Herbert Neal Hollis was born in Chattanooga to Herbert Neal Hollis and Frances Louise Rope. He was married with Wilma D. Robertson. Father of James Willliam Hollis.
He was stationed at Fort Ord., Calif., in an anti-aircraft unit in 1943. Before going into the army he was with the Herron Iron Foundry at Chattanooga.
Buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg, I, 10, 3
The Chattanooga Times, January 17, 1945
Pvt. Hubert N. Hollis Jr., 22 son of Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Hollis, 609 Cypress Street, was reported killed in action in Belgium on December 19. Pvt. Hollis was inducted into the army in November, 1942, and he went overseas in April, 1944. He is the brother of Mrs. Charlcie Byrd, Frances and Rita Hollis.
- Rank: Private
- Date of birth: 11 July 1922
- Date of death: 19 December 1944
- County: Hamilton
- Hometown: Chattanooga
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 55th Engineer Battalion, 10th Armored Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Luxembourg American Cemetery, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XI, Top Panel
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