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Vernon L Terry 1918 - 2011

Vernon L Terry of Jackson, Hinds County, MS was born on September 1, 1918, and died at age 92 years old on February 20, 2011.
Vernon L Terry
Jackson, Hinds County, MS 39213
September 1, 1918
February 20, 2011
Male
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Vernon L Terry's History: 1918 - 2011

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  • 09/1
    1918

    Birthday

    September 1, 1918
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Yalobusha County, Mississippi United States
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34634135 Enlisted: June 10, 1943 in Cp Shelby Mississippi Military branch: No Branch Assignment 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 02/20
    2011

    Death

    February 20, 2011
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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In 1918, in the year that Vernon L Terry was born, on November 1, an elevated train on the Brooklyn line of the subway - driven by an inexperienced operator because of a strike - tried to navigate a turn at 30mph. The limit on the curve was 6 mph. The 2nd and 3rd cars of the 5 car wooden train were badly damaged and at least 93 people were killed, making it the deadliest crash in New York subway history.
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In 1931, at the age of merely 13 years old, Vernon was alive when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
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