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John Edward Thomason 1921 - 1985

John Edward Thomason of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri was born on July 19, 1921, and died at age 63 years old in January 1985.
John Edward Thomason
Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri 64801
July 19, 1921
January 1985
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John Edward Thomason's History: 1921 - 1985

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  • 07/19
    1921

    Birthday

    July 19, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    St Louis City County, Missouri United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37866290 Enlisted: April 23, 1946 in Jefferson Barracks Missouri Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
  • 01/dd
    1985

    Death

    January 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that John Edward Thomason 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 1935, at the age of just 14 years old, John was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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