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Walter Collins Jr 1925 - 2009

Walter Collins Jr was born on May 25, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on April 19, 2009. Walter Collins was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 55 Row 1 Site 10 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Collins Jr.
Walter Collins Jr
May 25, 1925
April 19, 2009
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  • 05/25
    1925

    Birthday

    May 25, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 04/19
    2009

    Death

    April 19, 2009
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 55 Row 1 Site 10 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks 66048
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In 1925, in the year that Walter Collins 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 1935, at the age of just 10 years old, Walter was alive 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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