Background
Spear, Ray was born on September 23, 1878. Son of Joseph and Jennie B. (Ray) Spear.
Spear, Ray was born on September 23, 1878. Son of Joseph and Jennie B. (Ray) Spear.
Entered United States Navy, March 17, 1900. Advanced through the grades to rear admiral, Supply Corps, October 1929.
Of late Honorary Louis Piollet, Wysox, Pennsylvania. Children—Joseph Hornsby III (deceased), Mary (Mistress R. South. Rooney), Louis P. (lieutenant commander United States Navy, Annapolis). Paymaster General, United States Navy.
Retired.
Recalled to active duty as general inspector Supply Corps.
Married Emilie Victorine, daughter. Children: Joseph Hornsby III (deceased), Mary (Mistress R. South. Rooney), Louis P. (Lieutenant.