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Leon W Shelton 1918 - 2000

Leon W Shelton of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on November 29, 1918, and died at age 81 years old on January 21, 2000. Leon Shelton was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section H1 Site 964 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.
Leon W Shelton
El Paso, El Paso County, TX 79930
November 29, 1918
January 21, 2000
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  • 11/29
    1918

    Birthday

    November 29, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Bowie County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 38041610 Enlisted: March 28, 1941 in Dallas Texas Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 01/21
    2000

    Death

    January 21, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section H1 Site 964 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso, Tx 79906
    Burial location
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In 1918, in the year that Leon W Shelton was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1942, Leon was 24 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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