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Giffie Burcham York 1917 - 1962

Giffie Burcham York was born on February 12, 1917, and died at age 44 years old on January 22, 1962. Giffie York was buried at Corinth National Cemetery Section A Site 155 1551 Horton Street, in Corinth, Ms. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Giffie Burcham York.
Giffie Burcham York
February 12, 1917
January 22, 1962
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  • 02/12
    1917

    Birthday

    February 12, 1917
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: TEC 4 Wars/Conflicts: World War I
  • 01/22
    1962

    Death

    January 22, 1962
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Corinth National Cemetery Section A Site 155 1551 Horton Street, in Corinth, Ms 38834
    Burial location
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In 1917, in the year that Giffie Burcham York was born, in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
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In 1921, when this person was only 4 years old, 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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