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Alva Whitfield Anding 1922 - 1985

Alva Whitfield Anding of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana was born on September 13, 1922 in Harrison County, Mississippi United States, and died at age 62 years old on March 21, 1985. Alva Anding was buried at Ridge Cemetery 11162 Rodney Rd, in Jefferson County.

Alva Whitfield Anding
Alvah Whitfield Anding
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Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana 70807
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September 13, 1922
Harrison County, Mississippi, United States
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  • Introduction

    Alva W Anding Sr was born on September 13, 1922 in Harrison County Mississippi, United States to parents Olvie and Effie Anding. On November 25, 1940, in Natchez, Mississippi, Alvah enlisted in the Army, joining the Infantry branch. As a Private in the National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men), Alvah was prepared to face the challenges and responsibilities that awaited him. Alvah served as a proud soldier, dedicating his time, skills, and efforts to the military. His commitment to the cause remained steadfast until August 8, 1945, when he was honorably discharged, marking the end of his military service. He was father to Alva W Anding Jr (1948-2014).
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    September 13, 1922
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    Harrison County, Mississippi United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Alva was white. Both of his parents were born in Mississippi.

  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born in Harrison, Mississippi, USA and lived in Biloxi, Harrison, Mississippi, USA. Alva also resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    He completed a grammar school education.

  • Military Service

    On November 25, 1940, in Natchez, Mississippi, Alvah enlisted in the Army, joining the Infantry branch. His dedication and commitment were evident in his choice to serve his country in this capacity. As a Private in the National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men), Alvah was prepared to face the challenges and responsibilities that awaited him. His initial enlistment was for a one-year term, showcasing his willingness to serve during this critical time in history. Alvah's decision to join the Army demonstrated his sense of duty and his dedication to upholding the values and ideals of his nation. Standing at 5'8" tall and weighing 128 pounds, Alvah possessed a light complexion, blonde hair, and gray eyes. Alvah's military serial number, 20462211, served as a unique identifier, allowing for accurate tracking of his military records, assignments, and achievements throughout his service. Alvah served as a proud soldier, dedicating his time, skills, and efforts to the military. His commitment to the cause remained steadfast until August 8, 1945, when he was honorably discharged, marking the end of his military service. At the age of 23 he registered for the draft on August 13, 1945, demonstrating his sense of responsibility and commitment to his nation. Having already been discharged as a veteran, Alvah's desire to contribute to the military effort was evident.

  • Professional Career

    Alva worked as an architect.
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    March 21, 1985
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In 1922, in the year that Alva Whitfield Anding was born, on James Joyce's 40th birthday, his book Ulysses was published in France. The book covers the experiences of an Irishman in Dublin on an ordinary day, 16 June 1904. Now considered a classic, it was controversial at the time. Due to some sexual content, the book was banned in the U.S. during the 1920's and the U.S. Post Office destroyed 500 copies of the novel.
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In 1937, by the time he was just 15 years old, on May 6th, the German zeppelin the Hindenburg caught fire and blew up. The Hindenburg was a passenger ship traveling to Frankfurt Germany. It tried to dock in New Jersey, one of the stops, and something went wrong - it blew up. Thirty-six people were killed out of the 97 on board - 13 passengers, 22 crewmen, and one ground worker. The reasons for the explosion are still disputed.
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Anding, William (Feb 18, 1903 - Oct 1966) Anding, Dorothy (Aug 1, 1921 - May 6, 1993) Anding, Ella (Apr 12, 1927 - Jul 17, 2010) Anding, Albert (Aug 17, 1922 - Aug 21, 1994) Anding, Albin (Mar 18, 1896 - Oct 1972) Anding, Anna (Feb 10, 1892 - Nov 1971) Anding, Virginia (Nov 4, 1908 - Dec 28, 1993) Anding, Claude (Feb 4, 1908 - Dec 1951) Anding, Hortense (Jun 2, 1930 - Jan 30, 2006) Anding, Wilbur (Aug 12, 1902 - Jan 1969)
Anding, Vincent (Jun 2, 1958 - Mar 21, 2004) Anding, Horace (Mar 15, 1933 - Sep 3, 1987) Anding, Sylvia (Jul 1, 1928 - Apr 28, 2009) Anding, Clara (Sep 17, 1900 - Dec 1978) Anding, Robert (Sep 24, 1907 - Apr 29, 1999) Anding, Alicia (Dec 9, 1971 - Apr 22, 2009) Anding, Alma (Sep 10, 1935 - Mar 12, 2011) Anding, Edith (Nov 16, 1877 - Dec 1981) Anding, Janet (Jan 8, 1917 - Sep 1977) Anding, Marion (May 18, 1908 - Apr 1, 1992)
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