Willis John Koops (1915–1918)

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    Born
    1915
    Died
    1918

    When was Willis John Koops born? 1915.

    When did Willis John Koops die? 1918.

    Life story

    Willis John Koops (1915–1918) was born in 1915, and died in 1918, at about age 3. A cemetery record documents Willis John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willis John's life.

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    The world Willis John lived through

    1. 1917 · age 2 — The United States entered World War I

    2. 1918 · age 3 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    Questions about Willis John Koops

    When was Willis John Koops born?

    Willis John Koops was born in 1915.

    When did Willis John Koops die?

    Willis John Koops died in 1918.

    How old was Willis John Koops at the time of death?

    Willis John Koops was about 3 years old.

    Where is Willis John Koops buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willis John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Willis John Koops was born?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Willis John was born.

    Who was president when Willis John Koops died?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Willis John died.

    What generation was Willis John Koops part of?

    Born in 1915, Willis John Koops was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Willis John Koops's lifetime?

    During Willis John's lifetime: the United States entered World War I (1917, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 3).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1915

    2. Death

      1918

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Willis John Koops (1915–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/willis-john-koops-1915-1918-6d2c6c94/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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