Oren Barnum made a career of the Army, serving 22 years in that service. His first service location was 1 Aug 1945 in the Philippines. He was later stationed Oct 1956 in California; 12 Nov 1956 at Fort Lewis, Washington; 7 May 1960, Korea; 9 Jun 1960 43rd Surgical Hospital, San Francisco; 17 Feb 1961 Fort Hood, Texas.
Gravestone inscription: Oren F. Barnum / Michigan / SFC / 27 Surg Hosp / World War II / Korea / Vietnam.