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Information on the War Career of Garry Davis
War career: 1941-45,
Was a B-17 Bomber Pilot, in the 8th Air Force. Flew 6 missions.
Aug24, 1944, Was shot down over Peenemunde, near Werner von Braun's heavy water
plant in Interned, Sweden. Escaped. Became pilot instructor,Luke, Stewart Flds.
Post-war:
Studied causes of war and world law: Einstein, Gandhi, Willkie, Emery Reves.
1947: Worked for United World Federalists.
1948: Renounced U.S. nationality in Paris, becoming "stateless." Was
Issued statement declaring self "world citizen." French government forced me to
leave France.
May 12th Claimed "global political asylum" on UN "territory" of
Palais de Chaillot, Paris. My claim was refused by French Gov't.. Called for Charter
review conference via Art. 109. Recieved letters of support worldwide at UN
"territory." Was "Deported" to France. Refused national ID card.
Created first World Citizen Identity Card. |