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Howard County Indiana USGenWeb Project Biographies - A

This page contains biographical sketches (full or extract) of former Howard County residents. The majority come from pre-1921 published sources as cited in the sketch. If you have a sketch you would like to add, please view the Submission Policy

Frank M. ACKLES

Frank M. ACKLES, son of Fred S. and Effie ACKLES, was born 6 Feb 1891. He enlisted in the army at Tipton, Ind. in August 1917 and served in the ordnance personnel department until January 1919, when he was discharged.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Cassius Clay ADAMS

ADAMS, Cassius Clay
Born: 25 Nov 1890
Parents: William W. and Rebecca
Enlisted: 16 April 1917 - Navy Discharged: 10 Feb 1918

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Charles J. ADAMS

ADAMS, Charles J.
Born: Lafayette IN
Parents: John E ADAMS and Lee O. BRUCE
Married: Lovie HOBBS of Elwood IN before 1918
Enlisted: 1 Jan 1918 - Army - medical officer Discharged: 5 Dec 1918

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: ADAMS, Charles Joseph: born 1883 - died 7 APR 1956; buried 7 APR 1956, age 73. Calvary section.

Obituary Extract - Kokomo Tribune, Mon 9 Apr 1956

Cleo Wilbur ADAMS

ADAMS, Cleo Wilbur
Born: 3 April 1892, Elwood IN
Parents: Wilburn & Zora E.
Married: July 1916, Gladys Fae DRAKE
Enlisted : 13 Dec 1917 - Kokomo IN - machinist in aviation Discharged: 22 July 1919

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Albright Cemetery: ADAMS, Cleo William: born 1892 - died 1955. Section Albright 3, lot 19.
Link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract - Kokomo Tribune, 21 Sep 1955

John Charles ADAMS

ADAMS, John Charles
Born: 11 July 1903 - Indianapolis IN ?
Parents: "Mr. & Mrs. Morris PLATT of Indianapolis"; adopted by Charles J. ADAMS
Enlisted: 25 Sep 1917, Army (was only 14 years old) Discharged: 4 July 1919 - re-enlisted for another year

NOTE: Several entries were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; however, more info is needed before confirming a match.

George D. AFFERT

AFFERT, George D.
Born: 24 Feb 1895, Anderson IN
Parents: John W and Iva
Enlisted: 28 July 1917, Kokomo IN Discharged: after 7 Mar 1919

NOTE: The following entry was found in the
GEORGE AFFERT born 24 Feb 1895 died Apr 1976 Last Residence: Sterling, Whiteside, IL SSN: 334-07-1001 Illinois

Russell Paul AGNEW

AGNEW, Russell Paul, husband of Adeline Elizabeth AGNEW, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., June 22, 1896, and after finishing his high school work, he attended college two years.
On Dec. 9, 1915, he enlisted at Little Rock, Ark., and at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., he was assigned to Troop K, Eighth Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 16, 1916. He was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant at Douglas, Ariz.
When he was commissioned second lieutenant at the Fourth O. T. C., at Fort Bliss, Texas, he was assigned to the Fifth Cavalry. Beginning Sept. 21, 1918, he was an instructor at Camp Stanley, Texas.
On Dec. 24, 1918, he received his discharge, and returned to his home at Kokomo, Ind.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Paul R. AIKMAN

Paul AIKMAN, son of Bert and Mattie AIKMAN was born in Kokomo Ind. 14 Jan 1896. Upon entering the army 23 Jul 1918, he was first sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky; then he was transferred to Camp McClellan, Ala. He was promoted to first class private of Co. G 12th Ammunition Train. His discharge was received at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky 7 Feb 1919.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: AIKMAN Paul R.: born 14 Jan 1896 - died 20 Jul 1978; buried 24 JUL 1978, age 82. Section 22 , lot 31. Link to photo of military plaque - Link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune - after 20 Jul, 1978

Raymond Charles AIKMAN

AIKMAN, Raymond Charles, son of Charles and Anna AIKMAN, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 26, 1899. His education extended through three years of high school.
In May, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the Q. M. C., and was immediately sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; from there he was transferred to Jacksonville, Fla.; then to Newport News, Va.; and finally he was sent to France with Supply Co. No. 315, Commissary Department.
He was discharged Sept. 16, 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
RAYMOND AIKMAN born 26 Jan 1899; died Apr 1973 Last Residence: California. SSN: 308-09-5482 issued in Indiana.

The following entry was found in the California Death Index at Rootsweb:
AIKMAN RAYMOND C: born 01/26/1899 in INDIANA - died in SAN DIEGO county on 04/29/1973., age 74 yrs. SSN: 308-09-3482. No Mother maiden name or father last name provided; no residence given.

Roy Wilfred AIKMAN

Roy Wilfred AIKMAN, son of Charles and Anna AIKMAN, was born in Kokomo Ind. 16 Oct 1895. In 1913 he graduated from the Kokomo High School. He entered the first O.T.C. at Ft. Benjamin Harrison and was commissioned second lieutenant. After his transfer to Camp Zachary Taylor, he was promoted to first lieutenant and had charge of 3 exchange units. When a call was made for volunteers to go over seas, he offered his services, and was sent to France with Co. H 801st Pioneer Infantry. He returned from foreign duty and was discharged at Camp Mills, L.I. in July, 1918.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: AIKMAN Roy Wilfred: born 16 Oct 1895 - died 8 Apr 1958; buried 12 APR 1958, age 62. Section 27, lot 50. Link to photo of gravestone

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune 9 & 10 Apr, 1958

Henry H AKERS

Henry AKERS enlisted at Kokomo Ind. 26 Oct 1917 and was a member of a balloon squadron.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: AKERS Henry H: born 1 Aug 1886 - died 26 Feb 1983; buried 28 FEB 1983, age 97. Section 13, lot 28 . Link to photo of military plaque

The Kokomo Tribune Obituary Index lists an obituary for Henry H. AKERS in the 1983 book, page 22.

Wayne Clifford AKERS

AKERS, Wayne Clifford, was born Oct. 22, 1899.
He enlisted June 10, 1917, and was assigned to ambulance work.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Frederick F. ALBAUGH

ALBAUGH, Frederick F. was born April 26, 1898.
He entered the army June 26, 1916 was discharged May 7, 1917 at Jeffersonville, Ind. because of physical disability.
He was a musician, third class, Second Regiment, Indiana National Guard.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Omer Harry ALBAUGH

ALBAUGH, Omer Harry, was born Nov 9, 1890.
He enlisted in Co. E June 26, 1916 and served on the Mexican border.
His service in France was with the 301st Heavy Tank Corps. Intensive training was given in England after leaving Camp Zachary Taylor and the firing line was reached August 1918.
It is thought there was but six Howard County soldiers who saw active service in the heavy tank corps and these were on the firing line with the British forces in northern France.
He was discharged at Camp Sherman Ohio, April 7, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Herman G. ALBRECHT

ALBRECHT, Herman G., son of Mr. and Mrs. August ALBRECHT, was born in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 27, 1897. He attended the Indianapolis schools and Culver Military Academy.
After enlisting in June, 1917, he was sent to Fort Warren and Fort Revere, Mass., before going to France. From July, 1918, until the close of the war he was on the western front as a member of Bat. A, Fifty-fifth C. A. C., First Army.
He was promoted from time to time, and was recommended for a commission, but this could not be granted as he was under twenty-one years of age.
He was discharged Feb. 11, 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
HERMAN ALBRECHT born 27 Nov 1897; died May 1964. Last Residence: California. SSN: 558-10-0418 issued in California.

The following entry was found in the California Death Index at Rootsweb:
ALBRECHT HERMAN G: born 11/27/1897 in Illinois - died 05/02/1964 in Atwater, Merced County, age 66 yrs. SSN: 558-10-0418 Mother maiden name: BURGMAN.

Obituary Extract: Kokomo Tribune, 25 May 1964

Fate ALBRIGHT

ALBRIGHT, Fate, son of Dyer and Sarah ALBRIGHT, was born in Tennessee in 1890.
In 1916 he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to the Mexican Border with Co. E. He was also stationed with this company at East Chicago; Ind., and Hattiesburg, Miss.
In the fall of 1918 he went to France with the 152nd Infantry, and returned to the States in the spring of 1919.

NOTE: A possible match was found in the Social Security Death Index:
FATE ALBRIGHT born 01 Mar 1887; died Dec 1969. Last Residence: Friendsville, Blount, TN. SSN: 409-03-0795 issued in Tennessee.

Fred Egbert ALBRIGHT

ALBRIGHT, Fred Egbert, one of the twin sons of Henry B and Carrie SMITH ALBRIGHT, was born March 5 1897 in Kokomo Ind.
He completed three years of high school work. On Sept 4 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor and after training in the school for band men, he was assigned to the largest band in the camp with the rank of musician, and attached to the Fourth Regiment F.A.R.D.
Fred and Ned ALBRIGHT were devoted to each other; they played together, worked together, and were never separated from each other until the went to Camp Zachary Taylor, when Fred was transferred to the camp at West Point, a few miles down the Ohio River. He was discharged March 11 1919 at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
Fred ALBRIGHT born 05 Mar 1897; died Mar 1983. Last Residence: San Mateo, San Mateo, CA. SSN: 123-01-5606 issued in New York.

The following entry was found in the California Death Records Index at Rootsweb: ALBRIGHT, Fred Egbert: born 03/05/1897. Mother Maiden Name: SMITH Male, born in Indiana. County of Death: San Mateo Death Date: 03/04/1983 SSN: 123-01-5606 Age at Death: 86 Yrs

Additional Info from Darryl J. Diemer: Fred Egbert Albright (son of Henry Badly Albright and Carrie Smith) married Ethyl Burton on August 14, 1920 and had one child - Louis Egbert Albright, b. October 21, 1921. (Information from The Descendants of Richard Smith of Northumberland County, Virginia, by Darryl J. Diemer, published in 1995)

John Robert ALBRIGHT

ALBRIGHT, John Robert, son of Henry B. and Carrie SMITH ALBRIGHT was born in Kokomo Ind. Sept 27 1884.
His education extended through one and one-half years of high school. Enlisting at Phoenix Ariz. Oct 25 1917, he was appointed wagoner May 3 1918 and sergeant P.W. July 29, 1918.
He was on duty at the following places: Fort McDowell, Calif, Oct 25, 1917 to Nov 29, 1917; M.O.T.C. Fort Riley, Kansas, Nov 29, 1917 to Dec 21 1917; Motor Ambulance Co C. June 8, 1918 to July 25, 1918; Provisional Ambulance Co C. July 25 1918 to Aug 22, 1918; Camp Kearney Calif Ambulance Co. 261 Aug 22 1918 to Oct 2 1918; and Ambulance Co 263 Oct 2 1918 to Feb 12 1919, when he was honorably discharged.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
John ALBRIGHT born 27 Sep 1884; died Feb 1966. Last Residence: Pharr, Hidalgo, TX SSN: 459-12-1107 issued in Texas.

Additional Info Darryl J. Diemer: John R. Albright (son of Henry Badly Albright and Carrie Smith) married Belva Hickman on November 28, 1907 and had one child - Robinson Albright, who died at a young age. John R. Albright later married Josephine ________ (surname unknown) and had three children - Henry Lee Albright, Dixie Carlene Albright, and Waneta Marie Albright. (This information is from The Descendants of Richard Smith of Northumberland County, Virginia, by Darryl J. Diemer, published 1995.)

Ned Egbert ALBRIGHT

ALBRIGHT, Ned Egbert, son of Henry and Carrie SMITH ALBRIGHT was born March 5 1897 in Kokomo Ind.
He is one of the twin sons of this family to serve in the army. He completed three years of high school.
When he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Sept 4, 1918, he was placed in the Fourth Regiment Band with the rank of musician, first class.
He was transferred to the Sixty-seventh F.A. Band at Camp Knox, West Point Ky. where he received his discharge Dec 21, 1918.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Additional Info Darryl J. Diemer: Ned Egbert Albright (son of Henry Badly Albright and Carrie Smith) married Jane Garland on August 15, 1920 in Logansport, Indiana. The couple had two children - Rebecca Jane Albright b. Dec. 31, 1921, and Max Albright. Ned E. Albright was killed in an automobile accident on January 20, 1938. (information from The Descendants of Richard Smith of Northumberland County, Virginia by Darryl J. Diemer, published 1995)

Additional Info James Lee Wooley: I have noted that Ned and Emily Jane were married in Howard County, as listed in Marriage Book 33, Page 162.

William Burgess ALBRIGHT

William Burgess ALBRIGHT
Born: 2 Dec 1833 Campbell Co TN
Parents: William ALBRIGHT & Elizabeth SNODERLY
Married: Margaret HODGE 1857
Died:
Children: Hester Ann, James Newton, Henry J Lacy, Edmund Ephraim, George, Dora Eunice, Joseph Sheen, Elizabeth Ann
Etc: Brickmason, came to Howard Co in 1848.

William Luther ALBRIGHT

ALBRIGHT, William Luther, son of Lacy and Estella Albright, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 10, 1899. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in June, 1917.
In October, 1918, he enlisted in the S. A. T. C. at DePauw University and was discharged Dec. 14, 1918.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Albright Cemetery: ALBRIGHT Wm Luther: born 1899 - died 1924. Ridgley Section, lot 90 Link to photo of gravestone

Charles W. ALDRICH

ALDRICH, Charles W., son of Wilford E. and Cora E. ALDRICH, was born on Douglas Island Alaska, Jan. 24, 1898. Since the death of his parents, he has made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. RICHEY, of Cassville. Howard Co., Ind. His uncle, Senator Frank ALDRICH still lives In Alaska.
Charles W. ALDRICH enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., in the Regular Army in Jun, 1916, and was sent overseas as a member of Co. A, First Division Ammunition Train. This division was in the heavy fighting from the time the first American troops entered the front lines until the close of the war; then it was sent to Germany in the Army of Occupation, and was among the last of the troops to be returned to the States.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Buell ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, Buell, son of Lewis F. and Ida [sic - Lida] ALEXANDER, was born May 31, 1893.
He enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, Ind., in July, 1916, and served with this outfit until November, 1918.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
South Union Cemetery: ALEXANDER Buel: born 31 May 1893 - died 1 Jun 1961, age 68. Section 4, lot 155, space C. Link to photo of gravestone.
South Union Cemetery: ALEXANDER Louis Frohman: born 18 Oct 1851 - died 11 Jun 1940, age 88. Section 1, lot 24 space E. Link to photo of gravestone.

C. C. ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, C. C., was born in Howard Co., Ind. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Sept. 3, 1918, because of physical disability.

Earl ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, Earl, son of Emery E and Nancy Oliver GOYER ALEXANDER was born March 7, 1900 at Kokomo Ind.
He enlisted in the army in December 1917, and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station until transferred to the U.S. SS "Chattanooga".
He made 5 trips across the Atlantic to the war zone line in this convoy ship. After the war, his boat sailed from New York to the Bermuda Islands, Azores, Africa, England, and France. His term of enlistment expires in September 1920.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
Earl ALEXANDER born 07 Mar 1900; died Oct 1982. Last Residence: Melbourne, Brevard, FL SSN: 104-09-4680 issued in New York.

George Vivian ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, George Vivian
Born: 3 Oct 1887, Warren IN
Parents: Emery E ALEXANDER and Nancy Olive GOYER
Enlisted: 8 Dec 1917 - Ft. Benjamin Harrison IN Company G 10th Infantry Discharged: 15 April 1919 - reenlisted for 1 year.
Apparently never married.
Died: 2 Feb 1937 - Kokomo (Howard) IN Cause of death: apparent heart attack; found dead in his room at Main Hotel. Survivors: 5 brothers & 1 sister: Max ALEXANDER, G.W. ALEXANDER, Earl ALEXANDER, Dwight ALEXANDER, Eugene ALEXANDER, Miss Ethel ALEXANDER.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: ALEXANDER George Vivian: born 3 Oct 1887 - died 2 Feb 1937; buried 3 FEB 1937, age 49. Section 19, lot 3 Link to photo of gravestone - Link to photo of family stone

Germanicus William ALEXANDER

Germanicus William ALEXANDER, son of Emery E. and Nancy Olive GOYER ALEXANDER, was born 2 Mar 1895 at Kokomo Ind. He enlisted in the navy in Oct 1913 and was stationed at Norfolk Va. When he re-enlisted in Oct 1917, he was transferred to the U.S. SS Destroyer "Manley". In a collision with a British ship, more than 130 of the Manley's crew were killed. After the war, he was stationed in the Mediterranean, where his duties took him to Gibraltar, Spain, Austria, Turkey and Greece.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: ALEXANDER Germanints [sic] William: born 2 Mar 1895 - died 17 Jun 1939; buried 19 JUN 1939, age 44. Section 19, lot 3 Link to photo of gravestone - Link to photo of family stone

Harry Stewart ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, Harry Stewart, son of Theodore M. and May Alexander, was born May 18, 1897, in Kokomo, Ind.
He enlisted in the navy June 4, 1918, at Chicago, Ill. In September, 1918, he was transferred from the Great Lakes Naval Training School to Hampton Roads, Va., and placed on the U. S. SS. "Aeolus" engaged in transporting troops to France.
He was discharged at Newport News, Va., Jan. 15, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Kenneth Lansing ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, Kenneth Lansing, son of Cal and Mrs. ALEXANDER, was born Aug. 7, 1891.
He was a member of Co. E, of Kokomo, Ind. His enlistment dated from March 3, 1916, when he went to the Mexican Border. After going to Camp Shelby, Miss., he was transferred to the Twenty-seventh Division.
He returned from France Oct. 12, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., Oct. 8, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index.

Victor Hugo ALEXANDER

ALEXANDER, Victor Hugo, son of Lewis F. and Ida Alexander, was born Oct. 7, 1891, in Ervin Twp., Howard Co., Ind. He attended high school for one year at New London, Ind.
Enlisting in the navy at Detroit, Mich., Feb. 18, 1915, he was assigned to convoy duty in the war zone from December, 1917, until June, 1918. He served as chief pharmacists' mate on the U. S. SS. "Lapwing".
Previous to this enlistment in the navy for the World War, he had served in the army from Sept. 20, 1911, until Sept: 24; 1914 in the Hawaiian Islands; he was also in the Haitian Campaign, and helped to put down the Cuban Rebellion.

NOTE: The following possible match was found in the Social Security Death Index:
VICTOR ALEXANDER born 17 Oct 1891; died Jun 1972. Last Residence: Pompano Beach, Broward, FL. SSN: 341-05-9999 issued in Illinois

Dewey Ward ALLEY

ALLEY, Dewey Ward, son of Weldon and Dora Sharp ALLEY, was born in Taylor Twp., Howard Co., Ind., in 1898.
He enlisted in the navy at Kokomo, Ind.. Oct. 29, 1917, and was first sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. In April, 1918 he went aboard the U. S; SS; "Alabama", and has served on that ship continuously. His period of enlistment will end Oct. 29, 1921.

NOTE: The following possible matches were found in the Social Security Death Index:

DEWEY ALLEY born 15 Jun 1898; died Jul 1971. Last Residence: Toledo, Lucas, OH. SSN: 308-09-6983 issued in Indiana.
DEWEY M ALLEY born 08 Oct 1898; died 14 Jun 1996. Last Residence: Valrico, Hillsborough, FL. SSN: 702-12-5042 Long-time or retired railroad workers

Homer S. ALLISON

ALLISON, Homer S., son of Oliver C. and Nancy A. RAMSEYER ALLISON, was born at Thorntown, Ind., April 9, 1892. He is a graduate of the West Middleton High School.
Early in May, 1918, he enlisted in the army in Chicago, and after a period of training at Camp McArthur, Texas, he went overseas with Co. C, Twentieth Machine Gun Battalion, Seventh Division, Thirteenth Brigade.
He was wounded Nov. 1, 1918, and sent to Base Hospital No. 60.

Obituary Extract

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: ALLISON Homer S: born 9 APR 1892 - died 18 MAR 1955; buried 18 MAR 1955, age 62. Memorial Section. Link to photo of gravestone - Link to photo of family stone

Roy Frank ALLISON

ALLISON, Roy Frank, son of Frank L. and Cora J. WINKLER ALLISON, was born at Ogden, Ind.
He enlisted in the army Dec. 11, 1915, and in the summer following was stationed on the Mexican Border where he was a sergeant in Co. K, Thirty-fourth Infantry; then he enlisted in the Regular Army at St. Louis, Mo., and was transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas, and later to Camp McArthur in the same state.
He sailed for France Aug. 20 1918, and he was killed in action there Oct. 22, 1918. Before sailing for overseas he was married to Miss Alberta ANDENBERG.
Gold Star Biography

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Crown Point Cemetery: ALLISON Roy Frank: died 22 Oct 1918 - buried 24 JUL 1921. Section 12, lot 78.

Roy P. ALLISON

ALLISON, Roy P., son of Oliver C. and Nancy A. RAMSEYER ALLISON, was born at Thorntown, Ind., Feb. 12, 1896. He was graduated from the high school at West Middleton, Ind.
In June, 1918, he enlisted at Chicago, Ill., and was assigned to Troop D, 304th Cavalry, Camp Stanley, Texas. After taking a course in horse-shoeing, he was returned to Bat. D, Forty-third F. A., Camp Stanley.
His discharge was given at Camp Grant, Ill., Feb. 6, 1919.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website:
Memorial Park Cemetery: ALLISON Roy P.: born 1896 - died 23 NOV 1936; buried 23 NOV 1936, age 40. Evergreen section Link to photo of gravestone

Clarence ALTHEER / ALTHERR

ALTHEER, Clarence, son of Frank J. and Alice Belle Adams ALTHEER, and husband of Verna E. JONES ALTHEER, was born Dec. 7, 1895, at Marion, Ohio. He graduated from both St. Mary's School and business college.
When he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 5, 1917, he chose the aviation branch of the service, and was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was in training at the following places: Kelly Field, Texas; Fort Sill, Okla.; Camp Morrison, Va.; Edgewood Arsenal, Md.; Camp Lee, Va.; and Camp Meade, Md.
He received his dlscharge Dec. 18, 1918 at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index:
CLARENCE ALTHERR born 07 Dec 1895; died Feb 1981. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 308-18-4987 issued in Indiana

Kokomo Tribune Obituary - 4 Feb 1981

Harry Scott AMOS

AMOS, Harry Scott
Born: 3 Oct 1896 Ervin Twp (Howard) IN
Parents: Frank AMOS and Flora RAINES
Graduated Young America high school in 1914
Enlisted: 1917 - Navy Sept 1918 - ordered to go overseas to Ireland in Submarine Chaser #1.
Married: Anna Ruth CARDWELL 22 Nov 1922

Obituary Extract  - Kokomo Tribune 19 Feb 1962

Alvin Martin ANDERBURG [sic-Albin ANDERBERG],

ANDERBURG [sic- ANDERBERG], Alvin [sic- Albin] Martin, son of Martin A. and Mary ANDERBURG, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 22, 1893. His wife is Rhetta L. CLARK [sic - CLARKE] ANDERBURG.
He became a soldier Sept. 21, 1917, at Detroit, Mich. At Camp Custer, Mich., he was promoted to Corporal; then he was sent to Camp Greenleaf, Ga. At Camp Kearney, Calif., he was advanced to sergeant and attached to a federal ship building corporation as a member of Co. B, Tenth Battalion.

Additional information provided by Karen
ALBIN M. ANDERBERG married Rhetta LAURA CLARKE. (Rhetta was my grandfather's sister and lived with us at least twice during my childhood. We knew her well. My grandfather was Courtland Earl CLARKE, b. Sept. 1, 1899, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. Everyone in the family added the final 'e' to their surname when they signed their names. Their tombstones all include the final 'e' as well.)
There is ample evidence that ALBIN and not ALVIN was his first given name. There is also ample evidence to show that your record has his last name spelled incorrectly as well; it should be ANDERBERG and not ANDERBURG.
Sources documenting his name:

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