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Willis S Retzlaff 1927 - 2005

Willis S Retzlaff of Sanborn, Niagara County, NY was born on June 7, 1927, and died at age 78 years old on August 20, 2005.
Willis S Retzlaff
Sanborn, Niagara County, NY 14132
June 7, 1927
August 20, 2005
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Willis S Retzlaff's History: 1927 - 2005

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  • 06/7
    1927

    Birthday

    June 7, 1927
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Niagara County, New York United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 42219507 Enlisted: September 11, 1945 in Buffalo New York Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    General Farmers
  • 08/20
    2005

    Death

    August 20, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1927, in the year that Willis S Retzlaff was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1939, when he was just 12 years old, on the 1st of September, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. On September 17th, the Soviet Union invaded Poland as well. Poland expected help from France and the United Kingdom, since they had a pact with both. But no help came. By October 6th, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany held full control of the previously Polish lands. Eventually, the invasion of Poland lead to World War II.
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