Walter E. Marshall (1921–1983)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1983
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Walter E. Marshall born? 1921.
When did Walter E. Marshall die? 1983.
Life story
Walter E. Marshall (1921–1983) was born in 1921, and died in 1983, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Walter E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Walter E.'s life.

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The world Walter E. lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Walter E. Marshall
When was Walter E. Marshall born?
Walter E. Marshall was born in 1921.
When did Walter E. Marshall die?
Walter E. Marshall died in 1983.
How old was Walter E. Marshall at the time of death?
Walter E. Marshall was about 62 years old.
Where is Walter E. Marshall buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Walter E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Walter E. Marshall was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Walter E. Marshall died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Walter E. died.
What generation was Walter E. Marshall part of?
Born in 1921, Walter E. Marshall was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Walter E. Marshall's lifetime?
During Walter E.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Walter E. Marshall?
Federal censuses taken during Walter E.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1983
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