Background
Moncrief, William Alvin was born on August 25, 1895 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. Son of Lafayette Barto and Jennie (Smith) Moncrief.
Moncrief, William Alvin was born on August 25, 1895 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. Son of Lafayette Barto and Jennie (Smith) Moncrief.
Student, Oklahoma University, 1918.
Associate, Marland Oil Corporation (now Continental Oil Corporation), Ponca City, Oklahoma and Fort Worth., 1919-1929; independent oil and gas producer, Texas, from 1929.
Lieutenant United States Army, World War I, European Theatre of Operations. Member Indiana Petroleum Association American (director), American Petroleum Institute, Los Angeles Country Club, Rivercrest Country Club, Shady Oaks Country Club, Fort Worth Club, Thunderbird Club, Raquet Club, Masons, Shriners.
Married Elizabeth Bright, May 28, 1918. Children: William Alvin, Richard Barto.