Private Emery Curtis "Curt" Hughes
BIRTH
27 Jan 1924
Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
25 Sep 1978 (aged 55)
Monroe County, Illinois, USA
Hero Story
Emery was killed instantly when his semi trailer he was driving loaded with road oil smashed into the side of the Burlington Northern Train in Chapin.
Grave Details
V.A. Issued Grave Marker
Yes
Billion Graves Record Number
Unknown
Cemetery Records Grave Site Description
Walk main entrance towards back section down hill just a bit on the left.
Orientation of Grave
Unknown
Grave Marker Material
Bronze
Grave Marker Type
Ground Level
Military Details
Officer or Enlisted
Enlisted
Enlistment Location
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Highest Rank Achieved
Private
Assigned to Which Military Unit
Unknown
Military Function
Artillery
Military Job Description
Unknown
Missing In Action
Unknown
Wounded In Action
Unknown
Personal Details
Spouse Name
Rose M. Teimeyer
Father Name
Emra Simpson Hughes
Mother Name
Winnie Martin
Created by
Ralph Falconbury