"H" Surnames - WWI Military Biographies for Jackson Co., MN ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. If you have found this file through a source other than the MNArchives Table Of Contents you can find other Minnesota related Archives at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mn/mnfiles.htm Please note the county and type of file at the top of this page to find the submitter information or other files for this county. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Colleen Boose ========================================================================= Source: "Victory Jackson County Minnesota in the World War" published 1921 by Neulen & Lueneburg, Lakefield, MN. HABERMAN, Ernst F. Ernst F. Haberman - pg. 19 - photo included Corporal, Truck Co. D, 42nd Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Haberman, Heron Lake, Minn.; entered service at Madison, S. Dak., April 7, 1917; to Camp Green, N. Car., July 6, 1917; to Camp Mills, N.Y. October 1, 1917; overseas December 12, 1917; at front from January 1, 1918 to January 25, 1918; was wounded; mustered out February 27, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HABERMAN, J.J. J.J. Haberman - pg. 47 - photo included Radio Electrician 3rd class, Wireless in U.S.N.; son of Mr. J.B. Haberman, Heron Lake, Minn.; entered service June 11, 1918, at Minneapolis, Minn.; to U.S. Navy Yard Bremerton, Wash., June 15, 1918; to U.S. Naval Training Station, Seattle, Wash., August 14, 1918; released from active duty at U.S. Naval Training Station, Seattle, Wash., February 11, 1919. HAGE, Albert C.F. Albert C.F. Hage - pg. 35 - photo included Private, Co. B, 4th Battalion, Infantry; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hage; Lakefield, Minn.; entered service September 5, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Grant, Ill., September 7, 1918; to Camp McArthur, September 31, 1918; to Camp Dodge, January 1, 1919; mustered out January 10, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. NOTE: typed as written in book. HAGE, Laurence H. Laurence H. Hage - pg. 35 - photo included Sergeant, M.T.C. 734; son of Mr. and Mrs. Hage, Lakefield, Minn.; entered service April 20, 1918; at Fargo, N.D.; to Jefferson Barracks, April 24, 1918; to New Port, May 5, 1918; is still in service. HAGEN, Ole H. Ole H. Hagen - pg. 35 - photo included Private, Infantry, Co. D., 139th Infantry, 35th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Hagen, Gausdal, Norway; entered service February 25, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, April 20, 1918; to Camp Mills, April 20, 1918; overseas May 16, 1918; engaged in battle of Argonne Forest; wounded in battle September 28, 1918; mustered out February 3, 1919, at Camp Dodge. HAGER, Frank Joseph Frank Joseph Hager - pg. 19 - photo included Private, Co. C. 109th Infantry, 28th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson; entered service at Jackson, Minn., June 25, 1918; to Camp Grant, Ill., June 26, 1918; transferred to Camp Upton, N.Y., July 30, 1918; mustered out June 12, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. NOTE: Parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Charles Erickson -- believed to be a misprint -- as the Bio. for Clarence E. Erickson lists his parent as F.R. Hager. HAGER, Louis Leo Louis Leo Hager - pg. 19 - photo included Sergeant, Aviation Signal, Squad E; son of Mr. F.R. Hager; entered service at Minneapolis, Minn., December 9, 1917; to Jefferson Barracks, December 14, 1917; to Camp Custer, January 4, 1918; to Fort Worth, February 17, 1918; to Witcheta Falls; mustered out March 29, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HAGER, Rudolph Charles Rudolph Charles Hager - pg. 21 - photo included Gunner's mate, Navy; U.S.S. Conner; son of Mr. F.R. Hager, Heron Lake, Minn.; entered service at Minneapolis, Minn., June 20, 1917; to Great Lakes, July 20, 1917; to Philadelphia, October 15, 1917; was engaged in several battles with "U" boats. HAMBERG, Axel Axel Hamberg - pg. 31 - photo included Corporal, Truck Division, Co. E, 312th Supply Train; son of John Hamberg, Clinton, Minn.; entered service September 20, 1917, at Windom, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, September 20, 1917; to Camp Pike, December 20, 1917; to Camp Dix, N.J.; overseas September 13, 1918; mustered out July 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HANDELAND, Birt J. Birt J. Handeland - pg. 61 - photo included Private, 54th Pioneer Infantry; son of John Handeland, Lake Park, Iowa; entered service July 26, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Wadsworth, July 29, 1918; to Camp Stewart, August 21, 1918; overseas September 12, 1918; engaged in battle September 26, 1918; mustered out July 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HANDEVIDT, Jess Christian Jess Christian Handevidt - pg. 35 - photo included Private, Co. H. 54th Pioneer Infantry; son of Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Hendevidt, Jackson, Minn.; entered service July 26, 1918; at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Wadsworth, July 29, 1918; to Camp Stewart, August 21, 1918; left U.S. August 30, 1918; overseas September 12, 1918; engaged in battle of Argonne; under shell fire from September 26 to November 11; joined Army of Occupation November 25; left Coblenz, Germany, May 24, 1919; mustered out July 11, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HANSEN, Amelia Marie Amelia Marie Hansen - pg. 14 - photo included Nurse, Base Hospital No. 59, Army Nurses Corps; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hansen, Jackson, Minn. Entered service at Rochester, Minnesota, April 1, 1918; to Camp Ellis Island, New York in April, 1918; arrived overseas in August, 1918. HANSON, George George Hanson - pg. 45 - photo included Private, 1st class, Co. H., 327th Infantry, 82nd Division; son of Hans Hanson, Olstrup Laaland, Denmark; entered service December 5, 1917, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, December 6, 1917; to Camp Gordon, April 1, 1918; to Camp Upton, April 14, 1918; overseas May 14, 1918; engaged in battles of St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest; wounded in battle of Argonne Forest October 8; mustered out February 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HANSON, Guy O. Guy O. Hanson - pg. 23 - photo included Bugler, Field Artillery, Battery C., 348th Field Artillery; son of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Hanson; entered service May 23, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Lewis, Wash., May 28, 1918; to Camp Mills, N.Y., July 6, 1918; overseas July 26, 1918; mustered out April 17, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HANSON, T.J. T.J. Hanson - pg. 25 - photo included Carpenter, Depot Brigade; entered service August 24, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Grant on same day; mustered out December 15, 1918, at Camp Grant. HARTMAN, John John Hartman - pg. 29 - photo included Private, Infantry, Co. L, 3rd Battalion; son of Nick Hartman, Brewster, Minn.; entered service June 25, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Grant, June 26, 1918; to Camp McArthur, November 7, 1918; mustered out December 31, 1918, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HASARA, John A. John A. Hasara - pg. 47 - photo included Private, Co. H, 54th Pioneer Infantry; son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hasara, Lakefield, Minn.; entered service July 26, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Wadsworth, July 29, 1918; to Camp Stewart August 23, 1918; overseas September 12, 1918; engaged in battle of Argonne; mustered out July 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HASBARGEN, Henry D. Henry D. Hasbargen - pg. 59 - photo included Private, Battery B, 238th Field Artillery, 88th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hasbargen, Alpha, Minn.; entered service April 29, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, April 29, 1918; to Camp Merritt, August 28, 1918; overseas September 10, 1918, transferred to Military Police after the Armistice. HASSING, Charles Charles Hassing - pg. 65 Private, Medical Corps; son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hassing, Alpha, Minn.; entered service September 8, 1917, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge; to Fort Sill, November 6, 1917; mustered out July, 1919, at Fort Sill. HATLESTAD, Adolph C. Adolph C. Hatlestad - pg. 53 - photo included Private, Aviation Corps, 227th Aero Squad; son of Mr. S.L. Iverson, Jackson, Minn.; entered service January 2, 1918, at Kelley Field, Aex; to Camp Wachal, January 15, 1918; to Camp Mills, Field 2, March 3, 1918; overseas July 12, 1918; mustered out June 4, 1919, at Camp Snelling. NOTE: typed as written in book. HAYOSTEK, Frank Frank Hayostek - pg. 53 - photo included Mechanic, Infantry, Co. H. 12th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hayostek, Lakefield, Minn.; entered service April 11, 1917, at St. Louis; to Jefferson Barracks, April 11, 1917; to Ft. Bliss, April 21, 1917; to Ft. Douglas, Utah, May 24, 1917; to Camp Dodge, November 14, 1917; to Newport News, March 25, 1917; to Camp Devens August 19, 1918; to Camp Upton, December 6, 1918; mustered out January 28, 1919, at Camp Upton. NOTE: typed as written in book. HECKER, Emil W. Emil W. Hecker - pg. 63 - photo included Private, Co. B, Infantry, 328th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hecker, Germany; entered service at Jackson, September 19, 1917; to Camp Dodge, September 20, 1917; to Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga., April 20, 1918; to Camp Upton, April 27, 1918; arrived overseas, May 16, 1918; engaged in battle of St. Mihiel and Argonne Drive; his father served in the German Army for two years; mustered out of service at Camp Dodge, May 29, 1919. HEMSTROM, Gustav Gustav Hemstrom - pg. 31 - photo included Private, Co. M, 112th Infantry, 28th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hemstrom, Wisby, Sweden; entered service May 24, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Lewis, May 28, 1918; to Camp Coren, July 15, 1918; to Camp Mills, August 1, 1918; overseas August 20, 1918; engaged in Forest Drive, Verdun Drive, and Metz Drive; mustered out May 15, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HERTZOG, Carl Walfred Carl Walfred Hertzog - pg. 27 - photo included Private, Battery A, 48th Artillery C.A.C.; son of S.A. Hertzog, Ostra Ryd, Sweden; entered service December 14, 1917, at Minneapolis, Minn.; to Jefferson Barracks, 1917; to Ft. Cosey, 1918; to Camp Eustis, Va., 1918; to Camp Stuart, Va., 1918; overseas October 7, 1918; mustered out March 29, 1919 at Camp Grant, Ill. HEWETT, Fred Fred Hewett - pg. 31- photo included Private, Infantry, Co. 7; son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hewett, Windom, Minn.; entered service August 25, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Grant, August 27, 1918; mustered out January 6, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HIDDLESON, Charles Charles Hiddleson - pg. 59 - photo included Private, 149th Field Artillery, 42nd Division; son of Mr. James Hiddleson, Alpha, Minn.; entered service June 24, 1917, at Danville, Ill.; to Fort Sheridan, July 6, 1917; to Camp Mills, July 20, 1917; overseas October 10, 1917; engaged in battles of St. Clement, Domborle, Lareville, Champagne of Marne, L'Carperance, Ainse, Marne, Fisme, Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Essey Parnes; Meuse-Argonne; mustered out May 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HILBRAND, Fred Fred Hilbrand - pg. 61 - photo included Private, Co. I, 358th Infantry, 90th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hilbrand, Lakefield, Minn.; entered service April 29, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Travis, June 10, 1918; to Camp Mills; overseas July 1, 1918; engaged in battle at Verdun Front; wounded in battle of Verdun; mustered out February 21, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HILDRETH, Leslie S. Leslie S. Hildreth - pg. 37 - photo included Private, Co. C. 15th Ammunition Train, 15th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Hildreth, Lake Mills, Iowa; entered service September 20, 1917, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, September 22, 1917, to Camp Pike, November 25, 1917; to Ft. Bliss, Texas, December 25, 1917; mustered out February 8, 1919 at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HILL, Kurnel B. Kurnel B. Hill - pg. 51 - photo included Private, Battery C., 15th Field Artillery, 2nd Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hill, Jackson, Minn.; entered service May 3, 1917, at Jackson, Minn.; to Jefferson Barracks; to Ft. Bliss; to Pine Camp; to Camp Merritt; overseas December, 1917; engaged in battles of Marne, Vachs; is in Germany; was in French army six weeks before American forces reached Europe; in six big battles; went to front in March, 1918. HINDS, Earl Earl Hinds - pg. 33 - photo included Private, U.S. Naval Aviation; son of B.T. Hinds, Jackson, Minn.; entered service June 1, 1918, at Omaha, Nebr.; to Great Lakes, N.T.S. June 2, 1918; to L. Island Navy Yards July 1, 1918; to U.S.N. Air St. Pauillac, France, July 30, 1918; overseas July 30, 1918; mustered out February 14, 1919, Pelham, Bay. NOTE: typed as written in book. HINTZE, Robert Robert Hintze - pg. 57 - photo included Private, Co. I, 327th Infantry, 82nd Division; address 714 W. High Street, Davenport, Iowa; entered service August 9, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Jefferson Barracks, August, 12, 1918; to Camp McArthur, August 19, 1918; to Camp Merritt, September 22, 1918; overseas October 5, 1918; engaged in battles of St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest; mustered out May 27, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HOBAN , Michael Michael Hoban - page 11 - photo included Michael Hoban was born in September 1881 near Graceville, Minn.; at an early age he was orphaned and came to live in Jackson County, where he enlisted for service with the colors at the beginning of the World War. He was a veteran of the Spanish American War, having served in the American Army in the Philippines, 1899 to 1900. He was honorably discharged in February, 1901. He attempted to enlist in the Marine Corps in 1908, but was not accepted because of physical disability. His last enlistment was in 1915 when he joined the American army for service in France. Few details are available regarding this service, but he was wounded October 9, 1918, and died in a French hospital from wounds a few days later. He is buried at Fleury Sur Aires, France. HODNEFIELD, Lewis O. Lewis O. Hodnefield - pg. 61 - photo included Private, Machine Gunner, 20th Provisional Co.; son of Mr. John and Mrs. Johanna Hodnefield, Lakefield, Minn.; entered service September 5, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Grant on same day; to Camp Hancock, September 29, 1918; to Camp Johnston, November 4, 1918; mustered out January 9, 1919, at Camp Dodge. HOEFKER, Louie Henry Louie Henry Hoefker - pg. 39 - photo included Corporal, Engineers, 13th Prov. Rect. Co., 2nd Battalion; son of Mr. H.L. Hoefker, Round Lake, Minn.; entered service October 22, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Forrest, October 25, 1918; to Camp Dodge, December 31, 1918; mustered out January 7, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HOESLI, Gordon Earl Gordon Earl Hoesli - pg. 43 - photo included First class Private, Medical Department, 161st Co., 41st Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoesli, Jackson, Minn.; entered service July 16, 1917, at Bismarck, N.D.; to Camp Green, N.C., 1917; overseas December 27, 1917; mustered out April 10, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HOESLI, Henry Richard Henry Richard Hoesli - pg. 49 - photo included Corporal, Co. E. 361st Infantry, 91st Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoesli, Jackson, Minn.; entered service September 1, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Lewis, Wash.; to Camp Mills, July 1, 1918; overseas July 23, 1918; engaged in battle of Argonne Woods, wounded September 29, 1918; mustered out March 8, 1919 at Ft. Sheridan. Note: typed as written in book. HOESLI, Robert Crookston Robert Crookston Hoesli - pg. 43 - photo included Private, Engine Replacement troops, 13th Provisional Co.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoesli, Jackson, Minn.; entered service October 22, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Forrest on same day; mustered out January 8, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HORKY, Otto H. Otto H. Horky - pg. 47 - photo included Private, Ordnance Department, Co. D; son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Horky, Heron Lake, Minn.; entered service August 14, 1918, at St. Paul, Minn.; to Agricultural University, August 14, 1918; to Penniman, October 19, 1918; to Curtis Bay, January 13, 1919; to Camp Grant, Ill., March 30, 1919; mustered out April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill. HOVEL, Helmer Norman Helmer Norman Hovel - pg. 41 - photo included Sergeant, 1st class, Aviation Corps, 162nd Aero Squadron; son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hovel, Jackson, Minn.; entered service at Jackson, Minn., November 23, 1917; to Jefferson Barracks, November 30, 1917; to Kelley Field, No. 2, December 8, 1917; to Wilber Wright Aviation Field, Dayton, Ohio, December 24, 1917; to Aviation Field No. 2, Garden City, N.Y.; overseas February 25, 1918; mustered out February 13, 1919, at Aviation Field No. 2, Garden City. HOVEL, Sherman P. Sherman P. Hovel - pg. 41 - photo included Ordinance Sergeant; son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hovel, Jackson, Minn.; entered service April 18, 1918; to Jefferson Barracks on same day; to Camp Hancock, May 10, 1918; to Penniman September 11, 1918; to Camp Robertson, January 12, 1919, mustered out April 12, 1919, at Camp Robertson. HULDT, Harold N. Harold N. Huldt - pg. 45 - photo included Private, Co. 3, 1st Regiment, U.S. Army Unit, University of Minn.; son of Mrs. Matilda Huldt, Jackson, Minn.; entered service October 12, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; mustered out at Minneapolis, December 16, 1918. HULETT , Ray J. Ray J. Hulett - page 12 - photo included Private, Co. I, 163rd Infantry; son of Mary E. Hulett and Fred W. Hulett; entered service September, 1917, with first draft at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, September 19, 1917; to Camp Pike, December 1, 1917; overseas July 8, 1918; died in action between August 3 - 13, 1918; officially reported as missing in action between August 3 and 13, and later reported dead, exact date and cause unknown. HUNT, Edward W. Edward W. Hunt - pg. 41 - photo included Sergeant, Machine Gunner, 46th Co.; son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunt, Jackson, Minn.; entered service August 5, 1918, at Minneapolis, Minn.; to Hancock, Ga., October 9, 1918; mustered out January 29, 1919, at Camp Hancock; promoted at Hancock to Sergeant. HUNT, Robert Bruce Robert Bruce Hunt - pg. 49 - photo included Corporal, Ammunition Train, Co. C, 88th Division; son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunt, Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, September, 1917; overseas September 2, 1918; mustered out June 12, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. HURLEY, Archie Archie Hurley - pg. 51 - photo included Private, Infantry, Co. A, 351st Infantry, 88th Division; Co. I, 345th Infantry, 87th Division; son of E.W. Hurley, Round Lake, Minn.; entered service September 20, 1918, at Jackson, Minn.; to Camp Dodge, September 29, 1917; to Camp Pike, November 1917; mustered out of service January 30, 1918, at Camp Pike; discharged because of health. NOTE: typed as written in book.