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Francis W Preston 1915 - 1988

Francis W Preston of Mitchell, Davison County, SD was born on December 22, 1915, and died at age 72 years old on June 22, 1988.
Francis W Preston
Mitchell, Davison County, SD 57301
December 22, 1915
June 22, 1988
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Francis W Preston's History: 1915 - 1988

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  • 12/22
    1915

    Birthday

    December 22, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Davison County, South Dakota United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37787136 Enlisted: February 16, 1945 in Ft Snelling Minnesota 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 Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 06/22
    1988

    Death

    June 22, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1915, in the year that Francis W Preston was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1941, he was 26 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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