- Younger brother of vocalist Bob Eberly.
- Father of singer & author Jan Eberle and singer Ray Eberle, Jr.
- Father to Nancy Atchison-Aylesworth.
- Grandfather to Bill Aylesworth and Thomas Aylesworth.
- Vocalist, hired by Glenn Miller in 1938 despite his lack of professional experience. Featured on many Miller recordings, but was sacked in 1942 after turning up late for a rehearsal. Subsequently joined the Krupa organisation and then led his own orchestra (1945-mid-50's) with arrangements by Billy Maxted.
- Served in the U.S. Army 1943-45.
- Often appeared with fellow alumni Tex Beneke, Paula Kelly, and the Modernaires to perform many of the hit songs they'd recorded with the original Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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