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Peter Joseph Roques 1921 - 1996

Peter Joseph Roques of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on September 8, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on April 29, 1996. Peter Roques was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery Section Z Site 1196 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms.
Peter Joseph Roques
New Orleans, Orleans County, LA 70112
September 8, 1921
April 29, 1996
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  • 09/8
    1921

    Birthday

    September 8, 1921
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S1C Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 04/29
    1996

    Death

    April 29, 1996
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    Unknown
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    Biloxi National Cemetery Section Z Site 1196 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms 39535
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In 1921, in the year that Peter Joseph Roques 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 1941, when he was 20 years old, on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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