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James Robert Naismith 1916 - 1992

James Robert Naismith of El Paso County, Texas United States was born on October 16, 1916 in Palestine, Anderson County, and died at age 75 years old on August 16, 1992 at Collin St, in Argyle, Denton County. James Naismith was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section G Site 192 P.o. Box 6342 - Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.

James Robert Naismith

El Paso County, Texas United States

October 16, 1916

Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, United States

August 16, 1992

Collin St, in Argyle, Denton County, Texas, 76226, United States

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James Robert Naismith is the son of Robert Naismith and Blanche Marie McCarthy. He was born on October 16, 1916 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA and had siblings Daniel Leo Naismith (1913-1990), Mary Ellen Naismith (1915-2008), Ruth Marie Naismith (1918-2012), and William Arthur Naismith (1920-2011). He married Elizabeth Rose Fitzgerald (1915–2001) in 1940 in El Paso, Texas, USA. The couple had two daughters together.
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October 16, 1916

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Palestine, Anderson County, Texas United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

His father Robert Naismith was born on March 10, 1889 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA and he passed away on January 25, 1974 at the Four Seasons Nursing Home in El Paso City, El Paso, Texas, USA. His mother, Blanche Marie McCarthy was born on September 6, 1888 in Girad, Russell, Alabama, USA and she passed away on March 27, 1945 at 4206 Cumberland Street, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA.
Nationality & Locations

James was born and raised in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA. He later resided in El Paso, Texas, USA.
Early Life & Education

At the time of his enlistment, he had completed two years of high school.
Military Service

James Robert Naismith, bearing military serial number 38713585, embarked on his military journey on May 8, 1945, when he enlisted in Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Enlisting under the category of Selectees (enlisted men), he entered the military with the rank of Private. With a commitment extending "For the Duration of the War or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject to the Discretion of the President or Otherwise According to Law," Naismith's dedication was clear. Beginning his service on May 8, 1945, his tenure was marked by a steadfast dedication to duty. He remained engaged until July 17, 1946, contributing to the nation's cause during the crucial period of World War II. His rank was later elevated to T/5 (Technician Fifth Grade) in the United States Army.
Professional Career

He was a fireman and worked for the fire department.
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1992

Death

August 16, 1992

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Collin St, in Argyle, Denton County, Texas 76226, United States
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Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section G Site 192 P.o. Box 6342 - Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso, Tx 79906
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James Robert Naismith lived 2 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 75.

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In 1916, in the year that James Robert Naismith was born, the U.S. National Park Service - part of the Department of the Interior - was created by an act of Congress in August. The Park Service was charged with the dual role of "preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment". The resources managed by the National Park Service have often been referred to as the "crown jewels" of the United States.

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In 1929, when he was merely 13 years old, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happened on February 14th. In Chicago, seven men from the North Side Irish gang were gunned down by Al Capone's South Side Italian gang at the garage at 2122 North Clark Street. Al Capone was making a successful move to take over Chicago's organized crime. But the St. Valentine's Day massacre also resulted in a public outcry against all gangsters.

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