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Emerson M Bair 1918 - 1944

Emerson Matthew Bair (1918 - 1944)

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Emerson Matthew Bair

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November 9, 1918
Wellsville, Columbiana County
Ohio, United States

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July 12, 1944
France

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Emerson Matthew Bair was born on November 9, 1918 in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio United States, and died at age 25 years old on July 12, 1944 in France. Emerson Bair was buried at Millcreek Memorial Cemetery Association N Sheridan Rd, in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17073, United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emerson M Bair.

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Emerson Matthew Bair was born on November 9, 1918 in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America to Chester Arthur Bair (1888-1962) and Pearl H. Bair (1897-1980). He had younger siblings Dorothy and Chester Bair.

He grew up in Millcreek, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA and was a high school graduate of Millereek High School, class of '37.

He registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Newmanstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania at the age of 21. He then enlisted in the military on December 14, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and held the rank of Private.

Emerson Bair entered the service in Dec. 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Barkley, Texas. Later he was stationed at Camp Granite, Calif. and Fort Dix, N.J. He was serving with the Infantry, and was overseas since March 1944. Pfc. Bair was in the Normandy invasion from the beginning.

Sadly Emerson Bair was reported as killed in action in France, July 1, 1944. Read more at Newmanstown Soldier Killed in France.

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November 9, 1918

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Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio United States

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He was white. His mother, Pearl H. Bair, was born in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America on July 20, 1897 and she passed away on March 19, 1980 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. His father, Chester Arthur Bair, was born on Janaury 17, 1888 in Pennsylvania, United States of America and he passed away in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America on February 12, 1962.

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Emerson was born and raised in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio, USA. He later lived in Millcreek, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

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He was a high school graduate of Millereek High School, class of '37.

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Emerson was member of Elias Lutheran church.

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Emerson worked as a weaver and later was associated with his father in the tombstone business.

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He was married to Charlotte Elizabeth Weiss Bair (1922-1980). They had a daughter, Suzanne Elizabeth Bair.

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Emerson Matthew Bair, aged 21, registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Newmanstown, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was born on November 9, 1918, in Wellsville, Ohio, and resided in Newmanstown. Emerson was self-employed, with a height of 5'6", weight of 130 pounds, light complexion, blonde hair, and brown eyes. He then enlisted in the military on December 14, 1942, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and held the rank of Private. His service number was 33494432, and he served in the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA component as part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men). Pfc. Bair entered the service in Dec. 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Barkley, Texas. Later he was stationed at Camp Granite, Calif. and Fort Dix, N.J. He was serving with the Infantry, and was overseas since March 1944. Pfc. Bair was in the Normandy invasion from the beginning. Sadly Emerson Bair was reported as killed in action in France, July 1, 1944.

July 12, 1944

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Millcreek Memorial Cemetery Association N Sheridan Rd, in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania 17073, United States

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Emerson Bair passed away at age 25 years old on July 12, 1944 in France, and was buried at Millcreek Memorial Cemetery Association N Sheridan Rd, in Newmanstown, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania United States. Emerson Matthew Bair was born on November 9, 1918 in Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emerson M Bair.

Average Age & Life Expectancy

Emerson M Bair lived 48 years shorter than the average Bair family member when he died at the age of 25.

The average age of a Bair family member is 73.

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Newmanstown Soldier Killed in France

Pfc. Emerson M. Bair, twenty. five, of Newmanstown, is reported killed in action in France, July 12. according to a telegram received by his wife. Mrs. Betty Bair, from the office of the Adjutant General in Washington.

Pfc. Bair entered the service in Dec. 1942 and received his basic training at Camp Barkley, Texas. Later he was stationed at Camp Granite, Calif. and Fort Dix, N.J. He was serving with the Infantry, and was overseas since March 1944. Pfc. Bair was in the Normandy invasion from the beginning.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Bair, Newmanstown, and was associated with his father in the tombstone business, He was member of Elias Lutheran church and a graduate of Millereek High School, class of '37.

Besides his parents and wife, he Is survived by the following: a sis-Dorothy Bair, and a brother, Chester Bair. both of Newmansown.

Memorial services will be conducted in the Elias Lutheran church on Sunday by the pastor, Rev. Q. N. Schaeffer.

Lancaster New Era (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) Saturday, August 12, 1944

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In 1918, in the year that Emerson M Bair was born, federal spending was $12.68 billion, unemployment was 1.4% and the cost of a first-class stamp was 3 cents.

In 1921, Emerson was just 3 years old when on March 4, Warren G. Harding became President. Previously a U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, and Ohio State Senator, Harding was a popular President. But many scandals plagued his short administration (he died in office after 2 and a half years), including the revelations of one of his mistresses and the Teapot Dome scandal. Historically, Harding is rated as one of the worst Presidents.

In 1929, at the age of just 11 years old, Emerson was alive when on October 29th (Black Tuesday), the stock market crashed in the United States. Billions of dollars were lost and some investors committed suicide as a result, having lost their fortunes. This ushered in the 12 year, worldwide Great Depression.

In 1935, when he was 17 years old, 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.

In 1944, in the year of Emerson M Bair's passing, on June 22nd, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, called the G.I. Bill, was signed into law, pushed through by the veteran's organizations. Benefits provided for veterans to return to school (high school, vocational school, or college), obtain low interest home mortgages and low interest business loans, and (if needed) one year of unemployment insurance. Since most returning vets immediately found work, less than 20% of the unemployment benefits were distributed.