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Wanda Penland Smith 1921 - 1990

Wanda Penland Smith was born on October 31, 1921, and died at age 68 years old on August 15, 1990. Wanda Smith was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona Section 40 Site 134 23029 North Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix, Az. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wanda Penland Smith.
Wanda Penland Smith
October 31, 1921
August 15, 1990
Female
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  • 10/31
    1921

    Birthday

    October 31, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Air Corps Rank attained: SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/15
    1990

    Death

    August 15, 1990
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    Cause of death
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona Section 40 Site 134 23029 North Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix, Az 85024
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In 1921, in the year that Wanda Penland Smith 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 1942, she was 21 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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