HICKENBOTTOM, Harry Ray 1924 - 1945

HICKENBOTTOM, STARK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/3/2012 at 21:12:00

"Lockridge Times"
December 16, 1948
Page 1, Column 2

VETERAN TO BE BURIED HERE.

The body of Harry Ray HICKENBOTTOM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HICKENBOTTOM of Fairfield, has been returned from overseas.

Pfs. (sic - PFC) Harry R. HICKENBOTTOM was born September 18, 1924, at Biggsville, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HICKENBOTTOM. He was killed in action on January 19, 1945. Before his entrance in service he was employed at the Louden plant. He is survived by a son Jerry Wayne, who resides with his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren STARK; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HICKENBOTTOM, Fairfield, and a brother, Raymond. A sister, Hazel, died in October, 1942 (sic - October 8, 1943). Last rites will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Weston Behner funeral home with Dr. E. A. Piper in charge. Burial will be in the Lockridge cemetery. Military services will be in charge of the Fairfield American Legion Post and World War II vets will serve as pallbearers.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: His wife was Marilyn STARK, no relation to me that I'm aware of.