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George William Bookless 1915 - 2000

George William Bookless of Franklin Park, Cook County, IL was born on July 5, 1915 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana United States, and died at age 84 years old on March 12, 2000 in Franklin Park, Cook County, IL. George Bookless was buried at Fairview Memorial Park 900 N Wolf Rd, in Northlake.

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Franklin Park, Cook County, IL 60131
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July 5, 1915
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  • Introduction

    George William Bookless was born on July 5, 1915 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA to parents William George Bookless (1885-1973) and Hattie Cleo Whitesell (1893-1918). George answered the call of duty during World War II, enlisting on April 8, 1943, in Evansville, Indiana. He became a part of the Selectees, a group of enlisted men ready to serve their country. He served in the United States Army Air Forces. As a Corporal in the Air Forces, he played a crucial role in the success of air operations during World War II. On June 19, 1940 he married Wilma Eliene Wegrich (1918–2016) in Indiana. Together the couple had 4 children; one girl and three boys.
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    July 5, 1915
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of English roots. His mother, Hattie Cleo Whitesell, was born on October 30, 1893 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA and she passed away in Terre Haute on December 9, 1918. His father, William George Bookless, was born on Janaury 9, 1885 in Toxteth, Lancashire, England and immigrated to the states around 1902. He passed away on November 18, 1973 in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. George's parents were married on September 21, 1912 in Vigo, Indiana, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    George Bookless was born and raised in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA. He lived there through the 1940's and later passed away in Franklin Park, Cook, Illinois, USA in 2000.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate completing 4 years before his enlistment.

  • Military Service

    George William Bookless answered the call of duty during World War II, enlisting on April 8, 1943, in Evansville, Indiana. With the military serial number 35729163, he became a part of the Selectees, a group of enlisted men ready to serve their country. George's dedication and commitment were reflected in his rank of Private. Although George's military branch is listed as "No Branch Assignment," it is important to note that he served in the United States Army Air Forces. As part of the Air Forces, he played a vital role in supporting air operations and contributing to the war effort. His service in the Air Forces further highlights his commitment to defending the nation and its interests during World War II. George William Bookless's military service represents his courage and willingness to contribute to the war effort. As a Corporal in the United States Army Air Forces, he played a crucial role in the success of air operations during World War II.

  • Professional Career

    George worked as a Routemen.
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In 1915, in the year that George William Bookless was born, in May, the RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo. The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sailing from New York to Liverpool England. She sank in 18 minutes - 1,198 died and 761 survived. While travelers were the main casualty - and commodity - the Lusitania did carry wartime weapons. "Remember the Lusitania" became the rallying cry of World War 1.
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In 1930, he was just 15 years old when on August 6th, N.Y. Supreme Court Judge Joseph Crater went through papers in his office, destroyed some of them, withdrew all his money from the bank - $5,150, sold his stock, met friends at a restaurant for dinner and disappeared after getting into a taxi (or walking down the street - his friends' testimony later changed). His disappearance was reported to the police on September 3rd - almost a month later. His wife didn't know what happened, his fellow Justices had no idea, and his mistresses (he had several) said that they didn't know. While his disappearance was front page news, his fate was never discovered and after 40 years the case was closed, still without knowing if Crater was dead or alive.
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Bookless, Samuel (Feb 15, 1889 - Mar 1967) Bookless, Anna (Apr 14, 1899 - May 1975) Bookless, Daniel (May 16, 1933 - May 17, 1992) Bookless, Shirley (Jan 11, 1919 - Mar 18, 2002) Bookless, Anna (May 25, 1895 - Mar 1985) Bookless, Nathan (Jun 10, 1899 - Sep 8, 1993) Bookless, Joseph (Aug 30, 1951 - Jun 16, 2008) Bookless, John (Mar 5, 1888 - Dec 1964) Bookless, Andrew (Apr 25, 1896 - Mar 1976) Bookless, John (Jan 30, 1922 - Nov 6, 1998)
Bookless, Joseph (Jun 11, 1908 - Jun 1981) Bookless, John (Feb 1, 1923 - Feb 1, 1995) Bookless, Annie (Jun 2, 1901 - Mar 1987) Bookless, Joan (Feb 20, 1928 - Oct 3, 2009) Bookless, Alexander (Sep 22, 1926 - Jul 31, 1989) Bookless, Thomas (Jul 18, 1900 - May 1985) Bookless, John (Aug 27, 1924 - Jul 16, 2005) Bookless, Janet (May 10, 1908 - Nov 1992) Bookless, Sanford (Dec 10, 1916 - Mar 6, 2001) Bookless, Elizabeth (May 21, 1898 - May 1990)
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