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David J Alston 1921 - 1992

David J Alston Jr of Richmond, Henrico County, VA was born on May 1, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on July 18, 1992. David Alston was buried at Quantico National Cemetery Section 8 Site 653 18424 Joplin Road (route 619), in Triangle.
David J Alston Jr
Richmond, Henrico County, VA 23231
May 1, 1921
July 18, 1992
Male
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  • 05/1
    1921

    Birthday

    May 1, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Henrico County, Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 33228844 Enlisted: October 26, 1942 in Richmond 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

    Semiskilled Blasters And Powdermen
  • 07/18
    1992

    Death

    July 18, 1992
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Quantico National Cemetery Section 8 Site 653 18424 Joplin Road (route 619), in Triangle, Va 22172
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that David J Alston was born, on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.
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In 1935, at the age of merely 14 years old, David was alive 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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