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George F Thornberg 1921 - 1983

George F Thornberg of Bay Shore, Suffolk County, NY was born on June 2, 1921, and died at age 61 years old on April 29, 1983. George Thornberg was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 10 Site 1922 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
George F Thornberg
Bay Shore, Suffolk County, NY 11706
June 2, 1921
April 29, 1983
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  • 06/2
    1921

    Birthday

    June 2, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

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

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: S/SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 32349995 Enlisted: June 8, 1942 in Ft Jay Governors Island New York 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

    Sales Clerks
  • 04/29
    1983

    Death

    April 29, 1983
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Calverton National Cemetery Section 10 Site 1922 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny 11933
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that George F Thornberg 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 1931, by the time he was only 10 years old, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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