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Lawrence Potesak 1917 - 1986

Lawrence Potesak of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on September 16, 1917, and died at age 68 years old in July 1986.

Lawrence Potesak
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60655
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September 16, 1917
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July 1986
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Lawrence Potesak Lawrence Potesak (1917 - 1986)
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  • 09/16
    1917

    Birthday

    September 16, 1917
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen

  • Nationality & Locations

    Cook County, Illinois United States

  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School

  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 36376046 Enlisted: September 24, 1942 in Chicago Illinois 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

    Opticians, Lens Grinders, And Polishers
  • 07/dd
    1986

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    July 1986
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In 1917, in the year that Lawrence Potesak was born, "I Want You" became famous. James Montgomery Flagg's poster, featuring Uncle Sam and based on a 1914 British poster, attracted thousands of U.S. recruits to WWI duty. Over 4 million posters were printed in 1917 and 1918.
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In 1925, at the age of merely 8 years old, Lawrence was alive when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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Potesak, Thomas (Dec 1, 1909 - Jan 1985) Potesak, Joanne (Aug 31, 1956 - Nov 19, 2010) Potesak, Jeanette (Oct 26, 1934 - Mar 1986) Potesak, Frank (Feb 28, 1903 - Mar 1986) Potesak, Ann (Nov 3, 1917 - Nov 1977)
Potesak, Veronika (Jul 22, 1896 - Jul 1983) Potesak, Shirley (Feb 6, 1922 - Jan 11, 2005) Potesak, William (Jun 7, 1889 - Dec 1966) Potesak, William (Jul 15, 1918 - Feb 1983) Potesak, Libby (May 5, 1911 - Jan 1996)
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