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Donald John Williams 1931 - 1961

Donald John Williams was born on February 12, 1931, and died at age 29 years old on January 3, 1961. Donald Williams was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2K Site 369 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald John Williams.
Donald John Williams
February 12, 1931
January 3, 1961
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Donald John Williams' History: 1931 - 1961

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  • 02/12
    1931

    Birthday

    February 12, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: PFC
  • 01/3
    1961

    Death

    January 3, 1961
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2K Site 369 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1931, in the year that Donald John Williams was born, 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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In 1942, at the age of just 11 years old, Donald was alive when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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