Perry County Veteran Index
A comprehensive index of veterans from Perry County, detailing their service history and final resting places. The sheet includes columns for last names, first names, birth dates, places of birth, and military service details such as enlistment and discharge dates, branch of service, and rank. Notable entries include veterans from World War I and World War II, with burial locations specified for each individual. This resource serves as a tribute to the veterans and provides valuable historical information for researchers and families.
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The Perry County Veteran Index contains detailed records of numerous veterans, highlighting their service and personal histories.
In the first row of the index, Edward G. Abram, born on October 11, 1893, in Shawnee, Perry, Ohio, served in the Army during World War I and was discharged on July 12, 1918. He passed away on January 20, 1931, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, and is buried at Shawnee Cemetery in Shawnee, Perry, Ohio. Harold Everett Abram, another veteran with the last name Abram, was born on July 6, 1923, and served in the Navy during World War II, passing away on October 9, 1943, with his burial occurring on January 4, 2014.
John H. Abram, born March 28, 1889, lived until May 30, 1968, and served in the Army, being buried in Shawnee Cemetery as well. Charles O. Abrams, born August 9, 1915, also served in the Army during World War II and died on June 8, 1999, with his final resting place at Iliff Cemetery in Harrison Township, Perry, Ohio. Carroll B. Adams was born on August 15, 1894, in Ohio and served in World War I, passing away on December 10, 1975, in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, and is buried at Saint Patricks Cemetery in Junction City, Perry, Ohio.
The index also includes veterans from earlier conflicts, such as John Adams, who served in the Civil War and was born in Perry County on August 24, 1833. He died on September 17, 1890, and is buried at Rehoboth Cemetery in Rehoboth, Perry, Ohio. Samuel R. Adams, born May 1, 1786, served in the War of 1812 and was buried at New Lebanon Cemetery in Junction City, Perry, Ohio, after his death on May 13, 1829.
Among those who served during World War II, Henry Estel Addison, born February 8, 1920, passed away on February 16, 1988, and is interred at Maplewood Cemetery in New Lexington, Perry, Ohio. Clifford Bus Adkins, born December 17, 1920, served in the Air Force and died on April 19, 1991, with his burial taking place at Crooksville Cemetery in Crooksville, Perry, Ohio.
The index also features veterans like Jack L. Alexander, born on October 16, 1921, who served in the Navy during World War II and died on June 12, 1982, with his burial at Crooksville Cemetery. Another notable veteran is William H. Alexander, who served in the Civil War and was born in 1835 in England, passing away on May 18, 1912, in Athens, Ohio.
The records also highlight various branches of service, with many veterans serving in the Army, including Donald L. Allen, born April 19, 1917, who passed away on March 25, 1988, and is buried at Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery in Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio. Meanwhile, Dempsey E. Allen, born July 5, 1878, served in the Army and was buried at Maplewood Cemetery after his death in April 1963.
The index concludes with a diverse array of veterans, including Marion Allen, who was born on September 29, 1836, and served in the Civil War, passing away on February 7, 1912, and is buried at Roseville Cemetery in Roseville, Muskingum, Ohio. These records collectively provide a rich tapestry of the military history and personal stories of veterans from Perry County.