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Willie Lewis 1921 - 2004

Willie S Lewis of Gulfport, Harrison County, MS was born on November 15, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on July 21, 2004. Willie Lewis was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery Section BB Site 91 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi.
Willie S Lewis
Gulfport, Harrison County, MS 39501
November 15, 1921
July 21, 2004
Male
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Willie S Lewis' History: 1921 - 2004

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  • 11/15
    1921

    Birthday

    November 15, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Orleans County, Louisiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PVT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 34424740 Enlisted: September 14, 1942 in Cp Shelby Mississippi 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

    Miscellaneous Servants, Private Family
  • 07/21
    2004

    Death

    July 21, 2004
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Biloxi National Cemetery Section BB Site 91 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi, Ms 39535
    Burial location
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In 1921, in the year that Willie Lewis 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 1941, Willie was 20 years old when on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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