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George Washington Sweeley Jr 1921 - 1962

George Washington Sweeley Jr was born on November 18, 1921, and died at age 40 years old on October 29, 1962. George Sweeley was buried at Beverly National Cemetery Section W Site 3009 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Washington Sweeley Jr.
George Washington Sweeley Jr
November 18, 1921
October 29, 1962
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George Washington Sweeley Jr's History: 1921 - 1962

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  • 11/18
    1921

    Birthday

    November 18, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/29
    1962

    Death

    October 29, 1962
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Beverly National Cemetery Section W Site 3009 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj 08010
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In 1921, in the year that George Washington Sweeley Jr 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 1934, George was only 13 years old when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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