A pictorial commemorative book of World War II Young American Patriots lists on p. 910 in the chapter for veterans from Mingo Co., WV: Homer Carl Hardin, PFC, U.S. Army. Born Sept. 26, 1923. Entered service Feb. 24, 1943, Ft. Thomas, Ky. Served in Europe. Awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star with three clusters, Pres. Unit Cit. Attended Williamson High School. Pilgrim Holiness Church. Son of Mrs. Orbie Hardin and the late Mr. Hardin, Raw., W. Va. Husband of Mrs. Ruby Blair Hardin, Steele, Ky. (The next picture and bio is for his brother Harold.)

The SSDI records Homer C. Hardin, born 26 Sep 1923, died 9 Oct 2007, last residence Sarah Ann, Logan Co., West Virginia.