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Name |
Speir, Wilson E. "Pat" |
Othernames |
"Pat" |
Born |
08/28/1917 |
Birthplace |
Gilmer, Texas |
Places of residence |
Midland, Austin |
Father |
John W. Speir |
Education |
graduated from Gilmer High School B.S. with honors in Agriculture, East Texas State University at Commerce, Texas, 1940 |
Notes |
Highway Patrolman, November 1, 1941 Promoted Sergeant, Highway Patrol 1951 Promoted Captain, Highway Patrol 1955 Promoted Major, Highway Patrol and Regional Commander Midland Region, September 1, 1957 Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Director DPS, June 1, 1962 Promoted Colonel, Director DPS, September 16, 1968 Retired December 31, 1979 |
Occupation |
Principal, Harmony High School in Upshur County, Texas, before 1941 DPS Highway Patrol, 1941- U.S. Army, 1942-1945 DPS Highway Patrol 1945-1962 DPS Command 1962-1979 |
Spouse |
Ann Marie Allen Speir |
Children |
Larry Speir Elwyn Speir John Speir |
Deceased |
04/22/2002 |
Deceased where |
Austin, Texas |
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