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Edward Lincoln Flinn 1921 - 1987

Edward Lincoln Flinn was born on February 12, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States to Thomas Flinn and Ida Mae (Park) Flinn, and had siblings Harry Flinn, Margaret Wallace Flinn, Thomas Flinn, and Charles Flinn. Edward Flinn died at age 65 years old on January 24, 1987 in Blairsville, Union County, Georgia.
Edward Lincoln Flinn
Eddie
February 12, 1921
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
January 24, 1987
Blairsville, Union County, Georgia, 30512, United States
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  • Introduction

    Husband to Emmie, abusive father to his two children, Radio repairman, and then radio operator on Army air corps bombers out of England during WW2. Upon return to civilian life worked as a self employed upholsterer, He had a quick wit, and a quick temper.
  • 02/12
    1921

    Birthday

    February 12, 1921
    Birthdate
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Of English, Irish, and Scottish descent
  • Military Service

    Edward served in England during WW2
  • Professional Career

    Upholsterer
  • 01/24
    1987

    Death

    January 24, 1987
    Death date
    Heart attack
    Cause of death
    Blairsville, Union County, Georgia 30512, United States
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that Edward Lincoln Flinn 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 1954, at the age of 33 years old, Edward was alive when on May 17th, the Supreme Court released a decision on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The ruling stated that state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students was unconstitutional thus paving the way for integration in schools.
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