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James Herbert McCreanor 1908 - 1984

James Herbert McCreanor of Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 5, 1908 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States, and died at age 75 years old on September 25, 1984 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. James McCreanor was buried at Green Hills LA 27501 S Western Ave, in Rancho Palos Verdes.
James Herbert McCreanor
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, CA 90277
December 5, 1908
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States
September 25, 1984
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    James Herbert McCreanor is the son of James McCreanor (1878-1955) and Hilma Malmgren (1883-1942). He was born on December 5, 1908 in Kings County, New York. He had siblings including Thomas Gordon McCreanor (1912-1991), John Emerson McCreanor (1915-1993), James H. McCreanor registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, at the age of 31 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Prior to his military service, James was employed at Cabrina-Movery, demonstrating his dedication and work ethic. On April 3, 1944, James made the courageous decision to enlist in the Army. He joined the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component and held the rank of Private. He served his country until his honorable discharge on December 31, 1945. He was married to Lolita Stella Tourville (1910-1981) and they had two daughters Betty D McCreanor (1931-2003) and Anita Joan McCreanor (1932-2017).
  • 12/5
    1908

    Birthday

    December 5, 1908
    Birthdate
    Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father James McCreanor was born on October 25, 1878 in Belfast, Ireland. He immigrated to the US sometime before 1908. He passed away on August 10, 1955 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. His mother, Hilma Malmgren was born on August 30, 1883 in Rebbelberga Kristanstads län Skåne and immigrated to the US around 1899. She passed away on January 2, 1942 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts.
  • Nationality & Locations

    He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He later lived in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA for most of his life. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, United States.
  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment he had completed one year of high school.
  • Military Service

    James H. McCreanor registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, at the age of 31 in Springfield, Massachusetts. James, a white American, proudly served his country during World War II. Prior to his military service, James was employed at Cabrina-Movery, demonstrating his dedication and work ethic. Standing at a height of 5'11 1/2" and weighing 160 pounds, he had a light complexion, brown hair, and gray eyes, distinguishing him from his fellow soldiers. On April 3, 1944, James made the courageous decision to enlist in the Army. He joined the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component with no branch assignment, showcasing his flexibility and adaptability to different roles within the armed forces. His enlistment branch was the Army. At the time of his enlistment, James held the rank of Private. He was 31 years old, residing in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, and married to Mrs. Lolita McCreanor. James H. McCreanor's military serial number was 31460687, serving as his unique identifier within the armed forces. James H. McCreanor faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge on December 31, 1945.
  • Professional Career

    He was a driver.
  • 09/25
    1984

    Death

    September 25, 1984
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Green Hills LA 27501 S Western Ave, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California 90275, United States
    Burial location
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In 1908, in the year that James Herbert McCreanor was born, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was established as the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States; it simultaneously served as the nation's prime federal law enforcement agency. Stanley Finch was the first Chief (now called Director).
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In 1926, by the time he was 18 years old, 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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