(October 31, 1914 – September 28, 1996)
A hand-written caption on this photo says "Harold Born about 8 months old."
This is Harold's photo and the accompanying article from a clipping marked "1944" in a Born family album, probably saved from the Cavalier or Grafton newspaper. Photos of Eugene and Vernie are also included with the original article.
3 Sons of Crystal Couple in Service
CRYSTAL, N. D.—(SPECIAL)—Three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Herman F. Born, farmers east of here, are in the armed forces. Staff Sgt. Eugene entered service in August, 1942, and after serving in several camps attended the Boeing School of Aeronautics for several months. He was then sent to Charleston, S. C., as a mechanic in the army air force. He came here recently for a 14-day furlough. Staff Sgt. Harold, who recently spent his furlough here, was inducted into the army in July, 1942, and is now at Big Spring, Tex., in the bomb sight maintenance division. Vernon, AEM second class, enlisted in the navy in July, 1942. He received his first training at the Great Lakes Station and is now on the Gilbert Islands.
Harold in the Army in 1945 on his motorcycle someplace. It is known that he once took a trip on his motorcycle to visit Marguerite in Louisiana before they were married, but it is not known if this picture is from that trip.
Harold and Marguerite during their engagement in 1945.
A picture of Harold and Marguerite around the time of their marriage on July 16, 1946.
The family of Harold and Marguerite in the early 60's, apparently before their youngest daughter, Jane, was born in 1963. Jane lived only from 1963 to 1967.
Harold and Marguerite with their children in the early or mid-90's. From left: Paul, Rosie, Martha, Rita, Mary, Trudy, and Julia.