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Francis J Reis 1916 - 2004

Francis J Reis of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on October 14, 1916, and died at age 87 years old on August 1, 2004.
Francis J Reis
Buffalo, Erie County, NY 14227
October 14, 1916
August 1, 2004
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Francis J Reis' History: 1916 - 2004

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  • 10/14
    1916

    Birthday

    October 14, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Erie County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 42022643 Enlisted: August 26, 1943 in Buffalo New York 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

    Semiskilled Occupations In Production Of Cement, Concrete, Gypsum, And Plaster Product
  • 08/1
    2004

    Death

    August 1, 2004
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that Francis J Reis was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1935, at the age of 19 years old, Francis 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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