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James J Lawson 1921 - 1987

James J Lawson of Athens, Menard County, Illinois was born on June 16, 1921, and died at age 65 years old on March 15, 1987. James Lawson was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery Section F Site 301 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield.

James J Lawson
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Athens, Menard County, Illinois 62613
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June 16, 1921
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March 15, 1987
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  • 06/16
    1921

    Birthday

    June 16, 1921
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Cook County, Illinois United States

  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 3 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 36389472 Enlisted: January 15, 1943 in Chicago Illinois 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 03/15
    1987

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    March 15, 1987
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    Camp Butler National Cemetery Section F Site 301 R.r. #1 - 5063 Camp Butler Road, in Springfield, Il 62707
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In 1921, in the year that James J Lawson 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 1934, at the age of only 13 years old, James was alive 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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Lawson, Salathiel (Born May 1836) Lawson-Lunsford, Mable (Born Apr 12, 1903) Lawson, Robert (Born 1914) Lawson, Robina (Jan 1, 1894 - 1957) Lawson, Isaac (Born Jun 20, 1880) Lawson, Ida Bell (Born 1883) Lawson, Mary Elizabeth Mcmillan (Born Jun 14, 1929) Lawson, James (Born Apr 12, 1886) Lawson, Arthur (Jul 31, 1936 - Jul 20, 2010) Lawson, Alma (Born Feb 3, 1934)
Lawson, Helen (Born Oct 12, 1929) Lawson, Robert (Born 1300) Lawson, Frank (May 3, 1890 - Jan 1981) Lawson, Clarence (Sep 30, 1911 - Aug 1987) Lawson, Arthur (Oct 27, 1882 - Mar 1965) Lawson, Margaret (Jul 14, 1904 - Jul 1982) Lawson, Doris (Mar 15, 1923 - Aug 22, 1990) Lawson, George (Jun 29, 1928 - Apr 29, 1994) Lawson, Richard (Sep 16, 1931 - Mar 30, 2011) Lawson, Joanne (Aug 20, 1932 - Mar 3, 2007)
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