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Edward Briggs 1921 - 1972

Edward Briggs of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on May 3, 1921, and died at age 51 years old on October 18, 1972. Edward Briggs was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section D Site 1987 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis.

Edward Briggs
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Memphis, Shelby County, TN 38109
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May 3, 1921
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October 18, 1972
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  • 05/3
    1921

    Birthday

    May 3, 1921
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Shelby County, Tennessee United States

  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 34328036 Enlisted: October 14, 1942 in Cp Forrest Tennessee Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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
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    1972

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    October 18, 1972
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    Memphis National Cemetery Section D Site 1987 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1921, in the year that Edward Briggs 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, he was 26 years old when on November 25th, the Hollywood "Black List" was created by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Ten Hollywood writers and directors had refused to testify to the Committee regarding "Communists" or "Reds" in the movie industry. The next day, the blacklist was created and they were fired.
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Briggs, Corona (Born Jul 27, 1849) Briggs, Madge (Dec 17, 1883 - Jun 27, 1954) Briggs, Ira (Born Sep 20, 1885) Briggs, Derwin (Apr 20, 1915 - Jan 1966) Briggs, Elberta (Born 1911) Briggs, Milo (May 1, 1917 - Jun 19, 1994) Briggs, Marion (Born Jan 11, 1924) Briggs, Lula (Mar 20, 1880 - Mar 1966) Briggs-Mcalpine, Emma (Born Mar 3, 1892) Briggs, Alice (Born Aug 1874)
Wamboldt-Briggs, Adelaide (Born May 12, 1897) Briggs, Amos (Sep 4, 1895 - Dec 1980) Briggs, Henry (Aug 1, 1824 - Sep 23, 1887) Briggs, Roger (Jul 27, 1900 - Dec 1979) Briggs, Paul (Jul 2, 1908 - Sep 1978) Briggs, William (Nov 24, 1916 - Mar 1987) Briggs, Clifton (Jul 11, 1907 - Jul 1972) Briggs, John (Feb 28, 1888 - Aug 1975) Briggs, Rose (Mar 13, 1916 - Sep 22, 2009) Briggs, George (May 12, 1917 - Nov 1986)
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