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Vernon Harry Swanke 1919 - 1975

Vernon Harry Swanke of Green Lake County, Wisconsin United States was born on September 22, 1919 in Poy Sippi, Waushara County, and died at age 55 years old on June 18, 1975 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Vernon Swanke was buried at Wood National Cemetery Section 43 Row 5 Site 23 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee.

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Green Lake County, Wisconsin United States
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September 22, 1919
Poy Sippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin, 54967, United States
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  • Introduction

    Vernon Harry Swanke was born on September 22, 1919 to Edward Richard Gustav Schwanke Jr (1890-1965) and Martha Marie Brown (1894–1968). Raised with eight siblings in Poy Sippe, Washare, Wisconsin, Vernon had completed grammar school at the time of the military draft. He enlisted on August 7, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was assigned military serial number 36217822. Swanke served for the duration of World War II as a Private in the Selectees (enlisted men) unit of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, from his enlistment date until his discharge on October 26, 1945. He married Mary Jane Miller (1928-2010) on June 8, 1946. Together, they had three children. Vernon Harry Swanke passed away June 18, 1975 Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI (Wisconsin) at the age of 55.
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    September 22, 1919
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    Poy Sippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin 54967, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Vernon, a citizen of America with white ethnicity, had parents who were both born in Wisconsin. His father, Edward Richard Gustav Schwanke Jr (1890-1965), was born in Lind, Waupaca while his mother, Martha Marie Brown (1894–1968), was born in St. Marie Twp., Green Lake Co.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Vernon was born and raised in Poy Sippe, Washare, Wisconsin. He later resided in Berlin, Green Lake, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he lived until he passed away in 1975.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of his enlistment, Vernon had completed grammar school.

  • Military Service

    Vernon Swanke enlisted on August 7, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was assigned military serial number 36217822. Swanke served for the duration of World War II as a Private in the Selectees (enlisted men) unit of the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, from his enlistment date until his discharge on October 26, 1945. As a member of the Selectees unit, Swanke was part of a group of enlisted men who were chosen for military service based on their performance on standardized tests and other factors. The Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers unit to which he was assigned was responsible for providing support to other military units, including administrative and technical assistance.

  • Professional Career

    At the time of the draft, Vernon was employed by Joseph Mitchell. He also worked within the semiskilled chauffer and driver industry, specifically in regards to buses, taxis, trucks, and tractors.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Vernon had eight siblings, including Beatrice Adaline Swanke (1914–2005), Reuben Leroy Swanke (1916–1978), Foster H Swanke (1921–2013), Lila Mae Swanke (1924–2013), Palmer Reinhold Schwanke (1926–2004), and Joyce E Swanke (1933–2016). At the time of the draft, Vernon was 5'7" and weiged 145 pounds with a light brown complexion, brown hair, and gray eyes. He married Mary Jane Miller (1928-2010) on June 8, 1946. Together, they had three children.
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In 1919, in the year that Vernon Harry Swanke was born, Indian lawyer Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha campaigns, beginning the nonviolent resistance movement against British rule of India. Satyagraha means "holding onto truth" and the campaign for India independence, which was eventually obtained, called for "self-suffering" rather than inflicting suffering (i.e., violence) on others.
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In 1938, he was 19 years old when on October 30th, a Sunday, The Mercury Theatre on the Air broadcast Orson Welles' special Halloween show The War of the World's. A clever take on H.G. Wells' novel, the show began with simulated "breaking news" of an invasion by Martians. Because of the realistic nature of the "news," there was a public outcry the next day, calling for regulation by the FCC. Although the current story is that many were fooled and panicked, in reality very few people were fooled. But the show made Orson Welles' career.
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Swanke, Lillian (Dec 7, 1909 - Jul 13, 1991) Swanke, Florence (Feb 11, 1919 - Jul 10, 2006) Swanke, William (Sep 9, 1908 - Jan 1974) Swanke, Albert (Nov 22, 1909 - Jan 8, 1996) Swanke, Mary (May 22, 1913 - Nov 5, 2007) Swanke, Frank (Jan 11, 1898 - Nov 1970) Swanke, Marsha (Jan 22, 1949 - Jun 18, 2009) Swanke, Joseph (Nov 15, 1924 - Jul 19, 2005) Swanke, Pratt (Aug 4, 1916 - Jan 9, 2004) Swanke, Mary Elean (Dec 16, 1926 - Jun 8, 2009)
Swanke, William (Feb 25, 1930 - Mar 31, 1991) Swanke, Viola (Feb 2, 1902 - Nov 1984) Swanke, Melvin (Dec 20, 1914 - Jul 1956) Swanke, Frances (Aug 8, 1913 - Jun 11, 1996) Swanke, George (Sep 9, 1909 - Jul 1972) Swanke, Catherine (Jul 18, 1927 - Jul 28, 2001) Swanke, William (Jan 2, 1903 - Oct 1979) Swanke, Elizabeth (Apr 13, 1928 - Apr 15, 2010) Swanke, Hilda (Jul 26, 1903 - Jun 22, 1995) Swanke, John (Nov 22, 1925 - Apr 19, 1993)
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