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Ralph C Valadez 1920 - 1978

Ralph C Valadez of Harris County, Texas United States was born on July 10, 1920 in Houston, and died at age 57 years old on February 22, 1978 in Houston.
Ralph C Valadez
Harris County, Texas United States
July 10, 1920
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States
February 22, 1978
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States
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  • Introduction

    Ralph Valadez was born on July 10, 1919 in Houston, Texas to parents Teodoro Valadez and Jaunita Colorado. He had an older sister Margarita and two younger brothers Marcelo and Tedora Valadez Jr. Ralph enlisted in the United States Army on October 15, 1942. His time in the military spanned over three years, during which he served his country in various capacities and likely served in World War II. After serving for over three years, Valadez was honorably discharged from the Army on December 4, 1945. After his time in the military, he returned to his civilian life in Harris, Texas, and continued his career in sales.
  • 07/10
    1920

    Birthday

    July 10, 1920
    Birthdate
    Houston, Harris County, Texas United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was a white United States citizen.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Ralph spent his entire life in Houston, Texas, where he was born, raised, and ultimately passed away.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of enlistment he had completed 2 years of high school.
  • Military Service

    Ralph Valadez enlisted in the United States Army on October 15, 1942. Upon enlisting, Valadez was assigned the rank of Private and was initially placed in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA. He was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component and his source of enlistment was from Civil Life. Valadez was sent to basic training, where he learned the necessary skills for his service in the military. Valadez's time in the military spanned over three years, during which he served his country in various capacities. He likely served in World War II, given the dates of his enlistment and discharge. As a low-ranking soldier, he would have been subject to strict discipline and expected to obey orders without question. He may have also experienced combat, which could have exposed him to danger and trauma. After serving for over three years, Valadez was honorably discharged from the Army on December 4, 1945. He returned to his civilian life in Harris, Texas, and continued his career in sales.
  • Professional Career

    He worked as a salesman. Ralph was employed by "Sam Hochstein" in 1942 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • 02/22
    1978

    Death

    February 22, 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Houston, Harris County, Texas United States
    Death location
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In 1920, in the year that Ralph C Valadez was born, the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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In 1934, at the age of only 14 years old, Ralph was alive when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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