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Orvold R Bentson 1916 - 2002

Orvold R Bentson of Bonesteel, Gregory County, SD was born on April 29, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on January 19, 2002.
Orvold R Bentson
Bonesteel, Gregory County, SD 57317
April 29, 1916
January 19, 2002
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  • 04/29
    1916

    Birthday

    April 29, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Davison County, South Dakota United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 37797797 Enlisted: May 12, 1945 in Ft Snelling Minnesota 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 01/19
    2002

    Death

    January 19, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that Orvold R Bentson was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1935, at the age of 19 years old, Orvold was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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