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Corp Harvey Harold Henle

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Birth	:	11 Dec 1916 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 1944 Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France
Burial	:	Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5786018, -96.7117004
Plot	:	Section 5
Description	:	Excerpt below provided by Francis Kelley, dear family friend and son of Lucille (Engler) and Earl. Lucille was the sister of Johanna, wife of Harvey's uncle, William Henle. "Harvey apparently had a letter from my sister Isie (Isabella M. Kelley (Feb. 19, 1914 - Dec. 11, 1983)) in his pocket when he was killed. The GI that was with him wrote to Isie. He said that they the paratroops had heavy fighting and just got a lull. They sat down behind a rock for a bit of a rest. Harvey just lit a cigarette and got... Read More	Excerpt below provided by Francis Kelley, dear family friend and son of Lucille (Engler) and Earl. Lucille was the sister of Johanna, wife of Harvey's uncle, William Henle. "Harvey apparently had a letter from my sister Isie (Isabella M. Kelley (Feb. 19, 1914 - Dec. 11, 1983)) in his pocket when he was killed. The GI that was with him wrote to Isie. He said that they the paratroops had heavy fighting and just got a lull. They sat down behind a rock for a bit of a rest. Harvey just lit a cigarette and got hit and toppled over. I passed that on to your mother (Arnitha Henle) and she had not heard it. That was I think in the late 1990s." In Memory of U.S. Army Corporal Harvey Harold Henle Sioux Falls, South Dakota Minnehaha County December 11, 1916 – June 16, 1944 Killed in Action in the Invasion of France Harvey Harold Henle was born December 11, 1916, to Joseph and Eva Henle, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He had a brother, Archie, and two sisters, Juanita and Arnitha. Harvey was raised and educated in Sioux Falls, first attending Franklin Whittier and then graduating from Washington High School in 1936. He is remembered for being quite artistic and for his love of dancing and roller skating. He married Elida Anderson on December 6, 1941, and was employed by John Morrell Company before he entered the service. On March 5, 1942, Harvey Henle entered active service and was sent to Alliance, Nebraska, and then on to Fort Benning, Georgia, for paratrooper training. After he was sent for foreign service, Corporal Henle first was in England than then went to France as part of Company I, 507 Paratrooper Infantry Airborne Division. Corporal Harvey Henle was killed in action on June 16, 1944, in the days following D-Day. His wife, Elida, took the message, and called the doctor before delivering the news to his mother, Eva. After the war, Harvey's body was returned to the United States and buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Sioux Falls. He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. Harvey's current survivors are his brother, Archie, his sister, Arnitha, and a numerous nieces and nephews. Arnitha fondly remembers "Harvey, my big red headed wonderful, generous, caring brother." This entry was respectfully submitted by Sheila Hansen, Fallen Sons State Coordinator, Spearfish, South Dakota. Information for this entry was provided by Arnitha Olsen, Sioux Falls, sister of Harvey Henle. Grandparents (paternal) Appolonie (Hahn) and Joseph henry Henle Sr, and (maternal) Archie J. and Pheamie (Ostrander) Wenbourne. Was desperately missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Corp Harvey Harold Henle's memorial is located at: Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, USA.
When did Corp Harvey Harold Henle death?
Corp Harvey Harold Henle death on 7 Jun 1944 in Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France
Where are the coordinates of the Corp Harvey Harold Henle's memorial?
Latitude: 43.5786018
Longitude: -96.7117004

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Henry Henle Jr.

(1879 - 1956)

Eva Marie Wenbourne Henle

(1892 - 1967)

Spouse

Elida M. Anderson Heman-Ziegler

(1920 - 2013)

Siblings

Barbara Estelle Henle

(1913 - 1913)

Archie Joseph Henle

(1915 - 2005)

Juanita Delores “Nita” Henle Schutt

(1919 - 1986)

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