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Dewey R Smithwick 1921 - 1998

Dewey R Smithwick of Norfolk, Norfolk City County, VA was born on May 10, 1921, and died at age 76 years old on January 15, 1998. Dewey Smithwick was buried at Hampton National Cemetery Section H-P Site 1290 Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, in Hampton.
Dewey R Smithwick
Norfolk, Norfolk City County, VA 23518
May 10, 1921
January 15, 1998
Male
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  • 05/10
    1921

    Birthday

    May 10, 1921
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/15
    1998

    Death

    January 15, 1998
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Hampton National Cemetery Section H-P Site 1290 Cemetery Road At Marshall Avenue, in Hampton, Va 23669
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In 1921, in the year that Dewey R Smithwick 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 1947, at the age of 26 years old, Dewey was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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