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William H Crank 1916 - 1987

William H Crank of Ashland, Boyd County, KY was born on April 24, 1916, and died at age 71 years old on December 11, 1987.
William H Crank
Ashland, Boyd County, KY 41101
April 24, 1916
December 11, 1987
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William H Crank's History: 1916 - 1987

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  • 04/24
    1916

    Birthday

    April 24, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Boyd County, Kentucky United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35639832 Enlisted: November 12, 1942 in Huntington West Virginia 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
  • 12/11
    1987

    Death

    December 11, 1987
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that William H Crank was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1931, William was only 15 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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