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Thomas B Graden 1921 - 1978

Thomas B Graden of Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, PA was born on August 24, 1921, and died at age 56 years old in May 1978.
Thomas B Graden
Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, PA 15690
August 24, 1921
May 1978
Male
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  • 08/24
    1921

    Birthday

    August 24, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33689970 Enlisted: June 22, 1943 in Greensburg Pennsylvania Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
  • 05/dd
    1978

    Death

    May 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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In 1921, in the year that Thomas B Graden 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 1931, Thomas was just 10 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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