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Benny Wesley Smith 1941 - 1999

Benny Wesley Smith was born on November 28, 1941, and died at age 57 years old on September 11, 1999. Benny Smith was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBE Row 1 Site 177 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benny Wesley Smith.
Benny Wesley Smith
November 28, 1941
September 11, 1999
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  • 11/28
    1941

    Birthday

    November 28, 1941
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: Vietnam
  • 09/11
    1999

    Death

    September 11, 1999
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBE Row 1 Site 177 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca 92166
    Burial location
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In 1941, in the year that Benny Wesley Smith was born, 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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In 1965, Benny was 24 years old when from August 11 to 16, riots broke out in Watts, a Black section of Los Angeles. An allegedly drunk African-American driver was stopped by LA police and, after a fight, police brutality was alleged - and the riots began. 34 people died in the rioting and over $40 million in property damage occurred. The National Guard was called in to help the LA police quell rioting.
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