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John W Gorda 1921 - 1993

John W Gorda of Linden, Union County, NJ was born on August 5, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on September 10, 1993.
John W Gorda
Linden, Union County, NJ 07036
August 5, 1921
September 10, 1993
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John W Gorda's History: 1921 - 1993

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  • 08/5
    1921

    Birthday

    August 5, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Union County, New Jersey United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 32558586 Enlisted: September 25, 1942 in Newark New Jersey 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 Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles, N.e.c.
  • 09/10
    1993

    Death

    September 10, 1993
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1921, in the year that John W Gorda was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
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In 1937, at the age of 16 years old, John was alive when on May 6th, the German zeppelin the Hindenburg caught fire and blew up. The Hindenburg was a passenger ship traveling to Frankfurt Germany. It tried to dock in New Jersey, one of the stops, and something went wrong - it blew up. Thirty-six people were killed out of the 97 on board - 13 passengers, 22 crewmen, and one ground worker. The reasons for the explosion are still disputed.
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