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John M Thur 1899 - 1986

John M Thur of New York County, New York United States was born on February 22, 1899 in Czechoslovakia, and died at age 87 years old on May 23, 1986 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey United States. John Thur was buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Perth Amboy.
John M Thur
New York County, New York United States
February 22, 1899
Czechoslovakia
May 23, 1986
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
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  • Introduction

    A veteran of World War II, John M. Thur served in the United States Army from August of 1942 through April of 1943.

  • 02/22
    1899

    Birthday

    February 22, 1899
    Birthdate
    Czechoslovakia
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Not Yet A Citizen
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32420659 Enlisted: August 4, 1942 in Ft Jay Governors Island New York Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) 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

    Kitchen Workers In Hotels, Restaurants, Railroads, Steamships, Etc., N.e.c.
  • Personal Life & Family

    John Thur married Anna Thur (1905 - 1990).
  • 05/23
    1986

    Death

    May 23, 1986
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Holy Trinity Cemetery in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey 08862, United States
    Burial location
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In 1899, in the year that John M Thur was born, on February 4th, the Philippine–American War began. The Philippines objected to the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, that transferred possession of the Philippines from Spain to the U.S. Filipinos began a fight for independence and fighting between U.S. forces and those of the Philippine Republic broke out. On June 2nd, the Philippines officially declared war on the United States.
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In 1920, John was 21 years old when the Volstead Act became law. Formally called the National Prohibition Act, the Volstead Act enabled law enforcement agencies to carry out the 18th Amendment. It said that "no person shall manufacture, sell, barter, transport, import, export, deliver, or furnish any intoxicating liquor except as authorized by this act" and defined intoxicating liquor as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
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