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JOHN LESTER MOORE
Blacksmith, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore, 1619 North Eighth street, Springfield. Born January 27. 1892, in Springfield. Entered service June 5, 1918, in Peoria. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Was at Great Lakes when the Armistice was signed. Discharged there January 25, 1919.
ORAL G. MOORE
Corporal, 124th Depot Ordnance, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Moore, 1317 South College street, Springfield. Born January 2. 1888, in Lovington, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Chicago. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Was at Camp Logan when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
SAMUEL MCKINLEY MOORE
Carpenter, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore, 1619 North Eighth street, Springfield. Born March 19, 1894, in Springfield. Entered service April 23, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Made four trips overseas on the U. S. S. K. I. Luckenbach. Was stationed at Brest and Marseilles, France. Was on the ocean when the Armistice was signed.
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THOMAS HENRY MOORE
Sapper, Company D, 3rd Division, Canadian Army. Son of Thomas Moore, Blackpool, Lancastershire, England. Born October 7, 1885, in Eng- land. Address, 508 Enos avenue, Springfield. Entered service June 10, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at St. John's, Quebec, Canada and Seaford, England. Sailed overseas June 29, 1918, on the Saturnia. Was stationed at Seaford, England, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged January 24, 1919, at Toronto, Canada.
HARRY B. MORGAN
Private, U. S. A. Son of Louis and Rose Morgan, 825 East Carpenter street, Springfield. Born September 20, 1888, in Springfield. Entered service April 10, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, and Camp Hancock. Sailed overseas July 31, 1918, on the America. Drove an ammunition truck at Mon Sec and in the Meuse- Argonne Offensive. Was at Montigny when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, at Camp Grant, Ill.
H. D. MORGAN
Private, Company H, 346th Regiment, 87th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Morgan, both deceased. Address, 221 North Eng- lish avenue, Springfield. Born September 11, 1889, in Mound Valley, Kan. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Pike, Ark., and Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas August 24, 1918, on the Alsatian. Stationed at Camp Windledown, England, and St. Nazaire, France. In action at Cognac Hill. Was at St. Nazaire, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged April 17, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM J. MORGAN
Sergeant, Headquarters Company, Fifth Regiment, U. S. A. Son of John C. and Ellen Morgan. Address, 1729 East Jackson street, Spring- field. Born November 6, 1892, in Springfield. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Assigned to Regimental Personnel Office, Camp Taylor. Dis- charged December 12, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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MICHAEL J. MORONEY
Sergeant, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Patrick and Mary Moroney. Ad- dress, 2004 East Monroe street, Springfield. Born February 5, 1890, in Riverton, Ill. Served four years in Marine Corps previous to enlist- ing in the Infantry. Served in France during the World War.
ALBERT MORRIS
Private, 27th Company, F. A. R. D., U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Alice Morris, 4021/2 East Adams street, Springfield. Address, 1404 East Cook street, Springfield. Born October 3, 1895, in Spring- field. Entered service June 4, 1918, in Springfield. Received his train- ing at Camp Jackson, S. C., West Point, and Camp Henry Knox, Ky. Was at Camp Henry Knox when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 20, 1919, at Camp Knox, Ky.
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JOHN P. MORRIS
Corporal, Company E, 309th Engineers, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Jesse and Ellen Morris, both deceased. Born May 5, 1891, in Robinson, Kan. Address, 520 North street, Springfield. Entered service in December, 1917. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Sherman. Sailed overseas July 18, 1918. Was stationed at Save- nay, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HUGH T. MORRISON
Captain, 812th Pioneer Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Hugh T. and Anna Morrison, both deceased. Born May 23, 1877, in Buchanan, Mich. Address, 115 West Miller street, Springfield. Entered service September 17, 1918, in Rockford. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Was at Camp Merritt, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 17, 1919.
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KURT A. MUELLER
Corporal, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Di- vision, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. H. E. Mueller, 133 South Douglas ave- nue, Springfield. Born November 10, 1898, in Springfield. Entered service March 26, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Ill., and Camp Logan, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. on the Mt. Vernon. In action at Albert, Amiens, Somme Offensive, Ver- dun, Meuse-Argonne, St. Hilaire, Butgneville and Troyon Sector. Was wounded in attack on Butgneville, France, November 11, 1919. Dis- charged June 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MARSHALL WILLIAM MUIR
Head Typist, Headquarters Company, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. M. L. Muir Lund, 625 North Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 1, 1893. Entered service in July, 1917, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 15, 1918, on the U. S. S. Mt. Vernon. With Division Headquarters when in action at Verdun, St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest and Meuse-Argonne, until signing of the Armistice. Discharged with Head- quarters Company in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES E. MULLANEY
Sergeant, Camp Hospital No. 20, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of James W. and Catherine T. Mullaney, 421 North Ninth street, Spring- field. Born March 31, 1895, in Malden, Mass. Entered service July 29, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Oglethorpe, Ga. and Governor's Island, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 3, 1917. Sta- tioned at Base Hospital No. 6, Camp De Souge, France. Was at Camp Hospital No. 20, Camp De Souge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN F. MULLANEY
Sergeant, Company C, Sixth Field Signal Corps, Sixth Division, U. S. A. Son of James W. and Catherine. 'T. Mullaney, 421 North Ninth street. Springfield. Born January 27, 1891, in Malden, Mass. Entered serv- ice May 8, 1917. in Springfield. Received his training at Ft. Leaven- worth, Kan. and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas in July, 1918. In action at Chateau Thierry and the Meuse-Argonne. Was in the Argonne Sector when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in June, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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FRED W. MULLER
Private, Machine Gun Company, U. S. A. Son of Gerhard and Rigima Muller, 1337 Holmes avenue, Springfield. Born June 15, 1890, in Springfield. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Funston, Kan. Was at Camp Funston when the Armistice was signed.
JEROME AYRES MULLER
Seaman, Ship's Company, 16th Regiment, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Muller, 825 South College street, Springfield. Born May 19, 1896, in Springfield. Entered service July 5, 1918. Re- ceived his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. July 29, 1918, was sent to 16th Regiment, where he acted as Regimental Painter until De- cember 13, 1918. Was at Camp Luce, Great Lakes, when the Arm- istice was signed. Released from active service December 13, 1918, at Great Lakes, Ill.
OGDEN BROWN MUNROE
First Lieutenant, Dental Corps, U. S. A. Son of Dr. and Mrs. Grafton Munroe, 1300 North Fifth street, Springfield. Born July 24, 1891, in Springfield. Received commission as First Lieutenant, Dental Reserve Corps, July 30, 1917. Ordered to active duty May 15, 1918. Received his training at Medical Officers' Training Camp, Camp Greenleaf, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. August 5, 1918, ordered to Camp Wheeler, Ga., and assigned to duty at Base Hospital. September 1, 1918, transferred to Camp Dental Infirmary, Camp Wheeler, and assigned as officer in charge of buildings, supplies and equipment. Was serving in this capacity when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 16, 1918, at Camp Wheeler, Ga.
CHARLES J. MUNSON
Corporal, Company A, 331st Battalion, Tank Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Munson, Greenview, Ill. Born April 8, 1888, in Petersburg, Ill. Address, Y. M. C. A., Springfield. Entered service June 12, 1917, in Springfield. Received training in Signal Corps at Camp Custer, Mich., and in Tank Corps at Camp Colt, Pa. Sailed overseas in August, 1918, on the Oriana. Was stationed at Langres, France, Tank Center. In action in the Meuse-Argonne. Was in the Argonne Woods. when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 11, 1919, at Camp, Grant, Ill.
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WILLIAM JAMES MURDOUGH
Private, Fifth Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Murdough, 2028 East Monroe street, Springfield. Born February 3, 1897, in De- Witt, Ill. Entered service August 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed overseas September 20, 1918. In Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES H. MURPHY
Private, Battery A, 74th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Murphy, 425 South College street, Springfield. Born March 9, 1884, in Indiana. Entered service May 8, 1918, in Indianapolis, Ind. Received his training at Ft. Totten and Ft. Schuyler. Sailed overseas September 23, 1918. Was stationed at DeMailly, France, and Camp Haussimont. Was at Camp Haussimont when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 9, 1919, at Camp Sherman.
ERNEST MICHAEL MURPHY
Sergeant, Company L, Twenty-first Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Thomas J. and Ida C. Murphy, 124 South John street, Springfield. Born July 16, 1892, in Huntingburgh, Ind. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Ft. Benja- min Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Was in France ยท when the Armistice was signed.
GLENN JAMES MURPHY
Sergeant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Thomas J. and Ida L. Murphy, 1129 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 17, 1897, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in April, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 24, 1918. In action in St. Mihiel Drive, Argonne Forest and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was on Meuse River, on the Launeville-Beaumont Road, when the Armistice was signed. With Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Discharged May 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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HARRY T. MURPHY
Sergeant, Company D, 11th Machine Gun Battalion, 4th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Murphy, McPherson avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Born February 8, 1892, in Springfield. Address, 3111/2 East Monroe street, Springfield. Entered service July 30, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Gettysburg, Pa. and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas May 7, 1918, on the Aquatania. Received further training at English Machine Gun School. In action in the second Battle Marne, Vesle Sector, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Wounded in action. Was in the Metz Sector when the Armistice was signed. Re- ceived citation for bravery in action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Dis- charged August 6, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
JAMES F. MURPHY
Private, Battery A, First Regiment, F. A. R. D., U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murphy, 222 East Vine street, Springfield. Born February 25, 1893, in Taylorville. Address, 51612 West Canedy street, Springfield. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged there December 11, 1918.
JOSEPH T. MURPHY
Yeoman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Murphy, 500 Forest avenue, Springfield. Born November 24, 1894, in Springfield. Entered service June 19, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Norfolk, Va. Was at Norfolk, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 1, 1919, at Norfolk, Va.
JOHN N. MURPHY, JR.
Seaman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Murphy, 500 Forest avenue, Springfield. Born April 21, 1892, in Springfield. Entered service January 25, 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Sailed overseas in July, 1918, on the U. S. S. Carola. Was in Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 10, 1918, at Brooklyn, N. Y.
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WILLIAM C. MURPHY
Private, Headquarters Company, 39th Field Artillery, 'Thirteenth Di- vision, U. S. A. Son of Henry C. and Emma J. Murphy, 817 Enos ave- nue, Springfield. Born April 11, 1890, in St. Louis, Mo. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Lewis, American Lake, Wash. Was in Signal De- tail of 39th Field Artillery, which was ready for overseas service when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM KENNEY MURPHY
Second Lieutenant, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of P. F. Murphy, 633 West Jefferson street, Springfield. Born April 13, 1897, in Springfield. Entered service May 13, 1918, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Received his training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Discharged January 10, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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CHARLES E. MURRAY
Seaman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Murray. Born January 28, 1900, in Springfield. Address, 440 West Chenery street, Springfield. Entered service January 27, 1917. As- signed to the U. S. S. Jouett, doing coast patrol and 'conveying work. Discharged February 28, 1918.
DEWEY H. MURRAY
Private, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Susie Murray, 125 1-3 East Adams street, Springfield. Born April 17, 1895. Entered service in July, 1917. Re- ceived his training at Camp Lowden, Ill. and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in the Somme Offensive, Meuse-Argonne, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector and the attack on Butgneville, November 11. Was with the Army of Occu- pation in Luxemburg. Discharged in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, III.
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JOHN L. MURRAY
Sergeant, Company F, 38th Infantry, Third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Murray, 1316 East Capitol avenue, Springfield. Born March 15, 1885, in Springfield. Entered service in April, 1916, in New York. Received his training at Plattsburg, N. Y., Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas March 29, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in the Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in the front lines when the Armistice was signed.
MARTIN JOSEPH MURRAY
Private, 326th Infantry, Unassigned, U. S. A. Son of John M. Murray, 1630 East Miller street, Springfield. Born October 20, 1892, in Spring- field. Entered service August 5, 1918, in Syracuse, N. Y. Received his training at Camp Syracuse, Camp Stuart and Camp Hill, Va. Was at Newport News, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THOMAS J. MURRAY
Corporal, 343rd Motor Truck Company, U. S. A. Son of John M. Murray. Born October 9, 1886, in Springfield. Address, 1630 East Miller street, Springfield. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Served as Canteen Steward and Truck Driver while at Camp Taylor. Discharged February 21, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
FRED AUGUST MUTTERA
Private, S. A. T. C., U. S. A. Son of John and Rose Muttera, 848 North Ninth street, Springfield. Born January 30, 1897, in Springfield. Entered service October 15, 1918. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill. Was at Camp Bradley when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 7, 1918, at Camp Bradley, Ill.
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GEORGE DEWEY MYERS
Private, Company C, 16th Infantry, First Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Mary R. Myers, Kenney, Ill. Born February 1, 1898, in Kenney, Ill. Entered service May 10, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Baker and Ft. Bliss, Tex. Sailed overseas June 13, 1917, on the Havanar. Trained further in France. In action in Cantigny, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne. Was wounded in shoulder by machine gun bullet and was gassed. Was in Base Hospital No. 35, Navers, France, when the Armistice was signed. Received citation for bravery on May 17, 1918. Discharged March 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MORRIS R. MYERS
Lieutenant, 304th Regiment, 76th Division, U. S. A. Son of Louis M. and Lillian R. Myers, 1115 South Seventh street, Springfield. Born March 19, 1899, in Springfield. Entered service June 2, 1918, in Chi- cago. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan. Ill. and Camp Perry, O. Was special instructor in small arms at the Armour Institute, Chicago, Ill. Discharged December 18, 1918, in Chicago.
OTTO A. MYERS
Seaman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of James and Mary Myers. 324 North Fifth street, Springfield. Born May 7, 1895, in Illiopolis, Ill. Entered service May 8, 1917. Stationed on U. S. S. George Washington, crossing the ocean fifteen times.
OSCAR E. MYRVOLD
Corporal, Fifteenth Photographic Section, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Myrvold. Born August 18, 1890, in Norway. Ad- dress, 319 North Water street, Springfield. Entered service March 8. 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at United States School of Aerial Photography, Rochester, N. Y. and Madison Barracks, N. Y. Sailed overseas August 30, 1918, on the Susquehanna. Took part in four air raids while in France. Was in Neufchateau when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 2, 1919.
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WILLIAM C. NAGEL
Sergeant, Third Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Henry and Lena Nagel, 835 North First street, Springfield. Born April 23, 1894, in Springfield. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Johnston and Camp Hill. Sailed overseas July 5, 1918, on the Floridina. In action on the Metz Front. Received Advance Section Insignia. Was in Langres, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ADEEB NAJIM
Private, Company K, +5th Infantry, Ninth Division, Regular Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Najim, 2071/2 South Sixth street, Spring- field. Born February 28, 1893, in Ioudaidet Merdjaum, Syria. En- tered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga. and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Discharged February 6, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
ANGEL NASES
Sergeant, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nases, Greece. Born March 25, 1887, in Greece. Address, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Janu- ary 4, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CHARLES W. NATION
Private, Battery C, 75th R. R. Artillery, 40th Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Nation, 1726 East Maple street, Springfield. Born December 30, 1895, in Springfield. Entered service March 16, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Ft. Screvin, Ga. Sailed overseas October 5, 1918, on the Siboney. Stationed at Brest, Tours Geivers, St. Nazaire, France. Was in Reignac, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 31, 1919, at Camp Grant. Ill.
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EDWARD NATION
Private, Company I, Third Chemical Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nation, 718 North Second street, Springfield. Born October 14, 1889. Entered service March 14, 1918, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and Edgewood, Md. Was Superintendent of the Railroad Work, while at Edgewood. Was at Edgewood when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Edgewood, Md.
HARLEY WILLIAM NATION
Sergeant, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of John and Mary Nation, 1244 West Jefferson street, Springfield. Born February 6, 1891, in Springfield. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Rahe Army School, Kansas City, Mo., and Ft. Bliss, Tex. Was in New York when the Armistice was signed, and a few days later sailed for France on the Empire Russia. Stationed at Park Unit 535, re- pairing automobiles. Discharged June 1, 1919, at Camp Lee, Va.
JOHN P. NATTERMANN
Ensign (Deck), United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nattermann, both deceased. Born February 25, 1896. Address, '547 South Grand avenue, west, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1917, having enlisted May 12, 1917. Detailed at Great Lakes in Drill Office until entrance in Officers' Material School, Municipal Pier, Chi- cago, Ill., May 30, 1918. Received commission as Ensign, Third Class, United States Naval Reserve Force, January 1, 1919. Released from active duty February 20, 1919.
JAMES C. NEAL
Private, Battery E, Seventh Regiment, F. A. R. D., U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Eugene Short, 1221 West Governor street, Springfield. Born De- cember 17, 1890, in Assumption, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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THOMAS M. NEAL
Sergeant, M. D. Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Neal, 505 South New street, Springfield. Born March 21, 1896, in Murphysboro, Ill. Entered service May 3, 1917, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Agamemnon. In action in the Somme Offensive and the Meuse-Argonne. Was commended for gallantry by Division Com- mander. Was in the front lines, St. Mihiel Sector, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
PHILIP J. NEEF
Private, 140th Company, Train Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Neef, 8351/2 South Glenwood avenue, Springfield. Born March 7, 1890, in Springfield. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Ft. Benjamin Harrison, In- dianapolis, Ind., and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 30. 1918. Company was fully equipped and awaiting orders to go to front, when the Armistice was signed. January 15, 1919, was transferred to Transportation Corps, Headquarters 23rd Grand Division, as File Clerk, and was stationed at Verdun, France. Discharged July 21, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
IRA E. NEER
Captain, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Sarah E. Neer, of Rochester, Ill. Born in December, 1875. Address, 1433 Lowell avenue. Springfield, Ill. Entered service in August, 1917. Trained at Camp Greenleaf. Assigned to Surgical Service, Base Hospital, Camp Beaure- gard, La. Sailed overseas July 5, 1918, on the Mauretania. Served under the First Army during the St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest engagements. Was at Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Aug- ust 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LESLIE ARTHUR NEIL
Quartermaster, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Emily Neil, 804 North Ninth street, Springfield. Born May 23, 1896, in Spaulding, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Peoria. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station and Detroit Naval Training Sta- tions. Was at sea, near Halifax, Nova Scotia, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 8, 1919, at New London, Conn.
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ADAM NELCH
Corporal, Company C, Fourth Training Battalion, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Nelch, both deceased. Born August 11, 1892, in Springfield. Address, 1412 Bates avenue, Springfield. Entered service June 14, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill. and Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Was at Camp Meade, Md., ready for overseas service, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged January 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE HENRY NELCH
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Henry Nelch, 1501 South Second street, Springfield. Born June 8, 1889, in Springfield. En- tered service April 2, 1918. Received his training at Camp Logan, Ill. and U. S. N. Rifle Range, Peekskill, N. Y. Was at the Rifle Range when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 23, 1919, at Brooklyn, N. Y.
ARTHUR EDWIN NELSON
Students' Navy Training Corps, University of Illinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nelson, 1522 South Fifth street, Springfield. Born May 15, 1899, in Springfield. Enlisted in Students' Navy Training Corps, October 1, 1918, at the University of Illinois. Was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 21, 1918.
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