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William D Jr Grant 1921 - 1981

William D Jr Grant of High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina was born on July 10, 1921, and died at age 60 years old in October 1981.
William D Jr Grant
High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina 27262
July 10, 1921
October 1981
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William D Jr Grant's History: 1921 - 1981

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  • 07/10
    1921

    Birthday

    July 10, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Charleston County, South Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34862812 Enlisted: May 15, 1944 in Ft Bragg North Carolina Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 10/dd
    1981

    Death

    October 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that William D Jr Grant 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 1935, when he was merely 14 years old, 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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