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Charles Edward Smith Sr 1921 - 1990

Charles Edward Smith Sr of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on March 21, 1921 in Fresno, Fresno County, California United States. He was the parent of Jerry Raymond Smith. Charles Smith died at age 68 years old on February 21, 1990 in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV, and was buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section C Site 1710 Buchanan Blvd., in Boulder City.
Charles Edward Smith Sr
Columbus, Franklin County, OH 43201
March 21, 1921
Fresno, Fresno County, California, United States
February 21, 1990
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States
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  • 03/21
    1921

    Birthday

    March 21, 1921
    Birthdate
    Fresno, Fresno County, California United States
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States of America
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: MSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea, Vietnam
  • 02/21
    1990

    Death

    February 21, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section C Site 1710 Buchanan Blvd., in Boulder City, Nv 89005
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In 1921, in the year that Charles Edward Smith Sr 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 1935, Charles was merely 14 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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Charles Edward Smith Sr

June 29, 1968
Marriage date
Bexar County, TX
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