Talk:Reginald Fenderson
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Genealogical research
editWhilst not a reliable source, FindAGrave says he was born in 1911 and died in 1986 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189021575/reginald-hartley-fenderson
In 1941, he attempted to take his own life. In the article he is described as being 29, so was born in 1911 or 1912 - https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99159269/california-eagle/
In the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, this record appears to be him -
Name: Reginald Hartley Fenderson
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Age: 28
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Employer: Harry Popkins
Height: 5 11
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light Brown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Next of Kin: Helen Whitman
And again in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Reginald H Fenderson
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1911
Death Date: 16 Aug 1986
SSN: 701015085
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date: 12 May 1943
Discharge Date: 7 Aug 1943
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