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Eddie L Jr Thornton 1927 - 1991

Eddie L Thornton Jr. of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA was born on January 5, 1927 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee United States, and died at age 64 years old on July 2, 1991 at Los Angeles International Airport World Way, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.
Eddie L Thornton Jr.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA 90059
January 5, 1927
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 38118, United States
July 2, 1991
Los Angeles International Airport World Way, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90045, United States
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  • Introduction

    Eddie Lee Thornton Jr. was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army. He enlisted in 1945 at Fort Benning, Georgia.
  • 01/5
    1927

    Birthday

    January 5, 1927
    Birthdate
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38118, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44149632 Enlisted: June 9, 1945 in Ft Benning Georgia Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • Personal Life & Family

    Eddie Lee Thornton Jr. was born to Eddie Thornton (1890 - 1958) and Izora Clark (1889 - 1968). His father was born in Mississippi, as was his paternal grandmother. His paternal grandfather was born in Georgia. His mother was born in Tennessee. Her mother was born in Mississippi. Eddie had three siblings: one sister and two brothers, Baltimore (1918 - 1999) and Alfred (1925 - 1978). He also had two half-brothers, Julius and William Flynn. Eddie Thornton married Bertha Mae Lewis (1928 - 2013) in February of 1947.
  • 07/2
    1991

    Death

    July 2, 1991
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Los Angeles International Airport World Way, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90045, United States
    Death location
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