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John R Adams 1916 - 1985

John R Adams of Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri was born on January 25, 1916, and died at age 69 years old in April 1985.
John R Adams
Sikeston, Scott County, Missouri 63801
January 25, 1916
April 1985
Male
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  • 01/25
    1916

    Birthday

    January 25, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

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

    2 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37386669 Enlisted: September 21, 1942 in Jefferson Barracks Missouri 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 Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 04/dd
    1985

    Death

    April 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that John R Adams was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1935, at the age of 19 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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