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Ernest L Jr Sands 1921 - 2001

Ernest L Jr Sands of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL was born on August 24, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on January 6, 2001.
Ernest L Jr Sands
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, FL 33444
August 24, 1921
January 6, 2001
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  • 08/24
    1921

    Birthday

    August 24, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Palm Beach County, Florida United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34406299 Enlisted: October 13, 1942 in Cp Blanding Florida 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

    Housemen And Yardmen
  • 01/6
    2001

    Death

    January 6, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Ernest L Jr Sands 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, Ernest was just 14 years old 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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