Ralph Walker Willis

Background

Willis, Ralph Walker was born on November 21, 1921 in Redondo Beach, California, United States. Son of Achatius Walker and Elizabeth Margaret (Dehm) Willis.

Education

Graduated from high school, San Diego.

Career

Firefighter Richmond (California) Fire Department, 1946-1967. President Firefighters Union IAFF American Federation of Labor-Congress Chief Information Officer, 1964—1967.

Achievements

• Ralph Walker Willis has been listed as a noteworthy firefighter by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

More photos

• book

  • My life as a jarhead: USMC 1941-45

Membership

Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1941-1945. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), American's for Historical Accuracy (president emeritus), Iwo Jima Survivors Association.

Interests

• Travel, painting, writing.

Connections

Married Helen Elizabeth Willis, May 18, 1946 (deceased June 2006).

Father:

Achatius Walker Willis

Mother:

Elizabeth Margaret (Dehm) Willis

Spouse:

Helen Elizabeth Willis