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Peter E Merkis 1917 - 1945

Peter E Merkis was born on December 2, 1917, and died at age 28 years old on December 5, 1945. Peter Merkis was buried at Philadelphia National Cemetery Section Q Site 65 Haines Street & Limekiln Pike, in Philadelphia, Pa. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter E Merkis.

Peter E Merkis
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Peter E Merkis Peter Merkis (1917 - 1945)
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    December 2, 1917
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    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
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In 1917, in the year that Peter E Merkis was born, it is believed that a worldwide influenza pandemic began in Asia. By 1920, it is estimated that 50 - 100 million died throughout the world (3 - 5% of the population). In the U.S. alone, 500,000 perished from what came to be called the Spanish Flu or the 1918 flu.
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In 1921, at the age of just 4 years old, Peter was alive when 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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