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J. WEBB ALLEN
Corporal, Company A, 110th Motor Supply Train, 35th Division, U. S. A. Son of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Allen, deceased. Born in Lowder, Ill. Address, 847 Park avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 5. 1917, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his training at Camp Doniphan, Okla. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918, on the Khiva. In action in St. Mihiel Offensive, Battle of the Marne and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action at St. Mihiel when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 7, 1919, at Camp Funston, Kan.
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CHESTER V. ANDERSON
Private, Company A, Second Infantry, 19th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Amelia Anderson, 919 North Walnut street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 1, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 901 North Fifth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
FLOYD CLIFFORD ANNIS
Mechanic, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of Leir Annis, 801 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 21, 1898, in Xenia, Ill. Entered service in October, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ellington Field, Tex Discharged October 27, 1918, at Ellington Field, Tex.
ROBERT H. ARMBRUSTER, JR.
Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, Detached Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Armbruster, 1237 South Fifth street, Springfield, Il1. Born September 28, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Enlisted December 13, 1917, at Chicago, Ill., and was called to active duty at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., January 13, 1918. Transferred as inspector canvas goods, to Philadelphia, Pa., June 27, 1918, having charge of tent factories in Philadelphia, Pa., and Easton, N. J. Was at Philadelphia, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 15, 1918, at Philadelphia, Pa.
WALTER L. ARVIN
Private, Battery D, Sixth Regiment, F. A. R. D., U. S. A. Born in 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1928 East Jackson street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Discharged De- cember 12, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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JOHN W. BAILEY
Private, U. S. A. Son of Susan Campbell Bailey, Springfield, Ill. Born March 11, 1887, in Kentucky. Entered the service July 23, 1917, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Was at Camp Logan when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Ft. Reno, Okla., May 7, 1919.
CLIFFORD C. BAKER
Corporal, Battery A, 64th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. J. F. Baker, 1431 North Grand avenue, west, Springfield. Was born June 4, 1896, in Springfield. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz .; Camp Kearny, Calif. Was in hospital at Camp Kearny when Armistice was signed. Discharged December 23, 1918, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
WALLIE F. BATTO
Private, Company A, Fourth Infantry, Third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Batto, 2650 South Ninth street, Springfield, Ill. Born February 13, 1894, in Sarospotaka, Hungary. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 3, 1918. Was eight miles behind lines when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HENRY C. BECKER
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Mary Becker, 1311 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. Served aboard the U. S. S. Wisconsin. Released from active service.
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THOMAS W. BEEBY
Private, Company K, 129th Infantry, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Beeby, 1643 North Grand avenue, east, Springfield. Born October 5, 1891. Entered service with Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, July 1, 1917, in Springfield. Received training at Camp Lowden, Illinois, and Camp Houston, Texas, where he was transferred to Company K, 129th Infantry, Thirty-third Division. Sailed overseas in May, 1918. Saw active service and was gassed October 10, 1918. In hospital when Armistice was signed. Served in Germany with the Army of Occupation. Discharged in June, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FORREST C. BEENE
Sergeant, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beene, 1704 Seventeenth avenue, south, Nashville, Tenn. Born February 3, 1896, in Tullahoma, Tenn. Address, 4927 Kenmore avenue, Chicago, Ill. Entered service March 25, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action at Somme, Verdun, Meuse-Argonne and Troyon Sector. Was in front line in Troyon Sector when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ARCHIBALD J. BERGSCHNEIDER
Corporal, 239th Military Police Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bergschneider, 408 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born September 4, 1892, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Field Artillery Range, West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas Septem- ber 8, 1918, on the Orduna, with Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Transferred to Military Police Corps, December 4, 1918, and was stationed at Dax, France, and Toulouse, France. Dis- charged July 21, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
SYLVESTER H. BERGSCHNEIDER
Electrician, Third Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bergschneider, 408 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born November 11, 1898, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service January 7, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Train- ing Station, Dunwoody Institute, United States Naval Radio School, Pensacola, Fla. Was at Pensacola, Fla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 19, 1919, at Pensacola, Fla.
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JOSEPH BEST
Sergeant, First Class, 308th Motorcycle Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Best, 1125 West Lawrence avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born September 2, 1896, in Jacksonville, Ill. Address, 1100 North First street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas July 19, 1918, on the U. S. S. America. Stationed at Brest, France. Served as motorcycle dispatch rider. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
PAUL BLOOM
Private, Company I, 45th Regiment, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bloom, 1512 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born April 14, 1896, in Menard county, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged March 25, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
HENRY BLOOMER
Private, 356th Butcher Company, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bloomer, both deceased. Born January 23, 1884, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1625 South First street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 10, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas in September, 1918, on the Monguiena. Stationed at Winchester, England, and Montierchaun, France. Was at Montierchaun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 24, 1919, at Mitchell Field, L. I.
AMASA RENNICK BOOTH
Private, S. A. T. C., University of Illinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Booth, 615 East Edwards street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 26, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 15, 1918, in Urbana, Ill. Received his training at University of Illinois and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 21, 1918, at Urbana Ill.
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HAROLD M. BOWCOCK
Hospital Apprentice, First Class, United States Navy Reserve Force. Son of Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Bowcock, 1441 Illini Road, Springfield. Born October 27, 1894, in Springfield. Entered service December 6, 1917. Received his training at Office of Medical Aide, Norfolk, Va., Naval Operating Base, Hampton Roads, Va., U. S. Naval Hospital. Portsmouth, Va., and Naval Branch, S. A. T. C., John Hopkins Uni- versity. Sailed overseas July 9, 1918, on the U. S. S. Martha Wash- ington. Discharged December 17, 1918, in Norfolk, Va.
GEORGE W. BRAHAM
Private, Development Bureau, First Replacement Depot, U. S. A. Son of George W. and Minnie Braham, 1007 West Jefferson street, Spring- field, Ill. Born March 23, 1899, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Nogales, Ariz. Sailed overseas June 14, 1917. In action in Toul Sector, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was gassed in action at Chateau Thierry. Was in action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed.
FRANK H. BRESSLER
Corporal, 24th Company, Third Regiment, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of John Y. Bressler, 901 East Reservoir street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 10, 1887, in Chatham, Ill. Served on Mexican Border with First Cavalry and was discharged May 26, 1917, with the rank of Sergeant. Entered service in World War June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 10, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
ALBERT CHESTER BROWN
Sergeant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ida May Brown, 1404 North Fourth street, Spring- field, Ill. Born March 26, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service March 24, 1916, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Tex. and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918. In action in the St. Mihiel Drive and the Meuse-Argonne. Was in action in the Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8. 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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EDGAR LOUIS BULL
Captain, 301st Heavy Tank Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bull, 2201 Avenue P, Galveston, Tex. Born April 25, 1892, in Denver, Colo. Prior to entry of United States in World War, went to France in experimentation work, demonstrating use of Tanks for British Army, when this method of warfare was first adopted. Entered service of U. S. in August, 1919, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Second Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill., Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Colt, Pa. Sailed overseas July 18, 1918, on the City of Exeter. Assigned to 206th Company, 305th Brigade, British Army. In action at Queant, Woevre, Cambrai and Second Somme Offensive. Was at Cambrai when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in July, 1919, at Camp Bowie, Tex.
NIXON LAWRENCE BUNN
Private, Battery C, 71st Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Joseph F. and Kate Bunn, 823 South Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 10, 1891, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Knox, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged February 1, 1919, at Camp Knox, Ky.
HARRY LEE BURMEISTER
Private, Company M, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Son of William Burmeister, 1145 North Fifth street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 24, 1891, in Pleasant Plains, Ill. Address, 1209 South Grand avenue, cast, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas September 1, 1918. Was at Flurry, on the Toul Sector, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 3, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
BENJAMIN SUTTON BUSHNELL
Private, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bushnell, both deceased. Born January 4, 1889, in Eldred, Ill. Address, 1141/2 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Dis- charged May 27, 1918, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., because of physical disability.
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FREDERICK ROY BUTHERUS
Private, Signal Corps Officers' Training Camp, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. C. Butherus, 316 North Lawn avenue, Maryville, Mo. Born January 1, 1897, in Maryville, Mo. Entered service May 28, 1918, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Received his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., as Elec- trician with 15th Service Company. Transferred to Yale University where he attended Signal Corps Officers' Training Camp. Was in training when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at New Haven, Conn.
FRANK A. CADAGIN
Fireman. Second Class, United States Navy. Son of William Cadagin, 1116 North Fourteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 30, 1898, in Marshall, Tex. Entered service July 27, 1918, at Great Lakes, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Navy Rifle Range, Zion City, Ill., and Naval Operating Base, Hampton Roads, Va. Sailed overseas November 26, 1918, on the Martha Washington. Served on board the Martha Washington eight months. Was in Norfolk, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Released from active service November 15, 1919, at Hoboken, N. J.
GEORGE W. CAMPBELL
Private, Ambulance Corps, Port Surgeon Division, U. S. A. Son of A. D. and Anna M. Campbell, 317 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 15, 1902, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Mills, L. I., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Was at Hoboken, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 20, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN D. CANTRALL
Private, Battery B, 71st Coast Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Eli and Laura Cantrall, 910 North Eleventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 4, 1890, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service March 21, 1918. Sailed overseas, serving in France six and one-half months.
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McDONALD CANTRALL
Private, Fourth Provisional Recruit Company, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Florence Crum, 102 West South Grand avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born in Athens, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forest, Ga. Was at Camp Forest, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 28, 1918, at Camp Custer, Ill.
LESLIE G. CARTER
Private, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Di- vision, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Carter, Athens, Ill. Born September 6, 1894. Address, 318 South Pasfield street, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service March 26, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Ill., Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offensive, Meuse-Argonne, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector and the attack on Butgneville, France, November 11, 1918. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM F. CARTER
Private, Company G, 35th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carter, 720 Park avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 9, 1893, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 2, 1917, in Riverton, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. and on Mexican Border, at Nogales, Ariz. In engagement with Mexicans, at Nogales, Ariz., August 27, 1918. Was on Mexican Border when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged June 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
DANIEL L. CARTUYVELS
Corporal, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Louis and Annie Cartuyvels. Born October 23, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1516 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Was with American Expeditionary Forces until February 4, 1919. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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EDWARD IRWIN CARTWRIGHT
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cartwright, 20021/2 Peoria road, Springfield, Ill. Born March 6, 1895. Entered service December 12, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Assigned to the U. S. S. Montana and sailed overseas in March, 1917. Lived in life boat seven days at sea when ship was torpedoed.
JOHN R. CASSELL
Private, Company B, 49th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Charles and Eliza- beth Cassell, 922 Osborne avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born January 1, 1892, in Clinton, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lee, Va. Served overseas. Discharged December 21, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE B. CATHERWOOD
Chief Master at Arms, United States Navy. Son of John H. and Eliza- beth J. Catherwood, 1620 South Eleventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born February 24, 1880. Entered service in September, 1907, and sailed with Pacific Fleet on trip around the world in 1908. Received his training at Mare Island, Cal. During World War served on board the U. S. S. Dakota, as gun captain. Later was Gunners' Instructor at Norfolk, Va.
JOSEPH H. CATLIN
First Lieutenant, Company L, 163rd Regiment, 41st Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Catlin, 804 North Seventh street, Spring- field, Ill. Born June 10, 1893, in Loami, Ill. Address, No. 13, Lincoln Place, Decatur, Ill. Entered service May 8, 1917, in Decatur, Ill. Re- ceived his training at First Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, August 15, 1917, and was sent to Camp Bowie, Tex. Sailed overseas August 11, 1918, on the DeKalb. Promoted to First Lieutenant, August 24, 1918. Assigned to Training School at Theese, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Lee, Va.
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LLOYD L. CHANDLER
Sergeant, Company B, 41st Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chandler, 706 East Miller street, Springfield, Ill. Born in 1899, in Clinton, Ill. Entered service July 13, 1917, at Jefferson Bar- racks, Mo. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Camp Funston, Kan. Was at Camp Funston, Kan., when the Armistice was signed: Discharged July 16, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN T. CHARLES
Corporal, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Andrew and Mary E. Charles, 221 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Born May 3, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in May, 1916. Served five months on Mexican Border. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. In action in the Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM DODD CHENERY
Song Leader, Army Y. M. C. A. Attached to 80th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Elinor M. Chenery, 401 West Lawrence avenue, Spring- field, Ill. Born December 30, 1862. Entered service November 3, 1917. in Springfield, Ill. Assigned to work at Camp Lee, Va. Was engaged in Civics Community Work in Springfield, Ill., when the Armistice was signed. Released from Army Y. M. C. A. service to do Community Service Work.
ROY F. CHILES
Sergeant, First Class. Sanitary Squad, 83rd Division. U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chiles, both deceased. Born March 2, 1894, in Spring- field, Ill. Address, Indianapolis, Ind. Entered service in June, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas in May. 1918. Stationed at Liverpool, England and LeMans, France. Was at LeMans, France. when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky., in August, 1919.
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JOHN CLARK
Private, Company C, Fifth Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. A. Born in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of 22 years. Sailed overseas September 30, 1918. With American Expeditionary Forces until January 16, 1919. Discharged February 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN H. CLARK
Corporal, Unit W, in command Lt .- Col. D. M. Ottis, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Thomas P. Clark, 1135 Virginia avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born June 16, 1889, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in August, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. McPherson, Ga. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Ascania. Stationed with Unit W, at Camp Hospital No. 40, Knotty Ash, near Liverpool, England. Was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN J. CLUSTER
Private, Machine Gun Company, 45th Infantry, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of James Cluster, 2010 South Fourteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 7, 1895, in Enhar, Scotland. Entered service May 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Thomas, Ky., Camp Gordon, Ala., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 28, 1918, at Camp Sheridan, Ala.
EARL E. COE
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Coe, 2054 East Edwards street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 19, 1899, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service January 11, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and on board Receiving Ship, Norfolk, Va. Assigned to the U. S. S. Arkansas, and sailed overseas in June, 1918. Was off the west coast of Scotland when the Armistice was signed. Was in squadron in the Grand American Fleet when the German Fleet surrendered. Discharged May 20, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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HERMAN H. COHN
Supply Sergeant, Company A, Fifth Replacement Regiment, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Simon and Esther Cohn, 800 North Seventh street, Spring- field, Ill. Born April 7, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in May, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga. Was at Camp Gordon, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged January 21, 1919.
MOSES A. COLBURN
Private, 21st Recruit Company, U. S. A. Son of William and Ada Col- burn, 2118 East Lawrence avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born July 6, 1884, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service in October, 1918, in Spring. field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Was in New York, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged De. cember 26, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
OTIS H. COLBURN
Sergeant, Troop M. First Cavalry, Regular Army. Son of William and Ada Colburn, 2118 East Lawrence avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born July 6, 1888, in Edinburg, Ill. Entered service in July, 1915, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Corozal Canal Zone. Was at Corozal Canal Zone when the Armistice was signed. Stationed at Camp Harry J. Jones. Ariz.
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JOHN COMBS
Private, Company C, 101st Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Combs. 411 West Calhoun avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born April 30. 1898. in Kelleyville, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas August 20, 1918, on the U. S. S. Renedam. Stationed at Brest, France. Was in Conters, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ROY J. CONANT
Sergeant Major, Casual Company, 116th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Conant, 920 East Cook street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 24, 1882, in Kinmundy, Ill. Entered service June 17, 1918, in Indianapolis, Ind. Received his training at Camp Humphreys, Va. and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 1, 1918, on the George Washington. Stationed at Camp Langres, France. Was at Ft. Saint Mauld, Langres, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 27, 1919, at Camp Sherman, O.
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HAL WYNAN CONEFRY
Army Field Clerk, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Conefry, LeRoy, Ill. Born June 21, 1893, in LeRoy, Ill. Address, 502 South Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 14, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Governors Island, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918, on the Lancashire. Stationed at LaHavre, France, and Pontanezen, Brest, France, with Headquarters, Advance Sec- tion, S. O. S., attached for duty. Was at Neufchateau, Dept. Vosges, France. when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 22, 1919, at Hoboken, N. J.
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JAMES V. CONNOR
Bugler, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division. U. S. A. Born in Sedalia, Mo. Entered service April 8, 1917, in Springfield, 111., at the age of 21 years. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Il1.
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