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Deward W Nelms 1916 - 1989

Deward W Nelms of Paradise, Butte County, CA was born on February 29, 1916, and died at age 73 years old on July 11, 1989.

Deward W Nelms
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Paradise, Butte County, CA 95969
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February 29, 1916
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July 11, 1989
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  • 02/29
    1916

    Birthday

    February 29, 1916
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Los Angeles County, California United States

  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39724074 Enlisted: January 14, 1944 in Los Angeles California 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

    Skilled Welders And Flame Cutters
  • 07/11
    1989

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    July 11, 1989
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In 1916, in the year that Deward W Nelms was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1935, this person was 19 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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Nelms, Richard (Apr 20, 1950 - Jul 1980) Nelms, Samuel (May 13, 1951 - Apr 15, 2011) Nelms, Frank (Oct 18, 1898 - Apr 1988) Nelms, James (May 21, 1909 - Jun 1982) Nelms, Kenneth (Feb 29, 1952 - Jun 25, 2005) Nelms, Robert (Aug 2, 1900 - Feb 1986) Nelms, Searle (May 1, 1925 - Sep 13, 2007) Nelms, Joseph (Mar 18, 1956 - Sep 1980) Nelms, Carrie (Apr 14, 1893 - Aug 1976) Nelms, Mary (Sep 22, 1903 - Dec 1988)
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