Herman Emery Elkins, Sr.
1913-1996

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Herman Emery Elkins, Sr. was born May 15, 1913 at Lavaca, Sebastian Co., Ar. to Henry Robert & Elsie Linnet Head Eklins from Bloomer and Greenwood in Sebastian Co. He was issued a marriage license with Freda Mae Skelton February 23, 1955 in Sebastian Co., Ar.

October 16, 1940 Herman registered for the military draft at the Junior High School at Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. He enlisted in the US Army March 3, 1944 and served until December 20, 1945. His last rank was Tec 4. More about his service is below in his biography.

Herman Emery Elkins, Sr. passed away June 30,1996. His burial was in the National Cemetery at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Biography from Fighting Men of Arkansas