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Corp Ralph Lee Lair

9 Oct 1894 – 10 Dec 1973

Birth	9 Oct 1894
Death	10 Dec 1973
Cemetery	Highland Cemetery Melissa , Collin County , Texas , USA
Added by	Larry Standlee on 09 Nov 2023
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6634430

Bio

Bio taken from book: "History Of Texas World War Heroes" Cpl. Ralph L. Lair, son of Mrs. Marietta Lair, of Anna, volunteered August 20, 1917, and was placed in the 480th Aero Squadron, which trained at Kelly Field, San Antonio. Went over with that squadron, doing construction work in the aerial service while in France. Returned to the United States soon after the armistice was signed and received his discharge March 3, 1919. =========================================================== Name: Ralph L. Lair Death Date: 10 Dec 1973 Death Place: Bonham, Fannin, Texas Gender: Male Race: White Death Age: 79 years Birth Date: 9 Oct 1894 Birthplace: Texas Marital Status: Married Father's Name: John B. Lair Mother's Name: Mary Etta Strange Occupation: Printer Place of Residence: 729 Crockett, Apmt 13; Sherman, Grayson County, Texas Additional Relatives: VA records, informant Film Number: 2242952 Digital Film Number: 4169903 Image Number: 1241 Reference Number: 100392

Inscription

Texas Cpl. U.S. Army World War 1

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Family

Parents

• John Barger Lair 1858–1916
• Marietta "Murr" Strange Lair 1866–1937

Spouse

• Buena Vista Bryan Lair 1900–1993

Siblings

• Annilil Pearl "Winnie" Lair Strother 1890–1942
• Carl Eberle Lair Sr 1891–1977
• Pvt Leland Lindsey Lair 1893–1941
• Raleigh Reagan Lair 1896–1918
• Oren Oscar Lair 1898–1964
• Lena Valinda Lair 1900–1977
• Neva Lucille Lair Walthall 1902–1993
• Veda Elizabeth Lair Massey 1904–1990
• John Barger Lair II 1906–1971
• William Dixon Lair 1908–1985
• Robert Edwin "Ed" Lair 1910–1980

Children

• Lillian Loretta Lair Ferguson Fretwell 1920–2010
• Peggy Lee Lair Perkins 1928–1998

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