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EVERETT F. KRAMER
Private, Battery C, 114th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Herman L. Kramer, Rural Route 8, Springfield, Ill. Born April 26, 1895, in Athens, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sevier, S. C., and Camp Mills, Long Island, N. Y. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action in St. Mihiel Drive, Meuse-Argonne, and Woevre Sector. Was in the Woevre Sector, near Troyon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
AUGUST J. KRUEGER
Private, Battery C, 114th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger, Rural Route 1, Riverton, Ill. Born January 18, 1895. Entered service October 3, 1917. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sevier, S. C., Camp Mills, L. I., and Camp Coet- quedan, France. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the U. S. S. Karoa. In action at St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, and Woevre Plains. In action when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ARTHUR CARL LAHMON
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of William and Myrtle Lahmon, Spauld- ing, Ill. Born in Belle Plaine, Ia. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-six years. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas September 12, 1918, on the Aquitania. Was at St. Dizier, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, 1918.
SAMUEL F. LANGFIELD
Private, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lang- field, Rural Route 8, Springfield, Ill. Born December 2, 1892, in Car- linville, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 25, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Woevre Offensives. Was in Woevre Sector when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 13, 1919.
EDWARD C. LANHAM
Musician, Third Class, Headquarters Company, Third Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Emma Lanham, Riverton, Ill. Born December 10, 1870, in Buffalo, Ill. Entered service December 17, 1917, in San Antonio, Tex. Received his training at Ft. Sam Houston, Tex., and Camp Doniphan, Okla. Sailed overseas July 14, 1918, on the Corona. Stationed at Camp Windledown, England, LeHavre, France, and Camp Valdahon, France. Was at Liffolde Grand, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH McBURNIE
Bugler, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born August 12, 1893, in Riverton, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service October 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France, and Bordeaux, France. Was at Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN M. MCNEELY
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Mollie McNeely, Riverton, Ill. Born May 1, 1890, in Riverton, Ill. Entered sercice February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Bordeaux, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM C. MALONE
Private, Company C, 15th Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Robert and Lydia Malone, Spaulding, Ill. Born November 25, 1893, in Chester, Ill. Ad- dress, Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. En- tered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Ft. Niagara, N. Y., and Ft. Hancock, N. J. Was at Ft. Hancock, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH D. MANN
Private, Company B, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Nancy F. Armstrong, Riverton, Ill. Born April 29, 1895, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service September 26, 1917, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Albert Sector, and Verdun. Wounded in action. In hospital in Vichy, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ANTHONY STEPHEN MARADA
Chief Yeoman, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marada, Riverton, Ill. Born November 7, 1898, in Bohemia, Austria. Entered service March 2, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at United States Naval Training Camp, Newport, R. I. Sailed overseas February 21, 1918, on the U. S. S. DeKalb. Stationed at United States Naval Aviation Repair Base, Pauillac, France, and United States Naval Air Station, Porto Corsini, Italy. Was at Porto Corsini, Italy, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 13, 1919, on Receiving Ship, at New York, N. Y.
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FRANK MARADA
Private, Battery C, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Charles and Katherine Marada, Riverton, Ill. Born November 22, 1894, in Lemont, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the S. S. Cora. In action in Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Woevre Offensives. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN MARTIN MARKHAM
Private, Company H, 22nd Engineers, First Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Markham, Riverton, Ill. Born August 17, 1891, in Rockvale, Colo. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas August 20, 1918, on the Port Lincoln. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was at Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 21, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HERMAN HUGH MEHRLICH
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Anna Taylor, Gary, Ind. Born May 6, 1898. Entered service February 8, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Sta- tion and Philadelphia Navy Yards, Philadelphia, Pa. Assigned to U. S. S. l'on Steuben, making first trip overseas in June, 1917, in convoy duty. Discharged February 10, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill., and re-enlisted for four years.
HARNIE HERMAN MOORE
Private, Company G, 311th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Gilbert and Laura Moore, Riverton, Ill. Born April 4, 1894, in Virginia, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 19, 1918, on the Nestor. In action in St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Wounded in action, losing right arm. In Base Hosptal No. 41 when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 16, 1919, at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C.
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ROY LEE ARTHUR MOORE
Private, Company K, 59th Infantry, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of Gilbert and Laura Moore, Riverton, III. Born November 9, 1889, in Barclay, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Pike, Ark. Sailed overseas in June, 1918. In action at Aisne-Marne Offensive, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Argonne Forest. Wounded and gassed in action. Had returned from hospital as replacement to Headquarters Company when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, III.
ANTHONY JOSEPH MOTZECK
Private, Company I, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Frank and Frances Motzeck, Riverton, Ill. Born December 31, 1894, in Riverton, III. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, III. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beauregard, La. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
TONY J. MRASAK
Private, 14th Veterinary Hospital, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mrasak, 127 Eastdale avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 26, 1896, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, III. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 12, 1918, on the Hurn. Was stationed at Brest, Gievres, and Lux, France. Was at Gievres, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CORINZIA MUCCIANTE
Private, Company C, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Domenica Mucciante, Castel del Monte, Italy. Born January 23, 1889, in Castel del Monte, Italy. Address, Toluca, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, III. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., and Camp Devens, Mass. Discharged May 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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DEWITT LOREN MYERS
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Loren F. and Ethel May Myers, Springfield, Ill. Born February 9, 1893, in Macon, Mo. Entered service in September, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forrest, Ga. Was at Camp Forrest, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Custer, Mich.
FRANK E. MYERS
Private, Company D, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Myers, deceased. Born April 25, 1887, in Riverton, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918. In action at Ypres and Voormozeele. Was gassed and was in hospital, in London, England, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JAMES O'CONNOR
Private, Company A, 12th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connor, Riverton, Ill. Born November 25, 1886. Entered serv- ice July 2, 1917. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sailed overseas in July, 1917. In action in France. Was in France when the Arm- istice was signed.
THOMAS FRANCIS O'CONNOR
Private, 307th Infantry, 77th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connor, Riverton, Ill. Born August 11, 1891. Entered service in June, 1918. Received his training at Camp Wheeler, Ga., and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. In France when the Armistice was signed.
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JOSEPH PAULAUSKAS
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paulauskas, both deceased. Born July 25, 1888, in Lithuania. Address, 1031 Wheeler avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas June 6, 1918. In action at Ypres, Voor- mozeele, Bellicourt, Busigny, St. Souplet, Mazenghein, and Ribeauville. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RHEUNA B. PFEIFFER
Corporal, Battery E, 44th Coast Artillery Corps, First Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pfeiffer, Riverton, Ill. Born October 21, 1900, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service February 28, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Totten, N. Y., Ft. Schuyler, N. Y., Ft. Adams, R. I., Camp Mailly and Camp Hausimont, France. Sailed overseas August 18, 1917. In action in Lorraine Offensive, Champagne, Marne, St. Mihiel Offensive, and Meuse-Argonne. Was near Lake La Chaussee, France, when the Armistice was signed.
MICHAEL J. PREHODA
Sergeant, Eighth Company, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of James and Elizabeth Prehoda, Riverton, Ill. Born November 26, 1889, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 22, 1916. Served three years in the Philippine Islands. Was in Philippine Islands when the Armistice was signed.
MICHAEL RATKIE
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Michael and Rosie Ratkie, Riverton, Ill. Born January 25, 1900, in Joliet, Ill. Entered service February 19, 1917. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. As- signed to the U. S. S. Connecticut. Did convoy duty. Was at sea when the Armistice was signed.
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HARRY WILLIAM RICHARDSON
Private, Second Company, Military Police, U. S. A. Son of John D. and Mary E. Richardson, Riverton, Ill. Born November 26, 1895, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service April 11, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Bliss, Tex., and Camp Harry J. Jones, Ariz. Sailed over- seas January 8, 1918. In action at Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, Aisne- Marne, Champagne, and Meuse-Argonne. In action in Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN LESLIE RICHARDSON
Private, 15th Service Company, U. S. A. Son of John D. and Mary E. Richardson, Riverton, Ill. Born June 12, 1887, in Riverton, Ill. Ad- dress, 361 North Main street, Helena, Mont. Entered service July 22, 1918, in Helena, Mont. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Camp Meade, Md., and Camp Vail, N. J. Was at Camp Meade, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 25, 1919, at Ft. Russell, Wyo.
RAI ELWYN RICHARDSON
Private, 19th Military Police, U. S. A. Son of John D. and Mary E. Richardson, Riverton, Ill. Born March 8, 1893, in Riverton, Ill. En- tered service July 22, 1918, in Helena, Mont. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 28, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
GIOVANNI ROSCETTI
Private, Company P, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Roscetti, Italy. Born December 14, 1887, in Calacio, Italy. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas September 15, 1918, on the Calumet. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was on Rhine River when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ROBERT LEE ROSEBERRY
Corporal, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Robert and Dora Roseberry. Born March 5, 1895, in New Douglas, Ill. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 26, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offensive, Meuse-Argonne, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector, and the attack on Butgneville, France, November 11, 1918. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Il1.
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PARIS RUSCINLELLI
Private, Company I, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Biagio and Serafina Ruscinlelli, Riverton, Ill. Born April 18, 1892, in Calascio, Italy. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beauregard, La. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM L. SAVILLE
Sergeant, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Vinson and Rebekah Saville, Riverton, Ill. Born August 6, 1893, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky., and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Orduna. Was with American Expeditionary Forces until February 4, 1919. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CHARLES WILLIAM A. SCHEWE
Private, Battery F, 48th Field Artillery, 16th Division, U. S. A. Son of Albert and Clara Schewe, Riverton, Ill. Born August 31, 1891, in Barclay, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Douglas, Ariz., Camp Cody, Deming, N. Mex., and San Francisco, Cal. Discharged February 11, 1919, at Camp Grant. Ill.
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JOSEPH SCHMIDT
Private, Fourth Provisional Recruit Company, U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Clara Schmidt, Riverton, Ill. Born March 13, 1895, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service September 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forrest, Ga. Served as cook at Camp Forrest, Ga. Was at Camp Forrest, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Custer, Mich.
JOSEPH M. SCHNEIDER
Private, Battery B, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Peter and Anna Schneider, Riverton, Ill. Born January 15, 1894, in Spaulding, Ill. Entered service October 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sevier, S. C., Camp Mills, L. I., and Camp Stewart, Va. Sailed overseas on the Karoa. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was gassed in action and was in Convalescent Hospital No. 2 when the Armistice was signed, Discharged April 10, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
PETER J. SCHNEIDER
Sergeant, 64th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Peter and Anna Schneider, Riverton, Ill. Born February 11, 1892, in Spaulding, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Douglas, Ariz., and Camp Kearny, Cal. Was at Camp Kearny, Cal., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 31, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
WILLIAM A. SCHULKE
Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schulke, Riverton, Ill. Born March 4, 1897, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at Camp De Meucon, France, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
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Corporal, Company B, 302nd Water Tank Train, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Rose Seybert, Riverton, Ill. Born December 24, 1889, in Buffalo, Ill. Entered service June 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Rahe Army Auto School, Kansas City. Mo., and Camp Holabird, Md. Sailed overseas September 29, 1918, on the Leviathan. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was at Pannes, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES SMARJESSE
Private, Company E, Ninth Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Louis and Mag- dalene Smarjesse, Riverton, Ill. Born February 11, 1895, in Italy. En- tered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Pike, Ark. Sailed overseas June 19, 1918. In action in Marbach Sector, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont, and Argonne Forest. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged September 26, 1919.
ROY SPOON
Private, Company F, 137th Field Artillery, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Abigail Spoon, Riverton, Ill. Born August 31, 1892, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918, on the Empress of Britain. Was at Camp De- Meucon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
FRANCIS ROY STABER
Private, Company K. 311th Infantry, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Henry and Eliza Staber, Rural Route 8, Springfield, Ill. Born Mav 7. 1890, near Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 29. 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 20, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. Was in Base Hospi- tal No. 7, Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN JOSEPH STRAUKAS
Private, Company P, Fifth Battalion, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Son of John Straukas, Lithuania. Born August 25, 1892, in Lithuania. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, 111. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas September 15, 1918. Was in action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CURTIS W. TAYLOR
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Son of Mrs. Ben Goken, Riverton, Ill. Born June 30, 1899, in luka, Ill. Address, 116 North State street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Eureka, Ill. Received his training at Eureka College, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Eureka, Ill.
LESLIE TINSLEY
Private, Ninth Company, 159th Depot Brigade, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Jacob P. and Nancy F. Tinsley, Riverton, Ill. Born October 3, 1892. in Salt Lick, Ky. Entered service June 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 7, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CHARLES G. TROTTER
Sergeant, 12th Company, First Regiment, U. S. A. Son of George and Josephine Trotter. Riverton, Ill. Born September 12, 1893, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service September 20, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Sailed overseas February 10. 1918, on the U. S. S. Lincoln. In action in Toul Sector from April 2, 1918, to June 11. 1918. Was at Verdun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 1. 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
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JAMES TROTTER
Private, Company A, Fifth Limited Service Regiment, 161st Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of George and Josephine Trotter, Riverton, III. Born August 8, 1891, in Riverton, Ill. Entered service September 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Was at Camp Grant, Ill., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Novem- ber 30, 1918, at Camp Grant, IlI.
EDWARD L. TRUTTER
Private, S. A. T. C., Bradley Polytechnic, Peoria, Ill. Son of Louis Trutter, Rural Route No. 7, Springfield, Ill. Born June 8, 1897, near Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 14, 1918, in Springfield, III. Received his training at Bradley Polytechnic Institute, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Peoria, Ill.
BERTRAM EARL TURLEY
Private, Machine Gun Company, 101st Infantry, 26th Division, U. S. A. Son of Charles L. Turley, Rural Route No. 1, Springfield, Ill. Born July 20, 1893, in Clear Lake township. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Acquantic. Was en route to front lines, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHESTER E. WOLTZ
Sergeant, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of John and Louise Woltz, Riv- erton, Ill. Born November 11, 1894, in Dawson, 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. Dis- charged December 17, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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EARL W. WARD
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. So1 of Mrs. Sallie Ward, 3141/2 East Adams street, Springfield, III. Bori January 20, 1893, in Hagerstown, Md. Entered service February 23 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. West Point, Ky., and Long Island, N. Y. Sailed overseas September 9 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was a Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FREDERIC LEROY WARD
Coxswain, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Sallie Ward, 3141/2 Eas Adams street, Springfield, 111. Born November 9, 1897, in Hagerstown MId. Address, Riverton, Ill. Entered service February 19 ,1917, in Pe oria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station Served on board the U. S. Battleships Norfolk, Delaware, Armed Draft New York, Benwyn and the U. S. S. Virginia. Was on board the U. S S. Virginia when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 30 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
LEO JOHN WEAVER
Corporal, Headquarters Company, 362nd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr and Mrs. George Weaver, Bissell, Ill. Born February 5, 1895, in Spring field, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 3, 1918. In action at Lys Scheldt, Belgium. Was ir Belgium when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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