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Dairus Bennett 1921 - 2007

Dairus Bennett of Elizabethton, Carter County, TN was born on October 8, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on July 21, 2007.
Dairus Bennett
Elizabethton, Carter County, TN 37643
October 8, 1921
July 21, 2007
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Dairus Bennett's History: 1921 - 2007

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  • 10/8
    1921

    Birthday

    October 8, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Carter County, Tennessee United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34497586 Enlisted: December 2, 1942 in Ft Oglethorpe Georgia 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

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles, N.e.c.
  • 07/21
    2007

    Death

    July 21, 2007
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Dairus Bennett 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, Dairus 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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