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Willie J Smith 1921 - 1985

Willie J Smith was born on August 27, 1921, and died at age 64 years old on September 27, 1985. Willie Smith was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section J Site 8386A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie J Smith.
Willie J Smith
August 27, 1921
September 27, 1985
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Willie J Smith's History: 1921 - 1985

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  • 08/27
    1921

    Birthday

    August 27, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 09/27
    1985

    Death

    September 27, 1985
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Memphis National Cemetery Section J Site 8386A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Willie J Smith 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.
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In 1935, at the age of just 14 years old, Willie was alive when the BOI's name (the Bureau of Investigation) was changed to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and it officially became a separate agency with the Department of Justice. J. Edgar Hoover, the Chief of the BOI, continued in his office and became the first Director of the FBI. The FBI's responsibility is to "detect and prosecute crimes against the United States".
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