Walter Herbert (1899–1952)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1952
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- Names in Stone
When was Walter Herbert born? 1899.
When did Walter Herbert die? 1952.
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Walter Herbert (1899–1952) was born in 1899, and died in 1952, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Walter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Walter's life.
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The world Walter lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 9 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 18 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 28 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 36 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 48 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Walter Herbert
When was Walter Herbert born?
Walter Herbert was born in 1899.
When did Walter Herbert die?
Walter Herbert died in 1952.
How old was Walter Herbert at the time of death?
Walter Herbert was about 53 years old.
Where is Walter Herbert buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Walter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Walter Herbert was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Walter was born.
Who was president when Walter Herbert died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Walter died.
What generation was Walter Herbert part of?
Born in 1899, Walter Herbert was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Walter Herbert's lifetime?
During Walter's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 13); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 21); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Walter Herbert?
Federal censuses taken during Walter's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1899
Death
1952
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