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Benjamin L Jr Cottrell 1927 - 1990

Benjamin L Cottrell of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on January 20, 1927, and died at age 63 years old on December 31, 1990.
Benjamin L Cottrell
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN 37416
January 20, 1927
December 31, 1990
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Benjamin L Cottrell's History: 1927 - 1990

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  • 01/20
    1927

    Birthday

    January 20, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Hamilton County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44120435 Enlisted: May 26, 1945 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia 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
  • 12/31
    1990

    Death

    December 31, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that Benjamin L Jr Cottrell was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1941, by the time he was just 14 years old, on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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