Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (2 October 1888 – 7 September 1961) was a U.S. Navy officer and pioneer naval aviator who served as an aircraft carrier commander during World War II.

During World War II, he commanded the Saratoga up to and during the landings against Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in August.

Saratoga (CV-3) Place and date: Guadalcanal-Tulagi, 24 August 1942 GENERAL ORDERS: Board Serial 3954 (October 30, 1942) The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (NSN: 0-7813), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S.

The air groups under Captain Ramsey's command successfully attacked and damaged ships of two Japanese Task Forces during this action.

His outstanding performance of duty was at all times an inspiration to those who served under him and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.