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John J Raftery 1917 - 1992

John J Raftery of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on September 24, 1917, and died at age 75 years old on December 18, 1992. John Raftery was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 14 Site 991 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
John J Raftery
Quincy, Norfolk County, MA 02171
September 24, 1917
December 18, 1992
Male
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  • 09/24
    1917

    Birthday

    September 24, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: T5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 31071962 Enlisted: March 5, 1942 in Ft Devens Massachusetts 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

    Opticians, Lens Grinders, And Polishers
  • 12/18
    1992

    Death

    December 18, 1992
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 14 Site 991 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
    Burial location
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In 1917, in the year that John J Raftery was born, the U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from Denmark in January. While they are U.S. citizens, Virgin Islanders are ineligible to vote for the President of the United States.
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In 1921, at the age of only 4 years old, John was alive when 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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