Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of William W Gist
Add photo

William W Gist 1921 - 2009

William W Gist of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona was born on December 3, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on April 25, 2009.
William W Gist
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona 85255
December 3, 1921
April 25, 2009
Male
Looking for another William Gist?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers William.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

William W Gist's History: 1921 - 2009

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 12/3
    1921

    Birthday

    December 3, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 04/25
    2009

    Death

    April 25, 2009
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    William W Gist lived 16 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 87.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about William

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1921, in the year that William W Gist was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
Did you know?
In 1940, William was 19 years old when on November 5th, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to a third term, defeating Wendell Willkie of Indiana (a corporate lawyer). Roosevelt running for a third term was controversial. But the U.S. was emerging from the Great Recession and he promised that he would not involve the country in any foreign war (which of course changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor). Roosevelt defeated Willkie in the popular vote by 54.7 to 44.8% and in the Electoral College 449 to 82.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

William Gist's Family Tree & Friends

William Gist's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

William's Friends

Friends of William Friends can be as close as family. Add William's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other William Gist Biographies

Other Gist Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top