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William C Downey 1923 - 1973

William C Downey was born on July 24, 1923, and died at age 50 years old on December 24, 1973. William Downey was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2Y Site 3350 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William C Downey.
William C Downey
July 24, 1923
December 24, 1973
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  • 07/24
    1923

    Birthday

    July 24, 1923
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 12/24
    1973

    Death

    December 24, 1973
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2Y Site 3350 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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In 1923, in the year that William C Downey was born, on November 8th and 9th, Adolf Hitler and his followers (the early Nazi party) staged the "Beer Hall Putsch" in Munich in an attempt to take over Bavaria (a state in Germany). They failed. Hitler was charged with treason and convicted, receiving a sentence of 5 years. He served under 1 year in jail.
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In 1942, by the time he was 19 years old, due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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