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Oliver W Jr Holmes 1921 - 1988

Oliver W Holmes of Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA was born on April 14, 1921, and was the father of Jay L. Holmes. Oliver Holmes died at age 67 years old on August 2, 1988.

Oliver W Holmes

Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA 92311

April 14, 1921

August 2, 1988

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04/14

1921

Birthday

April 14, 1921

Birthdate

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Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Los Angeles County, California United States
Early Life & Education

3 Years Of High School
Military Service

Military serial#: 19080645 Enlisted: March 3, 1942 in Los Angeles California Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Army Of The United States - Includes The Following: Voluntary Enlistments Effective December 8, 1941 And Thereafter; One Year Enlistments Of National Guardsman Whose State Enlistment Expires While In The Federal Service; Officers Appointed In The Army Of The United States Under Army Regulations 605-10 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

Machinists
08/2

1988

Death

August 2, 1988

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Unknown
Cause of death

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Oliver W Jr Holmes lived 5 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 67.

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In 1921, in the year that Oliver W Jr Holmes 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, at the age of only 10 years old, Oliver was alive 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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Oliver Holmes' Family Tree & Friends

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Oliver W Jr Holmes Apr 14, 1921 - Aug 2, 1988

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