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DEWEY RITCHIE
Corporal, Company G, 108th Ammunition Train, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Isaac R. and Annie E. Ritchie, 921 South Sixteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born in 1894. Entered service at the first call for volunteers. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 30, 1918. Was in active service in France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.
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EZRA RITCHIE
Sergeant, Supply Company, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Isaac R. and Annie E. Ritchie, 921 South Sixteenth street. Springfield, Ill. Born in 1890. Received his training at Ft. Baker, Cal. Sailed overseas in De- cember, 1918.
GEORGE F. RITTER, JR.
Private, Company D, 147th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Ritter, Sr., 319 West Mason street, Springfield. Born August 18, 1893, in Springfield. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas June 21, 1918, on the U. S. S. Pocahontas. In action at Bac- currat, Avocourt, Parness, Meuse-Argonne, Ypres-Lys. Discharged April 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CORWINE E. ROACH
Captain, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Roach, Chicago, Ill. Born June 20, 1885, in Virginia, Ill. ยท Address, 812 East Adams street, Springfield. Entered service May 10, 1917, in Chi- cago, Ill. Received his training at First Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Served for short time with 86th Division, at Camp Grant and was then ordered to Chicago Depot, under Brig. Gen. A. D. Kuis- dern, as officer in charge of all warehousing for the Chicago depot. Was serving in this capacity when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 9, 1919, in Chicago, Ill.
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JOE K. ROACH
Sergeant, 415th Railroad Telegraph Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Roach, 817 North Fifth street, Springfield, Ill. Born No- vember 20, 1892. Entered service January 23, 1918. Sailed overseas in March, 1918, on the St. Paul. Served in France and northern Italy, doing front line construction work of telegraph and railroad lines. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ABRAHAM ALBERT ROBERTS
Petty Officer, Third Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. R. Roberts, 929 North Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born February 16, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Address, Y. M. C. A., Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Was in Pittsburgh, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Great Lakes, Ill.
HENRY ROBERTS
Sergeant, First Class, Company C, Signal Battalion, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Edward Roberts, Switzerland. Born July 4, 1886. in Switzerland. Address, 629 East Washington street, Springfield. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Sheridan, Ala. and Camp Gordon, Ga. Was at Camp Sheridan when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 10, 1919, at Camp Tay- lor, Ky.
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THOMAS ARNETT ROBERTS
Colonel, Cavalry, U. S. A. Son of Edward Pees and Jennie T. Roberts. both deceased. Born in Springfield, March 21, 1872. Entered service in regular army in 1892 when he graduated from West Point. In World War service, sailed overseas January 7, 1918, on the U. S. S. New York. With General Headquarters, A. E. F., until July 12, 1918. Commanded 370th Infantry from that date until demobilization. In action in Marne Of- fensive, Montdidier-Noyon and Oise-Aisne Offensives. Not wounded. Re- ceived French Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Medal. At Signy-le-Petit-Aisne, France, when the Armistice was signed.
WILLIAM HENRY ROBERTS
Major, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Edward Pees and Jennie T. Roberts. both deceased. Born April 17, 1875, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 112 North Walnut street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service in May, 1917, in Chicago. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Sailed overseas in June, 1918. Trained further in training area, Bourbonne-les-Bains. France. In action in the Argonne Offensive. Was in Army School. Langres, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in October, 1919, in New York.
MARION M. ROBERTSON
Sergeant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of William B. Robertson, 11212 South First street, Spring- field, Ill. Born November 11, 1894, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service in August, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. In action when the Armistice was signed. Was with the Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Discharged June S. 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM P. ROBERTSON
Corporal, 91st Company, Tenth Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of William B. Robertson, 1121/2 South First street. Springfield, Ill. Born May 2, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in May, 1917. in Port Royal, S. C. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., Quan- tico, Va., and Indian Head, Md. Discharged February 17, 1919, at Quan- tico, Va.
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WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Private, Company B, 27th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Fox, 1316 West Grand avenue, north, Springfield, Ill. Born August 25, 1897, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Sailed over- seas in May, 1918. In action in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. Was in action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
DAVID ROBINSON
Private, Supply Company, 139th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Fannie Robinson, 1100 Enos avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born April 15, 1896, in Terre Haute, Ind. Entered service June 14, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 6, 1918, on the Cedric. Trained further at Camp Codford, England, and Camp Demucon, France. Was at Camp Demucon when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 16, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
H. LANGDON ROBINSON
Second Lieutenant, 115th Regiment, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Robinson, 528 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 2, 1896. Entered service May 15, 1917. Received his training at Camp Pike, Ark. and Ft. Roots, Little Rock, Ark. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. Trained further at Winchester, England and Bordeaux, France. After the Armistice was signed he was transferred to the above regiment, having charge of casuals, at LeBlanc, France. As- signed to Special University Course at Cambridge, England. Discharged in July, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. . J.
WARD REID ROBINSON
Captain, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Robinson, 841 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 18, 1885. Reported for duty in Washington, March 1, 1918, as assistant to the Chief of the Personnel Division, Quartermaster Corps. Com- missioned Captain, March 5, 1918. Later detailed to Personnel Branch of General Staff, and assigned to recruiting technical experts for com- missions in all the Staff Corps. Discharged December 5, 1918, in Chi- cago, Ill.
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BERNARD T. ROCHE
Radio Operator, United States Navy. Son of James and Mary Roche, +12 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born November 7, 1896. En- tered service June 1, 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Received rating in September, 1918. Was in hospital ill with influenza when the Armistice was signed. Released from hospital De- cember 18, 1918, and sent to Radio School, Camp Perry. Released from active service February 19, 1919.
NICHOLAS RODEMS
Private, Company I, 38th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Amy Rodems. 925 North Eleventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 5, 1901, in Spring- field. Entered service May 3, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Syracuse, N. Y. and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas March 27, 1918. In action at Chateau Thierry, Vesle, St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
CARL S. RODEMS
Private, Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Nora Rodems, 1232 Ledlie avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born February 28, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 10, 1918. in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed overseas July 19, 1918. In action in Soissons and Argonne Forest. Was in action in the Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 16, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LESTER A. RODERICK
Private, Headquarters Company, Thirteenth Field Artillery, Fourth Di- vision, U. S. A. Born April 23, 1899, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 621 East Mason street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1917, in San Francisco, Cal. Trained at Ft. Bliss, Tex. and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas May 22, 1918, on the Great Northern. Stationed at Camp Pontanazen, Brest, Camp DeSouge, Bordeaux, France. In action in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Vesle. Was at Monvaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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MALCOLM R. RODGER
Second Lieutenant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Rodger, 505 West Mon- roe street, Springfield, Ill. Born May 19, 1897, in Braceville, Ill. En- tered service April 29, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the Melita. In action in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. Was in Officers' Training School, Somme. France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM A. RODGER
First Lieutenant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Rodger, 505 West Mon- roe street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 24, 1894, in Braceville, Ill. Entered service February 26, 1916, and served on Mexican Border from June 19, 1916, to November 18, 1916. Received training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the Melita. In action in the St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Offensives. Was in command of the ammunition train of the second battalion, 124th Field Artillery, during the offensives. Was on Lanueville-Beaumont Road, Meuse River, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK W. ROE
Corporal, 321st Company, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Nettie E. Roe, 124 West Allen street, Springfield, Ill. Born Feb- ruary 26, 1893, in Louisiana, Mo. Entered service June 16, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Holabird, Baltimore, Md. Was in Springfield, on furlough, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged April 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ROY ROE
Sergeant, First Class, Repair Unit No. 321, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Nettie E. Roe, 124 West Allen street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 29, 1888, in Jacksonville, Ill. Entered service June 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Holabird, Baltimore, Md. Was at Camp Holabird when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 25, 1919, at Baltimore, Md.
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JOHN MILTON ROGERS
Carpenter Mate, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of John and Martha Rogers, 1213 South Grand avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born De- cember 29, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 23, 1917, in Chicago. Received his training at Norfolk, Va. and United States Naval Aviation Station, Isle De Ludy, France. Discharged June 2, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
MARTIN J. ROGERS
Fireman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Rogers, 724 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 8, 1900, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Great Lakes Naval Station, and on board the U. S. S. Missouri. Sailed overseas first in September, 1918, on the U. S. S. Princess Matocka. Was aboard the Princess Matocka when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged July 11, 1919, at Charleston, S. C.
CHARLES ROLANDO
Private, Company C, 58th Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Caralina Bonaventur, 1663 North Grand avenue, east, Springfield, Ill. Born July 29, 1895, in Michigan. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. and Ft. Adams, R. I. Was at Newport News, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 28, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LEADES C. ROLLMAN
Private, Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division, U. S. A. Son of G. W. Rollman. Born November 23, 1895. Address, 9151/2 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 25, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo. Re- ceived his training at Camp Funston, Kan. Sailed overseas in May, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel. Was wounded in action. Discharged August 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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MARTINO ROPPOLO
Cook, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Sarino and Paulina Roppolo, Italy. Address, Leland Hotel, Springfield, Ill. Born May 7, 1890, in Perosa, Italy. Entered serv- ice July 26, 1917, in Westcart, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in the Somme and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. Was in action in the Troyon Sector when the Armistice was signed. Served with the Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Discharged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH DAVID ROURKE
Coxswain, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. W. R. Powell, 702 East Jackson street, Springfield, Ill. Born February 7, 1895. Entered service May 2, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station and Philadelphia Naval Training Station. Assigned to the U. S. S. George Washington, making seven trips overseas. Became ill with influenza and was sent to hospital at Ellis Island, remaining there until his discharge. Discharged December 20, 1918.
RAY ROWLAND
Sergeant, Telephone and Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Joseph Rowland, 1824 South College street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 9, 1888, in Montgomery county, Ill. Entered service January 23, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Arsenal in Chicago and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas March 1, 1918. Was in active service in France. Discharged in July, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
BERT McK. ROY
Cook, 33rd Company, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Roy, 2000 East Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born May 8, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1929 East Jackson street, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 9, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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STUART RUCH
Radio Electrician, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. W. R. Cook, 1142 South First street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 15, 1901. Entered service April 23, 1917, as apprentice seaman. Received his train- ing at Great Lakes Naval Station. Assigned to service aboard U. S. S. Pennsylvania, U. S. S. Wyoming, and transferred for overseas service to U. S. S. Wakiva. Sailed from Boston August 25, 1917, arriving at Brest, France, September 19, 1917. During destroyer service and deep sea convoying aboard W'akiva, participated in sea engagements, most im- portant being Battle of Belle Isle. Was aboard the W'akiva when it sank May 22, 1918. Discharged April 18, 1919.
CHARLES W. RUCKEL
Sergeant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Samuel Ruckel, 310 West Capitol avenue, Spring- field, Ill. Born June 5, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 10, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Low- den, Springfield, Ill. and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 24, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest and Meuse- Argonne. Lost arm in action November 6, 1918. Was at Beauclair, near Stenay, France, when the Armistice was signed. Returned to United States March 26, 1919. Discharged August 29, 1919, at Des Moines, Ia.
JOHN GARLAND RUCKEL
Second Lieutenant, Company D, 55th Infantry, Seventh Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruckel, 848 South Glenwood avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born December 21, 1889. Entered service May 12, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at the First Officers' Train- ing Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Ordered to Camp Grant August 29, 1917, and assigned to 342nd Infantry, 86th Division. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the U. S. S. Minnekahda. In October assigned to 55th In- fantry, 7th Division, Regular Army. In action with this command in the St. Mihiel Salient and on the Pagny-Rembercourt Front. Wounded at Pagny-Rembercourt November 8, 1918. Returned to United States December 17, 1918, as casual. Discharged January 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HORACE A. RUCKEL
Second Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruckel, 848 South Glenwood avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born November 19, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 5, 1917, at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., Camp Grant, Ill. and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas April 30, 1918, on the Pocahontas. Stationed in LeMans, Brest and Gon- ducourt, France. In action in the Montdidier-Noyon Defensive, Aisne- Marne Defensive, and the Aisne-Marne Offensive. Was in Paris, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 14, 1919, at Camp Upton, N. Y.
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S. PALMER RUCKEL
Corporal, 514th Engineers Corps, U. S. A. Son of Samuel Ruckel. 310 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born May 12, 1890. Entered service in May, 1917. Received his training at Camp Foote, Md. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Landed in England and sent to St. Nazaire, France. Discharged May 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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WILLIAM R. RUEGG
Captain, U. S. A. Camp Headquarters, Camp Upton, N. Y. Son of Mrs. M. Ruegg, Carlinville, Ill. Born May 27, 1892, in Carlinville, Ill. Address, 522 Reisch Building, Springfield, Ill. Entered service Aug- ust 27, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., Camp Grant, Ill. and Camp Upton, N. Y. Was at Camp Upton, in Camp Headquarters, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged October 24, 1919, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
EDWARD LAWRENCE RUNYON
Private, Medical Department, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. W. R. Runyon. 359 West Carpenter street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 1, 1896, in Roby, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Was at Camp Custer when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 17, 1919, at Camp Custer. Mich.
ETHELBERT HENRY RUSH
Yeoman, Third Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Rush, 1135 South College street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 25, 1896, in Springfield. Entered service June 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at United States Naval Training Station, Great Lakes. Became ill with influenza September 8, 1918, and was confined in Main Hospital until October 29, 1918. Finished training in Yeoman School, receiving third class rating. Detailed in Insurance and Allotment Sec- tion, Main Camp, Great Lakes. Released from active service February 20, 1919.
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ROBERT JOHN RUTSCHKE
Private, S. A. T. C., Bradley Polytechnical School, Peoria, Ill. Son of Robert and Augusta Rutschke, both deceased. Born June 17, 1884, in Springfield. Address, 808 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 14, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 7, 1918, in Peoria, Ill.
EDWARD D. J. RYAN
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Ryan, 2100 East Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 7, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service January 5. 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. As- signed to the U. S. S. San Diego, and was aboard when it was torpedoed. Aboard U. S. S. Charlton Hall when the Armistice was signed. Later transferred to U. S. S. Northern Pacific. Discharged May 23, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
FRANCIS J. RYAN
Sergeant, Motor Truck Company, 446th Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Ryan, 216 East Monroe street, Springfield, Ill. Born De- cember 2, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. Sailed overseas August 21, 1918. Was in St. Nazaire, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged July 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES SAKRIS
Mechanic, First Supply Company, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Lottie and Edward Sakris. Born October 17, 1893, in Decatur, Ill. Ad- dress, 2151/2 East Adams street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 10, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Basic School, Louisville, Ky. Discharged May 1, 1919.
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HARRY W. SAMMONS
Private, 266th Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Barb, 827 South Spring street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 9, 1899. Entered service January 10, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Kelly Field, Tex. and Mt. Clemens, Mich. Sailed over- seas August 10, 1918, on the Von Steuben. Stationed at Tours, France, as aeroplane mechanic.
WILLIAM VERNE SANDERS
Private, 158th Company, First Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of William A. and Cedona M. Sanders, 1524 South Seventh street. Springfield, Ill. Born August 22, 1897, in Taylorville, Ill. Entered service June 22, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at League Island, Pa. and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sailed to Cuba November 3. 1918, and in March was sent to Haiti. Was in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 22, 1919, at Phila- delphia, Pa.
EDWIN A. SANDIDGE
Corporal, Company E, Seventh Engineers, Fifth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Sylvia Sandidge, 922 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 19, 1893, in Taylorville, Ill. Entered service October 8, 1917. in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Sailed overseas March 6, 1918, on the Celtic. Stationed at Gievers Engineer Depot. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Received divisional citations. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK ORAL SANDS
Corporal, Seventh Company, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sands, 6261/2 East Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born August 4, 1892, in Waverly, III. Address, 5081/2 North Fifth street. Springfield, Ill. Entered service March 21, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his training at Ft. Strong, Mass. Was in Springfield, Ill., on furlough, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 15, 1919. at Ft. Warren, Mass.
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JOSHUA D. SANDS
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sands, . 848 South Grand avenue, west, Springfield, Ill. Born July 21, 1899, in Arlington, S. C. Entered service September 1, 1918, at Eureka Col- lege, Eureka, Ill. Was in Eureka when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 3, 1918.
JEAN F. SANER
Private, Headquarters Detachment, 41st Division, U. S. A. Son of Fred G. and Catherine Saner, 422 East Lawrence avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born August 7, 1896, in Jacksonville, Ill. Entered service May 27, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga. Sailed overseas July 24, 1918, on the Beltana. Was in St. Aignan, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
NICHOLAS SANTINI
Private, Company G, 147th Infantry, 37th Division, U. S. A. Son of Matteo and Marionicolina Santini, Casalbordino Provincia Di Chieti, Italy. Born May 6, 1894, in Italy. Address, 2033 North Eighteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Lee, Va. and Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas June 18, 1918. Gassed in action at Verdun September 29, 1918. Was in hospital in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRED T. SARIES
Private, 44th Company, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Saries, 100 East Allen street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 29, 1900, in Moline, Ill. Entered service in August, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Was in Quantico, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in November, 1919, at Charleston, S. C.
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