Background
Yeager, Paul Ray was born on February 7, 1931 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Paul W. and Clara (Melton) Yeager.
research executive aerospace technologist
Yeager, Paul Ray was born on February 7, 1931 in Sherman, Texas, United States. Son of Paul W. and Clara (Melton) Yeager.
Bachelor in Physics, Austin College, 1952. Master of Science in Engineering Management, George Washington University, 1970.
Research engineer National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, Virginia, 1952—1958, group leader, 1959—1963, head vacuum measurements section instrument research division, 1963—1968, head environmental measurements section, 1968—1974, head general research instrumentation branch, 1974.
Pres Dare School Parent-Teachers Association, York County, Virginia, 1973—1974. President, coach Grafton Youth Football, 1972—1976. Coach Lafayette Junior Rifle Team., 1977—1982.
President Old Dominion Junior Rifle League York County, 1979—1985. Member of National Rifle Club, Virginia Rifle Club (board directors 1972-1975), Lafayette Gun Club (coach 1977-1982).
Married Catherine Cleveland, February 10, 1956. Children: Sharon K., David B.