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James W Shokes 1919 - 2008

James William Shokes of Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina was born on April 15, 1919, and died at age 89 years old on July 28, 2008.
James William Shokes
Georgetown, Georgetown County, South Carolina 29440
April 15, 1919
July 28, 2008
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  • 04/15
    1919

    Birthday

    April 15, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Georgetown County, South Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34510449 Enlisted: October 17, 1942 in Ft Jackson Columbia South Carolina 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

    Barbers, Beauticians, And Manicurists
  • 07/28
    2008

    Death

    July 28, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that James W Shokes was born, Indian lawyer Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha campaigns, beginning the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule of India. Satyagraha means "holding onto truth" and the campaign for India independence, which was eventually obtained, called for "self-suffering" rather than inflicting suffering (i.e., violence) on others.
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In 1942, at the age of 23 years old, James was alive when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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