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James R Merchent 1914 - 1996

James R Merchent of Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, MS was born on February 14, 1914, and died at age 82 years old on September 24, 1996.
James R Merchent
Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, MS 38863
February 14, 1914
September 24, 1996
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James R Merchent's History: 1914 - 1996

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  • 02/14
    1914

    Birthday

    February 14, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Lee County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 14097384 Enlisted: June 9, 1942 in Cp Shelby Mississippi Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Army Of The United States - Includes The Following: Voluntary Enlistments Effective December 8, 1941 And Thereafter; One Year Enlistments Of National Guardsman Whose State Enlistment Expires While In The Federal Service; Officers Appointed In The Army Of The United States Under Army Regulations 605-10 Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen, Motor Vehicles
  • 09/24
    1996

    Death

    September 24, 1996
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that James R Merchent was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1923, at the age of just 9 years old, James was alive when on August 2nd, Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th President of the United States due to the sudden death of Warren G. Harding. After the scandals of the Harding presidency, Coolidge restored public confidence and was very popular. He won the Presidential election in 1924 but declined to run again in 1928.
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