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Leroy C Morris 1921 - 1985

Leroy C Morris of Spring Valley, Rockland County, NY was born on August 18, 1921, and died at age 63 years old on April 13, 1985. Leroy Morris was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 13 Site 1827 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
Leroy C Morris
Spring Valley, Rockland County, NY 10977
August 18, 1921
April 13, 1985
Male
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Leroy C Morris' History: 1921 - 1985

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  • 08/18
    1921

    Birthday

    August 18, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Kings County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 20266827 Enlisted: January 13, 1941 in New York City New York Military branch: Coast Artillery Corps Or Army Mine Planter Service Rank: Private, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Architects
  • 04/13
    1985

    Death

    April 13, 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Calverton National Cemetery Section 13 Site 1827 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny 11933
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Leroy C Morris 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, at the age of just 10 years old, Leroy was alive when 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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