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JOHN P. WILM
Sergeant, Battery A, 62nd Field Artillery, 97th Division, U. S. A. Son of Ernest and Minnie Wilm, Chatham, Ill. Born July 3, 1892, in Ger- many. Entered service March 29, 1917, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Bliss, Tex., Chickamauga Park, Ga., and Camp Jackson, S. C. Was at Camp Jackson, S. C., when the Armistice was signed. Furloughed to Reserve, June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM CHATHAM TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
HARRY KIRKWOOD ANGLE
U. S. A. Address, Chatham, Ill. Entered service in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-nine years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
FRANK U. AUSTIN
U. S. A. Son of Dave T. Austin, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 29, 1918.
WILLIAM BELL
U. S. A. Address, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-seven years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
LESLIE BUTLER
U. S. A. Son of W. G. Butler, Auburn, Ill. En- tered service at the age of twenty-seven years. En- trained for Camp Grant, Ill., September 3, 1918.
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EARL T. DAVIS
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Di- vision, U. S. A. Born in Des Moines, la. Ad- dress, Chatham, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-eight 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, 111.
PAUL BRYAN DIARMIT
U. S. A. Son of Jerome Diarmit, Milton, Ky. Ad- dress, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Dix, N. J., April 28, 1918.
LOGAN M. DOBSON
Cook, Company A, Discharge Detachment No. 2, - U. S. A. Born in Chatham, Ill. Entered service April 27, 1917, in Jacksonville, Ill., at the age of twenty-one years. Discharged January 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WALTER FERNANDES
U. S. A. Son of Thomas Fernandes, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
PHILIP WILLIAM FRITZ
U. S. A. Son of Philip Fritz, Lebanon, Ill. Ad- dress, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
ALBERT F. GRESHAM
Private, Headquarters Company, 78th Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Chatham, Ill. Entered service July 6, 1917, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., at the age of eighteen years. Received his training at Ft. Snelling, Minn. Discharged January 30, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
CHESTER C. HOHIMER
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Hattie Hohimer, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Ft. Thomas, Ky., May 9, 1918.
. CHARLES MCGUIRE
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Rebecca McGuire, Chatham, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-six years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28. 1918.
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MERLE B. RAY
Private, Second Company, Section B. Bradley Poly- technic, Peoria, Ill., U. S. A. Born in Berlin, Ill. Address, Chatham, Ill. Entered service November 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty- one years. Discharged December 12, 1918. at Peoria, Il1.
WILLIAM S. ROBINSON
U. S. Forces. Address, Loami, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-one years.
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WILLIAM ARTHUR SALLADE
U. S. A. Address, Chatham, III. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Ralie Army Auto School, Kansas City, Mo., June 15, 1918.
JOHN B. SMITH
U. S. Forces. Address, Chatham, III. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-one years.
SHIRLEY ALEXANDER TALLEY
U. S. A. Address, Chatham, III. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
HENRY B. WERNER
U. S. A. Son of John S. Werner, Lineboro, Ind. Address, Chatham, III. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Forrest, Ga., September 4, 1918.
BYRON WINN
U. S. A. Son of Joseph Winn, Chatham, III. Ad- dress, Auburn, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
ROBERT E. YOUNG
Corporal, Company D, 35th Battalion, United States Guards. Born in Streator, Ill. Address, Chatham, Ill. Entered service May 9, 1918, in Sangamon county, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Discharged December 26, 1918, at Camp Beauregard, La.
CARL R. ZIMMERMAN
Cook, Battery E, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Altamont, Ill. Address, Auburn, III. En- tered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty years. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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John E. Ball
Frank Edward Brady-Headquarters Company, 45th Infantry, U. S. A.
Russell Jordon-Sergeant. United States Guards.
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HARRY LOUIS ADAMS
Corporal, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Florence Adams, Riverton, Ill. Born October 24, 1891, in Camp Point, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Located at Camp DeSouge, near Bordeaux, France. Was at Camp DeSouge when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ROBERT ALLEN
Private, Company D, 103rd Regiment, 26th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Robert Allen, Riverton, Ill. Born September 11, 1891, in Spaulding. Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Aquitania. Stationed at Rest Camp No. 1, LeHavre, France. Was at Verdun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 6, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HENRY ARCHER
Private, Company G, 67th Infantry, Ninth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Archer, Spaulding, Ill. Born July 1, 1883, in Barclay, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Feb- ruary 11, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ISAAC ARMSTRONG
Private, Machine Gun Company, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of George Armstrong, Riverton, Ill. Born September 6, 1894, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sevier, S. C., Camp Mills, N. Y., and Camp Stewart, Va. Sailed overseas. In action at Belleau Court and Ypres Front. Wounded while in action September 29, 1918, Was in Victoria Hospital, Uplime, England, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN ARMSTRONG
Private, Fourth Company, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of George Armstrong, Riverton, Ill. Born December 20, 1899, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service April 27, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Monroe, Va., and Washington, D. C. Was in Washington, D. C., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 16, 1918, at Ft. Monroe, Va.
CHARLES BAER
Private, Quartermasters Detachment, Remount 306, U. S. A. Son of Godfrey and Gusteen Baer, both deceased. Born May 11, 1890, in Minonk, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service in September, 1917, from Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Green, Allen- town, Pa. Was at Camp Green, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Green, Pa.
JOHN BAER
Private, Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Godfrey and Gusteen Baer, both deceased. Born October 11, 1892, in Rutland, Ill. Address, Lin- coln, Ill. Entered service August 12, 1917, in Lincoln, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action in France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.
SAMUEL C. BAIN
Private, Headquarters Company, 53rd Pioneer Infantry, First Army Corps, U. S. A. Son of John E. and Grace Bain, Riverton, Ill. Born December 3, 1900, in Coalburn, Scotland. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Jackson, S. C., and Camp Wadsworth, N. C. Sailed overseas August 6, 1918, on the Magnolia. In action at St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. In action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CLAUDE E. N. BAKER
Private, Company F, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Belle Baker, Rural Route No. 7, Springfield, Ill. Born July 17, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 20, 1917, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier. S. C. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action at Metz, St. Mihiel, and Argonne Forest. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRED W. BAKER
Corporal, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Alonzo and Samantha Baker. Rural Route No. 7, Springfield, Ill. Was born November 26, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., and Camp Meade, Md. Was at Camp Meade, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Janu- ary 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK JASEN BECK
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Beck, River- ton, Ill. Born September 10, 1896, in Rochester, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Was at Camp Custer, Mich., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 6, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
WILLIAM JACOB BECKER
Private, Battery E, 138th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Lou's Becker, Riverton, Ill. Born August 22, 1887, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 27, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby. Miss., and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 5, 1918. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 11, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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LEONARD EARLE BELT
Regimental Supply Sergeant, Supply Company, 123rd Field Artillery. Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of R. F. Belt, Maplewood Place, Riverton, Ill. Born April 7, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 31. 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lowden, Springfield. Ill .. Camp Logan. Houston, Tex .. and Camp Valdahon. France. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the Scotian. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was at Doulaincourt. Haute-Marne, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June S. 1919, at Camp Grant. Ill.
JOHN E. BIGELOW
Private. Battery C. 312th Field Artillery. U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bigelow of Riverton, Ill. Born March 24, 1891. in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 16. 1918. in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Lewis Institute, Chicago, Ill., and Camp Meade. MId. Sailed overseas July 14, 1918. Was near St. Mihiel, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 3. 1919. at Camp Grant. Ill.
LEWIS P. CARDIFF
Private, Company F. 311th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Elisha and Sarah Cardiff. Pleasant Hill, III. Born February 20, 1890, in Mason county. Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix. N. J. Sailed overseas May 19. 1918. In action in St. Mihiel Offensive and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Discharged at Camp Grant. Ill., June 1. 1919.
BERNARD C. CARVER
Corporal. Company C. 35th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Frank and Tena Carver. Rural Route 1. Springfield. Ill. Born April 2. 1899, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Nogales, Ariz., and Camp Travis, San Antonio. Tex. Was at Camp Travis. Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 31. 1919. at Camp Grant. Ill.
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ARTHUR R. CARVER
Lieutenant, U. S. A. Son of Frank and Tena Carver, Rural Route 1, Springfield, Ill. Born July 2, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Address, Joliet, Ill. Previous to entering service in World War served three years in Troop D, First Cavalry of Illinois National Guard, and four years in United States Marine Corps. Entered World War service September 1, 1918, in Atlanta, Ga. Received his training at Central Officers' Training School, Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga. Was at Camp Gordon, Ga., when the Armistice was signed.
HENRY FELIX CARVER
Private, Ships Detachment or Guard, United States Marine Corps. Son of Frank and Tena Carver, Rural Route 1, Springfield, Ill. Born near Springfield, Ill., March 28, 1893. Entered service May 7, 1917, in Chi- cago, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Norfolk, W. Va. Transferred to U. S. S. Mississippi and convoyed troops between Hampton Roads and Brest, France. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 26, 1919, at Marine Barracks, New York, N. Y.
LAWRENCE CHENERY
Private, Battery B, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Lawrence and Mary Chenery, Riverton, Ill. Born January 7, 1892, in Minonk, Ill. Entered service September 17, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, N. Y., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Stationed at Bordeaux, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill.
PIETRO COLAMECO
Private, Company I, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Hannah Colameco, Italy. Born April 4, 1891, in Callascio, Italy. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beaure- gard, La. Sailed overseas. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. In action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN JAMES DURAKO
Private, Battery E, 138th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Paul and Susie Durako, Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Upton, N. J. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at Camp Cherbourg and Camp De Meucon, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 12, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
BRUNO MICHAEL EGGERT
Private, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of August Eggert, Spaulding, Ill. Born December 3, 1895, in Spaulding, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed with Field Hospital Section of 113th Sanitary Train, near Nantes, France, when the Armistice was signed. Assigned to Headquarters Company, Medical Corps, Replacement Unit, December 24, 1918. Transferred to Camp Hospital No. 26, Noyers, France, February 5, 1919. Discharged July 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LEONARD W. ESPER
Corporal, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Rosa Esper, Riverton, Ill. Born September 23, 1895, in Spaulding, Ill. En- tered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Was at Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ROBERT EMIL FLANAGAN
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Flanagan, Riverton, Ill. Born October 4, 1895, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Sailed overseas October 4, 1918. Was in France when the Arm- istice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany.
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LOUIS FULGENZI
Private, Company C, 54th Infantry, Sixth Division, U. S. A. Son of Andres and Margaret Fulgenzi, Riverton, Ill. Born June 18, 1895, in Calacio, Italy. Entered service May 9, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Thomas, Ky., and Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed overseas July 6, 1918. In action at Vosges Mountains, Meuse-Argonne, and Argonne Forest. In action in the Argonne Forest when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HUGH A. GIBSON
Private, Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Tom J. Gibson, Riverton, Ill. Born July 5, 1894, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Superior, S. C. Sailed overseas May 25, 1918. In action in St. Mihiel Drive and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THOMAS GIBSON
Private, Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Tom J. Gibson, Riverton, Ill. Born March 17, 1888, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Harry J. Jones and Camp Kearny, Cal. Was at Camp Kearny, Cal., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 23, 1918.
ARCHIE L. GRIFFITH
Private, Battery B, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Charles and Lillie Griffith, Springfield, Ill. Born March 15, 1895, in Virden, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed near Bordeaux, France. Was there when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ALFRED HARRISON
Corporal, Company E, 105th Engineers, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Benjamin and Mary Ann Harrison, Riverton, 111. Born February 12, 1895, in Collycroft, England. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action at Voormezeele, Belgium, Bellicourt, Monthbrehain, Braucourt, Premont, Busigny, France, LaSalle River, Vaunandigny, and Mazingheim, Francc. Was at Maretz, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LESLIE HENDRICKS
Private, Company H, 58th Infantry, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Hendricks, Riverton, III. Born December 30, 1887. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Pike, Ark. Sailed overseas June 19, 1918. In action at Vesle River and Argonne Forest. In France when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany.
CHARLES HENRY HEWITSON
Private, 115th Field Artillery, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Esther Hewitson, Riverton, Ill. Born March 27, 1899, in Trim- don, England. Entered service in June, 1918, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. In actino in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Discharged in April, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JAMES HEWITSON
Corporal, Company D, 106th Engineers, 31st Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Esther Hewitson, Riverton, III. Born May 3, 1896, in Trimdon, England. Entered service May 25, 1918, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. Was stationed at Brest, France. Was in Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 6, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM C. HOFF
Private, Third Battery, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Belle Hoff, Riverton, Ill. Born February 11, 1896, in Buffalo Hart, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Merritt, N. J., and Camp Hill, Va. Sailed overseas and was stationed at Camp Codford, England, and Camp Hunt, Camp De- Souge, Camp Gencart, and Camp Pauillac, France. Was at LeHavre, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK HOOD
Private, Company F, 328th Infantry, 82nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Willis and Mary Hood, Riverton, Ill. Born March 10, 1891, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. In action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ORLANDO HOWETT
Private, Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Amos and Lida Howett, both de. ceased. Born April 8, 1888, in Riverton, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. En- tered service September 20, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas April 16, 1918. In action at St. Die, St. Mihiel, Anould, and Meuse-Argonne. In action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed.
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EDGAR L. HULETT
Corporal, Company A, 308th Machine Gun Battalion, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hulett. Born July 5, 1891, in Riverton, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Served in Coast Artillery Corps from June 28, 1912, to June 28, 1915. Entered service in World War May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at LeMans and Nantes, France. Was at LeMans, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HENRY M. HULETT
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hulett, Riverton, Ill. Born March 19, 1895. Entered service February 23, 1918. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., Camp Mills, N. Y., and Camp DeSouge, France. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Was stationed at Camp De- Souge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Vito and May Ippolito, Riverton, Ill. Born February 21, 1899. Entered service April 17, 1917, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Seattle, Wash., and Bremerton, Wash. Served on board the U. S. S. Great North- ern and the U. S. S. George Washington. Sailed overseas on the U. S. S. George Washington, February 18, 1918. Was in France when the Arm- istice was signed. Returned to United States and assigned to the U. S. S. Amphitrite.
CHARLES W. JACAWAY
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of W. L. and Isabelle Jacaway, River- ton, Ill. Born December 11, 1894, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service March 5, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Served eleven months overseas. Stationed at Mining Base No. 17, in Scotland.
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GEORGE WILLIAM JOBE
Corporal, Company I, 129th Regiment, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Jobe, Cornland, Ill. Born February 21, 1893, in Pana, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service from Riverton, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan,, Houston, Tex. Discharged November 1, 1917, at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex.
DAVID EDWARD JONES
Private, Machine Gun Company, 310th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Henry D. and Rebecca Jones, Riverton, Ill. Born March 22, 1890, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield. Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October +, 1918, on the Delta. Stationed at Romsey, England, LeHavre, France, and LeMans, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 15, 1919, at Camp Mills, L. I.
EDGAR L. KING
Private, Balloon Division of Air Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. King, Rural Route 8, Springfield, Ill. Born August 18, 1895, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 15, 1918. in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Rahe Army Training School, Kansas City, Mo., and Camp John Wise, Tex. Was at Camp Wise. Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HENRY A. KITCH
Sergeant, Company L, 26th Infantry, Regular Army. Son of William and Anna Kitch, Riverton, Ill. Born February 8, 1877, in Niantic, Ill. Entered service May 11, 1914, in Galveston, Tex. Sailed overseas, ar- riving in France June 27, 1917. In action in Sommeville Sector, Aussan- ville Sector, Santigny, Soissons, Sazeraiz, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Sedan. Was at Sedan, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 6, 1919, at Camp Merritt, N. J.
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U.S. NAVY
FRANK L. KLEBAN
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Kleban, Riverton, Ill. Born July 14, 1896, in Decatur, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918. Discharged March 24, 1919.
JOHN KNOX
Sapper, Company D, Ninth Battalion, Third Division, Canadian Engineers. Son of John and Catherine Knox, both deceased. Born April 3, 1880, in England. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 10, 1918, in . Toronto, Canada. Received his training at Toronto, Canada, and Seaford, England. Sailed overseas July 4, 1918, on the Saturnia. In action at Bourlon, Cambrai, Raismes, and Mons. Was in Hornu, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 30, 1919, at Toronto, Canada.
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