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Donald Wendel Smith 1916 - 1970

Donald Wendel Smith was born on September 21, 1916, and died at age 54 years old on December 14, 1970. Donald Smith was buried at Northern California Veterans Cemetery At Redding Section C5 Row E Site 18 11800 Gas Point Road, in Igo, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald Wendel Smith.
Donald Wendel Smith
September 21, 1916
December 14, 1970
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Donald Wendel Smith's History: 1916 - 1970

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  • 09/21
    1916

    Birthday

    September 21, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CAPT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 12/14
    1970

    Death

    December 14, 1970
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Northern California Veterans Cemetery At Redding Section C5 Row E Site 18 11800 Gas Point Road, in Igo, Ca 96047
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In 1916, in the year that Donald Wendel Smith was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1935, he was 19 years old 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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