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Note: Elmer Short was killed in Camp Forrest Tennessee during World War II. He was waiting for his discharge papers to come through. He had enlisted in the Army at the age of 37. (He entered the service in 1942) If person was still a Pvt at the age of 38, they were automatically discharged. While waiting for his discharge papers, he was called out to firing practice and was killed while he was out there. He left a wife and a four month old daughter. He was laid to rest in Coldsprings Cemetery, Kalkaska County, MI.
Taken from "Fire In The Hole" Monthly Newspaper for the 305th Engineer Combat Battalion
IN MEMORIAM Headquarters 305th ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION GENERAL ORDER NUMBER 5 1. On Tuesday 11 May 1943, Private Elmer L. Short, 36185774, Headquarters and Service Company, of this Battalion, lost his life as the result of a bullet wound, while participating in a firing exercise. 2. Private Short gave his life for his country in the struggle in which we are now engaged. It is my desire, as your Battalion Commander, to express deepest sympathy for his family and friends.
Allen F. Clark, Jr Lt. Col. 305th Engr. Combat Bn Commanding
On 12 May at 1830 hours full military rites were accorded this engineer soldier by the Battalion at the 305th Engineer Chapel.
Obituary in Mancelona, Michigan newspaper: FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY FOR PVT. ELMER SHORT ACCIDENTLY SHOT Funeral services, in charge of the Geo. Puckett Post No. 264 of the American Legion, were held Sunday afternoon at the Schroeder Chapel for Pvt. Elmer L. Short of the U. S. Army. Pvt. Short was stationed at Camp Forrest, Tennesee, and on May 11, 1943, died as a result of a bullet wound, accidentally received while participating on the firing range. He entered the army July 27, 1942. In a letter to his wife telling of the accidental death of her husband, 1st Lieut. Robert S. Perry has this to say of Pvt. Short: "You have the deepest sympathy of the officers and men of this organization in your bereavement. Elmer was a splendid soldier and outstanding character. He was held in high regards by all members of this command, and his loss will be deeply felt by his many friends. You may rest assured that everything possible was done for his recovery. Your husband is as much a hero in our minds as any man that died on the field of battle. He was a true soldier and a credit to his country. "I wish to express my own personal sympathy in your loss. Please feel free to call upon me for any additional information you may desire." Elmer L. Short was born on May 8, 1905, at Long Lake, Ogemaw County, Michigan. He was united in marriage to Miss Opal B. Sparks of Mancelona, September 29, 1941, and to them was born one child, a girl, now four months old. The body was brought to Mancelona, and funeral services were held May 16 at Schroeder's Funeral Chapel. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Mrs. Opal Short, and baby daughter, Pauline Evelyn; his mother, Mrs. David Short; two brothers, Ashley and Acel, both of Mancelona; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Fissler of Holly and Mrs. Clara Patton of St. Ignace.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to send our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and sympathy shown at the time of death of our dear husband, son and brother, Elmer L. Short. We also wish to thank the American Legion for their service and honor shown him, and Rev. and Mrs. Clayton for their sustaining service rendered. We also wish to thank those who gave the beautiful flowers. May God bless you all. Mrs. Opal Short, Mrs. David Short, Ashley Short, Acel Short, Mrs. Lena Fissler, Mrs. Clara Patton
IN MEMORIAM In memory of Elmer L. Short, who gave his life for his country one year ago today, May 11, 1944 Deep in our hearts lies a picture Of a loved one laid to rest, In memory's frame we shall keep it Because he was one of the best. He had a nature you couldn't help loving, A heart that was purer than gold, All all those who knew and loved him His memory will never grow cold. We'd give it all, yes, and more. To see the face of our darling Timmie boy, And to have him back with us all once more. His loving Family Wife and Baby, Sister and Brothers, Nieces and Nephews.
1910 Hill Twp, Ogemaw County, MI, page 282A, ED 152, Ancestry image 15, May 3, 1910, HH 119 David Short, 39 yrs, married once, born NY, both parents born NY, farmer Ida, wife, 37 yrs, married once for 20 yrs, 5 children, 5 living, MI/MI/PA Ashley 19 yrs, MI, farm laborer Asa 17 yrs, MI Lena 14 yrs, MI Clara 11 yrs, MI Elmer 5 yrs, MI
1920 Mitchell Twp, Alcona Co, Michigan, ED 6, page 3A, Ancestry image 5. HH 56 David Short, 48, farmer, NY/NY/NY Ida, 47, MI/MI/NY Elmer, son, 14, Mi/NY/MI
1930 Oregon Twp, Lapeer Co, Michigan Ed 28, pg 7B, Ancestry image 19. David Short, 59, age at first marriage 19, rented home, NY/NY/NY, general farming Ida, 57, wife, age at first marriage 17, MI/MI/MI Elmer, son, 25, MI/NY/MI, farm laborer
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record Name: Elmer L Short Birth Year: 1905 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Michigan State: Michigan County or City: Kalkaska Enlistment Date: 14 Jul 1942 Enlistment State: Michigan Enlistment City: Traverse City Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term 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 Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman Marital Status: Married Height: 64 Weight: 145
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