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David William Harris 1921 - 1978

David William Harris of Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas was born on October 27, 1921, and died at age 56 years old on August 30, 1978. David Harris was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 24 Row 9 Site 53 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth.
David William Harris
Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas 66048
October 27, 1921
August 30, 1978
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David William Harris' History: 1921 - 1978

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  • 10/27
    1921

    Birthday

    October 27, 1921
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    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: CSCM Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/30
    1978

    Death

    August 30, 1978
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 24 Row 9 Site 53 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks 66048
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In 1921, in the year that David William Harris 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 1941, David was 20 years old when 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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