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HARPER, William Randolph[1, 2]

Male 1933 - 2002  (69 years)


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  • Name HARPER, William Randolph 
    Born 2 Aug 1933  Craven, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1951  Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Address:
    Jones High School 
    Military Abt 1952  [2
    US Army 
    • per obituary - "After completing just one year, he interrupted his studies and enlisted in the army. During the 20-year career, William attained the rank of Seargeant First Class and upon discharge was a decorated veteran. His miliary service included a combat tour in Korea during the Korean Conflict and two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart for combat injuries sustained in Korea, was given the Good Conduct medal signifying valor and loyalty on three occasions, and was commended for his outstanding skill in a number of areas including marksman."
    _AMTID 330116933400:1030:113601401 
    _FSFTID GK7T-KBH 
    _UID 633E6B759E23446B9AC811A0D97EB84D605A 
    Died 28 Nov 2002  Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Buried 4 Dec 2002  Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Address:
    Veterans Cemetery 
    Person ID I66  Primary Tree
    Last Modified 21 Mar 2023 

    Father HARPER, William Paul Sr.,   b. 8 Apr 1911, Pitt, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1991  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother KOONCE, Hazel Estella,   b. 25 Aug 1914, Craven, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Feb 2009, Kinston, Lenoir, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 30 Nov 1932  Fort Barnwell, Craven, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Family ID F22  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 H. 
    Children 
     1. HARPER, C.A.
     2. HARPER, S.
     3. HARPER, T.
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F590  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. KENNEDY, Perry
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F1073  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SSN: 243-46-9919

  • Sources 
    1. [S1474] William R Harper, "United States Social Security Death Index".

    2. [S1475] Obituary: William Randolph Harper.

    3. [S2] Social Security Death Index (FamilySearch).

    4. [S1473] William R Harper, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007".

    5. [S649] William Paul Harper, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ".

    6. [S1276] Delayed Birth Certificate: Hazel Estella Koonce Harper.