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Wilson Shanno Colby Jr 1921 - 1987

Wilson Shanno Colby Jr of New Bern, Craven County, NC was born on April 28, 1921, and died at age 65 years old on February 3, 1987. Wilson Colby was buried at New Bern National Cemetery Section 20 Site 358 1711 National Avenue, in New Bern.
Wilson Shanno Colby Jr
New Bern, Craven County, NC 28560
April 28, 1921
February 3, 1987
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Wilson Shanno Colby Jr's History: 1921 - 1987

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  • 04/28
    1921

    Birthday

    April 28, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: MAJ Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 02/3
    1987

    Death

    February 3, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    New Bern National Cemetery Section 20 Site 358 1711 National Avenue, in New Bern, Nc 28560
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In 1921, in the year that Wilson Shanno Colby Jr 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 1953, he was 32 years old when on January 20th, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the 34th President of the United States. Formerly the 1st Supreme Allied Commander Europe in World War II, Eisenhower had never previously held a political office.
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