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Mervyn C Jr Shafer 1912 - 1998

Mervyn C Shafer of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 11, 1912, and died at age 86 years old on November 2, 1998.
Mervyn C Shafer
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA 19103
October 11, 1912
November 2, 1998
Male
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Mervyn C Shafer's History: 1912 - 1998

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  • 10/11
    1912

    Birthday

    October 11, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33322045 Enlisted: July 11, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania 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

    Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Metal Products, N.e.c.
  • 11/2
    1998

    Death

    November 2, 1998
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1912, in the year that Mervyn C Jr Shafer was born, Arizona was admitted to the United States in February (on Valentine's Day). It became the 48th state in the Union. Previously a Spanish - then Mexican - territory, the U.S. paid $15 million dollars for the area in 1848. Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the United States.
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In 1925, Mervyn was just 13 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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