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SHELDON LEAVITT HOWARD
Private, Tenth Company, Michigan-Wisconsin Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. George F. Howard, 1440 South Lincoln avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born April 7, 1874, in Taunton, Mass. Entered service May 17, 1917, in Milwaukee, Wis. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Discharged July 10, 1917, because of defective sight. Appointed State Registrar of Vital Statistics, Department of Public Health, State of Illinois, upon discharge from service, assuming duties August 11, 1917. Supervised preparation of certified copies of birth records used to determine eligibility of draft registrants, and death records used to deter- mine pension matters concerning service men. Prior service in Spanish- American War.
OTIS WILLIAM PRESTON HUFFMAN
Private, Company A, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Huffman, 1461 Dial Court, Springfield, Ill. Born August 1, 1895, in Curran, Ill. Entered service May 20, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala. Sailed over- seas June 30, 1918, on the Calamares. In action at St. Mihiel and with First Army troops in Toul Sector. Was stationed at Abainvill narrow gauge shops when the Armistice was signed. Served as motorcycle dis- patch rider in the Argonne Forest. Discharged July 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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E. P. HUGHES, JR.
Wagoner, Company I, 108th Ammunition Train, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of E. P. Hughes, Sr., 2111/2 East Adams street, Spring- field, Ill. Born April 1, 1893, in Decatur, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Was at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 27, 1918.
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RALPH OGLE HUNTER
Sergeant, Battery A, 27th Field Artillery, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of Robert and Agnes Hunter, both deceased. Born October 30, 1886, in Tiskilwa, Ill. Address, 1434 Holmes avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 21, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Mcclellan, Ala. Was at Camp Mcclellan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 21, 1919, at Camp McClellan, Ala.
FAY ICKES
Sergeant, Chauffeur, 310th Field Signal Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Ickes, 908 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 9, 1888. Entered service June 4, 1917. Received his training at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Sailed overseas June 20, 1918, on the S. S. Minnekahda. In action at St. Mihiel, Woevre Sector, and Meuse- Argonne. Was in action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Arm- istice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Dis- charged March 27, 1919, at Camp Mills, Long Island, N. Y.
JAMES P. JAMES
Private, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Born January 11, 1893, in Cosintly, Greece. Address, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas in August, 1918, on the Calamares. In action from September 26 to November 11, 1918. Was in action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
OSCAR M. JAMES
Private, Headquarters Company, 163rd Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Etta Broderick, Morocco, Ind. Born February 12, 1891, in Lin- coln, Ill. Address, 1737 South Second street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 29, 1918, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
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MARTIN BUSHNELL JELLIFFE
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jelliffe, 136 Marion avenue, Mansfield, O. Born January 20, 1890, in Mansfield, O. Address, 708 South New street, Springfield, Ill. En- tered service September 1, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Camp Greenleaf, Ga. and Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Stationed at Evacuation Hospital No. 43, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 23, 1918, at Camp Greenleaf, Ga.
CLARENCE HALL JERALD
Private, Remount Officers' Training Camp, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Jerald, both deceased. Born May 18, 1877, in Jacksonville, Ill. Address, 1356 Holmes avenue, Springfield, III. Received his train- ing at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Discharged October 18, 1918.
PAUL O. JOHNSON
Second Lieutenant, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Johnson, 626 West Edwards street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 31, 1897, in Cambridge, Ill. Entered service April 18, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Ill., Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., School of Military Aeronautics, Texas University, Austin, Tex., Camp Dick, Dallas, Tex., and Park Field, Memphis, Tenn. Was instruc- tor in flying at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Tex., and Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex. Was at Brooks Field, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 13, 1919, at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex.
. EDWARD JOHNSTON
Private, Company B, Fifth Field Signal Battalion, Third Division, U. S. A. Son of Edward and Lena Johnston, 5021/2 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 12, 1891, in Chicago, Ill. Entered service February 22, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Grampian. Was in Neuvic, France, when the Armistice was signed. Stationed with Army of Occupation at Andernach, Germany, for nine months. Discharged September 2, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Private, Company K, 148th Infantry, 37th Division, U. S. A. Son of Edward and Lena Johnston, 5021/2 North Sixth street, Springfield, III. Born May 10, 1894, in Chicago, Ill. Entered service April 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas June 21, 1918, on the Duke de Austria. In action at St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, and Flanders. Was wounded and in hospital in Birmingham, England, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged April 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JESSE JONES
Private, Battery E, 60th Coast Artillery Corps, First Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Jones, 1905 East Edwards street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 13, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 20, 1916, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo .. Camp Hancock, N. J., and Fortress Monroe, Va. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the U. S. Siboney. In action in Argonne Offensive, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. In action in the Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Furloughed to reserve July 1, 1919.
THOMAS J. JONES
Private, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Jones, 1905 East Edwards street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 9, 1899, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in May, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sailed overseas in June, 1919. Stationed at Cofeling, Germany.
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HARRY C. JORGENSEN
Private, Battery E. 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Born July 8, 1907, in Williamsville, Ill. Address, 835 South Illinois street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 16, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. and United States General Hospital No. 20, Whipple Barracks, Ariz. Was at Whipple Barracks, Ariz., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 21, 1919, at General Hospital No. 20, Whipple Barracks, Ariz.
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EDWARD F. JUELL
Private, Company C, 27th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Juell, 1018 East Spruce street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 27, 1878, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 20, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Meade, Md. Sailed overseas July 1, 1918, on the Sydney. In action at Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Ar- gonne. In action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
PATRICK L. KANE
Private, U. S. A. Address, 1913 North Tenth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 10, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Rahe Army Auto School, Kansas City, Mo.
IGNATIUS A. KANSY
Chauffeur, 484th Company, U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Alexandria Kansy, 1507 East Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 21, 1896, in Thompson county, Ill. Entered service August 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Kelly Field, Tex., Jefferson Bar- racks, Mo., and Morrison, Va. Sailed overseas and was stationed at St. Nazaire, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged Fehruary 11, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THEODORE JOSEPH KANSY
Private, 431st Engineers, Depot Detachment, U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Alexandria Kansy, 1507 East Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Born May 22, 1894, in Crystal county, N. D. Address, 1505 East Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 29. 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Thomas, Ky., Camp Gor- don, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Discharged October 3, 1918, at Camp Sheridan, Ala.
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JOHN W. KAPP, JR.
Second Lieutenant, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kapp, 811 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 6, 1888, in Spring- field, Ill. Entered service March 15, 1918, Governor's Island, N. Y. Served at Washington, D. C. and New York Intelligence Bureau, as chief clerk. Sailed overseas April 1, 1918, on the Aquatania. Was at Langres, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 26, 1919, at New York, N. Y.
PETER KATES
Private, Battery C, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Stella Kates, Hoas, Greece. Born January 15, 1887, in Greece. Address, 207 South Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service Sep- tember 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas in August, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Bordeaux, France. Was in Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in November, 1919.
WALTER KAVANAUGH
Private, Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kavanaugh, 220 Franklin Place, Grove City, Pa. Born in 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Ad- dress, 521 South Ninth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 17, 1917, in Pennsylvania. Received his training in Regular Army. Sailed overseas June 30, 1917, on the Olympic. In action at Chateau Thierry, Argonne Forest, Belleau Woods and Metz. Was wounded four times and was in hospital when the Armistice was signed. Received French citation. Discharged January 26, 1919.
EDWARD E. KEEFNER
Fireman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Keefner, 811 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 25, 1901, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 2. 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Detroit, Mich. Was in Springfield, Ill., when the Armistice was signed.
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HUGO PAUL KEEFNER
Private, 19th Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Keefner, 811 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 7, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Ft. Sill, Okla., and Camp Grant, Ill. Was at Ft. Sill, Okla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN G. KEEFNER
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Keefner, 811 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 28, 1889, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 429 West Calhoun avenue, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service March 27, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Cape May, N. J. Was at Cape May, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 10, 1919, at Cape May, N. J.
FRANK P. KEEGAN
Private, Fourth Battery, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Keegan, 2236 South Tenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 19, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed over- seas October 26, 1918, on the Lapland. Was at Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 26, 1919, at Camp Grant. Ill.
WILLIAM T. KEEGAN
Private, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Keegan, 2236 South Tenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 15, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 22, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 28, 1918. Was at Liverpool, Eng- land, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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NORTH BOARD JUNE 26#
NORTH BOARD DRAFT CONTINGENT (2ND GROUP) SENT TO CAMP TAYLOR, KY., JUNE 26, 1918.
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ORA BENNETT KELLY
Private, Battery B, Second Regiment, U. S. A. Son of William and Bessie Kelly, 11612 East Monroe street, Springfield, Ill. Born 1891, in Mender, O. Address, 31912 East Monroe street, Springfield, Ill. En- tered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JOHN DENNIS KENNEDY
Private, Prisoner of War Company, No. 2, U. S. A. Son of Thomas Kennedy, 1408 East Washington street, Springfield, Ill. Born in 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 643 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Grant, Ill., and Camp Upton, L. I. Sailed overseas November 9, 1918, on the Cedric. Was on the ocean when the Armistice was signed. Stationed at Camp Standon, England, and St. Nazaire, France. Engaged in work of taking German prisoners to Germany. Discharged November 5, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.
GEORGE J. KIENZLER
Private, 255th Company, 128th Battalion, Military Police Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michel Kienzler, 1017 North Fourth street, Spring- field, Ill. Born April 15, 1897, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 29, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Wadwsorth, S. C. Sailed overseas September 28, 1918, on the U. S. S. Pocahontas. Stationed at St. Nazaire, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM P. KIENZLER
Sergeant, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michel Kienzler, 1017 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., and Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Transferred to Base Hospital No. 8, New York, N. Y. Was at Base Hospital No. 8 when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Novem- ber 20, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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PERCY KERSHNER
Private, Battery A, 124thi Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Sophronia Kershner, Tamalco, Ill. Born April 12, 1887, in Tam- alco, Ill. Address, 1317 East Clay street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 2, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. In action in Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN LEO KILEY
Private, Company F, 34th Infantry, Seventh Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Minnie Kiley, 1126 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 13, 1890, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 8, 1918, in De- troit, Mich. Received his training at Camp McArthur, Waco. Tex., Camp Merritt, N. J., and in France. Sailed overseas August 12, 1918. In action in engagements in Toul Sector. Was gassed in action and was in hospital in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, 1919, at Base Hospital, Camp Grant, Ill.
ROBERT WILLIAM KILEY
Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Minnie Kiley, 1126 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 21, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service December 13, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and Ft. Logan H. Roots, Ark. Was at Ft. Logan H. Roots, Ark., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 31, 1919, at Ft. Logan H. Roots, Ark.
JEROME L. KIMMELL
Private, Company 17, Fifth Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kimmell, 2172 Yale boulevard, Springfield, Ill. Born May 9, 1891, in Rochester, Ill. Address, 1404 South Grand avenue, east, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 30, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 25. 1918, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
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HARRY F. KLAHOLT
Regimental Sergeant Major, Personnel Department, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klaholt, 1011 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 18, 1888, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918. in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
FRED G. KNAAP
Corporal, 34th Company, Third Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Knaap, 919 North Ninth street, Spring- field, Ill. Born in 1892, in Springfield, 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 December 24, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
WILLIAM GEORGE KNOX
Corporal, Company K, 57th Regiment, 15th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Knox, 1500 East Jackson street, Springfield. Ill. Born April 24, 1893, in Quincy, Ill. Entered service September 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Was at Camp Logan, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Camp Logan, Tex.
LOUIS R. KOEPPING
Private, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koepping, 805 North Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born August 29, 1898, in Jacksonville, Ill. Entered service July 2, 1918, in Springfield. Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C. and Quantico, Va. Was at Quantico, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 18. 1919, at Quantico, Va.
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SARANTOS G. KOKENES
Corporal, Battery E, 25th Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kokenes, Greece. Born January 1, 1894, in Greece. Address, 108 North Fifth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp McClelland, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE N. KREIDER
Captain, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of E. C. Kreider, deceased. Born October 10, 1856. Address, 500 South Fifth street, Springfield, Ill. Called into service as Medical Examiner in April, 1917, serving in Springfield, Ill., during the entire period of the war. Not discharged.
CHARLES W. LAMB
Private, 34th Company, Ninth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Born September 15, 1886, in Industry, Ill. Address, 609 West Washing- ton street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Beauregard, La. Was at Camp Beauregard, La., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged March 7, 1919, at Camp Beauregard, La.
HOWARD P. LAMEY
Sergeant, Seventh Supply Company, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born March 17, 1888, in Springfield, Mo. Address, 701 South English ave- nue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 26, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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JEFFERSON LANCASTER
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Catherine Lancaster, 1137 Patton avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born July 30, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 9, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Newport, R. I., Camp Portsmouth, N. H., and aboard the U. S. S. Texas. Sailed overseas on the U. S. S. Texas, and was stationed in Eng- land and Scotland. Was in Edinburg, Scotland, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 23, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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RICHARD LANCASTER
Private, Battery F, Fifth Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Catherine Lancaster, 1137 Patton avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born October 5, 1890, in Waverly, O. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
EDWARD J. LANG
Lieutenant-Colonel, 130th Infantry, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Born April 10, 1867, in Paris, Ill. Address, 301 South Douglas avenue, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service July 25, 1917. Assigned to Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Agamemnon. In action at Amiens on the British Front in August, 1918, and in Meuse- Argonne Offensive in September and October, 1918. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 25, 1919, at Ft. Ben- jamin Harrison, Ind.
FRED K. LARSEN
Corporal, Remount Station, 86th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Larsen, 1020 North Second street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 2, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 7, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Was at Camp Grant, Ill .. when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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MARTIN LAYDEN
Private, Company C, 27th Engineers, 79th Division, U. S. A. Born November 11, 1885, in Charleston, W. Va. Address, 1619 South First street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 18, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Camp Meade, Md. Sailed overseas July 1, 1918, on the Sidney. In action in the Ar- gonne Forest, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. Was near Verdun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES BRYON LEE
Private, Infantry and Machine Gun, Canadian Army. Son of Irvin C. and Amelia M. Lee, 1426 South Eleventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 14, 1897, in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service June 3, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Camp Niagara, Ontario. Can- ada. Was in Toronto, Canada, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged November 30, 1918, at Toronto, Canada.
CHARLES YATES LEE
Private, Musician, U. S. A. Son of Arthur and Eva Yates Lee, 821 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 9, 1897, in Peoria, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill. Was at Camp Bradley, Ill., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 9, 1918, at Camp Brad- ley, Ill.
HARVEY R. LEE
Corporal, Company L, 45th Infantry, Ninth Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Asa J. and Lyda M. Lee, Pittsburg, Okla. Born May 13, 1893, in Homer, Ill. Address, 416 West Chenery street, Springfield, Ill. En- tered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Served as company clerk at Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Arm- istice was signed. Discharged February 14, 1919.
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JOHN M. LEE
Private, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mrs. Mary Lee, 728 South New street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 19, 1892, in St. Louis, Mo. Entered service October 21, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his train- ing at Paris Island, S. C. Was at Paris Island, S. C., when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged March 5, 1919, at Paris Island, S. C.
HUGO B. LEHNEN
Private, Company C, Fifth Limited Service, 161st Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lehnen, 313 West Cook street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 29, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Was at Camp Grant, Ill., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 6, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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RUSSELL BROOKE LIEDEL
Private, Office of the Division Judge Advocate, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Liedel, 721 South Douglas avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 10, 1895, in Duluth, Minn. En- tered service April 24, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Ill., and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offensive, Verdun Sector, Meuse-Argonne, and Troyon Sector. Was in action on Troyon Sector when the Armistice was signed. Served with the Army of Oc- cupation. Discharged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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