Lieutenant (j.g.) Ralph McMaster Rich (1916–1942), was a fighter pilot who was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership on an aircraft carrier, that launched in what year?
USS Rich (DD-820) USS "Rich" (DD-820/DDE-820) was a "Gearing"-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She was the second ship named in honor of Lieutenant (j.g.) Ralph McMaster Rich (1916–1942), who was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership as a fighter pilot off the USS "Enterprise" (CV-6) during the Battle of Midway.
USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) USS "Lake Champlain" (CV/CVA/CVS-39) was one of 24 "Essex"-class aircraft carrier s completed during or shortly after World War II for the United States Navy. She was the second US Navy ship to bear the name, and was named for the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.