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William M Smith 1899 - 1977

William M Smith of Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois was born on September 10, 1899, and died at age 78 years old in September 1977.
William M Smith
Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois 61817
September 10, 1899
September 1977
Male
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William M Smith's History: 1899 - 1977

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  • 09/10
    1899

    Birthday

    September 10, 1899
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Macon County, Illinois United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36427800 Enlisted: September 25, 1942 in Peoria Illinois 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

    Unskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Metal Products, N.e.c.
  • 09/dd
    1977

    Death

    September 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1899, in the year that William M Smith was born, on February 4th, the Philippine–American War began. The Philippines objected to the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, that transferred possession of the Philippines from Spain to the U.S. Filipinos began a fight for independence and fighting between U.S. forces and those of the Philippine Republic broke out. On June 2nd, the Philippines officially declared war on the United States.
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In 1927, at the age of 28 years old, William was alive when 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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