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Biography of Wiliam James Dean
Willim was born on May 24, 1888. This is interesting cause it's only 2 days before my birthday. His father was from Englad and my great-grandfather was also from England. We have quite a lot in common, actually. -
Letters to Home
He spoke frequently to his family about the French. He talked about their reactions to war frequently. He stated that the French showed their gratitude to America by, "...all take off their hats to 'Old Glory', as they see it passing by". -
Unit of Service and Ranking
He was mainly in the 59th Artilery, Coastal Artillery Command (CAC). He was stationed in Fort HAmilton; France. Highest rak was Corpral. -
Safely Overseas
William James Bean wrote to his mom about arriving overseas. He told her this by sendning a post card and having a messange delivering it to her. At the bottm, he signed it William J. Bean. -
Family Back Home
He wrote to his wife and mother as they were anxiously awaiting for him to come home. Surprisingly, most of te letters were to hiss mother, not his wife. Of the 20 letters and post cards shown, only 2 of them are to his wife. -
War Life
He was a married man. He married his wife on June 1, 1917. He told his mother and wife in a letter of conformation, "he has never felt better in all his life". -
Entrance and Branch
William James Bean was drafted into the Army on Dacember 15, 1917. The only war he served in was World War 1. He ended his career on May 20, 1919. -
War at Sea
The land war in World War 1 was dangerous, but the war at seas was just as dangerous,if not more. Submarines were exploded, masssive water-borne aircraft carriers killed many people. Sailos, soldiers, passengers aboard, and crew members all sunk to the bottom of the ocean. At least, what was left of them did... -
Quotes From William James Dean
"I will be glad when this big fuss is over, and we have 'Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All' ". This was sent to his mom via letter. He sent it to her on August 2, 1918. -
Sedition Act
November 11, 1918 was a big day in history. Armistice ended the fight. This happened on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. -
The Daily Log
The Daily Log was a newspaper published daily on board the Battle ship U.S.S. New Hampshire. On Thursday January 9, 1919 a paper was published. The paper talked about the homeward bound brothers in arms. -
Postcarad to Wife
On January 13, 1919 he sent a postcard to his wife. In the post card he stated that he had passed the Santa Maria. He seemed very interested about the boat, and that intrigued. -
Discharge
He got discharged twice.The first time was to the American Red Cross on March 15, 1919. The second time was to the 59th Arillery on April 1919. -
Post War
Once home, he wanted to go back to the normal life he had before the war. In 1924, he decided to build a new house of he and his wife. He finished it a year later and decided to sell the house on January 1, 1929 to buy a bigger house. -
Death
His doctor found goiters (enlargement of the thyroid gland) and decided to opperate on them. During the opperation, the knife slipped, cutting his windpipe. He died on the opperating table May 16, 1935.
