Ray E. Helms (1923–2002)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ray E. Helms born? 1923.
When did Ray E. Helms die? 2002.
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Life story
Ray E. Helms (1923–2002) was born in 1923, and died in 2002, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Ray E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ray E.'s life.
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The world Ray E. lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Ray E. Helms
When was Ray E. Helms born?
Ray E. Helms was born in 1923.
When did Ray E. Helms die?
Ray E. Helms died in 2002.
How old was Ray E. Helms at the time of death?
Ray E. Helms was about 79 years old.
Where is Ray E. Helms buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ray E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ray E. Helms was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Ray E. Helms died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Ray E. died.
What generation was Ray E. Helms part of?
Born in 1923, Ray E. Helms was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ray E. Helms's lifetime?
During Ray E.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ray E. Helms?
Federal censuses taken during Ray E.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
2002
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