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William Gilbert 1921 - 1990

William E Gilbert of Gilbertsville, Marshall County, KY was born on May 16, 1921, and died at age 68 years old on April 15, 1990.
William E Gilbert
Gilbertsville, Marshall County, KY 42044
May 16, 1921
April 15, 1990
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William E Gilbert's History: 1921 - 1990

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  • 05/16
    1921

    Birthday

    May 16, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jefferson County, Kentucky United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35692518 Enlisted: January 1, 1943 in Louisville Kentucky 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 Construction Occupations, N.e.c.
  • 04/15
    1990

    Death

    April 15, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that William Gilbert 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 1937, William was 16 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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