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Ben Purvis 1911 - 1989

Ben Purvis of Eminence, Henry County, KY was born on March 13, 1911, and died at age 78 years old on August 24, 1989.
Ben Purvis
Eminence, Henry County, KY 40019
March 13, 1911
August 24, 1989
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Ben Purvis' History: 1911 - 1989

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  • 03/13
    1911

    Birthday

    March 13, 1911
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Henry County, Kentucky United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35042267 Enlisted: March 11, 1942 in Ft Benjamin Harrison Indiana Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Farm Hands, Crop Specialty
  • 08/24
    1989

    Death

    August 24, 1989
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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Did you know?
In 1911, in the year that Ben Purvis was born, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole, along with four fellow Norwegian explorers. After hearing that Peary had beaten him to the North Pole, Amundsen decided to tackle the South Pole. On December 14th, he succeeded.
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In 1957, Ben was 46 years old when on October 4th, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man made earth-orbiting satellite - and triggered the Space Race. Sputnik I was only 23 inches in diameter and had no tracking equipment, only 4 antennas, but it had a big impact.
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