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William R Saunders 1912 - 1978

William R Saunders of Grandville, Kent County, Michigan was born on August 28, 1912, and died at age 65 years old in January 1978.
William R Saunders
Grandville, Kent County, Michigan 49418
August 28, 1912
January 1978
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William R Saunders' History: 1912 - 1978

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  • 08/28
    1912

    Birthday

    August 28, 1912
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Wexford County, Michigan United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36466169 Enlisted: May 28, 1943 in Kalamazoo Michigan Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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
  • 01/dd
    1978

    Death

    January 1978
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
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In 1912, in the year that William R Saunders was born, New Mexico became the 47th state of the Union in January. Previously a province of Mexico, then a territory of the United States and mostly populated by Native Americans and Mexicans, once it became a U.S. territory it was increasingly colonized by European-American settlers. Its population was over 327,000 when it became a state.
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In 1944, at the age of 32 years old, William was alive when on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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