Ralph Sherman Parr Jr (1924 - 2012)

Ralph Sherman Parr Jr

Born 1 Jul 1924 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth City, Virginia, USA

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Son of Ralph Sherman Parr and May (Morrison) Parr

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Died 7 Dec 2012 at age 88 in New Braunfels, Comal, Texas, USA

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Biography

Ralph Sherman Parr Jr was one of the most decorated military pilots in U.S. history. When he retired in 1976, Colonel Parr had flown over 6,000 hours in fighter aircraft and earned more than 60 decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 10 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 41 Air Medals.

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Burial

Ralph is buried in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Section 72 Site 766, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas ^[1]

Sources

↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #102307294

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