Notes for: Homer Jay Bodine
From Ronny Bodine:
In 1910, Homer J. Bodine, age 18, was an apprentice seaman stationed at the U.S. Naval Training Station in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1920, he was single and stationed with the U.S. Navy in Walkerton, Indiana and in 1930, still single, lived in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
1940 South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN: Homer BODEAN 47 IN single.
From Indiana Death Certificate of Homer Jay Bodine, born 21 Oct 1892 in Walkerton, Indiana, son of Peter & Nettie (Thompson) Bodine, died 14 Jan 1961 in Marion, Grant County, buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. Never married.
From Application for Headstone or Marker
Homer Jay Bodine, born 21 Oct 1892, died 14 Jan 1961, buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. U.S. Navy service from 27 Oct 1909 to 30 Jan 1926. Application by Esther Scarbrough of Walkerton, Indiana, sister.