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Benjamin D Jr Griffiths 1921 - 2011

Benjamin D Griffiths of Spencer, Clay County, IA was born on May 3, 1921, and died at age 89 years old on April 8, 2011.
Benjamin D Griffiths
Spencer, Clay County, IA 51301
May 3, 1921
April 8, 2011
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Benjamin D Griffiths' History: 1921 - 2011

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  • 05/3
    1921

    Birthday

    May 3, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Clay County, Iowa United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37692633 Enlisted: March 23, 1944 in Cp Dodge Herrold Iowa Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Musicians And Teachers Of Music
  • 04/8
    2011

    Death

    April 8, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Benjamin D Jr Griffiths 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 1941, he was 20 years old when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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