application
Catalog Number
2001.104.47Date of Origin
ca. 1920Materials
paperDescription
White application for reinstatement of War Risk Yearly Renewable Term Insurance, from the U.S. Treasury Department, mailed to Leonard Bareman in Holland, MI. This application begins with a greeting from the Treasury Department."My Dear World War Veteran: United States Government Life Insurance...may now be paid in one sum at death."
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.