Ralph Weymouth (May 26, 1917 – January 22, 2020)[1] was a decorated Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and anti-nuclear campaigner.

[4] During World War II while serving as Commanding Officer of Bombing Squadron 16 (VB-16) on the USS Lexington, he received the Navy Cross for actions against the Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

[1] He was also awarded the Legion of Merit twice and the Distinguished Flying Cross four times.

During service in post-war Japan, Weymouth became concerned at the effects of nuclear war on the inhabitants of Nagasaki and Hiroshima and became an opponent of nuclear weapons, becoming more active in retirement.

[5] He married Laure Bouchage, of Breton descent, granddaughter of Anatole Le Braz, in 1940, and they had eight children, including Tina Weymouth, former bassist for Talking Heads and currently with Tom Tom Club, and architect Yann Weymouth.