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Paul E Jr Alpers 1921 - 1987

Paul E Alpers of Midlothian, Cook County, IL was born on December 19, 1921, and died at age 65 years old on September 22, 1987.
Paul E Alpers
Midlothian, Cook County, IL 60445
December 19, 1921
September 22, 1987
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Paul E Alpers' History: 1921 - 1987

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  • 12/19
    1921

    Birthday

    December 19, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Cass County, North Dakota United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 16170144 Enlisted: December 8, 1942 in Chicago Illinois Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
  • 09/22
    1987

    Death

    September 22, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Paul E Jr Alpers 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, Paul 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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