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James Gillis 1926 - 2005

James Gillis of Springville, Erie County, NY was born on March 14, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on January 29, 2005.

James Gillis

Springville, Erie County, NY 14141

March 14, 1926

January 29, 2005

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03/14

1926

Birthday

March 14, 1926

Birthdate

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Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Erie County, New York United States
Early Life & Education

3 Years Of High School
Military Service

Military serial#: 42099203 Enlisted: September 21, 1944 in Buffalo New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
01/29

2005

Death

January 29, 2005

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

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James Gillis lived 5 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 78.

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In 1926, in the year that James Gillis was born, on October 31st, Harry Houdini died in Michigan. Houdini was the most famed magician of his time and perhaps of all time, especially for his acts involving escapes - from handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes slung from skyscrapers, and more. He was president of the Society of American Magicians and stringently upheld professional ethics. He died of complications from a ruptured appendix. Although he had received a blow to the area a couple of days previously, the connection between the blow and his appendicitis is disputed.

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In 1939, by the time he was only 13 years old, 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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