Perry Dys (1928–1944)
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- Born
- 1928
- Died
- 1944
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Perry Dys born? 1928.
When did Perry Dys die? 1944.
Life story
Perry Dys (1928–1944) was born in 1928, and died in 1944, at about age 16. A cemetery record documents Perry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Perry's life.
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The world Perry lived through
1929 · age 1 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1933 · age 5 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1935 · age 7 — The Social Security Act was signed
1937 · age 9 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1939 · age 11 — World War II began in Europe
1941 · age 13 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1944 · age 16 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Perry Dys
When was Perry Dys born?
Perry Dys was born in 1928.
When did Perry Dys die?
Perry Dys died in 1944.
How old was Perry Dys at the time of death?
Perry Dys was about 16 years old.
Where is Perry Dys buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Perry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Perry Dys was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Perry was born.
Who was president when Perry Dys died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Perry died.
What generation was Perry Dys part of?
Born in 1928, Perry Dys was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Perry Dys's lifetime?
During Perry's lifetime: the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 1); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 7); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 11); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 16).
Which U.S. censuses would include Perry Dys?
Federal censuses taken during Perry's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940.
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Birth
1928
Death
1944
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