Ralph C. Reynolds was born in 1920 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Reynolds.  Ralph was also the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Chester Reynolds of Westwood.  He was born in Coatesville and lived there until his family moved to South Lanfhorne.  Ralph was known as "Tookey" to his classmates at Scott Senior High school.  Previous to being called for service he was employed at the plant of the Lukens Steel company as a crane operator.  

Ralph entered the Navy in August 1942, and took his "boot" training at Sampson, N.Y.  His final rank was that of a Aviation Radioman, Third Class, USNR.  He was killed in action in the south Pacific on Christmas day, 1943.  A purple heart was posthumously awarded along with a citation that read:  

"For meritorious and efficient performance of duty as a radio gunner of a torpedo plane during a strike against enemy shipping in Rabaul Harbor, New Britain island on November 11, 1943.  Reynolds successfully defended the plane in which he was a crew member against determined enemy fighter opposition during a torpedo attack on a heavy combatant ship.  His outstanding courage and skill contributed materially to the success of the attack.  His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service, and the wearing of the commendation ribbon is hereby authorized."  

 The award and citation were graciously received by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph G. Reynolds.  Ralph is remembered on the Tablets of the Missing In Action at the Manila American Cemetery at Fort Bonaficio, Phillipines.