Ralph (Gillioz) Kinser Bio

As the only grandson of M.E. Gillioz, Ralph H. Kinser Jr., was born in Monett, MO. He graduated from Monett High School and later attended Drury College in Springfield. Kinser was nominated to the U. S. Naval Academy by Dewey Short, long time congressman from the Springfield district. After graduation, Kinser served as a Naval Aviator and flew in Korean Conflict, retired from the Navy and established a retail business with his wife. He served on the board of the Pensacola Heritage Foundation and was active in the Chamber of Commerce. Kinser is an active tennis player and enjoys sail boating.

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