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William J Purcell 1918 - 2001

William J Purcell of Farmingdale, Nassau County, NY was born on September 12, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on April 23, 2001. William Purcell was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2N Site 3108 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
William J Purcell
Farmingdale, Nassau County, NY 11735
September 12, 1918
April 23, 2001
Male
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  • 09/12
    1918

    Birthday

    September 12, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    New York County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: MSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii, Korea, Vietnam Military serial#: 32975660 Enlisted: June 28, 1943 in New York City New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Foremen, Tranportation, Communications, And Utilities
  • 04/23
    2001

    Death

    April 23, 2001
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2N Site 3108 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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Did you know?
In 1918, in the year that William J Purcell was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1949, William was 31 years old when on April 4th, NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was established. Twelve nations originally signed the North Atlantic Treaty - the United States, Great Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Iceland, Canada, and Portugal. Greece, Turkey, and West Germany later joined. Today, there are 26 nations in NATO.
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