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James Gannon 1910 - 1984

James Gannon of Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey was born on April 4, 1910 in Irish Free State, and died at age 74 years old in September 1984.
James Gannon
Neptune, Monmouth County, New Jersey 07753
April 4, 1910
Irish Free State
September 1984
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James Gannon's History: 1910 - 1984

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  • 04/4
    1910

    Birthday

    April 4, 1910
    Birthdate
    Irish Free State
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Hudson County, New Jersey United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32277916 Enlisted: April 20, 1942 in Newark New Jersey 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
  • 09/dd
    1984

    Death

    September 1984
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1910, in the year that James Gannon was born, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated. U.S. publisher W.D. Boyce was visiting England when he became lost in the London fog. An unknown Boy Scout helped him find his way out, declining a tip (he said that he was a Boy Scout and was doing his good deed for the day). Boyce was so impressed that he incorporated the Boy Scouts of America when he returned home. Its purpose was "to teach boys patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred values."
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In 1944, at the age of 34 years old, James was alive when on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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