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John W Williams 1923 - 2004

John W Williams of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on September 14, 1923, and died at age 80 years old on February 2, 2004. John Williams was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section C Site 701A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis.
John W Williams
Memphis, Shelby County, TN 38114
September 14, 1923
February 2, 2004
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  • 09/14
    1923

    Birthday

    September 14, 1923
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    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/2
    2004

    Death

    February 2, 2004
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section C Site 701A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1923, in the year that John W Williams was born, Harlem's Cotton Club opened in New York City. Owned by a bootlegger and gangster, it was a 700 seat speakeasy that catered to a "white only" clientele. But most of the entertainers were African-American and featured some of the best entertainers of the time such as Lena Horne, the Nicholas Brothers, Ethel Waters, and Cab Calloway.
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In 1945, John was 22 years old 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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