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Leon Dawson 1917 - 1996

Leon Dawson of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on May 6, 1917, and died at age 78 years old on January 13, 1996. Leon Dawson was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 204 Site 374 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.
Leon Dawson
Orlando, Orange County, FL 32805
May 6, 1917
January 13, 1996
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  • 05/6
    1917

    Birthday

    May 6, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/13
    1996

    Death

    January 13, 1996
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Florida National Cemetery Section 204 Site 374 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell, Fl 33513
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In 1917, in the year that Leon Dawson was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1942, he was 25 years old when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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