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Roy E Jr Wood 1921 - 1988

Roy E Wood of McMinnville, Warren County, TN was born on October 16, 1921, and died at age 66 years old on May 25, 1988.
Roy E Wood
McMinnville, Warren County, TN 37110
October 16, 1921
May 25, 1988
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Roy E Wood's History: 1921 - 1988

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  • 10/16
    1921

    Birthday

    October 16, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Warren County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34365181 Enlisted: August 18, 1942 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia 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

    Stenographers And Typists
  • 05/25
    1988

    Death

    May 25, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Roy E Jr Wood 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, Roy was 20 years old when on June 25th, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination in the defense industry. EO 8802 was the first federal action to prohibit employment discrimination - without prejudice as to "race, creed, color, or national origin" - in the U.S. Civil Rights groups had planned a march on Washington D.C. to protest for equal rights but with the signing of the Order, they canceled the March.
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