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Okey H Lanham 1915 - 1994

Okey Harold Lanham of Philippi, Barbour County, WV was born on January 13, 1915, and died at age 79 years old on March 14, 1994. Okey Lanham was buried at West Virginia National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1316 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, in Grafton.

Okey Harold Lanham

Philippi, Barbour County, WV 26416

January 13, 1915

March 14, 1994

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01/13

1915

Birthday

January 13, 1915

Birthdate

Unknown

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Barbour County, West Virginia United States
Early Life & Education

Grammar School
Military Service

Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 35279230 Enlisted: March 12, 1942 in Ft Hayes Columbus Ohio 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

Unskilled Lumbermen, Raftsmen, And Woodchoppers
03/14

1994

Death

March 14, 1994

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Cause of death

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West Virginia National Cemetery Section 1 Site 1316 42 Veterans Memorial Lane, in Grafton, Wv 26354
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Okey H Lanham lived 8 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.

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In 1915, in the year that Okey H Lanham was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".

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In 1957, at the age of 42 years old, Okey was alive when on September 24th, the "Little Rock Nine" (nine African-American students) entered Little Rock High School. Arkansas Gov. Orval Faubus had previously prevented the students from entering the school at the beginning of the term with the Arkansas National Guard - they blocked the door. President Eisenhower ordered federal troops - the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army - to guard the students and allow them entry.

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Okey H Lanham Jan 13, 1915 - Mar 14, 1994

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