Jerome Henry Hinnenkemp
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
HINNENKAMP. Jerome Henry
Jerome Henry Hinnenkamp was born on June 7th 1925 along with his twin brother Romeo in Duluth, Minnesota. Their parents were Henry John & Gertrude [Hitner] Hinnenkamp.
Jerome Hinnenkamp served during World War II in the U.S. Navy along with his brothers Raymond and Romeo. His other brothers, George and August also served during WWII in the U.S. Army.
His rank on March 6th 1944, was Seaman 2nd Class (S2c).
After the war he returned home and married Dorothy [Blanchette] and they started a family.
Mr. Hinnenkamp died on September 10th 2015 at 90 years of age.He is buried at Oneota Cemetery in Duluth.
Source(s): Duluth News Tribune, March 6, 1944 (quoted below)
Photo title: “Eleven Mothers Are Awarded Pins by Duluth Group”
Caption: “Eleven mothers who have between four and six sons or daughters in the armed services were presented pins by the Duluth Emblem of Honor association last week at a program in the West End American Legion hall.
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