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William J Brooks 1907 - 1981

William J Brooks of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on August 4, 1907, and died at age 74 years old in September 1981.
William J Brooks
Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland 21213
August 4, 1907
September 1981
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William J Brooks' History: 1907 - 1981

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  • 08/4
    1907

    Birthday

    August 4, 1907
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33379631 Enlisted: October 15, 1942 in Baltimore Maryland 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

    Ship Captains, Mates, Pilots, And Engineers
  • 09/dd
    1981

    Death

    September 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1907, in the year that William J Brooks was born, the Monongah coal mining disaster occurred on December 6th, happening at the Fairmont Coal Company’s No. 6 and No. 8 mines.. Over 361 miners were killed. Because there was no breathing apparatus at the time to help rescuers, recovery efforts were greatly hampered. It is considered the worst mining disaster in American history and led to government oversight in mining practices.
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In 1934, William was 27 years old when on July 22nd, gangster John Dillinger was killed in Chicago. His gang had robbed banks and police stations, among other charges, and he was being hunted by J. Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI - although many in the public saw him as a "Robin Hood". A madam from a brothel in which he was hiding became an informer for the FBI and, after a shootout with FBI agents, Dillinger was shot and died.
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