Global InformationDeath of Janey Ensminger information
Janey Ensminger | |
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| Born | Jane Yoshi Ensminger[1] July 30, 1976 South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1985 (aged 9)[2] Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Acute lymphocytic leukemia caused by contaminated tap water |
| Resting place | Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Janey Ensminger Act |
| Parent(s) | Etsuko[2] Biederman (mother) Jerry Ensminger (father) |
| Relatives | Teriko "Teri" (sister) Jessica (sister)[1] |
The death of Janey Ensminger led to the creation of H.R.1742, known as the Janey Ensminger Act, an act of the 112th United States Congress which established a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with contaminants in the water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between the years 1957 and 1987[3] and which provided healthcare to family members of veterans who lived at Camp Lejeune while the water was contaminated.[4] Ensminger was one among thousands of victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination scandal, which is believed to be one of the largest water contamination incidents in United States history.[5]
- ^ a b Ensminger, Jerry; Libert, Rachel (March 15, 2012). "Q&A with Jerry Ensminger and Rachel Libert" (Interview). Interviewed by Brian Lamb. C-SPAN. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Grove, Lloyd (April 24, 2011). "Semper Fi: Always Faithful: A Father's Searing Take on a Marine Corps Coverup". The Daily Beast. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ Jordan, Bryant (August 6, 2012). "Obama Signs Lejeune Water Bill". Military.com. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ H.R. 1742
- ^ "The Facts: Contamination at Camp Lejune". Semper Fi: Always Faithful. Retrieved November 8, 2016.