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William L West 1927 - 1985

William L West was born on May 18, 1927, and died at age 58 years old on June 5, 1985. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William L West.
William L West
May 18, 1927
June 5, 1985
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  • 05/18
    1927

    Birthday

    May 18, 1927
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  • 06/5
    1985

    Death

    June 5, 1985
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    William L West lived 14 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 58.
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In 1927, in the year that William L West 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 1942, by the time he was just 15 years old, from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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