certificate
Catalog Number
2001.104.41Date of Origin
ca. 1962Materials
paperDescription
Certificate, on white paper, with black lettering. At the top, in gold, there is an eagle with arrows in one foot a a branch in the other.The certificate reads..."The United States of America honors the memory of Leonard E. Bareman. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States."
A copy of John Kennedy's signature is at the bottom.
History
Items in 2001.104 belonged to the donor's father, Leonard E. Bareman. Leonard joined the US Army and fought in Russia as a member of the Polar Bears during World War One.Leonard was born on August 13, 1886 in Holland, MI to Egbert and Elizabeth Bareman.
His wife was Cora Ter Beek. Leonard worked as a farmer.
Leonard died on March 23, 1940 in Holland, MI at the age of 53 from Scarlet Fever. His brother James died of the same disease within 35 hours of Leonard's death. Leonard was buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.