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William Wilkins 1914 - 1983

William R Wilkins of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee was born on October 12, 1914, and died at age 69 years old on October 13, 1983. William Wilkins was buried at Nashville National Cemetery Section Y Site 745 1420 Gallatin Road, South, in Madison.
William R Wilkins
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee 37209
October 12, 1914
October 13, 1983
Male
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  • 10/12
    1914

    Birthday

    October 12, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Davidson County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 34521968 Enlisted: November 28, 1942 in Cp Forrest Tennessee Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa 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

    Housemen And Yardmen
  • 10/13
    1983

    Death

    October 13, 1983
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Nashville National Cemetery Section Y Site 745 1420 Gallatin Road, South, in Madison, Tn 37115
    Burial location
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In 1914, in the year that William Wilkins was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1947, at the age of 33 years old, William was alive when on April 15th, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing first base. He was the first black man to play in the Major Leagues. Since the 1880's, professional baseball had been segregated and blacks played in the "Negro leagues". He went on to play for 10 years.
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