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William E Franke 1925 - 1979

William Ernest Franke Sr of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on July 25, 1925, and died at age 53 years old on January 5, 1979. William Franke was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section O Site 1271 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
William Ernest Franke Sr
Portland, Multnomah County, OR 97266
July 25, 1925
January 5, 1979
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William Ernest Franke Sr's History: 1925 - 1979

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  • 07/25
    1925

    Birthday

    July 25, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Multnomah County, Oregon United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Air Forces Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 39339817 Enlisted: September 17, 1943 in Portland Oregon 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
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Occupations In Building Transportation Equipment (except Automobiles And Aircraft), Nec
  • 01/5
    1979

    Death

    January 5, 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Willamette National Cemetery Section O Site 1271 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
    Burial location
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In 1925, in the year that William E Franke was born, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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In 1941, at the age of 16 years old, William was alive when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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