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John Howard Banister 1915 - 1991

John Howard Banister of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States was born on December 17, 1915 in Tilden, Madison County, NE, and died at age 75 years old on June 26, 1991 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. John Banister was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 42 Site 1350 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

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Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
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December 17, 1915
Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, 68781, United States
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  • Introduction

    John Howard Banister was born on December 17, 1915 in Tilden, Nebraska to parents Frank Banister and Grace Thompson. He had an older brother Robert as well as younger siblings Claudie and James Banister. John grew up in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska and resided in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA in the 1930's woth his family. As an adult, he lived in Sonoma, California. At the age of 24 he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. At the time of the draft registration John was employed by A H Davies. John Banister then enlisted in the United States Army on March 3, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California. He served in the Infantry, a branch of the Army that primarily engages in ground combat operations.Throughout his military career, John served as a Private in the National Guard. He later advanced in rank and became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His service spanned multiple significant conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War. He dedicated over two decades of his life to the U.S. Army, and his service ended on October 31, 1963.
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    1915

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    December 17, 1915
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    Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska 68781, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Illinois and his mother was born in Iowa.

  • Nationality & Locations

    John grew up in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska and resided in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA in the 1930's woth his family. As an adult, he lived in Sonoma, California.

  • Early Life & Education

    He completed a grammar school education.

  • Military Service

    John Howard Banister, at the age of 24, registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. John listed himself as the "Head" of his household, indicating that he was the primary responsible individual. At the time of the draft registration, he resided in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. John was employed by A H Davies. Physically, he was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 135 pounds. He had a light complexion, red hair, and gray eyes. John Banister then enlisted in the United States Army on March 3, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California. His military serial number was 20909213. He served in the Infantry, a branch of the Army that primarily engages in ground combat operations. Throughout his military career, John served as a Private in the National Guard. He later advanced in rank and became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His service spanned multiple significant conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War. John's military service began on March 3, 1941. He dedicated over two decades of his life to the U.S. Army, and his service ended on October 31, 1963. John's commitment to the military encompassed both World War II and the Korean War, indicating his dedication to his country during challenging and pivotal times.

  • Professional Career

    He worked in construction and was also a painter.
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    June 26, 1991
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    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
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    Riverside National Cemetery Section 42 Site 1350 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca 92518
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In 1915, in the year that John Howard Banister was born, the Germans first used poison gas as a weapon at the second Battle of Ypres during World War I. While noxious gases had been used since ancient times, this was the first use of poisonous gas - in this case, lethal chlorine gas - in modern war. Subsequently, the French and British - as well as the United States when they entered World War 1 - developed and used lethal gas in war.
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In 1922, John was only 7 years old when on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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Banister, Marion (Born 1868) Banister, Marguerite (Mar 8, 1914 - Jun 1, 2002) Banister, Duane (Dec 8, 1894 - Jan 1973) Banister, Martine (Oct 31, 1922 - Jun 7, 1999) Banister, Rolfe (Dec 24, 1922 - Jul 1987) Banister, Rolfe (May 25, 1898 - Nov 1964) Banister, Vivian (Mar 12, 1930 - Dec 1983) Banister, Amelia (Dec 26, 1884 - Sep 1969) Banister, Richard (Apr 15, 1956 - Apr 6, 1991) Banister, Arthur (May 9, 1919 - Jan 1968)
Banister, Harold (Mar 9, 1918 - Feb 6, 2001) Banister, Corinna (Dec 26, 1915 - Nov 16, 1992) Banister, Celia (Feb 17, 1930 - Jan 9, 2011) Banister, Rachel (Jan 21, 1879 - Apr 1971) Banister, Gertrude (Apr 23, 1877 - May 1967) Banister, Guy (Sep 17, 1883 - Dec 1969) Banister, Albert (Jun 9, 1879 - Oct 1976) Banister, Ernest (Feb 15, 1875 - Dec 1967) Banister, Leigh (Dec 9, 1903 - Sep 13, 1998) Banister, Arthur (Dec 19, 1881 - Feb 1971)
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