Harry A. Linback, Sr., 70 Brookston, died Sunday morning, May 23 at Home Hospital; Lafayette, where he had been a patient since May 5.

He was born March 5, 1923, in Francesville, to Chris August and Iris Irinda Farr Linback. He married Mary E. Smith on January 1, 1959, in Francesville, and she survives.

He had lived in Brookston since 1959.

He retired in 1975 with a health disability from Ross Gear TRW in Lafayette.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served in the Army's 183rd Field Artillery Battalion. He served in five major battles and received five bronze stars.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 492 in West Lafayette and the Carroll County VFW Post No. 9383 in Delphi.

Surviving with his wife are two sons: Harry Jr. of Huntington and Sgt. Kenneth P. of Savannah, GA; three daughters: Mrs. Roger (Brenda) Wood, Bowling Green, KY, Mrs. Jerry (Sherry) Linback Willits, Lafayette, Mrs. Stephen (Cindy) Landry, Sugarland, TX; a step-daughter, Peggy Linback, Huntington; two brothers: Walter of Monon and Melvin of Lafayette; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Shidler, Winamac, Mrs. Robert (Alma) Ewing, Francesville, Mrs. James B. (Alice) Shreives, Union Mills, Clara Linback, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Eugene (Jean) Roeschlein, Lawrence; and 15 grandchildren.

Two sisters and 3 brothers are deceased.

Services were Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home in Brookston with Bill Romans officiating.

Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Brookston with military rites.

Memorials can be made to Potter Children's Home in Bowling Green, KY.