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James A Meggs 1917 - 1990

James A Meggs of Parsons, Decatur County, TN was born on September 25, 1917, and died at age 72 years old on April 24, 1990.
James A Meggs
Parsons, Decatur County, TN 38363
September 25, 1917
April 24, 1990
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James A Meggs' History: 1917 - 1990

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  • 09/25
    1917

    Birthday

    September 25, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Decatur County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34506462 Enlisted: January 18, 1943 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia 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

    General Farmers
  • 04/24
    1990

    Death

    April 24, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1917, in the year that James A Meggs was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1934, James was 17 years old when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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