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John Whiting Hargis 1921 - 1982

John Whiting Hargis was born on May 31, 1921, and died at age 61 years old on July 17, 1982. John Hargis was buried at Barrancas National Cemetery Section 37 Site 403 Naval Air Station, 1 Cemetery Road, in Pensacola, Fl. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Whiting Hargis.
John Whiting Hargis
May 31, 1921
July 17, 1982
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  • 05/31
    1921

    Birthday

    May 31, 1921
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: SK3 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 07/17
    1982

    Death

    July 17, 1982
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    Unknown
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    Barrancas National Cemetery Section 37 Site 403 Naval Air Station, 1 Cemetery Road, in Pensacola, Fl 32508
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In 1921, in the year that John Whiting Hargis was born, 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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In 1945, at the age of 24 years old, John was alive 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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