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Gerada M Thornton 1921 - 1960

Gerada M Thornton was born on October 7, 1921, and died at age 38 years old on September 1, 1960. Gerada Thornton was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section O Site 2329 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerada M Thornton.
Gerada M Thornton
October 7, 1921
September 1, 1960
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  • 10/7
    1921

    Birthday

    October 7, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Rank attained: S 1 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 09/1
    1960

    Death

    September 1, 1960
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Golden Gate National Cemetery Section O Site 2329 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca 94066
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In 1921, in the year that Gerada M Thornton 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 1935, this person was merely 14 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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