John Dillinger

By ckyle18

  • John's Birth

    John's Birth
    John Herbert Dillinger was born in Indianapolis, IN.
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    Dillinger's Timeline

    This is a timeline of John Dillinger's life.

  • The Navy

    The Navy
    After stealing a car, John decided to join the United States Navy because he felt he could not go home.

  • Discharge

    Discharge
    After working on the U.S.S. Utah for about five months, Dillinger was dishonorably discharged after jumping ship.

  • First Robbery

    First Robbery
    Dillinger robbed his first grocery store and was jailed after being caught.

  • Divorce

    Divorce
    Dillinger's wife, Beryl, could not handle the separation while he was in jail. She decided to divorce him two days before his birthday. He was heartbroken.

  • Parole

    Parole
    While on parole for his step-mothers death, he began a string of robberies. At this time, he put his plan into motion to break out of prison.

  • "Dillinger Gang"

    "Dillinger Gang"
    The gang committed several Midwest bank robberies.

  • The Escape

    The Escape
    Dillinger escaped Crown Point Prison, which was deemed inescapable.

  • Final Robbery

    Final Robbery
    John Dillinger robbed his last bank.

  • Death

    Death
    Dillinger was shot outside the Biograph Theater in Chicago, IL. The fatal shot entered at the base of his neck and came out below his right eye.