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Earl R Wilkening 1921 - 2012

Earl R Wilkening was born on June 15, 1921, and died at age 91 years old on September 9, 2012. Earl Wilkening was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section C-120 Row C Site 9 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Earl R Wilkening.
Earl R Wilkening
June 15, 1921
September 9, 2012
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  • 06/15
    1921

    Birthday

    June 15, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Air Forces Rank attained: SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 09/9
    2012

    Death

    September 9, 2012
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section C-120 Row C Site 9 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il 60421
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In 1921, in the year that Earl R Wilkening 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 1931, he was merely 10 years old when 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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