Ralph Harris

Ralph Harris served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, completing a tour of duty in Vietnam as a rifleman in the decorated 2/5 battalion from 1968 to 1969.

After his discharge, Harris worked in the automotive industry for thirty-seven years, first as journeyman die maker and then lead die maker with General Motors. A member of the United Auto Workers union, he was elected to serve as a union official for three terms.

Now retired, Harris lives in Texas with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He and his wife, Elaine, have been married for forty-six years.