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Emmitt Holmes 1919 - 2000

Emmitt Holmes of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on September 17, 1919, and died at age 80 years old on February 23, 2000. Emmitt Holmes was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section TT Site 407 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Emmitt Holmes
Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO 63137
September 17, 1919
February 23, 2000
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Emmitt Holmes' History: 1919 - 2000

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  • 09/17
    1919

    Birthday

    September 17, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    St Louis City County, Missouri United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 37399537 Enlisted: November 21, 1942 in Jefferson Barracks Missouri 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

    Kitchen Workers In Hotels, Restaurants, Railroads, Steamships, Etc., N.e.c.
  • 02/23
    2000

    Death

    February 23, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section TT Site 407 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
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In 1919, in the year that Emmitt Holmes was born, Indian lawyer Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha campaigns, beginning the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule of India. Satyagraha means "holding onto truth" and the campaign for India independence, which was eventually obtained, called for "self-suffering" rather than inflicting suffering (i.e., violence) on others.
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In 1942, Emmitt was 23 years old when from January 7th through April 9th, the Battle of Bataan was fought in the Philippines. At the end of the battle, the U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and a three-year occupation of the Philippines by Japan began. Between 60,000 and 80,000 American and Filipino soldiers surrendered and were marched around 60 to 69 miles - most were beaten, abused, or killed. Named the Bataan Death March, it was later declared to be a war crime.
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