Private Herman Hancock, 36, of Lexington, Fayette County died on 28 February 1917 of Pneumonia due to exposure while on federal active duty at a demobilization camp at Fort Thomas.

Hancock enlisted in the Kentucky National Guard with Company C of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry on 2 March 1916. He was born in Scott County on 4 July 1880. He listed his civilian occupation as teamster

Hancock was buried in the Lexington Cemetery Section: 26, Lot: 10, Part: S on 15 March 1917.