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Alfred Regis Thayer 1900 - 1970

Alfred Regis Thayer was born on March 5, 1900 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky United States. He was married to Florence Mae (Brede) Thayer, and had children Evelyn Mae (Thayer) Warren, Georgia Katherine (Thayer) Ellwood, Marian Edith (Thayer) Smith, Frederick Richard Thayer, Helen Elizabeth Thayer, Donald Maxwell Thayer, and Albert James Thayer. Alfred Thayer died at age 70 years old on October 10, 1970 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, and was buried on October 15, 1970 at Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Alfred Regis Thayer
March 5, 1900
Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States
October 10, 1970
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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  • 03/5
    1900

    Birthday

    March 5, 1900
    Birthdate
    Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky United States
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    1 Military WWI Under Alfred Regis Thayer-See Draft Card photo with birthdate changed to 1903. 2 Military WWII Under James Regis Long 391st Bomb Squad Army Air Corps 1942 28 Sep - 18 Jul 1945 Enlisted in Los Angeles Rank-Private: Job-Electric Truck Driver then Cook 18 Jul 1945 – Ft MacArthur, California Enlisted under fictitious name James Regis Long with a fictitious birthdate of 5 Mar 1903 (because he was too old) served in Normandy, France. He was issued a lapel button 1945 in Los Angeles, California. Alfred trained at Jefferson Barracks, St Louis, Missouri (Cook and Bakers School) and was attached as well as separated at Ft MacArthur, California. Battle:Normandy (6 Jun 1944) Reason for Seperation: Convenience of Goverment-Over 40 years of age. (Little did they know he wasn't 40, he was 43!) James R Long in the U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Index-only record Report issue Name: James R Long Birth Year: 1903 *Actually it was 1900 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Kentucky State of Residence: California County or City: Los Angeles Enlistment Date: 28 Sep 1942 Enlistment State: California Enlistment City: Los Angeles Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Semiskilled warehousing, storekeeping, handling, loading, unloading, and related occupations, n.e.c. Marital Status: Single, without dependents *he was married as Alfred Regis Thayer to Florence Mae Brede and they had several children.* Height: 70 Weight: 182
  • Professional Career

    Truck Driver/Cook
  • 10/10
    1970

    Death

    October 10, 1970
    Death date
    Colon Cancer
    Cause of death
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
    Death location
  • 10/15
    1970

    Gravesite & Burial

    October 15, 1970
    Funeral date
    Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California 91606, United States
    Burial location
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Alred Regis Thayer marriage record
Alred Regis Thayer marriage record
This is a photo of the marriage record of how my grandfather Alfred (Fred) Regis Thayer/Theyere married my grandmother Florence Brede under his Army Air Corps alias of James Regis Long, and then later noted the correction.
Date & Place: in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States
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I seen that Florence Brede connected to my Ruth Marian Dodson.
Alfred Regis Thayer
Alfred Regis Thayer
A photo of Alfred Regis Thayer (or Theyere) under his Air Corps alias James Regis Long. My grandfather served 2 stints in the Army Air Corps, changing his name and birthday on the 2nd stint so he could remain in the military that he so loved. He was an army cook in the European Theater and received his training in St Louis, Jefferson Barracks.
Date & Place: at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri 63125, United States
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I served twenty seven years and eight months in army food service. Feeding troops in war time gives fulfillment and pride in being a member. This is a great picture, thanks for sharing it.
Definitely have this Thayer man in my family
I have this Thayer guy in my line
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