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Elmer Leroy Short

Birth	:	8 May 1905 Ogemaw County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	11 May 1943 Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Cache Bay Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cache Bay, Nipissing District, Canada
Coordinate	:	46.3817200, -79.9783200
Description	:	My father, Elmer Short, was waiting for his discharge papers when he was shot and killed on May 11, 1943 during firing practice. He left his wife Opal (Sparks) Short and me, his four month old daughter. He was the son of David Levi Nathan Short born April 22, 1871 and Ida Elizabeth Porter born Nov 16, 1872. FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY FOR PVT. ELMER SHORT ACCIDENTLY SHOT Funeral services, in charge of the Geo. Puckett Post No. 264 of the American Legion, were held Sunday afternoon at the Schroeder Chapel for Pvt. Elmer L. Short of the U. S. Army. Pvt. Short... Read More	My father, Elmer Short, was waiting for his discharge papers when he was shot and killed on May 11, 1943 during firing practice. He left his wife Opal (Sparks) Short and me, his four month old daughter. He was the son of David Levi Nathan Short born April 22, 1871 and Ida Elizabeth Porter born Nov 16, 1872. FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY FOR PVT. ELMER SHORT ACCIDENTLY SHOT Funeral services, in charge of the Geo. Puckett Post No. 264 of the American Legion, were held Sunday afternoon at the Schroeder Chapel for Pvt. Elmer L. Short of the U. S. Army. Pvt. Short was stationed at Camp Forrest, Tennesee, and on May 11, 1943, died as a result of a bullet wound, accidentally received while participating on the firing range. He entered the army July 27, 1942. In a letter to his wife telling of the accidental death of her husband, 1st Lieut. Robert S. Perry has this to say of Pvt. Short: "You have the deepest sympathy of the officers and men of this organization in your bereavement. Elmer was a splendid soldier and outstanding character. He was held in high regards by all members of this command, and his loss will be deeply felt by his many friends. You may rest assured that everything possible was done for his recovery. Your husband is as much a hero in our minds as any man that died on the field of battle. He was a true soldier and a credit to his country. "I wish to express my own personal sympathy in your loss. Please feel free to call upon me for any additional information you may desire." Elmer L. Short was born on May 8, 1905, at Long Lake, Ogemaw County, Michigan. He was united in marriage to Miss Opal B. Sparks of Mancelona, September 29, 1941, and to them was born one child, a girl, now four months old. The body was brought to Mancelona, and funeral services were held May 16 at Schroeder's Funeral Chapel. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Mrs. Opal Short, and baby daughter, Pauline Evelyn; his mother, Mrs. David Short; two brothers, Ashley and Acel, both of Mancelona; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Fissler of Holly and Mrs. Clara Patton of St. Ignace.

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Where is Elmer Leroy Short's memorial?
Elmer Leroy Short's memorial is located at: Cache Bay Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cache Bay, Nipissing District, Canada.
When did Elmer Leroy Short death?
Elmer Leroy Short death on 11 May 1943 in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer Leroy Short's memorial?
Latitude: 46.3817200
Longitude: -79.9783200

Family Members:

Parent

David Levi Nathan Short

(1871 - 1942)

Ida Elizabeth “Rose” Porter Short

(1872 - 1954)

Spouse

Opal Beatrice Sparks Flake

(1922 - 1990)

Siblings

Ashley Short

(1891 - 1966)

Acel Allen Short

(1893 - 1962)

Clara Edith Short Patton

(1899 - 1986)

Flowers:

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