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Elmer Gwynn 1925 - 2003

Elmer D Gwynn of Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA was born on April 4, 1925, and died at age 78 years old on May 26, 2003.
Elmer D Gwynn
Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA 24151
April 4, 1925
May 26, 2003
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Elmer D Gwynn's History: 1925 - 2003

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  • 04/4
    1925

    Birthday

    April 4, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Mc Dowell County, West Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35772949 Enlisted: August 24, 1943 in Huntington West Virginia 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
  • 05/26
    2003

    Death

    May 26, 2003
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1925, in the year that Elmer Gwynn was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1945, at the age of 20 years old, Elmer was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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