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    1. [MOSTFRAN] Alma Henry Horn (1894-1933) -- Veteran of World War I
    2. Melanie Rickmar
    3. LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, Friday, June 9, 1933 ALMA H. HORN Alma Henry Horn, eldest son of Margaret and the late McClellan Horn, a veteran of the World War, was born near Hazel Run, August 16, 1894, and died at his home near his birthplace, Thursday, June 1, 1933, at the age of 38 years, 9 months and 15 days. The funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Sunday morning at Marvin Chapel, conducted by Rev. C. D. Thomasson of Desloge. Interment was in the Marvin Chapel cemetery, in charge of the Benham Undertaking Company. The Norman Jackson Post No. 83, American Legion of Bonne Terre, rendered full military honors at the grave, and members of the Legion Auxiliary were the flower girls. The deceased spent his entire life, with the exception of two years, on and near the farm where he was born. He served two years in the World War, having seen active service in the battle of the Argonne and received several awards of honor. After an honorable discharge, he returned home but throughout the remainder of his life, suffered from injuries received during his time of service for his country. He leaves to mourn his death, his mother, two brothers and one sister: Andrew of St. Louis; Ray and Lily, at home; besides many other relatives and friends.

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