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Ralph J Merritt 1919 - 1995

Ralph J Merritt of Smyrna, Cobb County, GA was born on May 29, 1919, and died at age 76 years old on August 31, 1995.
Ralph J Merritt
Smyrna, Cobb County, GA 30080
May 29, 1919
August 31, 1995
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Ralph J Merritt's History: 1919 - 1995

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  • 05/29
    1919

    Birthday

    May 29, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34026171 Enlisted: February 23, 1941 in Ft Mcpherson Atlanta Georgia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Three Year Enlistment
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Brick And Stone Masons, And Tile Setters
  • 08/31
    1995

    Death

    August 31, 1995
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1919, in the year that Ralph J Merritt was born, in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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In 1921, at the age of just 2 years old, Ralph 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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