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William E Colson 1921 - 2005

William E Colson of Monroe, Overton County, TN was born on March 3, 1921, and died at age 84 years old on August 29, 2005.

William E Colson
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Monroe, Overton County, TN 38573
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March 3, 1921
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  • 03/3
    1921

    Birthday

    March 3, 1921
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Pickett County, Tennessee United States

  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34286140 Enlisted: June 12, 1942 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled General Woodworking Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 08/29
    2005

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    August 29, 2005
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In 1921, in the year that William E Colson 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, William was just 10 years old when 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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Colson, Beth (Mar 26, 1967 - Aug 9, 2007) Colson, Melvin (Aug 25, 1897 - Mar 1975) Colson, Lillian (Apr 15, 1928 - Oct 20, 2010) Colson, Donald (Jun 4, 1927 - Mar 22, 2000) Colson, Ruth (May 5, 1935 - Oct 22, 2004) Colson, Clarice (Apr 27, 1908 - Dec 14, 2000) Colson, Harold (Apr 24, 1904 - Jul 1984) Colson, Charles (Aug 16, 1906 - Feb 1979) Colson, Lester (Jul 10, 1905 - Jul 25, 1990) Colson, Otis (Jun 7, 1882 - May 1973)
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