Alaska Highway, Company A. Born: 11 November 1916, Waterman, Illinois. Died: 18 January 1994, Rockford, Illinois. Enlisted: 16 January 1942, Camp Grant, Illinois. Education: one year high school. Occupation: Painter and in 1940 census Machine operator at bed spring manufacturer. Spouse: Hellen Elizabeth Jones. Father: Edward Garman worked as a contractor. Mother: Alma Moeller.