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Nelson Howard Ulmer 1896 - 1972

Nelson Howard Ulmer was born on May 16, 1896 to Emanuel Ulmer and Sarah Elizabeth (Heim) Ulmer, and had siblings Mary Matilda Ulmer, Norman Martin Ulmer, Edna Regina Ulmer, Walter Pierce Ulmer, and Reuben Lauren Ulmer. He was in a relationship with Cecelia C. (Smith) Ulmer, and had children Genevieve Mae (Ulmer) Young, Caroline Ruth Ulmer, and Dolores Chapman. Nelson Ulmer died at age 75 years old on March 18, 1972 in CA, and was buried on March 21, 1972 at Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Richardson County, NE.
Nelson Howard Ulmer
May 16, 1896
March 18, 1972
CA
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Nelson Howard Ulmer's History: circa 1896 - circa 1972

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  • 05/16
    1896

    Birthday

    May 16, 1896
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Early Life & Education

    He attended the Dawson public schools and graduated from Dawson high school.
  • Military Service

    Mr. Ulmer was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army of occupation in Germany.
  • 03/18
    1972

    Death

    March 18, 1972
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    CA
    Death location
  • 03/21
    1972

    Gravesite & Burial

    March 21, 1972
    Funeral date
    Heim Cemetery in Dawson, Richardson County, NE
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Nelson H. Ulmer,76, of Dawson, passed away Saturday, March 18, 1972 at Monrovia, California where he was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Delores Williams. He suffered a massive stroke Wednesday night March 15. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, March 21, at the United Methodist Church in Dawson at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Raymond Boyer officiating. Interment was in the Heim cemetery at Dawson. Mr. Ulmer was born May 16, 1896, a son of Emmanuel Ulmer and Sarah Heim Ulmer at Dawson. He attended the Dawson public schools and graduated from Dawson high school. March 23, 1921 he was married at Dawson to Cecelia Smith. Three children were born to this union. Mr. Ulmer was a veteran of World War I, serving in the army of occupation in Germany. Surviving Mr. Ulmer are his two daughters, Mrs. Delores Williams of Monrovia and Mrs. Herbert (Genevieve) Young of Temple Hills, Maryland; two brothers, Dr. Walter Ulmer and Reuben Ulmer, both of Dawson, but currently at Colonial Acres. Six grandchildren also survive.
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Nelson & Cecelia C. (Smith) Ulmer,1921
Nelson & Cecelia C. (Smith) Ulmer,1921
A wedding photo of Nelson & Cecelia C. (Smith) Ulmer
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Nelson Howard Ulmer In WWI
Nelson Howard Ulmer In WWI
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer in WWI

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Nelson Howard Ulmer, baby
Nelson Howard Ulmer, baby
A baby photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer

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Date & Place: at Hughes Studio in Humboldt, Nebraska United States
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Nelson Howard Ulmer, WWI
Nelson Howard Ulmer, WWI
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer in WWI at Camp Jesup

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Date & Place: at Camp Jesup in GA
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Nelson Howard Ulmer, Orchestra
Nelson Howard Ulmer, Orchestra
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer (with trumpet) In the Orchestra.

The drum has MRSU 310 MTC. MTC stands for Motor Transport Corps, thus the tie to Camp Jesup. Known as Motor Transport Corps (Aug. 1918-July 1920)
The Motor Transport Corps (M.T.C.) was formed out of the Quartermaster Corps on 15 August 1918, by General Order No. 75. Men needed to staff this new corps were recruited from the skilled tradesmen working for automotive manufacturers in the US.
The MRSU or as listed in the program MRU, stand for Motor Repair Unit.


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Date & Place: in Coblenz or Coblens Germany
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The "M.T.C." stands for Motor Transport Corps, stationed in Tours during WWI. Under command of Brigadier General Meriwether Lewis Walker. The MTC was formed out of the Quartermaster Corps. They were part of the American Expeditionary Forces & occupied Germany. Disbanded around 1920.
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The clown looks French.
Nelson Howard Ulmer, Germany
Nelson Howard Ulmer, Germany
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer (sitting),
American European Forces
Army of Occupation
Coblenz (today Koblenz), Germany

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Date & Place: in Koblenz Germany
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Nelson Howard Ulmer, WWI
Nelson Howard Ulmer, WWI
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer (second from right in middle row) in WWI Group Photo

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Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Nelson Howard Ulmer & Mystery Man
Nelson Howard Ulmer & Mystery Man
A photo of Nelson Howard Ulmer and Jay Slage in WWI.
Date & Place: at Camp Jesup in GA
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The Emanuel Ulmer Family, 1912
The Emanuel Ulmer Family, 1912
A photo of Emanuel Ulmer and family
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Nelson Howard Ulmer, 1914
Nelson Howard Ulmer, 1914
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