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Born in Philadelphia on November 18, 1882. His home state was New Jersey.
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Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated July 28, 1914. This event led to the war beginning in Europe. He was the archduke of Austria-Hungary.
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Germany declares war on Russia after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.
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Easter Monday in Dublin, the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a secret organization led by Patrick Pearse, launches the Easter Rebellion, an uprising against British rule. Pearse and fellow Republicans rioted and attacked British government headquarters across Dublin. Following this, they claimed the independence of Ireland.
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"During WWI advances in technology had effected the ways of war, by using tanks, airplanes, and submarines. Britain had used the first tank during the war to go through no man's land, by 1916" - hstry.com
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-Served in WWI
-Location of Service: France
-Dates Served: 1917-1919
-Branch Served: Marine Corps
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The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Germany, and started preperations for war. Influenced by a telegram sent by Arthur Zimmerman, to Germany's Mexican ambassador. It was intercepted by the British, it had said "In exchange for Mexico's support in the war, Germany would help reclaim land lost in the Mexican- American War".
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U.S. joined its allies to help fight in WWI.
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The United States passed the Selective draft law. It gave the federal government permissio to raise a national army for America to enter WWI through the compulsory enlistment of people. The law was cancelled with the end of the war.
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"Arrived in France with the Fifth Regiment Marines. He served with that organization in the Verdun Sector. He also participated in the Aisne-Marne Defensive, and in the Aisne-Marne Offensive, while an enlisted man."- Library of Congress Veteran's History Project (LCVHP)
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President Wilson established the Fourteen Points- a list of terms for compromisiong all wars. He wanted freedom of seas, to end secret treaties, and free trade.
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Signed by Bulgaria and the Allied Powers in Thessaloniki. The signing was held after the request by the Bulgarian government, asking for a ceasefire. It ended Bulgaria's participation in WWI on the Central Powers side.
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Germany's government had gave out and armistice to the Allies, ending the war. November 11, 1918, WWI had come to an end.
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William recieved a recommendation to be given a permanent warrant. It was written that he was a "true marine". "His Service was a model for those who were in the most strenuous drives against the Bosche". -LCVHP
