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Joseph C Torchia 1921 - 2005

Joseph C Torchia of Gary, Lake County, IN was born on March 3, 1921, and died at age 84 years old on September 8, 2005.
Joseph C Torchia
Gary, Lake County, IN 46408
March 3, 1921
September 8, 2005
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Joseph C Torchia's History: 1921 - 2005

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  • 03/3
    1921

    Birthday

    March 3, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Lake County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35571979 Enlisted: June 29, 1945 in Cp Atterbury Columbus Indiana Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Reserves - Exclusive Of Regular Army Reserve And Officers Of The Officers Reserve Corps On Active Duty Under The Thomason Act (officers And Enlisted Men -- O.r.c. And E.r.c., And Nurses-reserve Status) 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 Machine Shop And Related Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 09/8
    2005

    Death

    September 8, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Joseph C Torchia 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 1931, by the time he was just 10 years old, 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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