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Ervan P Sims 1921 - 2005

Ervan P Sims of Harlingen, Cameron County, TX was born on December 15, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on April 2, 2005. Ervan Sims was buried at Rock Island National Cemetery Section X Site 575 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Il.
Ervan P Sims
Harlingen, Cameron County, TX 78552
December 15, 1921
April 2, 2005
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  • 12/15
    1921

    Birthday

    December 15, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 04/2
    2005

    Death

    April 2, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Rock Island National Cemetery Section X Site 575 Bldg 118 - Rock Island Arsenal, in Rock Island, Il 61299
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In 1921, in the year that Ervan P Sims 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 1931, at the age of just 10 years old, Ervan was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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