Ralph Battles

The repatriation of Mr. Ralph Curtis Battles, of Boaz Alabama, who died on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at one o’clock p.m. in the Hillcrest Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by the United States Navy.

Mr. Battles was born in Boaz, Alabama on June 7, 1916, to Leonard Evan and Beulah Stansel Battles. He enlisted into the United States Navy and was attached as a Fireman Second Class to the USS Oklahoma.

Mr. Battles’ family was his parents: L. E. & Beulah S. Battles, Brothers: James Battles, Harry Battles and Leon Battles, Sisters: Ruth Battles Shell, Sue Battles Terry, Mildred Battles Leon, Lillian Battles McLeod, Vonda Battles Stovall. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other family members.