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Richard E Ley 1916 - 1994

Richard E Ley of Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN was born on February 29, 1916, and died at age 78 years old on May 14, 1994.
Richard E Ley
Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN 46805
February 29, 1916
May 14, 1994
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Richard E Ley's History: 1916 - 1994

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  • 02/29
    1916

    Birthday

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

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Allen County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35342277 Enlisted: September 30, 1942 in Toledo Ohio 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

    Skilled Heat Treaters, Annealers, And Temperers
  • 05/14
    1994

    Death

    May 14, 1994
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that Richard E Ley 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 1942, Richard was 26 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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