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William H Harrison 1924 - 2006

William H Harrison of Richlands, Onslow County, NC was born on August 31, 1924, and died at age 81 years old on June 6, 2006.
William H Harrison
Richlands, Onslow County, NC 28574
August 31, 1924
June 6, 2006
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  • 08/31
    1924

    Birthday

    August 31, 1924
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Martin County, North Carolina United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34455427 Enlisted: October 6, 1942 in Ft Bragg North Carolina 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
  • 06/6
    2006

    Death

    June 6, 2006
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1924, in the year that William H Harrison was born, on January 21st, Vladimir Lenin, a leader of the Russian Revolution and the first leader of the Soviet Union died. He had survived two assassination attempts but had subsequent physical problems, suffering 3 strokes. He was in such great pain, it is said that he asked Stalin to poison him. The circumstances of his death are still disputed. He did oppose Stalin as the next leader - nonetheless, Stalin won a power struggle and ruled as a Soviet dictator until his death in 1953.
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In 1944, at the age of 20 years old, William was alive when on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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