Reaford Lancaster Tucker, 1910–1976?> (aged 65 years)
- Name
- Reaford Lancaster /Tucker/
father |
1882–1952
Birth: September 20, 1882
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— Decatur Co. TN Death: 1952 |
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mother | |
elder brother | |
3 years
elder sister |
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3 years
himself |
1910–1976
Birth: June 11, 1910
27
21
— Decatur Co. TN Death: March 5, 1976 |
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3 years
elder brother |
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3 years
elder brother |
father |
1882–1952
Birth: September 20, 1882
36
28
— Decatur Co. TN Death: 1952 |
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stepmother | |
Marriage | Marriage — November 6, 1904 — |
himself |
1910–1976
Birth: June 11, 1910
27
21
— Decatur Co. TN Death: March 5, 1976 |
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wife | |
Marriage | Marriage — February 1946 — |
daughter | |
daughter |
Shared note
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Reaford Lancaster Tucker, born June 11, 1910. Enlisted in the U. S. Army January 22, 1941, and served as foreman for construction, Engineer Motor Transport. Countries served in were Philippine Islands, New Guinea, and Luzon. Discharged September 29, 1945, with rank of technical sergeant. Battles in which he participated included Philippine Liberation Campaign. Awarded Service Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon, three Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/2 bronze stars. Memorable events after leaving service: Marriage in February 1946 and birth of two daughters. Reaford passed away March 5, 1976. He was the son of Dorsey and Molly (Duncan) Tucker. Married to Cordia (Beecam) Tucker and had two daughters, Brenda Lancaster and Vickie Tuten. He worked for Tennessee Dept. of Corrections. |
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