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Emmitt Neal Chambers 1921 - 1985

Emmitt Neal Chambers of Brandon, Hillsborough County, FL was born on August 30, 1921, and died at age 63 years old on February 28, 1985. Emmitt Chambers was buried at Bay Pines National Cemetery Section 48 Row 3 Site 25 P.o. Box 477, in Bay Pines.
Emmitt Neal Chambers
Brandon, Hillsborough County, FL 33511
August 30, 1921
February 28, 1985
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  • 08/30
    1921

    Birthday

    August 30, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: MSG Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea, Vietnam
  • 02/28
    1985

    Death

    February 28, 1985
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Bay Pines National Cemetery Section 48 Row 3 Site 25 P.o. Box 477, in Bay Pines, Fl 33744
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In 1921, in the year that Emmitt Neal Chambers 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 1935, at the age of only 14 years old, Emmitt was alive when 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.
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