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William Braaksma 1931 - 1953

William Braaksma was born on June 24, 1931, and died at age 22 years old on December 20, 1953. William Braaksma was buried at Beverly National Cemetery Section O Site 251 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Braaksma.
William Braaksma
June 24, 1931
December 20, 1953
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William Braaksma's History: 1931 - 1953

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  • 06/24
    1931

    Birthday

    June 24, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: SSGT Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 12/20
    1953

    Death

    December 20, 1953
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Beverly National Cemetery Section O Site 251 916 Bridgeboro Road - Bridgeboro Road, in Beverly, Nj 08010
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In 1931, in the year that William Braaksma was born, 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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In 1940, William was just 9 years old when on September 16th, the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, was enacted - the first peacetime draft in U.S. history. Men between 21 and 36 were required to register with their draft boards. When World War II began, men between 18 and 45 were subject to service and men up to 65 were required to register.
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