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Benjamin J Cave 1914 - 1995

Benjamin J Cave of Columbia, Richland County, SC was born on June 25, 1914, and died at age 81 years old on November 10, 1995.
Benjamin J Cave
Columbia, Richland County, SC 29203
June 25, 1914
November 10, 1995
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  • 06/25
    1914

    Birthday

    June 25, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34648322 Enlisted: March 13, 1943 in Ft Jackson Columbia South Carolina Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Midwives And Practical Nurses
  • 11/10
    1995

    Death

    November 10, 1995
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Benjamin J Cave was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1945, at the age of 31 years old, Benjamin 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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