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Gertrude D Thornton 1922 - 1989

Gertrude D Thornton was born on March 30, 1922, and died at age 66 years old on February 15, 1989. Gertrude Thornton was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section HH Site 97 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude D Thornton.
Gertrude D Thornton
March 30, 1922
February 15, 1989
Female
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  • 03/30
    1922

    Birthday

    March 30, 1922
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/15
    1989

    Death

    February 15, 1989
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section HH Site 97 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
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In 1922, in the year that Gertrude D Thornton was born, on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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In 1939, she was 17 years old when on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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