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William H Drake 1921 - 1976

William H Drake of Farrell, Mercer County, PA was born on July 4, 1921, and died at age 55 years old in July 1976.
William H Drake
Farrell, Mercer County, PA 16121
July 4, 1921
July 1976
Male
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William H Drake's History: 1921 - 1976

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  • 07/4
    1921

    Birthday

    July 4, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Mercer County, Pennsylvania United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33298502 Enlisted: October 27, 1942 in Erie Pennsylvania 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 Filers, Grinders, Buffers, And Polishers (metal)
  • 07/dd
    1976

    Death

    July 1976
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that William H Drake 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, at the age of 16 years old, William was alive 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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