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Robert Harry West 1921 - 1992

Robert Harry West was born on January 12, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on April 9, 1992. Robert West was buried at Wood National Cemetery Section J Site 1139 5000 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee, Wi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Harry West.
Robert Harry West
January 12, 1921
April 9, 1992
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  • 01/12
    1921

    Birthday

    January 12, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy, Us Navy Rank attained: HM1, HM1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea
  • 04/9
    1992

    Death

    April 9, 1992
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Wood National Cemetery Section J Site 1139 5000 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee, Wi 53295
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In 1921, in the year that Robert Harry West 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 1942, at the age of 21 years old, Robert was alive when on November 28th at 10:15p, a nightclub in Boston, the Cocoanut Grove, caught fire. The origins of the fire are unknown but it killed 492 people - the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. Hundreds more were injured. The disaster was so shocking that it replaced World War II in the headlines and lead to reforms in safety standards and codes.
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