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Benjamin S Gibbs 1917 - 2010

Benjamin S Gibbs of Lawtons, Erie County, NY was born on June 15, 1917, and died at age 93 years old on October 22, 2010.
Benjamin S Gibbs
Lawtons, Erie County, NY 14091
June 15, 1917
October 22, 2010
Male
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Benjamin S Gibbs' History: 1917 - 2010

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  • 06/15
    1917

    Birthday

    June 15, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Chautauqua County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32252278 Enlisted: March 7, 1942 in Ft Niagara Youngstown New York 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

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen, N.e.c.
  • 10/22
    2010

    Death

    October 22, 2010
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that Benjamin S Gibbs was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1922, at the age of merely 5 years old, Benjamin was alive when on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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