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Benjamin J Grimaldi 1921 - 2001

Benjamin J Grimaldi of Clarkston, Oakland County, MI was born on May 12, 1921, and died at age 80 years old on July 27, 2001.
Benjamin J Grimaldi
Clarkston, Oakland County, MI 48346
May 12, 1921
July 27, 2001
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Benjamin J Grimaldi's History: 1921 - 2001

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  • 05/12
    1921

    Birthday

    May 12, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Wayne County, Michigan United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 16108959 Enlisted: August 12, 1942 in Detroit Michigan Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Army Of The United States - Includes The Following: Voluntary Enlistments Effective December 8, 1941 And Thereafter; One Year Enlistments Of National Guardsman Whose State Enlistment Expires While In The Federal Service; Officers Appointed In The Army Of The United States Under Army Regulations 605-10 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

    Stock Clerks
  • 07/27
    2001

    Death

    July 27, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Benjamin J Grimaldi 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 1931, at the age of just 10 years old, Benjamin was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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