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Stephen R Matava 1915 - 1980

Stephen R Matava of Torrington, Litchfield County, CT was born on December 11, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in February 1980.
Stephen R Matava
Torrington, Litchfield County, CT 06790
December 11, 1915
February 1980
Male
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Stephen R Matava's History: 1915 - 1980

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  • 12/11
    1915

    Birthday

    December 11, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Litchfield County, Connecticut United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 19028585 Enlisted: August 1, 1940 in Ft Macarthur San Pedro California Military branch: Infantry Rank: Private, Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Philippine Department
  • 02/dd
    1980

    Death

    February 1980
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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In 1915, in the year that Stephen R Matava was born, the Germans first used poison gas as a weapon at the second Battle of Ypres during World War I. While noxious gases had been used since ancient times, this was the first use of poisonous gas - in this case, lethal chlorine gas - in modern war. Subsequently, the French and British - as well as the United States when they entered World War 1 - developed and used lethal gas in war.
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In 1935, Stephen was 20 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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