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Wilford C Durston 1921 - 1954

Wilford Clyde Durston of Orange County, California United States was born on December 28, 1921, and died at age 32 years old on November 16, 1954. Wilford Durston was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section O Site 597 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.
Wilford Clyde Durston
Orange County, California United States
December 28, 1921
November 16, 1954
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Wilford Clyde Durston's History: 1921 - 1954

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  • 12/28
    1921

    Birthday

    December 28, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Early Life & Education

    1 Year Of College
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 39526866 Enlisted: July 13, 1942 in Los Angeles California 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

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 11/16
    1954

    Death

    November 16, 1954
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section O Site 597 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego, Ca 92166
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In 1921, in the year that Wilford C Durston was born, 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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In 1931, Wilford was merely 10 years old 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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