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Colby W Thornhill 1913 - 1971

Colby W Thornhill of Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia was born on January 28, 1913, and died at age 58 years old in January 1971.
Colby W Thornhill
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia 22204
January 28, 1913
January 1971
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Colby W Thornhill's History: 1913 - 1971

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  • 01/28
    1913

    Birthday

    January 28, 1913
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Arlington County, Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33540684 Enlisted: February 22, 1943 in Charlottesville Virginia 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

    Express Messengers And Railway Mail Clerks
  • 01/dd
    1971

    Death

    January 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1913, in the year that Colby W Thornhill was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1931, Colby was 18 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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