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Paul J Torchia 1916 - 2003

Paul J Torchia of Johnstown, Cambria County, PA was born on August 29, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on August 18, 2003.
Paul J Torchia
Johnstown, Cambria County, PA 15905
August 29, 1916
August 18, 2003
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Paul J Torchia's History: 1916 - 2003

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  • 08/29
    1916

    Birthday

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

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33973330 Enlisted: June 15, 1945 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 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 Pattern And Model Makers, Except Paper
  • 08/18
    2003

    Death

    August 18, 2003
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that Paul J Torchia 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 1934, at the age of 18 years old, Paul was alive when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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