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Raphael Cruz Sr 1935 - 1963

Raphael Cruz Sr was born on May 23, 1935, and died at age 28 years old on September 2, 1963. Raphael Cruz was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section V Site 2901 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Raphael Cruz Sr.
Raphael Cruz Sr
May 23, 1935
September 2, 1963
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Raphael Cruz Sr's History: 1935 - 1963

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  • 05/23
    1935

    Birthday

    May 23, 1935
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Air Force Rank attained: SSGT 1 COMMANDO SQ Wars/Conflicts: Vietnam
  • 09/2
    1963

    Death

    September 2, 1963
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Golden Gate National Cemetery Section V Site 2901 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno, Ca 94066
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In 1935, in the year that Raphael Cruz Sr was born, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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In 1944, when he was merely 9 years old, on June 6th, the largest amphibious invasion in history was launched - the Normandy landing (called D-Day). Soldiers from the United States, Britain, Canada, and the Free French landed on Normandy Beach and were later joined by Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Almost 5,000 landing and assault craft, 289 escort vessels, and 277 minesweepers were involved. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on D-Day - Allied casualties on the first day were at least 10,000. 4,414 were confirmed dead.
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