George Frank Hancock
Birth: 7 Aug 1881 Obion County, Tennessee, USA
Death: 12 Sep 1927
Burial: Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
Memorial #: 80739993
Bio: Born Aug. 7, 1881, in Reelfoot Lake, Obion County, Tennessee.Father: James H. HancockMother: Polly HutchinsonMarried Minnie Mae Womack Richardson "Grandma Richie" Hancock in Okmulgee, Indian Territory, Oklahoma (circa 1901-02).George Frank brought three children into the world with Minnie Mae Hancock: Nettie J. Hancock Shinn (1 June 1902 to 7 April 1998), Omer James Hancock, Sr. (10 Feb. 1904 to 9 Mar 1998) and Lola Hancock Flournoy (1907 to _____).George Frank Hancock was a rambler. His son mentioned being about ten years old the last time he saw his father, meaning G. F. Hancock left his family in newly-formed Oklahoma in around 1914. By the year 1917, G. F. Hancock had made his way to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where, on August 13, he enlisted in the Army for The Great War (World War I).George F. Hancock (R-737711) served in France with the 5th Division of the 11th Infantry, U.S. Army. He served in Company "L" and in the Supply Company. His tour of duty included:June 14 to July 15, 1918: Arnold Sector (Vosges, France)July 17 to August 23, 1918: St. Die Sector (Vosges, France)Sept. 19 to 29, 1918: Marbache Sector (Toul, France)Sept. 12 to 16, 1918: St. Mihiel Offensive (near Verdun)Oct. 12-22, 1918: Meuse-Argonne OffensiveOct. 27-Nov. 11, 1918: Meuse-Argonne OffensiveNovember 11, 1918, was Armistice Day and the end of the Great War.After being honorably discharged from WWI he re-enlisted at Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg on May 2, 1919, to further serve in the U.S. Army. He was then stationed at the Police Academy in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia for one year as a private in the 5th Military Policy Company. While serving in Police Academy, George Hancock was cited in a letter, dated July 3, 1919, by a former superior for distinguished conduct in WWI. To the family's knowledge, George Hancock was not awarded a medal for such distinguished conduct. After receiving his second honorable discharge from the Army on May 2, 1920, he re-enlisted on May 18, 1920. He transferred to Camp Dix in New Jersey in Company "F" of the 1st Corps of Engineers where he was promoted to Corporal on October 6, 1920, and then 1st Sergeant on February 1, 1921 (non-commissioned officer).George Frank Hancock received his 3rd honorable discharge from the U.S. Army on May 17, 1921. On June 5, 1921, he was presented with a Nebraska Roll of Honor Certificate for Military Service signed by Governor Samuel R. McKelvie of Nebraska. Hancock presumbably continued to reside in Nebraska until at least Jan. 1, 1925 when his address was listed as 209 N. 13th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. On September 27, 1925, Sgt. George Frank Hancock was admitted to the Western Branch of the National Home for Disabled Veterans Services (D.V.S.) in Kansas, having succumbed to war injuries.On January 15, 1926, he was awarded some disability compensation by the American government and had an address at the Annex Hospital, National Military Home in Kansas. On March 23, 1926, he was discharged by the D.V.S., but on April 2 he had another medical examination and on June 7, 1926, he was granted permanent total disability by the Claims and Rating Board.Many men in WWI had lung problems due to the trench warfare and mustard gas. It would not be unusual for this to be the cause of Sgt. Hancock's permanent disability.On July 13, 1926, a letter was mailed by the U.S. Veterans Bureau to the U.S. Veterans' Hospital in Tucson, Arizona, where George F. Hancock had been transferred. Tucson has an arid climate and the desert air would help someone with lung injuries. By August 19 G. F. Hancock's disability payments had been amended.In 1926, during his last Christmas and New Year's season, George received holiday letters from President Coolidge and from Frank T. Hines, Director of the U.S. Veterans Bureau.On Sept. 12, 1927, George Frank Hancock, age 46 years, 1 month, 5 days, died in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona from Pulmonary Tuberculosis. He was buried two days later in a soldiers plot at Evergreen Cemetery.On April 23, 1928, George Frank Hancock's widow, Minnie Mae Womack Richardson Hancock, received a letter regarding a widow's pension.
Family Members
Spouse
Minnie Mae Womack Hancock* 1868-1952
Children
Nettie Hancock Shinn* 1902-1998
Omer James Hancock* 1904-1998
Maintained by: K Hancock (48190321)
Originally Created by: Linda (47219516)
Added: 20 Nov 2011
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80739993
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 02 February 2018), memorial page for George Frank Hancock (7 Aug 1881–12 Sep 1927), Find A Grave Memorial no. 80739993, citing Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA ; Maintained by K Hancock (contributor 48190321) .
