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Ralph Einar Goranson (4 July 1919 in Chicago – 14 November 2012 in Libertyville) was a American Captain in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 20 June 1944 as Captain and Commanding officer of Company C, 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion
 * Purple Heart