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John P Gainey 1916 - 1990

John P Gainey of Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI was born on February 19, 1916, and died at age 74 years old on April 18, 1990.
John P Gainey
Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI 49509
February 19, 1916
April 18, 1990
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John P Gainey's History: 1916 - 1990

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  • 02/19
    1916

    Birthday

    February 19, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Kent County, Michigan United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36199205 Enlisted: May 21, 1942 in Kalamazoo Michigan 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

    Semiskilled Inspectors, N.e.c.
  • 04/18
    1990

    Death

    April 18, 1990
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that John P Gainey was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1941, by the time he was 25 years old, on December 7th, the Japanese attacked the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The surprise aerial attack damaged 8 U.S. battleships (6 later returned to service), including the USS Arizona, and destroyed 188 aircraft. 2,402 American citizens died and 1,178 wounded were wounded. On December 8th, the U.S. declared war on Japan and on December 11th, Germany and Italy (allies of Japan) declared war on the United States. World War II was in full swing.
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