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James D Oconnell 1921 - 1999

James D Oconnell of Elm Grove, Waukesha County, WI was born on March 13, 1921, and died at age 77 years old on January 2, 1999.
James D Oconnell
Elm Grove, Waukesha County, WI 53122
March 13, 1921
January 2, 1999
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  • 03/13
    1921

    Birthday

    March 13, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Price County, Wisconsin United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36259681 Enlisted: August 25, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin 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

    Unskilled Occupations In Building Of Aircraft, N.e.c.
  • 01/2
    1999

    Death

    January 2, 1999
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1921, in the year that James D Oconnell 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 1931, he was just 10 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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