Hiram Cronk [SEP] conflict
Hiram Cronk
Hiram Cronk (April 29, 1800 – May 13, 1905) was the last surviving veteran of the War of 1812 at the time of his death. He lived to the age of 105.
Life and career.
Born in Frankfort, New York, Cronk enlisted with his father and two brothers on August 4, 1814. He served with the New York Volunteers in the defense of Sackett's Harbor and was discharged November 16, 1814. For his service, he received a pension of $
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Cronk died in Ava, New York in May 1905 at the age of 105. After his death, his body was displayed in the main lobby of New York City Hall. An estimated 925,000 people paid their respects. He is interred in the Mount of Victory, Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.
See also.
- Last surviving United States war veterans
External links.
- Hiram Cronk
- Article written by the "Utica Sunday Journal" to Celebrate the Veteran