Major John W. Short

Posted on May 29, 2025 in HING History, People

Born 1864?

Died October 2nd 1931 Honolulu

Short arrived in Hawaii about the end of 1893. He enlisted as a full time member of the National Guard in January 1894. He was later employed in the custom house by the Republic of Hawaii and continued there under the United States government until his retirement in 1930.

At the time of his enlistment he stated he was born in the United states, but the place is not given.

Last updated October 1965