Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Ralph E Borchardt
Add photo

Ralph E Borchardt 1917 - 2002

Ralph E Borchardt of Rockford, Winnebago County, IL was born on March 26, 1917, and died at age 85 years old on November 30, 2002.
Ralph E Borchardt
Rockford, Winnebago County, IL 61101
March 26, 1917
November 30, 2002
Male
Looking for another Ralph Borchardt?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Ralph.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Ralph E Borchardt's History: 1917 - 2002

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 03/26
    1917

    Birthday

    March 26, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Winnebago County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36227772 Enlisted: November 6, 1941 in Ft Sheridan Illinois Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Roofers And Slaters
  • 11/30
    2002

    Death

    November 30, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Ralph

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1917, in the year that Ralph E Borchardt was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
Did you know?
In 1931, at the age of merely 14 years old, Ralph was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Ralph Borchardt's Family Tree & Friends

Ralph Borchardt's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Ralph's Friends

Friends of Ralph Friends can be as close as family. Add Ralph's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Ralph Borchardt to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top