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Leroy Maurice Nelson 1921 - 1967

Leroy Maurice Nelson was born on August 2, 1921, and died at age 45 years old on August 1, 1967. Leroy Nelson was buried at Rock Island National Cemetery Section L Site 1661 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leroy Maurice Nelson.
Leroy Maurice Nelson
August 2, 1921
August 1, 1967
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  • 08/2
    1921

    Birthday

    August 2, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: ARM3 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/1
    1967

    Death

    August 1, 1967
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Rock Island National Cemetery Section L Site 1661 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Il 61299
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In 1921, in the year that Leroy Maurice Nelson was born, the silent film The Sheik, directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres (also featuring Adolphe Menjou) debuted on October 21st. Critics weren't enthusiastic but the public loved it - in the first few weeks 125,000 people had seen the movie - and it eventually exceeded $1 million in ticket sales. And Rudolph Valentino, an Italian American, became the heartthrob of a female generation.
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In 1937, when he was 16 years old, on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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