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William J Geswell Jr 1927 - 2003

William J Geswell Jr of Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL was born on May 5, 1927, and died at age 75 years old on February 12, 2003. William Geswell was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 34 Site 73 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma.
William J Geswell Jr
Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, FL 34952
May 5, 1927
February 12, 2003
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  • 05/5
    1927

    Birthday

    May 5, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S2 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/12
    2003

    Death

    February 12, 2003
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 34 Site 73 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
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In 1927, in the year that William J Geswell Jr was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1945, William was 18 years old when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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