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Martin Cortez 1920 - 2000

Martin Cortez of San Benito, Cameron County, TX was born on July 21, 1920, and died at age 79 years old on January 15, 2000.
Martin Cortez
San Benito, Cameron County, TX 78586
July 21, 1920
January 15, 2000
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Martin Cortez's History: 1920 - 2000

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  • 07/21
    1920

    Birthday

    July 21, 1920
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Cameron County, Texas United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 38144441 Enlisted: August 19, 1942 in Ft Sam Houston Texas Military branch: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) 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

    General Farmers
  • 01/15
    2000

    Death

    January 15, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1920, in the year that Martin Cortez was born, on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
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In 1942, by the time he was 22 years old, 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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