Person:Marion Garrett (1)

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Marion Garrett, Jr.
b.9 Sep 1918 Ohio, United States
d.14 May 2004 Moraine, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
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Name Marion Garrett, Jr.
Unknown[8] Junie Garrett
Gender Male
Birth[1] 9 Sep 1918 Ohio, United States
Marriage to Mary Susan Reeder
Military[3][4] From 10 Feb 1944 to 25 Feb 1946 Montford, Buncombe, North Carolina, United StatesUnited States Marines, Montford Point Marines, who were among the first African American men to integrate the Marine Corps
Residence[7] 1997 Moraine, Montgomery, Ohio, United StatesHickory Creek Nursing Center
Death[1] 14 May 2004 Moraine, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Burial[5] 21 May 2004 Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
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    Marion Garrett Jr.
    Birth: 9 Sep 1918
    Death: 14 May 2004 (aged 85)
    Burial: Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
    Plot: SECTION 19 SITE 976
    Memorial #: 72677416
    Inscription: CPL US MARINE CORPS
    WORLD WAR II

    Family Members
    Spouse
    Mary Susan Garrett 1930-1983
    Maintained by: CindyS (18484625)
    Originally Created by: International Wargraves Photography Project (46770518)
    Added: 4 Jul 2011
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72677416/marion-garrett
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72677416/marion-garrett : accessed 07 July 2022), memorial page for Marion Garrett Jr. (9 Sep 1918–14 May 2004), Find a Grave Memorial ID 72677416, citing Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by CindyS (contributor 18484625) .

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    https://blackbootsthemovie.com/ accessed 7 July 2022

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    Indianapolis Recorder
    24 Feb 2022.
    The quest to get Montford Point Marines honor they deserve by TYLER FENWICK
    Marion Garett [sic], Jr. of Dayton Ohio is shown in a photograph.

  4. ↑ .

    Montfordpointmarines.org.
    accessed 7 July 2022 A documentary on the Montford Point Marines that will air on Hulu in August, as August 26 marks the 80th anniversary of the Montford Point Marines. "Black Boots".

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    U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    Full Name
    Garrett, Marion
    Suffix
    Jr
    Birth Date
    9 Sep 1918
    Military Enlistment Date
    10 Feb 1944
    Military Discharge Date
    25 Feb 1946
    Death Date
    14 May 2004
    Burial Date
    21 May 2004
    Cemetery
    Dayton National Cemetery
    Cemetery Address
    Va Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton , Oh 45428
    Cemetery State
    Ohio
    Cemetery Plot
    Section 19 Site 976
    Notes
    Cpl US Marine Corps
    Conflict Period
    World War II
    Served for
    United States of America

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    See also Montford Point Marines Maurice Burns and Paul Montgomery, both had Dayton, Ohio connections. https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Paul_Montgomery_%282%29 https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Maurice_Burns_%281%29

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    Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio)12 Mar 1997, Wed, Page 2Z2 Crowned Hickory Creek Nursing Center King of the Sweetheart Ball, includes photograph of him with crown, widower of Hazel

  8. ↑ .

    Marion (Junie) Garrett, Jr.
    Dayton Daily News
    May 20, 2004
    pg. B6,
    died May 14, age 85, death notice

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    U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    ViewU.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Detail Source
    Name: Marion Garrett Jr
    Race: Negro (Black)
    Age: 22
    Birth Date: 8 Sep 1918
    Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio
    Residence Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Registration Date: abt 1940
    Registration Place: Dayton, Ohio
    Employer: Eddie Ruben
    Height: 5-6
    Weight: 130
    Complexion: Dark Brown
    Hair Color: Black
    Eye Color: Brown
    Next of Kin: Mr Marion Garrett
    Household Members Relationship
    Marion Garrett Jr
    Marion Garrett
    Father

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    U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Detail Source
    Name: Marion Garrett Jr
    Gender: Male
    Race: Black
    Birth Date: 8 Sep 1918
    Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio
    Death Date: 14 May 2004
    Father:
    Marion Garrett
    Mother:
    Arabella Thomas
    SSN: 301093248
    Notes: May 1937: Name listed as MARION GARRETT JR; 20 May 2004: Name listed as MARION GARRETT

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    Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018

    Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018
    Detail Source
    Name: Marion Garrett Jr.
    Gender: Male
    Race: African American, Not Hispanic (Black)
    Age: 85
    Birth Date: 9 Sep 1918
    Birth Place: Ohio
    Residence Place: Kettering, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Residence Zip Code: 45409
    Death Date: 14 May 2004
    Death Hospital: Other/Nursing home
    Death Place: USA
    Filing Date: 17 May 2004
    Inquest Hospital: Nursing Home
    Registrar's Certificate Number: 43335
    Father:
    Garrett
    Inquest Questions: Injury at Work?: Unclassifiable; Referred to Coroner?: Not Referred to Coroner; Certifier: Physician; Autopsy Performed?: No Autopsy performed; Method of Disposition: Cremation; Time of Death: 04:25 AM
    Education: 12
    Military service: Yes
    Military Service Branch: Marines

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    1930 United States Federal Census

    View1930 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source Discover
    Name: Marion Garrett
    [Marius Garrett]
    Birth Year: abt 1919
    Gender: Male
    Race: Negro (Black)
    Age in 1930: 11
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1930: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Map of Home: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Street Address: Gordon Avenue
    Ward of City: 6
    Block: 873
    House Number: 24
    Dwelling Number: 65
    Family Number: 79
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members Age Relationship
    Marion Garrett
    46 Head
    Drabell Garrett
    42 Wife
    Jessetta Garrett
    24 Daughter
    Clarence Garrett
    22 Son
    Wallace Garrett
    18 Son
    Georgia C Garrett
    14 Daughter
    Marion Garrett 11 Son
    Frank B Garrett
    9 Son
    Irene Garrett
    8 Daughter
    Caroline Garrett
    7 Daughter

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    1940 United States Federal Census

    View1940 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source Discover
    Name: Marion Garrett
    Age: 21
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
    Gender: Male
    Race: Negro (Black)
    Birthplace: Ohio
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Map of Home in 1940: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Street: Gardon Avenue
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio
    Residence in 1935: Dayton
    Sheet Number: 4B
    Occupation: Labor
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 63
    Duration of Unemployment: 62 Weeks
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 2
    Income: 36
    Income Other Sources: No
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members Age Relationship
    Marion Garrett
    52 Head
    Jessie Ella Garrett
    33 Daughter
    Clarence Garrett
    32 Son
    Marion Garrett 21 Son
    Irene Garrett
    17 Daughter
    Calvin Garrett
    16 Son

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