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Archie HALL

Archie HALL, son of William and Nora HALL, was born in Ervin Twp, Howard Co IN 25 Dec 1896. He enlisted in New York, 16 Sep 1917 and began his training at Camp Dix, N.J. as a musician in the military band on the 396th Infantry.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
ARCHIE HALL born 25 Dec 1896 - died Jun 1967. Last Residence: Kokomo, Howard, IN. SSN: 302-09-1708 issued in Ohio.

HALL, Archie C. 
Date of Birth 25 Dec 1895 Date of Death 13-Jun-67 Date of Burial 17-Jun-67 
Age 71 Cemetery Crown Point 
Plot Section 26 Lot 13 

HANSON, Raymond

HANSON, Raymond, son of Joseph and Viola HEATON HANSON was born in Kansas in 1889. His wife, Flora WEAVER HANSON is dead. After enlisting in the army at Kokomo Ind. he was sent to France in Salvage Squad No. 7 Q.M.C. and was on the firing like all of the summer of 1918.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index at GenealogyBank.

(POSSIBLE match)
Raymond HANSON born 9 Feb 1887 died Jul 1974 Last Residence: Rochester, Fulton Co, Indiana; issued in Ohio

HARDIMON, T. Wray

HARDIMON, Thomas Wray
Born: 7 Feb 1895, Anderson IN
Parents: T.G. and Emma
Married: Mayree HILL before 1920
Enlisted: 24 Aug 1918, army Discharged: 20 Dec 1918, Camp Grant
Died: 5 Feb 1948, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana
Buried: Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana - no grave marker

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

Martin Earl HARRELL

Martin Earl HARRELL, son of Tighlman (typo?) & Charlotte Elizabeth HARRISON HARRELL, was born in Howard County, Ind. 3 Sep 1889, but was at Marysville Ohio when he offered his services to the government in the medical department. He had graduated from the New London Ind. High School in 1910 and the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati in 1917. 24 Sep 1917 he was commissioned first lieutenant and ordered to report at Fort Riley, Kansas; later he was sent to Harvard University post graduate school of medicine and then he was stationed at Camp Upton, L.I. as orthopedic surgeon at Base Hopsital No. 131 and at No. 157. He was ready to embark for France when the influenza epidemic threatened to get beyond control; temporary assignment was given at Camp Mills and he was still on duty there when the armistice was signed. Soon after he was detailed to the Reconstruction Hospital, Camp Meade, Md. He came home late in August for a short furlough before going to Camp Sherman, Ohio to receive his discharge in September, 1919.

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

Additional information provided by JA Harrell
Martin Earl HARRELL
Born: 03 Mar 1889, Howard Co, IN
Parents: Tighlman Ashley Howard HARRELL and Charlotte Elizabeth HARRISON
Married: Anna Elizabeth DELANEY [1888-1894] 18 Oct 1919, Camp Meade, MD? (Unconfirmed. Family Tradition only.)
Died: 07 Feb 1933, Milford Center, Union Co, OH (Waiting for confirmation of this info. Have req copy of Death Cert fm Ohio)
Child:

William Charles HARSHEY

William Charles HARSHEY, son of William and Elizabeth HARSHEY, was born in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana on 11 Dec 1891 and died 9 Apr 1975.  His marriage was to Lily Rice on 12 June 1920.  4 children survived him.  Burial was in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.
He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind. 18 Apr 1917 and after a period of intensive training, he was sent to France with Battery B., 15th F.A.
He was wounded in April, 1918, but at the end of 3 months treatment, he was back fighting at the front; then , in December, he was sent to Rhine Valley, where he remained until his return home in August, 1919.

NOTE: No entry was located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index for a male HARSHEY born in 1892.

HAWK, Ray Clifton

HAWK, Ray Clifton, son of J.B. And Mrs. HAWK was born April 27, 1895. For almost five years he served in the United States Navy, rated as chief coxswain's mate and in July 1919, he was located at Cardiff, Wales.

Married Kathleen Collins at Passage West, County Cork, Ireland 16 Jan 1919.

Died 29 May 1946 in the Navy hospital at Newport, RI.  Burial was in the Veterans Cemetery at Newport.

Lucille HEATON & Owen BRANSTETTER

[mentioned in the William H & Clara HEATON sketch]
Lucille HEATON, daughter of William (1867-1943) and Clara Inez (1868-1932) SHEPHERD HEATON, was born in 1 Nov 1891, died 17 Aug 1967 and married Owen BRANSTETTER [26 Sep 1888-13 May 1957], son of John & Sarah ERSKIN.BRANSTETTER. Their children were Gerline [1926-1937], Helen (SHUMAN) [26 Jan 1920-29 Jul 2001], and Morris [10 Jun 1918-12 Apr 1991].

HEINEMAN, Herbert Edward

HEINEMAN, Herbert Edward, son of M. and Addie CLUBBS HEINEMAN, was born 20 Jul 1899 at Granite City, Ill.
On 31 May 1918, he enlisted at Kokomo Ind. for service in the cavalry, but was later transferred to the field artillery and stationed at Camp Jackson S.C. where he learned telegraphy and motor truck driving.
On 4 Jan 1919, he was discharged at Camp Grant, Ill.

Other Information on this individual/family
1920 census extract * 1910 census extract * 1900 census extract

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
* HERBERT HEINEMAN born 20 Jul 1899; died Mar 1977. Last Residence: Glendale, Los Angeles, CA. SSN: 566-32-6357 issued in California.

Herbert is listed [with a slightly different last name] in the California Death Records index at Rootsweb
* HEINEMANN, HERBERT E: born 07/20/1899, Male Birthplace ILLINOIS. Death County Los Angeles, Death Date: 03/18/1977. SSN: 566-32-6357 age 77 yrs. No mother maiden name or father last name provided.

The following information was found in the Cemeteries of Howard County website: While Herbert does not appear in this website database -- it appears that his parents are listed in Crown Point Cemetery:
* HEINEMAN, Addie Jane: born 1879 - died 25 Sep 1946; buried 28 SEP 1946, Age 67. Section 21, Lot 105
* HEINEMAN, Med: born 1878 - died 1 Jun 1960; buried 4 JUN 1960, age 82. Section 21, Lot 105.

Wilson G. HENDRY

Wilson G. HENDRY was born at Hartford City, Ind. He was 22 years of age when he entered the army. When he was discharged at Camp Knox, KY, he was a member of Bat. B 69th F.A.

Fred William HENNINGER

Fred William HENNINGER, son of Charles and Anna WISENRADER HENNIGER, was born in Kokomo Ind 10 Aug 1891.
When he entered the army 21 Sep 1917, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky; then to Camp Sevier S.C. and on 4 Jun 1918, he embarked from Camp Mills for France.
He was on the firing line for two months as a member of the 115th F.A. Bat B. 30th Division, known as the "Old Hickory" Division.

He married Lillie Minton on 4 Aug 1941.  He died 11 Jun 1957 in Peru, Miami County, Indiana and is buried in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana

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

Jesse E. HIATT

Jesse E. HIATT, son of Grant (deceased) and Grace SMITH HIATT, was born 9 Aug 1895 in Grant Co. Ind. He was educated at Fairmount Academy.
He enlisted 7 Jul 1917 in the hospital corps recruited at Kokomo Ind. After training at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind. he was sent to Camp Shelby Miss. where he was on duty until 5 Oct 1918. He served at Toul, France for several months and was one of two boys to remain with the company in which he enlisted, all others having transferred to some other contingent before their return to the States.
He died on 15 Jul 1970 at the VA Hospital in Marion, Grant County, Indiana. Mr Hiatt never married. He was interred at Greenlawn Cemetery near Greentown, Howard County, Indiana.

Henry H. HINDERS

Henry H. HINDERS, son of John H. and Minnie CREVISTON HINDERS was born July 27, 1893 near Janesburgh, Ill.
He enlisted in the army 1 Jul 1917 at Kokomo Ind. and was stationed with Co. E at East Chicago Ind. When he went to Camp Shelby, Miss., a National Guard camp, he bacase a member of the 152nd Infantry, 38th Division.
He was discharged because of physical disability 7 Dec 1917, but was later in the service and went to France in October 1918 with his former contingent.

NOTE: Henry Herman Hinders is buried in the North Union Cemetery, Howard County Indiana - death date of 6 Dec 1950. There is no entry for Henry HINDERS born 1893 died 1950 in the Social Security Death Index.

HOLLOPETER, Samuel L.

HOLLOPETER, Samuel L. , son of Brenton S. and Abbie MILLS HOLLOPETER, was born in Leo, Allen Co Ind. In 1905, he graduated from the high school at Noblesville Ind., and in 1909 he completed the course at DePauw University; the next two years were spend at Columbia University.
On June 12th, 1912, he married June Marie HENDEE of Anderson Ind.
After enlisting at Chicago, 13 May 1917, he was commissioned first lieutenant 15 Aug 1917, and assigned to Co. B 311th Engineers. He was advanced to adjutant and then to captain Aug 26, 1918 at Fort Levanworth, Kan. He was also instructor of engineers at Camp Grant, Ill.
He left there Sept 8, 1918 for France.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
(PROBABLE match) SAMUEL HOLLOPETER born 24 Apr 1886; died Feb 1980. Last residence: Fort Lauderdale, Broward, FL SSN: 262-80-4886 issued in Florida.

HOLLOPETER, Vincent Maxwell

HOLLOPETER, Vincent Maxwell, son of Brenton S. and Abbie MILLS HOLLOPETER, was born at Chrubusco, Ind. 28 Aug 1892.
After graduating from the Wabash High School in 1911, he attended DePauw University two years.
He was commissioned first lieutenant, ordance department, Fort Benjamin Harrison, 15 Aug 1917, and promoted to captain 28 Jun 1918 at Washington D.C. where he was on duty in the supply department.
He left for Europe 28 Sep 1918, and landed at Brest, France at the end of a nine days' voyage. He returned to the United States in May 1919, and was discharged soon after.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.
Vincent HOLLOPETER born 28 Aug 1892; died 15 Oct 1973. Last residence: Chicago, Cook, IL SSN: 326-07-2495 issued in Illinois

Don North HOPPES

Don North HOPPES was a second class seaman in the navy at the Great Lakes station until his discharge 15 Jan 1919.

NOTE: The following entry was found in the Social Security Death Index.  (possible match: only Don HOPPES listed & birthdate is in correct range)
DON HOPPES, born 30 Aug 1896; died Nov 1962, possibly in Indiana. SSN: 303-05-7317 issued in Indiana.
Info submitted by Denise O. Kern: Don died on November 9, 1962. He was the son of Mary Elizabeth North and Calvin Charles Hoppes.

HULLINGER, John W.

HULLINGER, John W. son on Truman and Celia E. CALDWELL HULLINGER was born on a farn in Ervin Twp., Howard Co. Ind. twenty-eight years ago [c. 1892].
He was on duty as orderly to his captain at Camp Custer, Detroit Mich., beginning in September 1917 when he enlisted; he also served in the mounted police.

NOTE: Multiple entries were located in a basic search of the Social Security Death Index; however more info is needed (birth date) to confirm a match.

Theodore J. HURSTEL

Theodore J. HURSTEL, son of Theodore and Antionette BINDER HURSTEL, was born in Kokomo, Ind. He was with the A.E.F. in France.

Theodore Sr. and Antoinette HURSTEL are listed in the 1910 Howard County Indiana Census in 5th Ward, Kokomo, page 119B. NOTE: Theodore Jr. is not listed with his parents.
NOTE: The following possible match was found in the Social Security Death Index.
THEODORE HURSTEL born 23 Mar 1897 -- died Oct 1967. Last Residence: South Bend, St Joseph, IN. SSN: 316-16-6297 issued in Indiana

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