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William Edward Riley 1921 - 1994

William Edward Riley was born on November 2, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on September 18, 1994. William Riley was buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 44 Row 33 Site 12 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Edward Riley.
William Edward Riley
November 2, 1921
September 18, 1994
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  • 11/2
    1921

    Birthday

    November 2, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 09/18
    1994

    Death

    September 18, 1994
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Leavenworth National Cemetery Section 44 Row 33 Site 12 150 Muncie Road, in Leavenworth, Ks 66048
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In 1921, in the year that William Edward Riley was born, hugely popular Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, silent film star, was arrested for rape and manslaughter after an actress died following a party at his house. He was acquitted after three trials and the jury wrote a formal letter apologizing for the charges, but his career never recovered. His films were at first banned - the ban was lifted after a year - and he was mostly ostracized by the community. He died at 46..
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In 1931, at the age of merely 10 years old, William was alive 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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