I can't remember his wife's name(it was Aurilla), but my mom was either friendly with her or did some private nursing for them.  Mrs. Baum got mom interested in Hummels.  Was Herb into Warwick football or basketball?  Probably around 1944 when my bro. George was in WHS.

HERBERT BAUM Warwick, N.Y. Herbert Baum passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2002 in the Orange County Infirmary, Goshen. He was 91. The son of the late Augustus and Mita Hinrichs Baum, he was born August 31, 1911 in Jersey City, N.J. He was the widower of Aurilla W. Baum; she died in 1980. Mr. Baum was a retired teacher of agriculture and general science for Warwick Valley Central School where he was also deeply involved with Future Farmers of America activities for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Cornell University, Class of 1934, where he played football and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was a contributor to the Omithology Lab and Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the Retired Agriculture Teachers of New York. He served as lieutenant colonel in the Army during World War II, landing at Omaha Beach on D-Day and fighting under General Patton all the way to the Rhine. A tank commander during the Battle of the Bulge, he later remained in Germany after VE Day as part of the military government responsible for re-establishing the educational system. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman's Badge; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon; World War II Victory Medal; and Purple Heart. He was a member of the Warwick American Legion Post 214; the Reserve Officers Association of the United States; the Warwick United Methodist Church; and the Audubon Society. The family remembers him quoting General Patton, "Go forward until the last round is fired and the last drop of gas is expended...then go forward on foot." This was how Mr. Baum lived. Survivors include his niece, Anne Holshek of Summitville; nephew, Kary Jablonka of East Chatham; two great-nieces, Sarah and Jessica; and one great-nephew, Zachary. He was predeceased by a brother, Gil Baum. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Warwick.