Lieutenant Ralph Furlong was a Human male serving in Starfleet in the 24th century. Ralph Furlong was born in 2333 and was a graduate of Starfleet Academy, class of 2351. Furlong began his service onboard the USS Righteous on stardate 40559. Ralph Furlong earned the Federation Medal of Valor for rescuing Federation citizens being held hostage by Cardassians on stardate: 42029. He served as operations manager onboard the Righteous and participated in the Battle of Wolf 359. His actions were instrumental in saving the ship from certain destruction.