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William R Thrift 1925 - 1977

William R Thrift of Waycross, Ware County, Georgia was born on August 8, 1925, and died at age 52 years old in October 1977.
William R Thrift
Waycross, Ware County, Georgia 31501
August 8, 1925
October 1977
Male
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William R Thrift's History: 1925 - 1977

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  • 08/8
    1925

    Birthday

    August 8, 1925
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Ware County, Georgia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34947450 Enlisted: May 24, 1944 in Ft Benning Georgia 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

    Farm Hands, General Farms
  • 10/dd
    1977

    Death

    October 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1925, in the year that William R Thrift was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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In 1931, at the age of merely 6 years old, William was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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