Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Elmer Greathouse
Add photo

Elmer Greathouse 1921 - 1999

Elmer Greathouse of Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN was born on April 1, 1921, and died at age 78 years old on September 3, 1999.
Elmer Greathouse
Columbus, Bartholomew County, IN 47201
April 1, 1921
September 3, 1999
Male
Looking for another Elmer Greathouse?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Elmer.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Elmer Greathouse's History: 1921 - 1999

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 04/1
    1921

    Birthday

    April 1, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35561766 Enlisted: October 9, 1942 in Indianapolis Indiana Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • 09/3
    1999

    Death

    September 3, 1999
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Elmer

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1921, in the year that Elmer Greathouse was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
Did you know?
In 1940, at the age of 19 years old, Elmer was alive when on November 5th, President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to a third term, defeating Wendell Willkie of Indiana (a corporate lawyer). Roosevelt running for a third term was controversial. But the U.S. was emerging from the Great Recession and he promised that he would not involve the country in any foreign war (which of course changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor). Roosevelt defeated Willkie in the popular vote by 54.7 to 44.8% and in the Electoral College 449 to 82.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Elmer Greathouse's Family Tree & Friends

Elmer Greathouse's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Elmer's Friends

Friends of Elmer Friends can be as close as family. Add Elmer's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Elmer Greathouse Biographies

Other Greathouse Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top