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John H Ragsdale 1921 - 1986

John H Ragsdale of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on August 19, 1921, and died at age 65 years old in November 1986.
John H Ragsdale
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana 46201
August 19, 1921
November 1986
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John H Ragsdale's History: 1921 - 1986

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  • 08/19
    1921

    Birthday

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

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Marion County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35562201 Enlisted: October 12, 1942 in Indianapolis Indiana 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

    Stock Clerks
  • 11/dd
    1986

    Death

    November 1986
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that John H Ragsdale was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1945, at the age of 24 years old, John was alive when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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