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Richard C VanWyk 1921 - 1988

Richard C Vanwyk of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on February 14, 1921, and died at age 67 years old on March 8, 1988.

Richard C Vanwyk

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL 33305

February 14, 1921

March 8, 1988

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02/14

1921

Birthday

February 14, 1921

Birthdate

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Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

White, Citizen
Nationality & Locations

Broward County, Florida United States
Early Life & Education

4 Years Of High School
Military Service

Military serial#: 34209127 Enlisted: July 8, 1942 in Cp Blanding Florida Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

Bookkeepers And Cashiers, Except Bank Cashiers
03/8

1988

Death

March 8, 1988

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Cause of death

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Richard C VanWyk lived 7 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 67.

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In 1921, in the year that Richard C VanWyk 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, when he was just 10 years old, 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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Richard C VanWyk Feb 14, 1921 - Mar 8, 1988

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