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John S Orkney 1916 - 1997

John S Orkney of Groton, New London County, CT was born on August 20, 1916, and died at age 81 years old on October 14, 1997.

John S Orkney
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Groton, New London County, CT 06340
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August 20, 1916
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  • 08/20
    1916

    Birthday

    August 20, 1916
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    New London County, Connecticut United States

  • Early Life & Education

    2 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 31497905 Enlisted: June 11, 1945 in New Haven Connecticut Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Plumbers, Gas Fitters, And Steam Fitters
  • 10/14
    1997

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    October 14, 1997
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In 1916, in the year that John S Orkney was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1937, at the age of 21 years old, John was alive when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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Orkney, William (Mar 24, 1903 - Feb 21, 1997) Orkney, Ruth (Apr 23, 1914 - May 23, 2005) Orkney, Margaret (Jul 1, 1906 - Jan 1986) Orkney, Carolyn (Jul 5, 1932 - Apr 24, 2009) Orkney, Alberta (Dec 12, 1911 - Apr 8, 2003) Orkney, Ella (Sep 18, 1908 - Sep 1978) Orkney, James (Aug 24, 1883 - Aug 1972) Orkney, Alexander (Aug 4, 1905 - Sep 1967) Orkney, Mae (Apr 20, 1897 - Dec 1985) Orkney, Janet (May 14, 1899 - Nov 1970)
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