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Harold J Merkel 1914 - 1998

Harold J Merkel of Modesto, Stanislaus County, CA was born on August 31, 1914, and died at age 83 years old on May 15, 1998.
Harold J Merkel
Modesto, Stanislaus County, CA 95350
August 31, 1914
May 15, 1998
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Harold J Merkel's History: 1914 - 1998

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  • 08/31
    1914

    Birthday

    August 31, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    San Joaquin County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39403596 Enlisted: November 21, 1942 in Sacramento California Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa, 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

    Attendants, Filling Stations And Parking Lots
  • 05/15
    1998

    Death

    May 15, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Harold J Merkel was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1939, at the age of 25 years old, Harold was alive 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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