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Neil Franklin Varnell 1921 - 2011

Neil Franklin Varnell was born on September 16, 1921, and died at age 90 years old on October 25, 2011. Neil Varnell was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section JJ Site 156 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Neil Franklin Varnell.
Neil Franklin Varnell
September 16, 1921
October 25, 2011
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  • 09/16
    1921

    Birthday

    September 16, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Marine Corps Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 10/25
    2011

    Death

    October 25, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Chattanooga National Cemetery Section JJ Site 156 1200 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn 37404
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In 1921, in the year that Neil Franklin Varnell 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 1931, Neil was just 10 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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