Herbert Jay Hirshinger

1874–1916 (age 42)

Biography

Herbert Jay Hirshinger’s life spanned a period of rapid change, as the United States moved from reconstruction through the dawn of modernity. Though few details survive of his personal pursuits, the fact of his interment in Arlington marks him as someone who carried hope and responsibility for his community.

Close friends and descendants remember a person who, in quiet ways, contributed to the civic fabric of the country, and Arlington ensures that his memory remains part of the larger story of national service.

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