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William Waldorf "Willy" Astor, 1st Viscount Astor[1] (March 31, 1848 – October 18, 1919) was a wealthy American-born attorney, politician, businessman, and newspaper publisher. He moved with his family to England in 1891, became a British subject in 1899, and was made a peer as Baron Astor in 1916 and Viscount Astor in 1917 for his contributions to war charities. He was a prominent member of the Astor family.
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Thanks Maj Marty Hogan for letting us know that March 31 is the anniversary of the birth of American-born attorney, politician, businessman, and newspaper publisher William Waldorf "Willy" Astor, 1st Viscount Astor who moved with his family to England in 1891 and became a British subject in 1899.
Rest in peace William Waldorf "Willy" Astor!
THE WALFDORF ASTORIA" - WILLIAM WALDORF ASTOR ANS HIS MANAGER GEORGE BOLDT WONDERFUL STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXjmIOnLqUk
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. CPL Dave Hoover SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright
Rest in peace William Waldorf "Willy" Astor!
THE WALFDORF ASTORIA" - WILLIAM WALDORF ASTOR ANS HIS MANAGER GEORGE BOLDT WONDERFUL STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXjmIOnLqUk
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. CPL Dave Hoover SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright
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Maj Marty Hogan good historical read/share of William Waldorf "Willy" Astor. Thanks for the read/share.
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Maj Marty Hogan Excellent History. Not Many Know His History but do Know the Name Waldorf Astoria.
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