Sheila, According to "Cemeteries of Stoddard County Missouri 1839 - 1992" Nobel J and Pearl L.Hughes were buried in Triplett (South Pleasant Valley) Cemetery. Hughes, Pearl L. born 19 Jan. 1904 died 30 Oct. 1971 Hughes, Nobel J. born 02 Nov. 1888 died 22 Oct. 1928 There is no mention of an infant and nothing about his military service. Hope this is of some help. Sylvia in CO ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.