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George Ralph Merilatt 1915 - 1996

George Ralph Merilatt of Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County, NM was born on March 3, 1915 in Cuates, Union County, and died at age 81 years old on May 15, 1996 in Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County. George Merilatt was buried at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Union County.
George Ralph Merilatt
Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County, NM 87008
March 3, 1915
Cuates, Union County, New Mexico, 88418, United States
May 15, 1996
Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States
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  • Introduction

    George Ralph Merilatt was born on March 3, 1915 in Cuates, Union, New Mexico to parents John Jacob Merilatt (1867-1935) and Melanie Freida Magdalene Schmidt (1872-1952). He was part of a large family with siblings Edith Henrietta Merilatt (1898-1979), Eddie Merilatt (1899-), Edna Irene Merilatt (1899-1977), Mary Dorothea Merilatt (1900-1989), William Harold Merilatt (1902-1935), Aubry Merilatt (1903-), Gladys Elvina Merilatt (1904-1982), Orville Odus Merilatt (1905-1967), Freida Hazel Merilott (1908-1965), Carl Stebbin Merilatt (1909-1955), Eugene Debs Merilatt (1910-1929), John Alton Merilatt (1913-1978), Fred Glenn Merilatt (1917-2001). George enlisted in the US military on January 16, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. His military serial number was 38035996. He was assigned the rank of Private in the Selectees (enlisted men) category and was part of the Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, which was a branch of the US Army responsible for training and commissioning warrant officers.
  • 03/3
    1915

    Birthday

    March 3, 1915
    Birthdate
    Cuates, Union County, New Mexico 88418, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of German decent. His father John was born in Enterprise, Dickinson, Kansas, USA on April 26, 1867 and passed away in Clayton, Union, New Mexico, USA on November 17, 1925. His mother Melanie was born in Saxony, Germany on December 1, 1872 and immigrated to the states around 1884. She passed away in Clayton, Union, New Mexico, USA on January 5, 1952.
  • Nationality & Locations

    George was born and raised in Cuates, Union, New Mexico. He passed away in Cedar Crest, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate and also completed at least one year of college.
  • Military Service

    George Ralph Merilatt enlisted in the US military on January 16, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. His military serial number was 38035996. He was assigned the rank of Private in the Selectees (enlisted men) category and was part of the Branch Immaterial Warrant Officers, which was a branch of the US Army responsible for training and commissioning warrant officers. As a member of the military during World War II, George would have undergone rigorous training in preparation for combat duties. However, as a member of the warrant officer branch, his responsibilities may have focused on technical or administrative duties, rather than direct combat.
  • Professional Career

    George worked as a salesman.
  • 05/15
    1996

    Death

    May 15, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Cedar Crest, Bernalillo County, New Mexico United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Union County, New Mexico 88415, United States
    Burial location
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In 1915, in the year that George Ralph Merilatt was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
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In 1936, he was 21 years old when on November 2nd, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) debuted the world's first regular high-definition television service. The channel had a short schedule - Monday through Saturday, 3:00p to 4:00p and 9:00p to 10:00p. The first broadcast was "Opening of the BBC Television Service".
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