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World War I
World War I begins. -
Birth
Born in Louisiana to Grover Cleveland Olds and Audrey Pirth Bamburg during World War I. -
World War I
World War I ends. -
Death of Father
His father passed away when he was only four years old. His tombstone was provided through a burial policy via Woodmen of the World. Shortly after his death, Woodmen of the World stopped providing headstones for free or for a $100 fee. -
Great Depression
1929 to late 1930s. -
Marriage
He married Edna Ruth Robinson in Smackover, Arkansas, where he worked in the great oil fields of the surrounding areas. -
World War II
World War II begins. -
Birth of Son
His only son, my father, was born during World War II. He would join the United States Navy shortly after his birth. -
Military Service
He joined the Navy during World War II. -
World War II
World War II ends. -
Death
Passed away.