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Eric Smith 1921 - 1976

Eric Smith of Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina was born on March 20, 1921, and died at age 55 years old in June 1976.
Eric Smith
Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina 27530
March 20, 1921
June 1976
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Eric Smith's History: 1921 - 1976

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  • 03/20
    1921

    Birthday

    March 20, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Bladen County, North Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34453024 Enlisted: September 22, 1942 in Ft Bragg North Carolina 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
  • Professional Career

    General Farmers
  • 06/dd
    1976

    Death

    June 1976
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Eric Smith 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 1943, at the age of 22 years old, Eric was alive when on September 3rd, the Armistice of Cassibile was signed in Sicily. Under the terms of the Armistice, Italy surrendered to the Allied Powers. After the Armistice was made public on September 8th, Germany attacked and occupied Italy. It took 20 months of fighting for the Allies to reach the northern borders of Italy.
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