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Walter Francis Thompson Jr 1921 - 1972

Walter Francis Thompson Jr was born on April 10, 1921, and died at age 51 years old on August 27, 1972. Walter Thompson was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 3D Site 2213 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter Francis Thompson Jr.
Walter Francis Thompson Jr
April 10, 1921
August 27, 1972
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  • 04/10
    1921

    Birthday

    April 10, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: S/SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/27
    1972

    Death

    August 27, 1972
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 3D Site 2213 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Walter Francis Thompson Jr 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, Walter was just 10 years old when on May 1st, the Empire State Building opened in New York City. At 1,454 feet (including the roof and antenna), it was the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center's North Tower was built in 1970. (It is now the 34th tallest.) Opening at the beginning of the Great Depression, most of the offices in the Empire State Building remained unoccupied for years and the observation deck was an equal source of revenue and kept the building profitable.
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