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Gilbert R Bortz 1921 - 1995

Gilbert R Bortz of Topton, Berks County, PA was born on November 1, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on November 4, 1995.
Gilbert R Bortz
Topton, Berks County, PA 19562
November 1, 1921
November 4, 1995
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Gilbert R Bortz's History: 1921 - 1995

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  • 11/1
    1921

    Birthday

    November 1, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 13006241 Enlisted: September 9, 1940 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Military branch: Medical Department - For Enlisted Men Of The Medical Department (includes Enlisted Men Of The Medical Department On Duty With The Dental Corps) Private Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Philippine Department
  • 11/4
    1995

    Death

    November 4, 1995
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1921, in the year that Gilbert R Bortz 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 1951, at the age of 30 years old, Gilbert was alive when on June 25th, CBS began broadcasting in color. There were well over 10 million televisions by that time. The first show in color was a musical variety special titled "Premiere". Hardly anyone had a color TV that could see the show.
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