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Alexander Whyms 1921 - 2009

Alexander Whyms of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on June 7, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on April 10, 2009.
Alexander Whyms
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida 33127
June 7, 1921
April 10, 2009
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Alexander Whyms' History: 1921 - 2009

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  • 06/7
    1921

    Birthday

    June 7, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Dade County, Florida United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34541371 Enlisted: January 26, 1943 in Cp Blanding Florida 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

    Porters, N.e.c.
  • 04/10
    2009

    Death

    April 10, 2009
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Alexander Whyms 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, at the age of 20 years old, Alexander was alive 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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