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John W Jr Compton 1925 - 2008

John Willard Compton Jr of Portland, Washington County, Oregon was born on February 13, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on December 3, 2008. John Compton was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section 2 Site 481-J 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
John Willard Compton Jr
Portland, Washington County, Oregon 97224
February 13, 1925
December 3, 2008
Male
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John Willard Compton Jr's History: 1925 - 2008

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  • 02/13
    1925

    Birthday

    February 13, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Multnomah County, Oregon United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 39329970 Enlisted: March 20, 1943 in Portland Oregon 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

    Skilled Occupations In Production Of Rubber Goods
  • 12/3
    2008

    Death

    December 3, 2008
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Willamette National Cemetery Section 2 Site 481-J 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
    Burial location
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In 1925, in the year that John W Jr Compton was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1931, John was just 6 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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