Ralph Franklin Thompson

Background

Thompson, Ralph Franklin was born on June 12, 1919 in Goff, Kansas, United States. Son of Frank Hayes and Mabel Lorena (Fowler) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, George Washington University, 1955.

Career

Engineering aide Office Chief Ordnance, United States Army, Washington, 1946—1949, ordnance, mechanical engineer, 1949—1962. General engineer United States Army Material Command, Washington, 1962—1980, supervisor general engineer Alexandria, Virginia, 1980—1984. Retired, 1984; consultant Vitro Corporation, Silver Spring, Maryland, since 1985.

With United States Army, 1943-1946, North African Theatre of Operations, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

• Ralph Franklin Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy management executive, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Officer Parent-Teachers Association, Alexandria, 1960—1961, Methodist Men, Trinity Church, Alexandria, 1970—1980. Member of National Rifle Association (president), Defense Preparedness Association, Society Logistic Engineers, Acorns Junior Rifle Club (officer 1959-1964).

Interests

• Gardening.

Connections

Married Mary Lilla Willis, September 25, 1943. Children: Mary Lee Thompson Lannoye, Peter Hayes.

Father:

Frank Hayes Thompson

Mother:

Mabel Lorena (Fowler) Thompson

Spouse:

Mary Lilla Willis

child:

Peter Hayes Thompson

child:

Mary Lee Thompson Lannoye Thompson