service Cross BAR.svgRibbon - 1939-45 Star.pngRibbon - Atlantic Star & Clasp.png

Defence Medal BAR.svgCanadian Volunteer Service Medal BAR 2.svgRibbon - War Medal.png

UK Queen EII Coronation Medal ribbon.svgCanada100 ribbon.pngUK Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg

Canada125 ribbon.pngCD-ribbon and 2 bars.pngCommissionaire Long Service Medal Ribbon.png