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Leon M McMurtry 1918 - 1956

Leon M McMurtry was born on October 16, 1918, and died at age 37 years old on January 20, 1956. Leon McMurtry was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section D Site 1478 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leon M McMurtry.
Leon M McMurtry
October 16, 1918
January 20, 1956
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Leon M McMurtry's History: 1918 - 1956

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  • 10/16
    1918

    Birthday

    October 16, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: T/5 Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 01/20
    1956

    Death

    January 20, 1956
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Memphis National Cemetery Section D Site 1478 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis, Tn 38122
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In 1918, in the year that Leon M McMurtry was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
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In 1922, at the age of just 4 years old, Leon was alive when on June 22, coal miners in Herrin Illinois, were on strike (coal miners had been on strike nationally since April 1). The striking miners were outraged at the strikebreakers (scabs) that the company had brought in and laid siege to the mine. Three union workers were killed when gunfire was exchanged. The next day, union miners killed 23 strikebreakers and mine guards. No one, on either side, ever faced jail time.
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