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Chester M Preston 1917 - 2003

Chester M Preston of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, CA was born on July 26, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on December 30, 2003.
Chester M Preston
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, CA 91423
July 26, 1917
December 30, 2003
Male
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Chester M Preston's History: 1917 - 2003

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  • 07/26
    1917

    Birthday

    July 26, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Riverside County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39227796 Enlisted: February 24, 1941 in Los Angeles California Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 12/30
    2003

    Death

    December 30, 2003
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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Did you know?
In 1917, in the year that Chester M Preston was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
Did you know?
In 1941, when he was 24 years old, on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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