At the time of his brother, Fred’s death, he was still living in Joplin, Mo.
739The following was taken from the World War Military Cards for MO. at this URL -
www.sos.state.mo.us/archives/
Covey, Hugh C. Serial # 3,088,069 Race: W
Res. 2227 Main St. Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Inducted: at Joplin 7/6/1918
Served: 15 SERV Co Ft. Leavenworth, KS to 12 Aug/ 18; Aug Auto PEPL
Draft Ft. Leavenworth
Grades: Pvt. 3/19
Served overseas 8/17/1918 to 5/30/1919
Honorably discharged
Remarks: 6 Sept 18; Co B 116 F SIG BN to discharge.