Stanley Armour Dunham
American Sergeant and father-in-law of President
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Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Participated in the liberation of the Philippines. Later worked in the furniture business. Dunham was the grandfather of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States.
Served in the U.S. Army during WWII
Participated in the liberation of the Philippines
Worked in the furniture industry
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