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Norman D Horrocks 1913 - 1970

Norman D Horrocks of Flushing, Queens County, NY was born on October 21, 1913 in Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle Of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales, and died at age 56 years old on May 14, 1970. Norman Horrocks was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2Y Site 4287 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
Norman D Horrocks
Flushing, Queens County, NY 11355
October 21, 1913
Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle Of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales
May 14, 1970
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  • 10/21
    1913

    Birthday

    October 21, 1913
    Birthdate
    Channel Islands or England or Great Britain or Isle Of Man or Northern Ireland or Scotland or Wales
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Not Yet A Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Queens County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: T/5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 32908553 Enlisted: May 17, 1943 in New York City New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Skilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products
  • 05/14
    1970

    Death

    May 14, 1970
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2Y Site 4287 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1913, in the year that Norman D Horrocks was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.
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In 1921, Norman was merely 8 years old when 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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