African American, Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 23 February 1917 Brunswick, VA. Died: 10 March 1985, Brodnax, VA. Buried: Harrison Family Cemetery, Brodnax, VA. Enlisted: 17 June 1941, Richmond, VA. Discharged: 11 November 1945. Education: grammar school. Civilian occupation: Sawmill.
WW2 Draft card: Mother: Sarah Ann Harrison Hawkins. Father: Lundy Hawkins. Henry was employed by Mr. EC Michael. Spouse: Elma Jones Hawkins. Daughter: Mrs. Faye H. Harrison. In 1940 census, Henry, age 23, was a laborer at a sawmill. Sarah and Lundy had nine sons. Henry, age 30, married Elma Jones, age 24, on 12 January 1948 at Emporia, VA.
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