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EVERETT ALVA LAIRD
Private, S. A. T. C., Iowa State College, Ames, Ia. Son of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Laird, Auburn, Ill. Born May 9, 1899, in Glenarm, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Ames, Ia. Received his training at Iowa State College. Was at Iowa State College when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 21, 1918, at Ames, Ia.
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CHARLES RAEBURNE LANDON
Private, Company B, Fourth Regiment, Second Division, United States Marine Corps. Son of Charles and Alberta Landon, Auburn, Ill. Born May 4, 1900, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service July 30, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Sailed overseas June 7, 1919, on the Agamemnon. Stationed at Camp Pontanezen, France. Was in Quantico, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 28, 1919. Re-enlisted May 30, 1919, for replacement duty in France.
JOHN M. LOCHRIDGE
Private, Veterinary Corps, U. S. A. Son of Charles E. Lochridge, Auburn, Ill. Born May 16, 1894, in Auburn, Ill. Enlisted in United States Navy December 12, 1917, but was discharged because of defective sight. En- tered service in U. S. Army June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 28, 1918. Was on the ocean when the Armistice was signed. Stationed at Veterinary Base Hospital, St. Nazaire, France.
CLEM A. LONG
Private, 102nd Field Artillery, 26th Division, U. S. A. Son of Jeff Long, Auburn, Ill. Born January 27, 1896, in Tennessee. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield. Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas October 26, 1918. Stationed at Camp Hunt, France. Was at Havre, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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EDWIN MCMURDO
Corporal, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Jeanette McMurdo, Auburn, Ill. Born March 20, 1895. Entered service in September, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas in September, 1918, on the Orduna. Was in Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in February, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JACOB MAGGS
Private, Company B, 210th Engineers, Tenth Division, U. S. A. Son of Jacob and Esther Maggs. Born January 6, 1896, in Danville, Ill. Ad- dress, Auburn, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Funston, Kan., and Camp Humphreys, Va. Discharged February 22, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CHARLES C. MARTIN
Sergeant, First Class, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of David and Ella Martin, Auburn, Ill. Born August 9, 1897, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service November 13, 1917, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Received his training at Kelly Field, Tex., Scott Field, Ill., and Carlstrom Field, Fla. Discharged May 23, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
HENRY JACOB WILLIAM MAU
Private, Headquarters Company, 210th Engineers, Tenth Division, U. S. A. Son of Fred Mau, Auburn, Ill. Born September 7, 1894, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forrest, Ga., and Camp Funston, Kan. Was at Camp Funston, Kan., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 6, 1919, at Camp Funston, Kan.
NORMAN F. MAU
Private, Headquarters Company, Second Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Fred Mau, Auburn, Ill. Born May 15, 1888, in Ashland, Ill. Entered service July 23, 1918, in Tipton, Ind. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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BENJAMIN HARRISON MERRILL
Private, Company K, 45th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mer- rill, Auburn, Ill. Born March 11, 1889, in Liberal, Mo. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Sheri- dan, Ala., Camp Gordon, Ga., and Ft. Thomas, Ky. Was at Camp Sheri- dan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 6, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
JOHN MICHELICH
Sergeant, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Kunigunde Michelich, Auburn, III. Born September 11, 1894, in Penzberg, Germany. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor. Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
WALTER E. MILES
Private, Company E, 27th Engineers, U. S. A. Born in 1884, in Spring- field, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Leach, Wash. Sailed over- seas September 1, 1918. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive from October 26 to November 11, 1918. Discharged April 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
DIXON MOTLEY
Private, Company D, 362nd Infantry. U. S. A. Son of John and Virginia Motley, Auburn, Ill. Born in 1895. Entered service in June, 1918. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. In France when the Armistice was signed.
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THOMAS JOSEPH O'HEREN
Corporal, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Richard O'Heren, Auburn, Ill. Born August 16, 1895, in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Was at Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in February, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THORTON PARRISH
Private, Company I, 79th Infantry, 85th Division, U. S A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Parrish, Auburn, Ill. Born January 20, 1890, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 24, 1918, in Toledo, O. Received his train- ing at Ft. Sam Houston, Tex., Camp McArthur, Tex., and Camp Travis, Tex. Was at Camp Travis, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged at Camp Sherman, O., February 15, 1919.
JOHN PASTIRIK
Sergeant, Company B, 67th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mike Pastirik, Auburn, Ill. Born June 11, 1899, in Austria. Entered service in June, 1917, in Indianapolis, Ind. Received his training at Ft. Benjamin Harri- son, Ind., Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged February 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
STANLEY PATRILLA
Private, Company K, 45th Infantry, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Izabella Patrilla, Lithuania. Born December 24, 1890, in Lithuania. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 14, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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COUNTY BOARD DRAFT CONTINGENT OF 75 MEN. REPORTED AT 3 P. M., APRIL 28, 1918. ENTRAINED APRIL 29, 1918, FOR CAMP DIX. WRIGHTSTOWN N. J. EARLE L. FARNUM, CAPTAIN.
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FRANK PETROWICH
Private, Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Petrowich, Lithuania. Born December 24, 1893, in Lithuania. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sevier, S. C., and in France. Sailed overseas May 11, 1918. In action at Ypres and Hindenburg Line. Was in Amiens, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
EARNEST STANLEY PIERCE
Corporal, Headquarters Troop, Motorcycle Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Minnie Pierce, Toledo, O. Born February 27, 1887, in Virden, Ill. Ad- dress, Auburn, Ill. Entered service in June, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo. Prior to World War served in cavalry in the Regular Army. Sailed overseas June 10, 1918. In action at Chateau Thierry, Argonne, St. Mihiel and Cantigny. Was on Verdun Front when the Armistice was signed. Returned to United States May 27, 1919.
HUGH PIERCE, JR.
Private, Company C, 13th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of John and Janet Pierce, Auburn, Ill. Born February 23, 1886, in Alton, Ill. Entered service June 18, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo. Re- ceived his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Sailed over- seas in September, 1918. Stationed at Bordeaux, France. Was in Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 13, 1919, at Hampton Roads, Va.
HARRY D. PING
Mechanic, United States Navy. Son of T. M. and Mary Ping, Auburn, Ill. Born September 10, 1893. Entered service June +, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Training Station, and Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Served overseas with American Expeditionary Forces.
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN POOL
Sergeant, Headquarters Company, 52nd Field Artillery, 18th Division, U. S. A. Son of F. A. and Margaret F. Pool, Auburn, Ill. Address, 7031/2 North Church street, Rockford, Ill. Born August 28, 1892, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 31, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Camp Stanley, Tex., in Headquarters Company, 303rd Cavalry. Transferred to Headquarters Company, 52nd Field Artillery, 18th Division, and was stationed at Camp Travis, Tex. Was at Camp Travis, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RICHARD L. RAKES
Sergeant, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of I. G. and T. E. Rakes, Floyd, Va. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service in World War in 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Columbus, O., Camp Taylor, Ky., and Ft. Adams, R. I. Sailed over- seas in October, 1918, on the Orduna, serving in France. Wounded in action. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Feb- ruary 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN WALKER RAMSEY
Sergeant, First Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of W. A. and Sarah A. Ramsey, both deceased. Born July 1, 1889, in Elmwood, N. C. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 21, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
NEAL DON RAMSEY
Quartermaster, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mrs. W. H. Ramsey, Auburn, Ill. Born January 22, 1898, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service August 23, 1918, in Boston, Mass. Received his training at Federal Wharf, Boston, Mass., and aboard the U. S. S. Meade. Was at Portland, Maine, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 8, 1919.
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LEAMON C. RAYBOURN
Private, Machine Gun Company, 150th Infantry, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of J. S. and Anna Raybourn, Marion, Ill. Born October 12, 1890, in Galatia, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918. Was near LeMans, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged February 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
EDWARD PHILIP RIEHLE
Yeoman, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Joseph and Theresa Riehle, Auburn, Ill. Born October 24, 1891, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service in December, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Served on board the U. S. S. Bridgeport, in Paymaster's office. Was at sea when the Armistice was signed. Released from active service.
ELI ROWE
. Private, Company A, 355th Infantry, 89th Division, U. S. A. Son of James and Eva J. Rowe, Auburn, Ill. Born July 18, 1895, in Rathmel, Pa. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beauregard, La. Sailed overseas August 21, 1918, on the Ryndam. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive and St. Mihiel Drive. Wounded by high explosive in left thigh, November 4, 1918. Was in hospital in Vichy, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CARL G. RUSCHKE
Wagoner, 113th Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ruschke, Auburn, Ill. Born December 8, 1893, in Chatham, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Sailed overseas in October, 1918. Near Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed.
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FREDERICK A. RUSCHKE
Quartermaster, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ruschke, Auburn, Ill. Born April 27, 1896, in Chatham, Ill. Entered service December 10, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Boston, Mass., and Philadelphia, Pa. Made first trip overseas in September, 1918. Was at sea when the Armistice was signed. Released from active service.
ROSS O. SAMPLE
Private, Company A, 308th Machine Gun Battalion, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of James and Julia Sample. Born February 3, 1891, in Talulla, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Served overseas seven months. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CLINTON SHEARER
Sergeant, U. S. A. Son of P. A. Shearer, 935 West Main street, Decatur, Ill. Born January 14, 1891, in Auburn, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. En- tered service in July, 1917, in San Francisco, Cal. Received his training at Camp Mills, L. I., Camp Lee, Va., and Ft. D. A. Russell. Was at Camp Mills. L. I., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 26, 1919, at Ft. D. A. Russell.
RAYMOND L. SHREVE
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mary J. Shreve, Auburn, Ill. Born December 14, 1888, in New Den- nison, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Discharged because of physical disability, December 20, 1917, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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ROY AUSTIN SIX
Private, 145th Company, Transportation Corps, 23rd (Grand) Division, U. S. A. Son of Harvy Austin and Maud Six, Auburn, Ill. Born April 5, 1896, in Sullivan, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Ft. Benjamin Har- rison, Ind. Sailed overseas September 30, 1918, on the Ulysses. Served in Railway Transportation Corps, operating from Sommeville, Meuse, to Verdun, Conflans, Metz, and Sedan. Was at Camp DeGrasse, Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ELIHU V. STOUT
Private, Dispatch Rider. U. S. A. Son of John P. Stout, Auburn, Ill. Born September 30, 1892, in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service De- cember 10, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., and Ft. Sill, Okla. Sailed over- seas April 1, 1918. In action at Vosges, Meuse-Argonne, and St. Mihiel. Was near Verdun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Wounded in action. Discharged April 29, 1919.
LELAND E. TUCKER
Corporal. Signal Corps, Headquarters Company, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mrs. Edward E. Tucker, Auburn, Ill. Born April 4, 1894, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service September 27, 1917, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., Norfolk, Va., and Quantico, Va. Sailed overseas in July, 1918. In action in St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne Offensives. Was on Western Front when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation.
DEWEY LONG VANWINKLE
United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. VanWinkle, Auburn, Ill. Born September 9, 1898. in Chatham, III. Entered service December 31, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, and on Receiving Ship, at Philadelphia, Pa. Assigned to the U. S. S. Quinnebaug, sailing overseas May 12, 1918. Was at Invergordon, Scotland, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 11, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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AUGUST WEINHUFF
Carpenter's Mate, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Fred and Katherine Weinhuff, deceased. Born August 4, 1894, in Greenfield, Ill. Entered service April 12, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Assigned to the U. S. S. Leviathan, sailing overseas May 22, 1918. Was at Brest, France, when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged January 29, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
CHARLES A. WHITE
Corporal, Ordnance Detachment, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ida White, Auburn, Ill. Born May 27, 1894, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service in September, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Peoria, Ill. Sailed over- seas in October, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JUSTUS VANCULEN WHITE
Captain, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Lewis White, Kane, Ill. Born September 11, 1872, in Kane, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted Sep- tember 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Green- leaf, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Was at Camp Meade, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 20, 1918, at Camp Meade, Md.
BERT R. WILSON
Private, U. S. A. Son of Samuel and Mattie Wilson, Auburn, Ill. Born April 30, 1889, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service in April, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor. Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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ROYAL CARVER WILSON
Sergeant, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Annie Wilson, Auburn, Ill. Born January 1, 1889, in Winchester, III. Entered service in September, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas in September, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Bordeaux, France. Was in Bordeaux when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
NOAH WUNDERLICH
Sergeant, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of George and Margaret Wunder- licb, Auburn, Ill. Born April 26, 1893, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service March 21, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Green- leaf, Ga., and Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Sailed overseas June 7, 1918, on the Aquitania. Stationed at Savenay. France, wben the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 27, 1919.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM AUBURN TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED
ALBERT ALLEN
U. S. Forces. Address, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in the World War at the age of twenty-six years.
FRANK BLANCHFIELD
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
JERRY WILLIAM BORGERDING
U. S. Forces. Son of William H. Borgerding, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-five years.
MIKE CENTKO
U. S. A. Son of Mike Centko, Sr., Tbayer, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. En- trained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
MAURICE CHARLES
U. S. A. Son of Henry Charles, Auburn, Ill. En- tered service at the age of twenty-one years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., February 28, 1918.
MARTINO CARGUINO
U. S. A. Address, Sherman, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., February 24, 1918.
WILLIAM CHESTNER
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of thirty years. Entrained for Camp Grant, Ill., February 25, 1918.
JOHN CODRON, JR.
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for
Camp Taylor, Ky., July 25, 1918.
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FELIX T. CONLIN
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born in Scranton, Kan. Ad- dress, Auburn, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-five years. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THOMAS COLES
U. S. A. Son of William Coles, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-seven years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
TOM DANIELS
U. S. A. Son of Ralph Daniels, Christopher, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
FRANK DUFOIR
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
SHERMAN EPRIGHT
U. S. A. Son of Robert Epright, Auburn, Ill. Address, 314 North Main street, Jacksonville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
EUGINE ESMANS
U. S. A. Address, Superior, Colo. Registered in Auburn Township. Entered service at the age of twenty-nine years. Entrained for Camp Forrest, Lytle, Ga., September +, 1918.
BRADLEY S. FRANCIS
U. S. A. Son of Ludilia Adcock, Morton Gap, Ky. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Jefferson Bar- racks, Mo., May 23, 1918.
FRANK D. HARRIS
Sergeant, Headquarters Troop, Fifth Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Mary Harris, Auburn, Ill. Born September 27, 1879, in Auburn, Ill. Entered service March 5, 1914, in St. Louis, Mo. Sailed overseas April 15, 1918, on the Philadelphia. In action in St. Mihiel Offensive and Meuse- Argonne Offensive. Was at Murvaux, east of Dun-sur-Meuse, France, when the Armistice was signed.
JOHN BAPTIST HENNETTS
U. S. Forces. Address, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-eight years.
CECIL OVERTON HERRON
Mess Sergeant, 327th Heavy Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Thomas Herron, Auburn, Ill. Born June 24, 1892, in Batchtown, Ill. En- tered service in September, 1917, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. As- signed to Heavy Artillery and was later made cook. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Arm- istice was signed. Discharged March 6, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
HOWARD WILLIAM HERRON
United States Navy. Son of Thomas Herron, Auburn, Ill. Born March 28, 1898, in Batch- town, Ill. Entered service in December, 1917. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Train- ing Station. Assigned to Scout Ship, U. S. S. Blueridge, and served on Canadian coast during the war. Assigned to foreign service and was ready to sail when the Armistice was signed.
JESSE LLOYD HOLLIDAY
U. S. Forces. Son of Joseph C. Holliday, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War.
HARRY LEE HUSSON
U. S. Forces. Son of Jacob S. Husson, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of 22 years.
CHARLES KRISTUTE
U. S. A. Son of Charles Kristute, Lithuania. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entra'ned for Camp For- rest, Ga., September 4, 1918.
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WILLIAM LAWSON
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of 29 years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 4, 1917.
HOWARD STEPHEN LITTLE
U. S. A. Son of Jerome Little, Auburn, Ill. En- tered service at the age of 21 years. Entrained for Ft. Thomas, Ky., May 30, 1918.
JOHN McGLOTHIN
Private, Company C, 127th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Kathryn McGlothin, Auburn, Ill. Entered service June 27, 1918, in Auburn, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Beauregard, La., and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. In action in Argonne Forest and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was on Meuse Front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in June, 1919.
JAMES PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN
Private, S. A. T. C., University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. Son of Mrs. William McLaughlin, Auburn, Ill. Entered service October 24, 1918, at the age of 20 years. Received his training at the Univer- sity of Illinois. Was at the University of Illinois when the Armistice was signed. Discharged there in December, 1918.
CHARLES SCOTT McMAHON
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ella McMahon, Auburn, Ill. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service at the age of 26 years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
ALEXANDER McMURDO
U. S. Forces. Address, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of 25 years.
JOHN WESLEY MOTLEY
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Kate Motley, Auburn, 111. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 29, 1918.
WILLIAM B. PARISH
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty years. Entrained for Iowa State College, Ames, Ia., October 1, 1918.
JESSE L. W. PLATTER
U. S. Forces. Son of William W. Platter, Auburn, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-one years.
BEN PRONNIUR
U. S. A. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
LESLIE PUMPHREY
U. S. A. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich .. September 5, 1918.
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