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Melvina Burkhead 1919 - 1998

Melvina Burkhead of Henderson, Chester County, TN was born on January 19, 1919, and died at age 79 years old on December 3, 1998.
Melvina Burkhead
Henderson, Chester County, TN 38340
January 19, 1919
December 3, 1998
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Melvina Burkhead's History: 1919 - 1998

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  • 01/19
    1919

    Birthday

    January 19, 1919
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  • 12/3
    1998

    Death

    December 3, 1998
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    Melvina Burkhead lived 7 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 79.
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In 1919, in the year that Melvina Burkhead was born, in June, the Treaty of Versailles - officially ending World War I - was signed. The European Allies demanded "compensation by Germany for all damage done to the civilian population of the Allies and their property by the aggression of Germany by land, by sea and from the air.” The requirement of compensation is seen by most as the reason for the collapse of the German economy and gave rise to the rule of Hitler.
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In 1921, at the age of only 2 years old, Melvina was alive when 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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