Home > United States of America > Kentucky > Christian County > Herndon > Flat Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery > Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin

Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin

View larger map

1 / 6

2 / 6

3 / 6

4 / 6

5 / 6

6 / 6

❮ ❯

Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin

Birth	:	30 Sep 1924 Naper, Boyd County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	8 Apr 1945 Okinawa, Japan
Burial	:	Flat Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.7454200, -87.5466200
Description	:	SOUTH DAKOTA PVT 8 INF 7 DIV WORLD WAR II **************************** Leonard was born on Sept. 30, 1924 at Naper, Nebraska to Henry and Ella (Gentele) Camin. Leonard served with the South Dakota 8th Infantry, 7th Division during World War II. He was killed in action at the age of twenty-one on April 8, 1945. **************************** Leonard Ernest Camin was born on September 30, 1924, in Naper, Nebraska. He was one of eight children born to Henry and Ella Camin. He had four sisters and three brothers. Leonard received his education up to the eighth grade at the Country School at Naper, Nebraska, where... Read More	SOUTH DAKOTA PVT 8 INF 7 DIV WORLD WAR II **************************** Leonard was born on Sept. 30, 1924 at Naper, Nebraska to Henry and Ella (Gentele) Camin. Leonard served with the South Dakota 8th Infantry, 7th Division during World War II. He was killed in action at the age of twenty-one on April 8, 1945. **************************** Leonard Ernest Camin was born on September 30, 1924, in Naper, Nebraska. He was one of eight children born to Henry and Ella Camin. He had four sisters and three brothers. Leonard received his education up to the eighth grade at the Country School at Naper, Nebraska, where his family was living at the time. Leonard was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church, also in Naper. He was a very hard worker and well-liked young man. In the summers, Leonard would work on the local farms as a hired hand. During the fall, he would go to pick corn for people at Beemer, Nebraska. Leonard entered military service on June 21, 1944. He received his training at Camp Roberts and then came home on furlough. He was then sent over seas in November of 1944. There he was stationed at Okinawa, Ryurkus Island. The last words that Leonard left were, "I don't think I'll make it back home because the battle is bad." On April 8, 1945, Leonard Camin was killed in a battle at Okinawa. Leonard was awarded a medal for best gunner. According to his brother Duane Camin, the body was supposed to be shipped home for burial at Naper, NE, but the sergeant that accompanied the body didn't think that the cemetery was suitable enough for Leonard. Therefore, the body was buried at the Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel, SD, where Leonard's family was residing at that time. Survivors at the time of his death were his parents, Henry and Ella Camin; brothers: Edward, Duane, Leonard, and Eddie; and sisters: Bertha, Leona, Clara, and Irma. In a letter received from Bertha Halverson, she stated, "Leonard was really missed by all." This entry was respectfully submitted by Tara Kehn, 10th grade, Bonesteel-Fairfax High School, Bonesteel, South Dakota, April 3, 2002. Information for this entry was provided by Duane Camin, brother; Edward & Irene Camin, brother and sister-in-law; and Bertha Halverson, sister.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin's memorial?
Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin's memorial is located at: Flat Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Herndon, Christian County, USA.
When did Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin death?
Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin death on 8 Apr 1945 in Okinawa, Japan
Where are the coordinates of the Pvt Leonard Ernest Camin's memorial?
Latitude: 36.7454200
Longitude: -87.5466200

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Friedrich Camin

(1888 - 1961)

Ella Marie Gentele Camin

(1897 - 1987)

Siblings

Leona E. Camin Konfrst

(1921 - 2011)

Edward William Camin

(1926 - 2003)

Erma Ella Camin Horstmann

(1933 - 2010)

Duane Herman Camin

(1935 - 2009)

Henry A. Camin

(1938 - 1997)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Adams Cemetery #2
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7531340, -87.5315280

2. Fentress Lane Cemetery
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7298400, -87.5360900

3. Herndon Cemetery
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7348950, -87.5646160

4. Major Cemetery
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7321900, -87.5622400

5. Weaver Family Cemetery
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7291190, -87.5715960

6. Howard Major Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7531880, -87.5115780

7. Fox Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7022018, -87.5378036

8. Faulkner Cemetery
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7579300, -87.5994740

9. Double Barn Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7186012, -87.5952988

10. Boddie Family Cemetery
LaFayette, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6994460, -87.5992480

11. McGee Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7127991, -87.6166992

12. Gary Cemetery
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8131100, -87.5288940

13. New Asia Cemetery
La Fayette, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6777200, -87.5671930

14. Garrott Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6747017, -87.5167007

15. Durrett Family Cemetery
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7975160, -87.4792640

16. McKnight Cemetery
Garrettsburg, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6622009, -87.5428009

17. Church Hill Baptist Cemetery #2
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7625210, -87.6534970

18. Church Hill Baptist Cemetery #1
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7537030, -87.6621710

19. Joiner Cemetery
LaFayette, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6846800, -87.6389600

20. Pee Dee Church Cemetery
Herndon, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7600400, -87.6661000

21. Gordonsville Baptist Church Cemetery
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8482608, -87.5556860

22. Gee Cemetery
Hopkinsville, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7085780, -87.4212010

23. Elliott Cemetery
Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6582985, -87.6275024

24. McComb Cemetery
Fruit Hill, Christian County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8494330, -87.5929670