The honor book, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1917-1919 : official service record, Part 60

Author: Duff, Nellie Browne
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Illiopolis, Ill. : A.P. Bickenbach, Publisher ; Springfield, Ill. : Jeffersons Printing Co.
Number of Pages: 1206

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JAMES CANFIELD

Private, Company L, 151st Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Canfield, Divernon, Ill. Born September 1, 1896, in Coal City, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Carlinville, Ill. Received his training at Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas October 3, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 28, 1919.

CHARLES DOYLE COOK

Private, Battery E, 61st Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Alfred and Laura Cook, Hillsboro, Ill. Born August 8, 1897, in Ramsey, Ill. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service January 14, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Barrancas, Fla. Sailed overseas July 15, 1918, on the Wilhelmina. Stationed at Castillion, France. Was at Castillion, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

JOSEPH P. COVI

Private, Battery E, 138th Field Artillery, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of John Covi, Divernon, Ill. Born February 14, 1894, in Homsby, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Parmania. Stationed at Camp DeBucan, France. Was at Camp DeBucan, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 12, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.

HENRY CUTHBERT

Seaman, United States Navy. Son of John and Agnes Cuthbert, Divernon, Ill. Born May 4, 1897, in Braceville, Ill. Entered service June 21, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Served two months in the Mine Sweeping Division, at Staten Island, New York. Was on board Receiving Ship at Brooklyn, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 10, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.

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JAMES CUTHBERT

Corporal, 313th Field Signal Battalion, 88th Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Agnes Cuthbert, Divernon, Ill. Born April 17, 1893, in Brace- ville, Ill. Entered service in October, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Camp Dodge, Ia. Sailed overseas August 3, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.

ROBERT CUTHBERT

Private, Coast Artillery, U. S. A. Son of John and Agnes Cuthbert, Divernon, Ill. Born February 26, 1886, in Ayershire, Scotland. Entered service March 16, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jeffer- son Barracks, Mo. and Ft. Andrews, Mass. Sailed overseas July 31, 1918. Discharged March 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

WALTER E. DAVIS

Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Clarence and Carrie Davis, Divernon, Ill. Born August 11, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Was at Camp Merritt, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

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JOSEPH ELMER DEAN

Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Mary A. Dean, Divernon, Ill. Born February 7, 1897, in Braceville, Ill. Entered service May 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Naval Train- ing Station, Great Lakes, Ill., Brooklyn Navy Yards, and New York Re- ceiving Ship. Was at Brooklyn Navy Yards when the Armistice was signed. Released from active service December 15, 1918, on the New York Receiving Ship Bay Ridge.

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SOUTH CITY BOARD DRAFT CONTINGENT. ENTRAINED MAY 23, 1918, FOR JEFFERSON BARRACKS.

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ROBERT BENJAMIN DEAN

Private, Company A, Sixth Development Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Mary A. Dean, Divernon, Ill. Born August 31, 1893, in Braceville, Ill. Entered service February 24, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Sherman, O. Was at Camp Sherman, O., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 3, 1918, at Camp Sherman, O.

EDWARD P. DELANEY

Corporal, Company E, 27th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Delaney. Born April 8, 1885, in Osage, Kan. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service July 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Leach, Washington, D. C. Sailed overseas September 1, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in Sedan, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

LESTER R. DRAPER

Private, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Draper, Divernon, Ill. Born May 15, 1892, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service in Springfield, Ill., May 28, 1918. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Received further train- ing at Camp Codford, Wilts, England, Pontanezen Barracks, France, and Camp de Meucon, France. Was at Camp de Meucon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919.

ROBERT DUNLAP

Private, Field Artillery. U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dunlap, Divernon, Ill. Born May 18, 1895, in Nova Scotia. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 18, 1918. Was stationed at Camp Quakertown, France. In action in St. Mihiel Drive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive and Woevre Section. Was wounded in action. Was at the front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, 111.

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PAUL M. DUNN

Private, Company C, 313th Signal Battalion, 88th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Dunn, Divernon, Ill. Born November 4, 1896, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 27, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Assigned to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Ia., in August, 1917. Sailed overseas August 17, 1918. In action in Alsace Sector, and St. Mihiel Drive. Was on Metz Front when the Armistice was signed. Served with Third Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged June 12, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.

CHARLES G. EASLEY

Farrier, Veterinary Corps, U. S. A. Son of John E. and Fannie R. Easley, Divernon, Ill. Born January 21, 1896, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 28, 1918. Stationed at Veterinary Hospital, St. Nazaire, France. Was in Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 3, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.

WILLIAM H. EBE

Private, 123rd Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Sofer and Ellen Ebe, Divernon, Ill. Born January 9, 1885, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the H. M. S. Scotian. In action at St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, Albert and Verdun. Was at Doulancourt, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

JOSEPH EDWARD FONES

Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Joseph Fones, Divernon, Ill. Born January 17, 1893, in Carlinville, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas in October, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.

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EARL CHARLES FORD

Private, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ford, Divernon, Ill. Born December 28, 1895, in Divernon, Ill. En- tered service June 14, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill. and Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. Was at Camp Hancock, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 2, 1919, at Middlestown, Pa.

LENN E. FORD

Private, Battery F, Fourth Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Fred and Pearl Ford, Divernon, Ill. Born August 25, 1899, in Divernon, Ill. En- tered service February 12, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., Houston, Tex. and San Antonio, Tex. Discharged April 2, 1919.

TONY C. GAYGUS

U. S. A. Son of Anton Gaygus, Virden, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years, from Divernon township. Entrained for Camp Tay- lor, Ky., February 23, 1918.

CHARLES GRANT

Private, Company A, 319th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Grant, Divernon, Ill. Born December 9, 1893. Entered service in February, 1918. Received his training at Camp Freemont, Palo Alto, Cal. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Stationed at Brest, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.

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ALEXANDER GUBICS

Private, Company G, 346th Regiment, 87th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gubics, Divernon, Ill. Born February 25, 1892, in Hungary. Entered service October 4, 1917, from Divernon township. Received his training at Camp Pike, Ark. Discharged February 28, 1918.

VIRGIL L. GWIN

Private, Motor Transport Company, U. S. A. Son of Martha and Alfred Gwin. Born February 24, 1893, in Wayne county, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Auburn, Ill. Sailed overseas May 3, 1918. In action in France. Was wounded July 5, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged October 28, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.

JOSEPH JAMES HAND

Private, Company A, 327th Regiment, 82nd Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hand, Divernon, Ill. Born June 6, 1896, in Eng- land. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Northland. Was in Toul, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

ROY H. HARTLEY

Private, M. D. Department, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hartley, Divernon, Ill. Born May 18, 1898, in Missouri. Entered service June 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Was in Otisville, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 14, 1919, at Otisville, N. Y.

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LOUIE F. HENDRICKS

Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Louie Hendricks, Divernon, Ill. Born October 7, 1893, in Spring Valley, Ill. Entered service February 24, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky. and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918. on the Orduna. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in France February 7, 1919. Enlisted in Red Cross Work in France for six months.

LESTER V. HENSON

Gunnery Sergeant, Fourth Company, 13th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Henson, Divernon, Ill. Born Feb- ruary 16, 1897, in Jefferson county, Ill. Entered service October 26, 1916, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C. and Quantico, Va. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.

BENEDICT E. HERLAN

Private, Company F, 113th Engineers, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of Ernest L. and Carrie R. Herlan, Divernon, Ill. Born March 29, 1895, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas September 14, 1918, on the Finland. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

AMIL GEORGE HOLPER

Private, 73rd Company, Sixth Regiment, Second Division, United States Marine Corps. Son of Jacob Holper, Divernon, Ill. Born May 17, 1897, in Braceville, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Paris Island, S. C. and Quantico, Va. Sailed over- seas October 17. 1917. on the DeKalb. In action at Verdun, Chateau Thierry, Soissons, Toul, St. Mihiel and Champagne. Wounded July 19, 1918, while in action at Soissons. Was in Base Hospital No. 80 when the Armistice was signed. Received the Croix de Guerre with Palm, May 29, 1919. for bravery in action July 19, 1918. Discharged August 11, 1919, at Norfolk, Va.

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EMERY TERRY JONES

Private, S. A. T. C., University of Michigan, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Henrietta Jones, Divernon, Ill. Born October 28, 1897, near Thomasville, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Received his training at University of Michigan. Was at the University of Mich- igan when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 18, 1918, at Ann Arbor, Mich.

GEORGE HENRY JONES

Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of John Henry and Emma Jane Jones, Divernon, Ill. Born November 7, 1895, in Spring Valley, Ill. Address, Washington, D. C. Entered service March 12, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Divernon, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

LLOYD DACOSTA JONES

Musician, First Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. David L. Haire, Divernon, Ill. Born July 31, 1894, near Thomasville, Ill. Address, Beau- mont, Tex. Entered service May 13, 1918, from Divernon, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Newport, R. I. Was at New Bedford, Mass., when the Armistice was signed. Re- leased from active service December 5, 1918.

EARLING E. KING

Private, Tenth Company, Third Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Grant W. King, Divernon, Ill. Born October 22, 1891, in Palmyra, Ill. Entered service September 5, 1918, in Sprignfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Transferred November 1, 1918, to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. and assigned to 308th Rail Headquarters Detachment, Quartermaster Corps, for immediate overseas service. Was at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 22, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.

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RUSSELL LEWIS LEADABRAND

Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Albert Leadabrand, Chatham, Ill. Born December 25, 1891, in Rochester, Ill. Address, Di- vernon, Ill. Entered service February 8, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, Va., League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., and Cape May, N. J. Served on the U. S. S. New Hampshire. Was at League Island, Philadelphia, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 7, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.

FRED W. LUDWIG

Private, Company E, First Engineers, First Division, U. S. A. Son of William and Anna Ludwig, Alexander, Ill. Born September 10, 1891, in Alexander, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, from Divernon, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Aquitania. Was in Montrichard, France, when the Armis- tice was signed. . Discharged September 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

ANGUS McDONALD

Private, 113th Engineers, Seventh Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan McDonald, New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, Canada. Born September 9, 1887, in Gluce Bay, Canada. Address, Divernon, Ill. En- tered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas September 15, 1918, on the Finland. Stationed at Brest, France. Was in Dainville, France, when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged June 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

OWEN McGINLEY

Private, Company A, 362nd Regiment, 91st Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen McGinley, Divernon, Ill. Born February 5, 1896, in Coffeen, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 3, 1918, on the Saxonia. In action at Lys, Scheldt, Belgium. Was in Belgium when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

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JERRY ALVIN McPHAIL .

Private, Company A, 103rd Machine Gun Battalion, 26th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ella McPhail, Divernon, Ill. Born December 6, 1891, in Hillsboro, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918. Stationed at Pontanezen, France. Was at Le- Mans, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

JAMES IRVING McTAGGART

Band Corporal, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. N. L. McTaggart, Divernon, Ill. Born August 26, 1890, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Knox, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Stationed at Camp Windledown, England, LeHavre, Camp DeSouge, and Genicourt, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

ROY F. McVAY

Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Frank and Rose McVay, Divernon, Ill. Born July 26, 1894, in Roanoke, Ill. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service March 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Wissahicken, Cape May, N. J. Served on board the U. S. S. Charleston. Was in City Park Barracks, Brooklyn, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 23, 1918, at Brooklyn, N. Y.

ROY MATHENY

Private, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Charles Matheny, Divernon, Ill. Born in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service December 10. 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Kelly Field, Tex. Sailed overseas July 1, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed.

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FRANK L. MOLOHON

Private, Medical Detachment, 16th Ambulance Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Molohon, Divernon, Ill. Born May 29, 1899, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 7, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Ft. Riley, Kan. Sailed over- seas January 23, 1918. Stationed at Casual Camp, Blois, France. In action at Chateau Thierry. Was at Vichy-Allier, France, when the Armis- tice was signed. Discharged May 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

ARTHUR MOONEY

Corporal, Company A, 319th Engineers, Eighth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Mooney, Divernon, Ill. Born August 31, 1892, in Streator, Ill. Entered service March 4, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo. Received his train- ing at Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Cal. Sailed overseas September 25, 1918, on the Briton. Stationed at Camp Knotty Ash, England, Camp Pontanezen, France, and Brest, France. Discharged September 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

FLOYD WILLIAM NICHOLS

Corporal, Motor Transport Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Annie E. Nichols, Divernon, Ill. Born May 18, 1897, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C., and Edgewood Arsenal, Md. Was at Edgewood Arsenal, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

CHARLES EDGAR PACK

Private, 152nd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pack, both deceased. Born October 21, 1895, in Kentucky. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 9, 1918. Was in LeMans, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

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JOHN EVERETT PATTERSON

Cook, Company M, 310th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Ed- ward and Ella Patterson, Divernon, Ill. Born July 27, 1895, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918, on the Delta. In action in St. Mihiel Offensive and Argonne Forest. Was in Seamore, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

JOHN E. PEARSON

Cook, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Hattie Pearson, Divernon, Ill. Born May 8, 1890, in O'Fallon, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas Sep- tember 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

WILLIAM ROBERT PEARSON

Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Hattie Pearson, Divernon, Ill. Born December 13, 1892, in O'Fallon, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 1, 1918. Was in action in Flanders. Was in Belgium when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

JESSE LESTER PHELPS

Private, Battery A, Fourth Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of J. M. Phelps, Chesterfield, Ill. Born in Chesterfield, Ill. Address, Chesterfield, Ill. Entered service September 8, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 21, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.

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CHESTER R. PURDOM

Private, Base Veterinary Hospital No. 2, U. S. A. Son of Charles and Lottie Purdom, Divernon, Ill. Born April 28, 1893, in Cerro Gordo, Ill. Entered service May 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 28, 1918, on the Queen of Netherlands. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

CHARLES M. RACZAITIS

Private, Company B, 105th Engineers, 30th Division, U. S. A. Born March 1, 1889, in Lithuania. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service September 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 18, 1918. In action at Bellicourt, Monthpubain, Brancourt, Premant, Busigny, LaSalle River, Vaux Andigny and Maungliur. Gassed in action. Was in Brancourt, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

NORMAN HENRY RADFORD

Fireman, United States Navy. Born April 19, 1900, in Springfield, Ill. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service August 7, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads, Va., and Norfolk, Va. Served on board the U. S. S. Kentucky, making trip to Cuba. After the Armistice was signed was transferred to U. S. S. Great Northern, doing transport duty.

CHARLES A. RETTBERG

Private, Company E, 311th Engineers, 86th Division, U. S. A. Son of Ernest Rettberg, Sr., Divernon, III. Born March 27, 1892, in Divernon, Ill. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service June 14, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill., and Camp Grant, Ill. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Empress of Asia. Stationed at Camp Baranquine, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

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JOHN WILLIAM RETTBERG

Private, Medical Department, U. S. A. Son of Ernest Rettberg, Sr., Divernon, Ill. Born April 27, 1896, in Divernon, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Henry Mallory. Entered Training School for Sanitary Troops at Thezee, France. Assigned to Camp Hospital No. 69, Pons, France and later to Camp Hospital No. 39, LaRochelle, France. Was at Pons, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

CECIL E. SANDERS

Corporal, Company E, 309th Engineers, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Sanders, Divernon, Ill. Born December 30, 1888, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sherman. O., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Scandinavian. Was at Savenay, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.

WILLIAM LEROY SHEARS

Corporal, S. A. T. C., Shurtleff College, Alton, Ill. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shears, Divernon, Ill. Born August 17, 1898, in New Hurst, England. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service in the fall of 1918, in Alton, Ill. Received his training at Shurtleff College. Was at Shurtleff College when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Alton, Ill.

TONY SIKORSKI

Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna Sikorski, Russia. Born April 18, 1894, in Malynski, Russia. Address, Divernon, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918, on the H. M. S. Empress of Britain. Stationed at Camp de Meucon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.

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The honor book, Sangamon County, Illinois, 1917-1919 : official service record, Part 60

Author: Duff, Nellie Browne Publication date: 1920 Publisher: Illiopolis, Ill. : A.P. Bickenbach, Publisher ; Springfield, Ill. : Jeffersons Printing Co. Number of Pages: 1206

Author: Duff, Nellie Browne
Publication date: 1920
Publisher: Illiopolis, Ill. : A.P. Bickenbach, Publisher ; Springfield, Ill. : Jeffersons Printing Co.
Number of Pages: 1206