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Eugene Tompkins 1927 - 2003

Eugene Tompkins of Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL was born on February 19, 1927, and died at age 76 years old on November 22, 2003.
Eugene Tompkins
Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL 35208
February 19, 1927
November 22, 2003
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  • 02/19
    1927

    Birthday

    February 19, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jefferson County, Alabama United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44151126 Enlisted: July 14, 1945 in Ft Benning Georgia 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
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Nonprocess Occupations In Manufacturing, Nec
  • 11/22
    2003

    Death

    November 22, 2003
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that Eugene Tompkins was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1941, Eugene was only 14 years old when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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