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Howard Delmar Best 1931 - 2011

Howard Delmar Best was born on January 9, 1931, and died at age 80 years old on October 22, 2011. Howard Best was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1GC Site 589J 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Howard Delmar Best.
Howard Delmar Best
January 9, 1931
October 22, 2011
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  • 01/9
    1931

    Birthday

    January 9, 1931
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    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Navy Wars/Conflicts: Korea
  • 10/22
    2011

    Death

    October 22, 2011
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1GC Site 589J 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
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In 1931, in the year that Howard Delmar Best was born, 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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In 1942, when he was merely 11 years old, 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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