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Melvin William Cheek 1921 - 1964

Melvin William Cheek was born on May 5, 1921, and died at age 43 years old on August 11, 1964. Melvin Cheek was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section G Site 476 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melvin William Cheek.
Melvin William Cheek
May 5, 1921
August 11, 1964
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  • 05/5
    1921

    Birthday

    May 5, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/11
    1964

    Death

    August 11, 1964
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section G Site 476 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Melvin William Cheek 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 1936, by the time he was just 15 years old, on November 3rd, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was reelected to a second term. He ran against Republican Governor Alf Landon (Kansas), defeating Landon in the popular vote by 60.8% to 36.5%. Vermont and Maine were the only two states in which Landon won. John Nance Garner IV became the Vice-President in this election.
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