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William H Burton 1921 - 1997

William H Burton of Duxbury, Plymouth County, MA was born on August 6, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on June 9, 1997. William Burton was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 18 Site 1241 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
William H Burton
Duxbury, Plymouth County, MA 02332
August 6, 1921
June 9, 1997
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  • 08/6
    1921

    Birthday

    August 6, 1921
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  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: RM3 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 06/9
    1997

    Death

    June 9, 1997
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    Unknown
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    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 18 Site 1241 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
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In 1921, in the year that William H Burton 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 1947, at the age of 26 years old, William was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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