Staff Sergeant Ralph A Speer was born in Détroitn, Michigan in 1922 and was killing in action in June 13th, 1944 during the invasion of Normandy.
The Speer family has 6 children, Ralph had 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
After his enlistment, Ralph Speer was volunteered for the paratroops. He join the F Compagny, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was Sergeant of 1st Platoon.
He was buried in Detroit area.