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Burton Basil Ripley 1921 - 1998

Burton Basil Ripley of Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK was born on August 5, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on March 3, 1998. Burton Ripley was buried at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery Section 17A Site 12 1423 Cemetery Road, in Fort Gibson.
Burton Basil Ripley
Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK 74403
August 5, 1921
March 3, 1998
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  • 08/5
    1921

    Birthday

    August 5, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army, Us Army Rank attained: PFC, SP4 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea
  • 03/3
    1998

    Death

    March 3, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Gibson National Cemetery Section 17A Site 12 1423 Cemetery Road, in Fort Gibson, Ok 74434
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In 1921, in the year that Burton Basil Ripley 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 1937, at the age of 16 years old, Burton was alive when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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