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James Major Gates Jr 1935 - c. 2004

James Major Gates Jr of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States was born on July 17, 1935, and died at age 68 years old on March 20, 2004. James Gates was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section 9 Site 600 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood.

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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States
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    According to his testimony, he joined the Army at his real age of 15. He served in Korea and was sent afterward to Nevada for participation in atomic bomb testing. Though he helped set up explosion lines, he was arrested for cutting them to interfere with and to protect lives from radioactive fallout. He became a whistleblower and was interviewed in at least 2 documentaries about atomic fallout. Despite severe injuries and radiation poisoning, he did marry and have children. He was a brave and compassionate man. See www.Findagrave.com for a more complete biography.
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    1935

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    July 17, 1935
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  • Nationality & Locations

    United States

  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PV2 Wars/Conflicts: Korea

  • Professional Career

    steel mill, post office, taxi driver, restaurant owner
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    2004

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    March 20, 2004
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    complications from atomic exposure
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    Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section 9 Site 600 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il 60421
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The Legal Fallout
M Bahr
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02/24/2022
The Legal Fallout
Cover of the ABA Journal with Jim and his quote about the military. The article inside has an interview by Jim about his radiation and what he experienced. Furthermore, from what Jim researched - the author of this article has disappeared.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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He was a true hero.
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02/24/2022
He was a true hero.
Jim's grave.
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