John Dillinger

By ckyle18
  • John's Birth

    John's Birth

    John Herbert Dillinger was born in Indianapolis, IN.
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    Dillinger's Timeline

    This is a timeline of John Dillinger's life.
  • The Navy

    The Navy

    After stealing a car, John decided to join the United States Navy because he felt he could not go home.
  • Discharge

    Discharge

    After working on the U.S.S. Utah for about five months, Dillinger was dishonorably discharged after jumping ship.
  • First Robbery

    First Robbery

    Dillinger robbed his first grocery store and was jailed after being caught.
  • Divorce

    Divorce

    Dillinger's wife, Beryl, could not handle the separation while he was in jail. She decided to divorce him two days before his birthday. He was heartbroken.
  • Parole

    Parole

    While on parole for his step-mothers death, he began a string of robberies. At this time, he put his plan into motion to break out of prison.
  • "Dillinger Gang"

    "Dillinger Gang"

    The gang committed several Midwest bank robberies.
  • The Escape

    The Escape

    Dillinger escaped Crown Point Prison, which was deemed inescapable.
  • Final Robbery

    Final Robbery

    John Dillinger robbed his last bank.
  • Death

    Death

    Dillinger was shot outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago, IL. The fatal shot entered at the base of his neck and came out below his right eye.