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William West 1909 - 1983

William West of Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina was born on December 21, 1909, and died at age 73 years old in March 1983.
William West
Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina 28722
December 21, 1909
March 1983
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  • 12/21
    1909

    Birthday

    December 21, 1909
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  • 03/dd
    1983

    Death

    March 1983
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    William West lived 1 year longer than the average family member when died at the age of 73.
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In 1909, in the year that William West was born, the U.S. penny was changed to the Abraham Lincoln design. The Lincoln penny was so popular that it soon had to be rationed and it sold on the secondary market for a quarter. Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure to be on a U.S. coin - which was released to commemorate his 100th birthday. This penny was also the first U.S. cent to include the words "In God We Trust.".
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In 1921, at the age of only 12 years old, William was alive when 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.
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