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Rufus West Jr 1925 - 1960

Rufus West Jr was born on February 28, 1925, and died at age 35 years old on June 7, 1960. Rufus West was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section L Site 275 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rufus West Jr.
Rufus West Jr
February 28, 1925
June 7, 1960
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  • 02/28
    1925

    Birthday

    February 28, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SP-4 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea
  • 06/7
    1960

    Death

    June 7, 1960
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Memphis National Cemetery Section L Site 275 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
    Burial location
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In 1925, in the year that Rufus West Jr was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1934, by the time he was merely 9 years old, on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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