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John L Posey 1919 - 1983

John L Posey of Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama was born on January 21, 1919, and died at age 64 years old in August 1983.
John L Posey
Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama 35020
January 21, 1919
August 1983
Male
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John L Posey's History: 1919 - 1983

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  • 01/21
    1919

    Birthday

    January 21, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jefferson County, Alabama United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34229540 Enlisted: August 19, 1942 in Ft Benning Georgia 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

    Semiskilled Garage Laborers And Car Washers And Greasers
  • 08/dd
    1983

    Death

    August 1983
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that John L Posey was born, the "Black Sox Scandal" rocked baseball fans during the World Series. Eight players on the Chicago White Sox were accused of throwing the World Series, thus allowing the Cincinnati Reds to win, and making money off of the losses. All of the players were found not guilty by a jury but the fallout lasted for decades. The players were banned from baseball even though they were found innocent.
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In 1929, at the age of only 10 years old, John was alive when the St. Valentine's Day Massacre happened on February 14th. In Chicago, seven men from the North Side Irish gang were gunned down by Al Capone's South Side Italian gang at the garage at 2122 North Clark Street. Al Capone was making a successful move to take over Chicago's organized crime. But the St. Valentine's Day massacre also resulted in a public outcry against all gangsters.
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