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Russel W Speese 1915 - 1988

Russel W Speese of Landisville, Lancaster County, PA was born on June 5, 1915, and died at age 73 years old on September 10, 1988.
Russel W Speese
Landisville, Lancaster County, PA 17538
June 5, 1915
September 10, 1988
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Russel W Speese's History: 1915 - 1988

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  • 06/5
    1915

    Birthday

    June 5, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33494247 Enlisted: December 12, 1942 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania 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

    Skilled Linemen And Servicemen, Telegraph, Telephone, And Power
  • 09/10
    1988

    Death

    September 10, 1988
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1915, in the year that Russel W Speese was born, the Germans first used poison gas as a weapon at the second Battle of Ypres during World War I. While noxious gases had been used since ancient times, this was the first use of poisonous gas - in this case, lethal chlorine gas - in modern war. Subsequently, the French and British - as well as the United States when they entered World War 1 - developed and used lethal gas in war.
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In 1944, when he was 29 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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