Leighton Hovis [1]
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Image Source: Charlotte Observer newsprint
Biographical Notes:
He is listed as an alumni of the North Carolina Medical College from Charlotte in service. This school was originally part of Davidson College and moved to Charlotte in 1915. His residence in 1924 was at 407 N. Poplar, Charlotte.Service at Covenant Presbyterian Church with interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
Date of Birth:
11/11/1879
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: May 1917
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Education Details:
North Carolina Medical College 1904University of North Carolina 1899-1903
Family Details:
Spouse: Mary L. McGee: m. 5-3-1905
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Dependents:
Parents: Zenas A. & Cora A. (Herron) Hovis -
Siblings: Frank Hovis - Miss Lela Hovis - Mrs. Dorothy Payne - half sister Mrs. Flora H. Hipp - coroner Charlotte, Mrs. J. Floyd Todd - half sister Robert A. Hovis - half brother W. N. Hovis - half brother
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First Name:
Leighton
Last Name:
Hovis
Middle Name:
Watson
Military Details:
Camp Dix; Camp Greenleaf; France, Argonne and St. Mihiel;
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Occupation:
Employer: Physician for 52 years, practice in eye, ear, nose, throat
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Military Rank:
Major
Source:
Mecklenburg County Medicine, Mecklenburg Times obituary cards; The North Carolina Medical College, Charlotte Observer newsprint
Military Unit:
78th Division, Sanitary Train Commander, Field Hospital 309
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