10 March 2012

Elmer Huber War Service

Roy's brother, Elmer "Dutch" Huber, was in his early twenties when WWI began.

Elmer Huber's draft card:

SOURCE: ancestry.com (Particular source info is directly on image to the far right).

He was 24 years old when he was registered 5 Jun 1917 in Midway, UT
It appears he was managing the family property in Midway while his other two brothers worked up in Wyoming.

War Service Questionnaire:

SOURCE: ancestry.com (Particular source info is directly on image at the bottom).
From this we learn that Elmer had an eighth grade education and was employed by his father.


Military Service Card:

SOURCE: ancestry.com (Particular source info is directly on image at the bottom).

From this record we learn that Elmer WAS shipped overseas between 17 Sept 1918- 4 Jan 1919, but as the was was officially over in November 1918 I doubt that he saw much combat. He was honorably discharged 24 Jan 1919.


Veterans with Federal Service info:

This record indicates he was with the Army in the Btry A 145 FA, it reconfirms the dates of his enlistment, discharge, birth, and death.
It ALSO shows that his card is kept in the same file as his brother Frank and Vera's brother Martin.

"Frank, Elmer Huber"
(as written below photo in the album)

Photo from the personal album of Clayton Huber.

Here's a closeup of the photo, 'cause these guys are just too dang cute in uniform:

I'm assuming Frank is on the left and Elmer on the right. Don't know where this photo was taken, although they look like they are standing in front of military barracks of some kind.

War Service Questionnaire (more complete information)
From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

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