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George William Kinzie 1921 - 1993

George William Kinzie of Queens, Queens County, New York United States was born on December 8, 1921 in Newark, Essex County, NJ, and died at age 71 years old on March 15, 1993 in Freeport, Nassau County, NY.
George William Kinzie
Queens, Queens County, New York United States
December 8, 1921
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States
March 15, 1993
Freeport, Nassau County, New York, United States
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  • Introduction

    George William Kinzie was born on December 8, 1921 in Newark, New Jersey to Charles Edward Kinzie and Christine Robitch. He had brothers Charles Paul Kinzie (1916-1976) and Robert Kinzie (1920-2002). They grew up in Brooklyn, Kings, New York. In his 20's he worked for the Bellmont Smelting and Refining Co in St Albans, Queens, New York.
  • 12/8
    1921

    Birthday

    December 8, 1921
    Birthdate
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father Charles was born on April 21, 1893 in New Jersey, United States of America and his mother Christine was born in 1997 in Austria and immigrated to the US in 1905.
  • Nationality & Locations

    George was born in Newark, New Jersey and grew up in Brooklyn, Kings, New York and New York, Queens, New York, United States.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, he had completed two years of high school.
  • Military Service

    George W. Kinzie's residence at the time of enlistment was in Queens, New York. He had completed two years of high school education and worked in unskilled cooperage occupations, which may have involved barrel-making or related tasks. His enlistment date was November 20, 1942, during the height of World War II, when many young Americans were joining the armed forces to support the war effort. He enlisted in New York City, New York, and was assigned the rank of Private. His service number, 32637887, would have been used to identify him within the military system. Interestingly, Kinzie's branch was listed as "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA," which indicates that at the time of enlistment, he may not have been assigned to a specific military branch but was part of the general pool of selectees.
  • Professional Career

    In his 20's he worked for the Bellmont Smelting and Refining Co in St Albans, Queens, New York. George worked in unskilled cooperage occupations, which may have involved barrel-making or related tasks.
  • 03/15
    1993

    Death

    March 15, 1993
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Freeport, Nassau County, New York United States
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that George William Kinzie 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 1947, George was 26 years old when on November 25th, the Hollywood "Black List" was created by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Ten Hollywood writers and directors had refused to testify to the Committee regarding "Communists" or "Reds" in the movie industry. The next day, the blacklist was created and they were fired.
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