His application for a military headstone records Howard Ingram, born 3 Nov 1883, died 31 Aug 1948, served twice - enlisted 8 June 1905 in Co. M, 16th infantry, 1st division, discharged 7 June 1908, and enlisted 18 May 1942 in Co. C., 103rd infantry, 43rd division WW II, discharged 8 Oct 1943. Flat granite marker to be shipped to Stella B. Ingram, 45 N. Wood St., Battle Creek, Michigan.