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HOMER F. PLAIN
Private, Company G, 35th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Luther F. and Nancy L. Plain, 2101 Renfro street, Springfield. Born January 16, 1892, in Girard. Entered service May 31, 1918, in Chicago, III. Received his training at Nogales, Ariz., where he took part in the skirmish be- tween the Mexicans and United States Troops, August 27. 1918, and Camp Travis, Tex. Was at Camp Travis, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 3, 1919.
MARK S. PLAISTED
Private, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mark and Minnie Plaisted. Born November 13, 1902. Address, 900 Bryn Mawr boulevard, Springfield, Ill. Entered service December 8, 1917. Received his train- ing at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Re-enlisted in May, 1919.
JAMES C. POWERS
Private, Seventh Company, Second Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Powers, 216 West Elliott avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born October 15, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Leach, Washington, D. C. Was at Camp Leach, Washing- ton, D. C., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 22, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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RAY PRESSLER
Private, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pressler, 314 West Mason street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 25, 1893, in Chatham, Ill. En- tered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Beauregard, La., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 28, 1918, at Camp Beauregard, La.
CHRIST P. PRESVELOS
Private, Company D, 54th Infantry, Sixth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Presvelos, Mpelese, Greece. Born in 1900, in Mpelese, Greece. Address, 509 East Monroe street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 9, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas July 6, 1918. In action at Alsace Sector and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in Monta, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 21, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN THOMAS RAFFERTY
Private, United States Marine Corps. Son of Peter Rafferty, 612 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born May 30, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 15, 1915, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Boston, Mass. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. Was in Queenstown, Ireland, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 15, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pa.
MARTIN J. RAFFERTY
Private, Ordnance Department, U. S. A. Son of Peter Rafferty, 612 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 7, 1888, in Spring- field, Ill. Entered service in December, 1917, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia., Camp Hancock, Ga., and Camp Raritan, N. J. Discharged in March, 1919, at Camp Raritan, N. J.
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PETER JAMES RAFFERTY
Fireman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Peter Rafferty, 612 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 20, 1892, in Spring- field, Ill. Entered service May 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Training Station and aboard the U. S. S. North Dakota. Sailed overseas August 23, 1918. Was at St. Nazaire, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 1, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
PETER RANO
Private, Headquarters Company, 325th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Rose Rano. Born June 10, 1889, in Italy. Ad- dress, 114 North Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Canada. Stationed in Glasgow, Scotland, in England, and France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CLARENCE J. REAMER
Corporal, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- s'on, U. S. A. Born October 13, 1892, in Danville, Ill. Address, Y. M. C. A., Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 9, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offensive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Trovon Sector, and attack on Butgneville, France. Was at Bois de Warville, Troyon Sector, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LEE CONSTANT RICHARDSON
Sergeant, Camp Personnel Detachment, U. S. A. Son of James Albert and Ella Richardson, 913 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 24, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 23, 1918, in Fargo, N. D. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Was at Camp Custer, Mich., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 12, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
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PAUL WILSON RICHARDSON
Ordnance Sergeant, Company E, 41st Provisional Ordnance Battalion, U. S. A. Son of James Albert and Ella Richardson, 913 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 24, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. En- tered service August 31, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at War Training Detachment, Chicago, Ill., Camp Hancock, Ga., and Erie Proving Ground, O. Was at Camp Hancock, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 21, 1919, at Erie Proving Ground, O.
EDWARD G. RICHTER
Sergeant, M. T. C. 505, M. S. T. 422, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Richter, 505 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 17, 1891, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 24, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas September 16, 1918, on the U. S. S. Mentor. Discharged August 6, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MAX FRANK RICHTER
Sergeant, Company A, 16th Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Richter, 505 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 19, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., Ft. Niagara, N. Y., Camp Morgan, N. J., and Greenwich Terminal, Philadelphia, Pa. Was at Camp Morgan, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged January 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN IRVING RINAKER
Corporal, Company K, 148th Infantry, 37th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rinaker, 1331 Noble avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born December 28, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Sailed overseas June 22, 1918. Trained in France. In action in Lorraine Sector, St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. Was at Officers' Training Camp at LaValBonne, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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HOWARD ELMER RITTER
Private, 23rd Engineers, U. S. A. Son of William C. and Julia G. Rit- ter, 2171/2 East Monroe street, Springfield, III. Born May 30, 1900, in Tallula, Ill. Address, 94 Palmer avenue, east, Detroit, Mich. Entered service November 24, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Camp Meade, Md., Annapolis, Md., and Belfour, Va. Sailed overseas March 29, 1918, on the George Washington. Stationed at St. Eloi, France. In action in Argonne Forest. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES MILES ROCHE
Sergeant, Company D, Headquarters Battalion, General Headquarters, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Roche, +12 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born September 21, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1715 East Cook street, Springfield, III. Entered service May 27, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga. Sailed overseas July 23, 1918, on the H. M. S. Beltana. Attached to General Headquarters at Tours and Bourges, France. Was in Bourges, France, when the Armistice was signed. In January, 1919, was assigned to the Entertainment Company, touring France. Discharged August 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES J. ROCCHICCIOLI, JR.
Private, Battery C, 121st Regiment, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rocchiccioli, 31912 East Washington street, Spring- field, Ill. Born May 30, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 2, 1917, in Racine, Wis. Received his training at Camp Douglas, Wis., and Camp McArthur, Waco, Tex. Sailed overseas February 2, 1918, on the Vaterland. In action in Argonne Forest. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Received citations from French and United States Governments. Discharged May 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM J. ROCCHICCIOLI
Sergeant, Battery E, Second Regiment, Second Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rocchiccioli, 31912 East Washington street, Spring- field, Ill. Born July 23, 1897, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 14, 1913, serving until July 14, 1917, at which time he was furloughed to the Regular Army Reserve. When the United States entered the war he was called to service and drilled recruits at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Remained in Reserve Corps.
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WILBUR ALLEN RODERICK
Corporal, Company C, Third Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Roderick, 1021 North Fourteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 8, 1892, in Dawson, Ill. Entered service August 9, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Leaven- worth, Kan., and Camp Meade, Md. Was at Camp Meade, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CLIFTON H. ROGERS
Cook, Battery A, Third Artillery, Regular Army. Son of A. J. and S. E. Rogers, both deceased. Born September 30, 1876, in Moweaqua, Ill. Address, 826 West Jefferson street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service in World War June 19, 1916, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Ill. Discharged August 17, 1917, at Camp Lowden, Ill., because of sight of left eye.
JOHN A. ROGERS, JR.
Sergeant, Medical Department, 311th Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rogers, 313 North Grand avenue, east, Spring- field, Ill. Born September 28, 1888, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 18, 1917, in Rockford, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., and Camp Grant, Ill. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
SUMNER BARNES ROGERS
Major, Assistant to Camp Quartermaster, Gettysburg National Training Camp, U. S. A. Son of Charles C. Rogers, Milwaukee, Wis. Home, Springfield, Ill. Born July 21, 1884, in Milwaukee, Wis. Entered service May 28, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Reported for duty at Gettys- burg National Training Camp as Assistant to the Camp Quartermaster, with duties relative to recruiting the Fourth and Seventh Regulars into 58th, 59th, 60th and 61st Regiments. Transferred to General Supply Depot at Jeffersonville, Ind .; later to Vehicles and Harness Branch of Supply and Equipment Division ; later made Assistant Chief of the Vehicles Branch of the Motors and Vehicles Division of the Purchase, Storage, and Traffic Division of the General Staff. Discharged February 15, 1919, at Washington, D. C.
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HUGH G. ROSS
Machinist, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, 822 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 18, 1895, in Emden, Ill. Entered service November 10, 1917, in Springfield, Il1. Received his training at Norfolk, Va. Served eighteen months on the U. S. S. Fanning. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 28, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
JOHN G. ROSS
Yeoman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, 822 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 28, 1894, in Athens, Ill. Entered service November 22, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Hampton Roads, Va. Was at Hampton Roads, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 20, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
LAWRENCE J. RULE
Private, Machine Gun Battalion, Military Police, 36th Division, U. S. A. Son of John W. and Juanita Rule, 42912 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 15, 1893, in Jacksonville, Ill. Entered service June 21, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 2, 1918. In action in Argonne Forest and Meuse-Argonne. Was in action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES J. RYAN
Sergeant, Company I, 349th Regiment, 88th Division. U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Emma Ryan, 5418 Woodlawn avenue, Chicago, Ill. Born December 8, 1887, in Streator, Ill. Address, 509 North Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Clinton, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Transferred to Camp Utilities, October 8, 1917. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 31, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
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HARVEY AUGUST SANDERS
Corporal, Battery B, Seventh Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sanders, Farmingdale, Ill. Born July 16, 1891, in Hammon, La. Address, 407 West Canedy street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged De- cember 20, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CARL L. SANER
Private, Fourth Provisional Engineers Rct. Company, U. S. A. Son of A. Saner, 1317 East Cook street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 17, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forrest, Ga. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
WILLIAM E. SANER
Corporal, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Born in Springfield, Ill. Address, 1516 South Eleventh street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 21, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of 23 years. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne. Near Stenay, France, when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS
Corporal, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Saunders, Rural Route 2, Springfield, Ill. Born April 15, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 220 West Jefferson street. Springfield. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 22, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Mense-Argonne. Was on the Meuse, near Luneville, when the Arm- istice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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1-French and German Positions through which Americans passed in Argonne Offensive.
2-Typical American Front Line showing tendency to temporary positions and open warfare.
3-Giant Shell Crater.
4 Another Large Shell Crater.
5-German Ammunition Train destroyed by Yank fire.
6-American Dough Boys and Refugees.
7-German "Pill Box."
8-German Plane fallen near Champignille. American Dough Boys tore off fabric for souvenirs.
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LESTER L. SCHAFFNER
Sergeant, Unit W, in command Lt .- Col. D. M. Ottis, U. S. A. Son of William and Clara Schaffner, 213 South College street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 16, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 16, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. McPherson, Ga. Sailed overseas May 11, 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 May 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES FREDERICK SCHARAFIN
Sergeant, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Scharafin, 1112 North Third street, Spring- field, Ill. Born November 7, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service in April, 1917. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel, Battle of the Argonne and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was near Stenay, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRED CARL SCHARAFIN
Sergeant, First Class, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of John and Augusta M. Scharafin, 1112 North Third street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 27, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service January 28, 1918. Received his training at Camp McArthur, Waco, Tex., and Taliaferro Field, Ft. Worth, Tex. Was at Taliaferro Field when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM HENRY SCHNEIDER
Private, Research Division, Chemical Warfare Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schneider, 208 West Lawrence avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born August 26, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 4, 1918, in Washington, D. C. Received his training at American Uni- versity, Washington, D. C. Was in Washington, D. C., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 16, 1918, at Washington, D. C.
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JOE J. SCHUCHARDT
Corporal, 323rd Baking Company, 40th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. M. A. Schmeltz, 630 North Fourteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 8, 1880, in Germany. Entered service when United States en- tered the war in April, 1917. Received his training at Camp Kearny, Cal., Ft. Worden, Wash., and Praesidio, Cal. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918, on the DeKalb. Stationed at Pontanezen Barracks, Brest, France. Was at Is-sur-Tille, France, when the Armistice was signed.
LOUIS SCHWARTZ
Private, 49th Company, Fifth Replacement Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Simon Schwartz, 915 North Seventh street, Springfield, Ill. Born March 16, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 641 Woodland avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga. Discharged at Camp Gordon, Ga.
GEORGE ROBERT SCOTT
Corporal, Battery E, 47th Field Artillery, 16th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Georgia Scott, 1610 East Matheny avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 1, 1900, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Monterey, Cal. and Camp Kearny, Cal. Was at Camp Kearny, Cal., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK J. SENGER
Company Commander, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Senger, 2000 East Cook street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 17, 1897. Entered service July 6, 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Was at Camp Perry, as seaman guard, for three months, and then given training as a Marine. Promoted to Company Commander. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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JOHN F. SHADDEN
Private, Company I, 145th Infantry, 37th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Amanda Amedink, 900 South Fifteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born December 17, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 27, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 15, 1918. Stationed at Brest, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 31, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CARL HILDRETH SHAW
Second Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of L. C. Shaw. 647 North Fourth street, Springfield, Ill. Born September 18, 1893, in Elkhart, Ill. Entered service May 16, 1917, in Lincoln, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Commissioned August 14, 1918, at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., and assigned to duty at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga., in Finance Division, Quartermaster Corps. Transferred to Washington, D. C., September 25, 1918, in charge of Equipage Overseas Supply Division. Was in Wash- ington, D. C., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 1, 1919, at Washington, D. C.
WALTER JOSEPH SHEA
Blacksmith, Salvage Division, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shea, 1818 East Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born April 9. 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Bay Ridge. N. Y. and Brooklyn Navy Yards, N. Y., and Staten Island, N. Y. As- signed to the U. S. S. Monna Hata, sailing overseas March 15, 1918. Stationed with First Salvage Division, at Brest, France. Was at Brest. France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 8, 1919, at Bay Ridge, N. Y.
EDWARD JAMES SHEA
Machinist, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shea, 1818 East Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born July 6, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 17, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Philadelphia, Pa., and New York. Served nine months on board the U. S. S. Buford, doing Sub- marine Patrol duty. Was in Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 14, 1919, at Newport News, Va.
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ROBERT E. SHONTZ
Major, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Frank Shontz, 801 East Reynolds street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 21, 1883, in Springfield, Ill. Address, 626 South Walnut street, Springfield, Ill. Prior to World War served in Regular U. S. Army and Illinois National Guard from January 21, 1901 until July, 1917, at which time he held the rank of First Lieutenant in Troop D, First Illinois Cavalry. Called into Federal service July 25, 1917. Served at Camp Lowden and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex., with organization which became Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division. Remained with 124th Field Artillery, in command of different Batteries. Promoted to rank of Captain in No- vember, 1917. Sailed overseas June 11, 1918. Attended School of Artil- lery Fire at La Valdahon, France. Returned to United States to join new divisions. Served with 38th Field Artillery at Camp Lewis, Wash. and at Central Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Lewis when the Armistice was signed. Discharged October 30. 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CLARENCE W. SIMMONS
Sergeant, Medical Department, 153rd Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. J. H. Long, 401 West Adams street, Springfield, Ill. Born Novem- ber 14, 1892, in Chicago, Ill. Address, 805 South Fourth street, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service May 10, 1917, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas January 31, 1918, on the Adriatic. Was at St. Jean de Montes, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
DENNIE SIMMONS
Fireman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Harvey Simmons. Born May 15, 1897, in Glendean, Ky. Address, 215 David street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 21, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Norfolk, Va. Did transport duty. Was at sea when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 25, 1919, at New York, N. Y.
GARY L. SINNINGER
Private, First Class, Air Service Aeronautics, U. S. A. Son of G. J. Sinninger, 1424 Lowell avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born in Auburn, Ill. Address, Champaign, Ill. Entered service November 5, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., at the age of 21 years. Discharged December 2, 1918, at Austin, Tex.
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ERNEST L. SMITH
Corporal, Battery A, 30th Field Artillery, 42nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Smith, 814 South Sixteenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 7, 1898, in Palmer, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Totten, N. Y., Ft. Schuyler, N. Y., and Camp Eustis, Va. Was at Camp Eustis, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 26, 1918, at Camp Grant, Il1.
ROBERT EMMET SMITH
Captain, Unit W, in command Lt .- Col. D. M. Ottis, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, 1317 Whittier avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 7, 1890, in Riverton, Ill. Address, Scarritt and Seventh streets, Springfield, Ill. Entered service in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, Ga. Sailed overseas May 11, 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 May 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WALTER T. SMITH
Private, Truckdriver, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of George W. and Mary E. Smith, Chapin, Ill. Born March 31, 1901, in Chapin, Ill. Entered service July 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Newark, N. J.
WILLIAM MILEY SMOTHERS
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