| 1. |  Bonham, Harley Paul was born on 24 Nov 1927 in Oskaloosa Township, Clay County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 2018 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Oskaloosa Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BONH.H002
- _FGRAVE: 194585128
- Military Service: World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, 795th Military Police Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, United States Army
- Funeral: 12 Nov 2018, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois
Notes:
Harley served in the Army during World War II, stationed in the Philippines. He later graduated from the Illinois State Police Academy, continuing on to serve as an Illinois State Trooper for 25 years, retiring from his post in 1982.
He was baptized into the Shiloh Church of Christ in 1949 and was known for his lifelong commitment to reading and studying his Bible. He was an elder of the church for 70 years and took pride in baptizing all 8 of his grandchildren. He was recognized as an accomplished author and historian of local and American history, publishing and appearing as a resource in countless articles and publications, and was a founding member of the Clay County Regulators reenactment group. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He has served as chaplain for the Sailor Springs American Legion for many years, and will also be remembered for his interest in performing and listening to bluegrass music.
Birth:
He was born November 24, 1927, at the family home in Oskaloosa Township, the son of Everett H. and Lena (Allphin) Bonham.
Military Service:
Entered service in April 1946. Served with the Provost Marshall, 795th Military Police Battalion in the Philippine Islands during the Japanese war crimes trials in that country. Returned to the U.S. and was discharged in November 1947.
(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)
Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1642039
Died:
Harley P. Bonham, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2018, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Buried:
Interment will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery with Illinois State Police and Military Funeral Honors presented. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Harley married Wildbur, N.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1927 - 2018 (90 years)
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