Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Forrest W Fortune
Add photo

Forrest W Fortune 1926 - 2011

Forrest W Fortune of Germantown, Shelby County, TN was born on August 8, 1926, and died at age 84 years old on February 24, 2011.
Forrest W Fortune
Germantown, Shelby County, TN 38138
August 8, 1926
February 24, 2011
Male
Looking for another Forrest Fortune?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Forrest.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Forrest W Fortune's History: 1926 - 2011

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 08/8
    1926

    Birthday

    August 8, 1926
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Fayette County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 44122557 Enlisted: June 30, 1945 in Ft Oglethorpe 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

    General Farmers
  • 02/24
    2011

    Death

    February 24, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Forrest

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1926, in the year that Forrest W Fortune was born, on November 15th, NBC was founded. It was the U.S.'s first major broadcast network. Ownership of the network was split between RCA (a majority partner at 50%), its founding corporate parent General Electric (which owned 30%), and Westinghouse (which owned the remaining 20%).
Did you know?
In 1957, at the age of 31 years old, Forrest was alive when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Forrest Fortune's Family Tree & Friends

Forrest Fortune's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Forrest's Friends

Friends of Forrest Friends can be as close as family. Add Forrest's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top