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Gerald L Ketels 1922 - 2007

Gerald L Ketels of Rocky Ford, Otero County, CO was born on October 2, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on December 22, 2007.
Gerald L Ketels
Rocky Ford, Otero County, CO 81067
October 2, 1922
December 22, 2007
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Gerald L Ketels' History: 1922 - 2007

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  • 10/2
    1922

    Birthday

    October 2, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Larimer County, Colorado United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37708344 Enlisted: January 7, 1944 in Denver Colorado 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

    Farm Hands, General Farms
  • 12/22
    2007

    Death

    December 22, 2007
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1922, in the year that Gerald L Ketels was born, the Reparations Commission assessed German liability for World War 1 at 132 billion gold marks (over $32 billion U.S. dollars at the time). This led to hyperinflation in Germany and created the political and social atmosphere in which Hitler was able to rise to power.
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In 1945, at the age of 23 years old, Gerald was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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