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Harry F Riley 1921 - 1979

Harry F Riley of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California was born on October 3, 1921, and died at age 57 years old in April 1979.
Harry F Riley
Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California 95076
October 3, 1921
April 1979
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  • 10/3
    1921

    Birthday

    October 3, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Alameda County, California United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39118135 Enlisted: December 23, 1942 in San Francisco California Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Semiskilled Interindustry Metal Working Occupations, Nec
  • 04/dd
    1979

    Death

    April 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Harry F Riley 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 1941, Harry was 20 years old when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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