Henry Huber

Corporal Henry L. Huber, RA 13309633, proudly served his country in the United States Army's 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. At just 22 years old, he was reported missing in action on May 18, 1951, near Chaun-ni, South Korea, while courageously serving his nation. After nearly 75 years of uncertainty, on January 20, 2026, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) officially announced that Cpl. Huber had been accounted for.

He was born on September 18, 1928, in Ridgway, the son of the late Henry and Hulda Balmer Huber. The young soldier was a member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church and before enlisting in the Army was employed at Girton's Greenhouse.

Cpl. Huber enlisted in the Army Dec. 2, 1948, at DuBois, PA, and received his training at Fort Knox, KY; Camp Carson, Colorado, and Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and in Alaska.

He spent 20 months of service in the states and nine months overseas. He left the States August 5, 1950, for Korea, and on May 1, 1951, was promoted to corporal.

Henry's bravery, dedication, and sacrifice were recognized through numerous military honors, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (First Award), and United Nations Service Medal.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Grace DeGroat, Dorothy Schoening, and Helen Brehm, and by two brothers; Fred Huber and Robert Huber.

Funeral Services for Cpl. Henry L. Huber will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at The Bible Training Center, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA, 15853, with Pastor Ron Burkett officiating.

Full Military Honors will be accorded by the U.S States Army at the Bible Training Center.

Burial will follow at Ott Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday at the Bible Training Center from 10:00 AM until the time of service.