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WILBER PRICE ARMSTRONG, JR.
Candidate, Company L, Central Infantry Officers' Training School, U. S. A. Son of Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Armstrong, 824 South Sixth street, Springfield. Born October 10, 1898, in Springfield. Entered service in S. A. T. C. in July, 1918. Sent to Ft. Sheridan. In September, 1918, was recommended for Reserve Officers' Training Camp, Waco, Texas. Was at Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 3, 1918.
HERSCHEL GEORGE ARNOLD
Private, Company L, 167th Infantry, 42nd, or Rainbow Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Arnold, Waggoner, Ill. Born March 19, 1897, in Loami. Address, 1856 South Second street, Springfield. Entered service August 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Wadsworth, S. C., and Camp Stuart, Virginia. Sailed overseas September 25, 1918. Was on way to the front lines when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
JESSE J. ARNOLD
Private, Company C, 319th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of V. and Anna Cline Arnold, Springfield, Ill. Born May, 1891, in Springfield. Entered service May 19, 1914. Received his training at Angel Island, Calif., and Ft. Shafter, Honolulu, Hawaii. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Was at LeMans, France, when the Armistice was signed.
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WILFORD P. ASA
Private, Medical Corps, Canadian Army. Son of W. P. and N. J. Asa, 524 South Douglas avenue, Springfield. Born September 8, 1893, in Franklin county, Illinois. Entered service in December, 1916, in Amherst- burg, Ontario, Canada. Received training at London, Ontario. Sailed overseas March 27, 1917. Acted as stretcher bearer at the battle of Vimy Ridge. Was shell shocked and sent to base hospital in England. Returned to active service in January, 1918, and had recurrence of shell shock. Sent back to England and later placed on duty at the dispensary of the Officers' Hospital, London, England. Not discharged at time of writing.
HARNEY W. ASHBY
Coxswain, United States Navy. Parents deceased. Address, 541 West Allen street, Springfield. Born February 18, 1898, in Ohio. Entered ser- vice February 18, 1916, in Springfield. Received his training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Was assigned to service aboard the Battle- ship Utah. Was on board the Utah when ship was wrecked by submarine. Discharged August 15, 1919, in New York.
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CHARLES HASKELL ASHTON
Yeoman, 1st Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schleifer, 1910 East Jackson street, Springfield. Born February 1, 1898, in St. Louis, Mo. Entered service April 15, 1917. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station and was assigned to the U. S. S. Culgoa, serv- ing aboard this ship on the high seas. Discharged February 5, 1919, at Brooklyn, N. Y.
HARRY L. ATKINSON
Private, Company E, 114th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, 227 South David street, Springfield. Born July 30, 1890, in Richmond, Mo. Address, 300 North Fifth street, Springfield. Entered the service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beauregard, La. Sailed overseas in Aug- ust, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was gassed. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 12, 1919.
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CHARLES BARNETT ATTERBERRY
Sergeant, Company D, 108th Ammunition Train, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Atterberry, 842 South Grand avenue, west, Springfield. Born April 26, 1893. Entered the service in June, 1917, and was sent to Camp Logan, Texas, with old Company C, in September. Sailed overseas May, 1918. In action in Meuse-Argonne. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
ALBERT J. ATTORA
Private, 312th Field Signal Battalion, 87th Division, U. S. A. Address, 31912 East Washington street, Springfield. Born June 21, 1896. Entered service June 1, 1918. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Served nine months in France. Was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 18, 1919, at Camp Grant.
JAY P. AYERS
Private, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Edward W. and Belle Ayers, 5301/2 North Fifth street, Springfield. Born April 23, 1894. Entered service September 20, 1917. Received his training at Camp Taylor and Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the S. S. Kore. In action on the Toul sector, at St. Mihiel, in the Meuse-Argonne drive, and on the Marne sector. Was at the latter place when the Armistice was signed. Assigned to the Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant.
ROBERT RAYMOND BACCHUS
Second Lieutenant, Battery E, 119th Field Artillery, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Bacchus, 823 South Fourth street, Spring- field. Born August 21, 1891, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Address, 517 West Allen street, Springfield. Entered service March 26, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Southwick, Camp Logan, Texas, and Offi- cers' Training Camp at Leon Springs, Texas. Sailed overseas in March, 1918, on the Huron and Kroonland. Trained further at Saumur Artillery School, France. In action in the Meuse-Argonne and Soissons. Was in Romagne, Meuse-Argonne, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged July 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
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MILLARD M. BACH
Private, Battery D, Second Regiment, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Robert Bach, 216 North English avenue, Springfield. Born July 9, 1892, in Lynons, Colo. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Dscharged there December 11, 1918.
FREDERICK PRINCE BACKUS
Private, Sixth Ordnance Supply Company, attached to Tenth Company, Third Training Battalion, 158th O. B. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Backus, 622 Black avenue, Springfield. Born June 12, 1889, in Wellsburg, W. Va. Entered service July 10, 1918, in Springfield. Received his train- ing at the Rahe Army Auto School, Kansas City, Mo., and at Camp Rari- tan, N. J. Was at Camp Raritan when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged January 28, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
AUSTIN BLANE BAILEY
Private, Medical Detachment, U. S. A. Son of E. O. and Isabelle Bailey, 417 South New street, Springfield. Born December 21, 1892, in Decatur. Entered service July 9, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Mallory. Was stationed at Brest, Tours and St. Aignon Noyers, France. In March, 1919, was sent to Antwerp, Belgium, and was clerk in the chief Surgeon's office. Discharged July 8, 1919.
REVILO E. BAILEY
Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Section, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Bailey, 503 South New Street, Springfield. Entered service May 22, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Pensacola, Fla. Sailed overseas in September, 1917. Served in France until January 3, 1919. Discharged August 6, 1919, in St. Louis, Mo.
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DAVID BAIN
Private, Company A, 19th Battalion, 2nd Division, Canadian Army. Son of William and Marion Bain, 1805 South First street, Springfield. Born March 27, 1877, in Scotland. Entered service February, 1915, in Wind- sor, Canada. Received his training at Windsor and London, Ontario, Can- ada. Sailed overseas April, 1915, on the Olympic. In camp for short time at West Sandilands, England, before going to France. In action at Messines, Yyres, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Lens, Cambria, Arras, Somme, Amiens. Received two citations and the British Military Medal. Was in hospital in England when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Decem- ber 23, 1918, at London, Ontario, Canada.
WALTER G. BAIN
Major, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Francis Bain, Grand Rapids, Mich. Born April 13, 1876, in Delaware, Ohio. Entered service July 27, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Rockefeller Institute, N. Y., and Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Is stationed at the U. S. A. General Hospital, Ottis- ville, N. Y., at time of writing, still in service.
JAMES ARTHUR BAIRD
Sergeant, 267 Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Thomas J. and Annie W. Baird of Lakota, N. Dak. Born May 17, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 7, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois. Was in St. Paul, Minn., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 19, 1918, at St. Paul, Minn.
ALBERT J. BAKER
Private, Company I, 52nd Infantry, 6th Division, U. S. A. Home address, 830 North Grand avenue, west, Springfield. Entered the service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Sailed overseas August 6, 1918. In action in the Vosge sector and Ar- gonne Offensive. Served with the Army of Occupation in Germany. Dis- charged at Camp Grant, June 20, 1919.
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CHARLES W. BAKER
Private, 26th Company Engineers, U. S. A. Son of John F. Baker, 108 North Walnut street, Springfield. Born March 11, 1897, in Springfield. Entered the service September 5, 1918, in Springfield. Received his train- ing at Camp Forrest, Georgia. Was at Camp Forrest, Georgia, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Forrest February 28, 1919.
FRANK D. BAKER
Corporal, Motor Transport Corps, 537th Company, 426th Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Baker, 108 North Walnut street, Springfield. Born May 27, 1899, in Springfield. Entered the service July 7, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Johnston, Florida ; Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas August 28, 1918, on the Corona. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, St. Mihiel Drive and Soissons. Was in Toul, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Sep- tember 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
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FRANK E. BAKER
Private, 18th Observation Battery, Field Artillery, Central Officers' Training School, Camp Taylor. Son of Charles F. Baker, Avilla, Ind. Born February 4, 1882, in Avilla, Ind. Entered service November 6, 1918, in Springfield. Received training at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Tay- lor, December 7, 1918.
WILLIAM A. BAKER
Captain, Company A, 311th Ammunition Train, 85th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Baker, 913 South Sixth street, Springfield. Born July 4, 1891, in Springfield. Entered the service May 1, 1917. Re- ceived his training at O. T. C., Ft. Sheridan, Camp Grant, Illinois. Was in Washington, D. C., in Motor Division of Q. M. G. when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged May 22, 1919, at Washington, D. C.
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CHARLES G. BALLARD
Fireman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Emma Ballard, 1150 North Sixth street, Springfield. Born May 30, 1886, in Springfield. Entered service February 1, 1918. Received his training on board the U. S. S. Arizonian and at Naval Aviation Fields, Akron, Ohio. Was discharged August 6, 1919, at Akron, Ohio.
HOMER ELDSWORTH BALLARD
Private, Company C, 31st Engineers Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Clergy Ballard, 1150 North Sixth street, Springfield. Born April 2, 1884, in Sara- toga, Ind. Entered service February, 1918, in Texas. Received his train- ing at Fort Leavenworth, Kans., and Long Island, N. Y.' Sailed overseas in June, 1918. Served as engineer on Red Cross trains. Was gassed slightly. Was in Paris, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged in August, 1919.
JOHN A. BALLOU
Corporal, Company I, 45th Infantry, 9th Division, U. S. A. Son of John W. Ballou, 915 Bryn Mawr boulevard, Springfield. Born January 26, 1893, in Springfield. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Thomas, Ky .; Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was home on sick leave when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 14, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
JOHN E. BALLWEG
Private, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Ballweg, 1418 South Eighth street, Springfield. Born February 12, 1900, in Springfield. Entered service July 7, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas September 23, 1918. Was stationed at Camp No. 1, St. Nazaire, France. Was in Dijon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 3, 1919, at Long Island, N. Y.
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JOHN F. BALTER
Fireman, 2nd Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Balter, 1426 East Reynolds street, Springfield. Born April 4, 1900, in Springfield. Entered service June 5, 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Newport, Va., and Camp Paul Jones. Aboard the U. S. S. Massachusetts at time of writing. Not discharged at time of writing.
CHARLES A. BANNON
Corporal, Battery B, 74th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. B. A. Bannon, 202 North State street, Springfield. Born June 18, 1899, in Springfield. Entered service June 5, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Kentucky, and Camp Sheridan, Alabama. Was at Camp Sheridan when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Grant, Illinois.
JAMES E. BANNON
Bugler, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. B. A. Bannon, 202 North State street, Springfield. Born December 8, 1889, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Entered the service May, 1917. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas. Sailed overseas May 21, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in the St. Mihiel drive, Meuse-Argonne offensive. Was in action in the Argonne offensive, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, III.
OTTO E. BANSBACH
Private, Company D, 16th Infantry, First Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bansbach, 131 East Reynolds street, Springfield. Born October 13, 1893, in Springfield. Entered service May 27, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga., Camp Merritt, New Jersey. Sailed overseas July 23, 1918. In action in the St. Mihiel drive and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Was in Vichy, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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PARK KIMMONS BARBER
Private, Drill instructor, company (acting Corporal), United States Ma- rine Corps. Son of Addie Barber, Kansas City, Mo. Born September 18, 1897, at Winnie, Texas. Address, 120 South Walnut street, Spring- field, Ill. Entered the service July 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Paris Island, South Carolina. Was in Quantico, Virginia, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Quantico, Virginia, February 5, 1919.
ROY CECIL BARBER
Corporal, Company K, 22nd Regiment, 4th Battalion, Engineers Corps, U. S. A. Born July 3, 1892, in Springfield, Illinois. Address, 227 North English avenue, Springfield. Entered the service June 26, 1918, at Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas September 1, 1918, on the Talbreasa. Was back of Arty, Metz front, when Armistice was signed. Discharged May 14, 1919.
KENNIE W. BARKLEY
Army Field Clerk, Adjutant General's Department, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barkley, 718 South Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 7, 1877, in Springfield. Entered the service March 26, 1917, as Supply Sergeant, Company C, 5th Illinois. Appointed Army Field Clerk by the Adjutant General, U. S. Army, April 19, 1918. Discharged Decem- ber 26, 1918, at Houston, Texas.
FRANK M. BARKUS
Private, 27th Company, S. F., 40th Division, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Constantin Barkus, 1748 South Second street, Springfield, Ill. Born in Russia, November 1, 1886, and now resides 1723 East Adams street, Springfield. Entered the service July 6, 1914. Received his training at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, Minn. Sailed to Philippine Islands August 5, 1915, and returned to United States, October 22, 1918. Was at Camp Fremont, Cal., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 27, 1919.
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EDWARD H. BARLOW
Seaman, 2nd Class, Motor Truck Company, United States Navy. Son of Fred W. and Mary Barlow, 901 Osborne avenue, Springfield. Born June 14, 1893, in Latham, Ill. Entered service June 12, 1918, in Spring- field. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Norfolk, Va. Was at U. S. Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged there December 28, 1918.
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JAMES BARLOW
Petty Officer, 1st Class, United States Navy. Son of George and Mar- garet Barlow, 160212 East Capitol avenue, Springfield. Born November 28, 1895, in Niantic, Ill. Entered service March 15, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station and in Virginia. Dis- charged at Great Lakes, December 24, 1918.
EARL BARNES
Chief Machinist, Company 6, United States Navy. Son of Charles Barnes, 1426 South First street, Springfield. Born February 22, 1889. Entered service December 4, 1917. Received his training at Norfolk, Va., Virginia Beach, and Fortress Monroe. Sailed overseas April 9, 1919, on the George Washington, to serve in Mediterranean Sea. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Great Lakes.
THOMAS WILLIAM BARRY
Sergeant, Chemical Warfare Service, U. S. A. Son of William and Marie Barry, 406 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 6, 1889, in Springfield. Entered the service May 7, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Edgewood, Md., and Charleston, W. Va. Was at Edge- water, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Edgewood, Md.
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FRED A. BART
Private, Company 7, 2nd Battalion Infantry, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of William and Mary Bart, 1247 Monumental avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born December 3, 1890, at Huntington, Ark. Entered the service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Re- ceived his discharge December 10, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
KENNETH IRVING BARCH
Corporal, Company A, Fifth Infantry, United States Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Barch, 521 South Seventh street, Springfield. Home address, 500 West Canedy street, Springfield. Born April 27, 1894, in Waverly, Ill. Entered service September 1, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. Was at Camp Gordon when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Gordon December 24, 1918.
CHARLES A. BARTLING
Sergeant, First Class, Seven Service Company, Signal Corps, Carrier Pigeon Section, U. S. A. Son of August and Louise Bartling, 108 East Mason street, Springfield. Born June 27, 1888, in Springfield. Entered service June 18, 1918. Received his training at Fort Sams, Texas, Camp Booie, Dallas, Texas, and Kelly Field, Texas. Was at Camp Booie when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 30, 1919.
JOSEPH WESLEY BARTON
Mechanic, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of George Wesley Barton, Spring- field, Ill. Born July 6, 1888, at Clemensville, Ky. Entered the service June 26, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp DeSouge, France. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Walmar Castle. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, III.
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ERASTUS NEWTON BATES
Private, Company 7, Fourth Battalion, I. C. O. T. S., U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Kate O. Bates, 1513 South Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born Febru- ary 23, 1891, in Springfield. Entered the service June 26, 1918, in Spring- field. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Pike, Ark. Was in the I. C. O. T. S., Camp Pike, Ark., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 6, 1918, at Camp Pike, Ark.
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EUGENE T. BATES
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Paul Tepffer, 302 East Jack- son street, Springfield. Born November 13, 1900, in Missouri. Address, 1607 South Pasfield street, Springfield. Entered service July 5, 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Training Station, and Norfolk, Va. Sailed overseas November, 1918, on the U. S. S. Talbot. Was slightly wounded. Was in Brooklyn, New York, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 19, 1918, on Receiving Ship, New York.
PHILLIP P. BAUMGARTNER
Private, Company C, 16th Infantry, First Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Baumgartner, 410 Hay street, Springfield. Born March 1, 1890, in Springfield. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield. Re- ceived his training at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Sailed overseas July 12, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and St. Mihiel drive. Was wounded in the St. Mihiel drive, and was in hospital when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged September 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN FRANCIS BEAGHAN
Private, S. A. T. C., Notre Dame, Ind. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beaghan, 315 Keys avenue, Springfield. Born December 31, 1897, in Can- trall, Ill. Entered service October 18, 1918, in Notre Dame, Ind. Was in Notre Dame when the Armistice was signed, and was discharged there December 21, 1918.
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PETER A. BEAGHAN
Carpenter's Mate, 2nd Class, Civil Engineering, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beaghan, 315 Keys avenue, Springfield. Born July 3, 1893, at Cantrall, Ill. Entered service June 4, 1917. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station and at the U. S. Navy Yards, Charleston, S. C. Was assigned to service on the U. S. S. Hartford, and was aboard this ship when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Febru- ary 15, 1918, at Charleston, S. C.
CHARLES R. BEAN
Private, Headquarters Company, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Divis- ion, U. S. A. Son of Leo and Julia A. Bean, 1609 South Eighth street, Springfield. Born December 10, 1899, in Lanesville. Entered service June 15, 1917. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in the St. Mihiel drive and the Argonne Forest. Was taken ill while on the west bank of the Meuse River and was in hospital at the time Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RUDOLPH E. BECK
Regimental Supply Sergeant, 15th Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Beck, Havana, Ill. Born June 2, 1889, at Havana. Present address, 624 North Sixth street, Springfield. Entered the service June 26, 1919, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Taylor and Camp Stanley, Texas. Was at Camp Stanley when the Armistice was signed. . Discharged February 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CARL HENRY BECKER
Wagoner, 312th Field Hospital, 303rd Sanitary Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker, Lincoln, Ill. Born May 1, 1893, in Lincoln, Ill. Address, 1513 Matheny avenue, Springfield. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas June 4, 1918, on the Mauretania. In action in the St. Mihiel drive and the Argonne Forest. Was in Apre- mont in the Argonne, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 2, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CARL V. BECKER
Sergeant, Company B, 307th Ammunition Train, 82nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Caroline D. Becker, 1367 Holmes avenue, Springfield. Born February 3, 1894, in Springfield. Entered service December 12, 1917, in Springfield. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa, Camp Gordon, Georgia. Sailed overseas May 7, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CLARENCE O. BECKER
Sergeant, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divis- ion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Becker, 216 South Spring street, Springfield. Born June 4, 1899. Entered service April 13, 1917. Received training at Camp Lowden, Ill., and Camp Logan, Texas. Sailed overseas in May, 1918. On arrival in France was detailed on special supply work with Division Headquarters, and November 1, 1918, was transferred as Sergeant in charge of Subsistence Office, Thirty-third Division. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CARL BEECHLER
Private, Company B, Mechanical Division, U. S. A. Son of Louis and Anna Beechler, 328 Lincoln avenue, Springfield. Born July 31, 1897, in Springfield. Entered service October 14, 1918. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, III. Was at Camp Bradley when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 15, 1918, at Camp Bradley.
LOUIS PAUL BEECHLER
Corporal, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Division. Son of Louis and Annie Beechler, 328 South Lincoln avenue, Springfield. Born January 25, 1893, in Springfield. Entered service with old Fifth Infantry, and called into active service March 26, 1917. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Springfield, and Camp Logan, Houston, Texas. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the U. S. S. Mt. Vernon. In action in the Meuse-Argonne, St. Mihiel, the last Verdun battle, and Forges Wood. Was in hospital when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant.
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