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Alma S Cantrell 1921 - 1985

Alma S Cantrell of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on June 4, 1921, and died at age 64 years old on August 24, 1985. Alma Cantrell was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section LL Site 231 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga.
Alma S Cantrell
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN 37412
June 4, 1921
August 24, 1985
Female
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  • 06/4
    1921

    Birthday

    June 4, 1921
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/24
    1985

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    August 24, 1985
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    Chattanooga National Cemetery Section LL Site 231 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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In 1921, in the year that Alma S Cantrell was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1945, at the age of 24 years old, Alma was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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