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William Patrick Downey 1917 - 1981

William Patrick Downey was born on September 2, 1917, and died at age 63 years old on February 14, 1981. William Downey was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section COL-2 Row 199 Site D Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Patrick Downey.
William Patrick Downey
September 2, 1917
February 14, 1981
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  • 09/2
    1917

    Birthday

    September 2, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: COX (CB) Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/14
    1981

    Death

    February 14, 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Willamette National Cemetery Section COL-2 Row 199 Site D Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or 97086
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In 1917, in the year that William Patrick Downey was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1923, when he was only 6 years old, on September 1, an earthquake - the Great Kanto earthquake - destroyed one-third of Tokyo. Measuring 7.9 and with a reported duration of between 4 and 10 minutes, casualties totaled about 142,800 deaths, including about 40,000 who went missing and were presumed dead.
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