Ralph Clinton Wilson
1924-1976
Photo Submitted by Lavaca History Museum


Ralph Clinton Wilson was born September 3, 1924 at Lavaca, Sebastian Co., Ar. to Fred Oscar & Nellie May Hunter Wilson. December 12, 1960 he married Samantha Ratliff in Sebastian Co., Ar.

Ralph registered for the miitary draft December 11, 1942 He enlisted in the US Army May 26, 1943 and served until January 9, 1946. He again enlisted October 22, 1947 and served until October 22, 1951 in Korea.

Ralph passed away June 26, 1976 at Lavaca, Sebastian Co., AR. with burial in Hickory Ridge Cemetery there.