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Raymond J. (Joseph) Roberts

Born: 11/25/1920  River Rouge, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Died: 10/17/2014
Parents: Henri and Gertrude Mary Roberts
Spouse: Lucille M. Roberts
Children: Thomas, John, James, Randy, Patricia
Address(es):
Permanent:
Last Known
Bridgman, MI

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Sequel to Survivors of the Leopoldville Disaster Non Fiction Adult Bridgeman, MI : Raymond J. Roberts 1999
Image of Tales of Two Panthers : stories of the World War II 66th Infantry Division by a Lt. Colonel and a Corporal in the Ordnance Corps Tales of Two Panthers : stories of the World War II 66th Infantry Division by a Lt. Colonel and a Corporal in the Ordnance Corps
- With Lt. Col. Embree Reynolds
Non Fiction, Biography Adult Bridgeman, MI : Raymond J. Roberts 1999
Survivors of the Leopoldville Disaster
- World War II Ship
Non Fiction Adult Bridgman, MI : R. J. Roberts 1997
- Articles in Herald-Palladium Newspaper, Other Side of the Lake Non Fiction Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: In high school and college, I had some very good English and Creative writing teachers who interested me in the art of storytelling. I have continued to enroll in Creative writing classes through Elderhostel and community colleges.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
"Black Panther" award to Lucille and Ray Roberts for their work in honoring the memory of SS Leopoldville survivors and victims. 1999
Acknowledged in Clive Cussler's "The Sea Hunters" for contributions of 10 survival stories
Member of Panther Veterans Organization from WWII, U of Detroit Alumni Assn., American Legion, National Assn of Retired sears Employees, Glen Ellyn, IL Toastmaster Club

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (B.M.E.) University of Detroit Detroit, MI 1948
T.W.C.A. Schooling
- TWCA is concerned with setting up of the schools in civilian education
University of Geneva Geneva, Switzerland 1946
Army Specialized Training Program (A.S.T.P)
- "The purpose of the program was "to provide the continuous and accelerated flow of high grade technicians and specialists needed by the Army."
University of Missouri Columbia , MO 1944

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Testing and Development Laboratory Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago 1980-1985
Heating and Air Conditioning Engineer Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago 1947-1985
U.S. Army Germany/Switzerland 1943-1946

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