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Corp Lester Houx Jr.

Birth : 26 Jul 1948 Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, USA
Death : 10 Sep 1967 Vietnam
Burial : Preston Cemetery, Alger, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate : 40.7106018, -83.8227997
Plot : Section 1, row 2
Inscription : Ohio L-CPL, HQ BN 1 MAR DIV, VIETNAM PH
Description : Funeral Rites For Marine Set Saturday

ALGER - Military rites will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday for Lance Cpl. Lester Houx Jr., 19, formerly of Lima, at Hanson Funeral Home here, Rev. Evan Richards officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery.

Cpl. Houx died Sunday, Sept. 10, from "munition fragmentation wounds to the body from hostile explosive devices," according to an official report of his death. He was wounded while in action near Da Nang, Vietnam.

Cpl. Houx was the son of Mrs. Effie Houx, 128 W. Circular, Lima. Also surviving are two brothers, Eldon of Rt. 2, Ada and... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Corp Lester Houx Jr.'s memorial?

    Corp Lester Houx Jr.'s memorial is located at: Preston Cemetery, Alger, Hardin County, USA.

  • When did Corp Lester Houx Jr. death?

    Corp Lester Houx Jr. death on 10 Sep 1967 in Vietnam

  • Where are the coordinates of the Corp Lester Houx Jr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 40.7106018
    Longitude: -83.8227997

Family Members:

Parent

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Lester Houx Sr.

(1900 - 1962)

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Effie Gossard Houx

(1910 - 1982)

Siblings

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Gloria Jean Houx Haney

(1931 - 2013)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Preston Cemetery
Alger, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7106018, -83.8227997

2. Shadley Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7111015, -83.8041992

3. Woodlawn Cemetery
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7461014, -83.8227997

4. Carman Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7318993, -83.8617020

5. Huntersville Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7224998, -83.7630997

6. Maysville Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7336006, -83.8775024

7. Saint Paul Cemetery
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7565060, -83.8614960

8. Heterick Memorial Library
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7672360, -83.8277080

9. Ridge Cemetery
Harrod, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7178001, -83.9000015

10. Harrod Cemetery
Harrod, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7178001, -83.9242020

11. Cessna-Obenour Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7291610, -83.7237600

12. West Newton Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6535988, -83.8983002

13. Old Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Roundhead Township, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6241400, -83.8423000

14. Smith Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7327995, -83.7108002

15. New Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Roundhead, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6235780, -83.8412940

16. Kindle Cemetery
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916985, -83.8696976

17. Desenberg Cemetery
Lafayette, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7752991, -83.9083023

18. Auglaize Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6810989, -83.9372025

19. Candler Cemetery
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7919006, -83.8792038

20. Fisher Cemetery
Lafayette, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425003, -83.9375000

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6521988, -83.9178009

22. Evick Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7914009, -83.8961029

23. Hullibarger Cemetery
Harrod, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7099020, -83.9564210

24. McElroy Cemetery
Ada, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8083000, -83.7838974