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James W Wingate 1921 - 2008

James Wesley Wingate of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida was born on March 1, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on November 24, 2008.
James Wesley Wingate
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida 32217
March 1, 1921
November 24, 2008
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James Wesley Wingate's History: 1921 - 2008

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  • 03/1
    1921

    Birthday

    March 1, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Duval County, Florida United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34248891 Enlisted: August 24, 1942 in Cp Blanding Florida 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

    Skilled Linemen And Servicemen, Telegraph, Telephone, And Power
  • 11/24
    2008

    Death

    November 24, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that James W Wingate 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 1931, he was only 10 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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