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Melvin Vernon Shaw 1921 - 2012

Melvin Vernon Shaw was born on November 30, 1921, and died at age 90 years old on March 20, 2012. Melvin Shaw was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1M Site 347 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melvin Vernon Shaw.
Melvin Vernon Shaw
November 30, 1921
March 20, 2012
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  • 11/30
    1921

    Birthday

    November 30, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: SSML1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 03/20
    2012

    Death

    March 20, 2012
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1M Site 347 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
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In 1921, in the year that Melvin Vernon Shaw 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 1959, Melvin was 38 years old when on January 3rd, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States and the first state not a part of the contiguous United States. The flag was changed to display 49 stars.
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