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MERRILL W. ELLIOTT
Private, Artillery, U. S. A. Son of George Elliott, Loami, Ill. Born October 9, 1895, in Waverly, 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. Discharged Decem- ber 15, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
RICHARD ALLEN FISHER
Sergeant, Company B, 310th Field Signal Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fisher, Loami, Ill. Born November 12, 1888, in Athens, Ill. Entered service June 5, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Sailed overseas July 22, 1918. In action at Mon Sec, St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, Meuse-Argonne and Mossell. In action when the Armistice was signed. Served with Fourth Army Corps in Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Discharged January 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK A. FITZHUGH
Private, Second Corps, Artillery Park, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Florence Fitzhugh, Loami, Ill. Born in February, 1891, in Petersburg, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas in July, 1918. In action in St. Mihiel Drive, Oise-Aisne, Aisne-Marne and Meuse-Ar- gonne engagements. Was in action in Meuse-Argonne when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RALPH M. FOSTER
Private, Fifth Field Artillery, Replacement Regiment, +1st Division, U. S. A. Son of James A. and Dora M. Foster, Loami, Ill. Born August 1, 1893, in Loami, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Loami, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas October 27, 1918, on the Metagama, English liner. Stationed at Camp Knotty Ash, England, Camp Codford, England, Camp Hunt, France, and Camp De- Souge, France. Was in Southhampton, England, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ALVA D. HARBOUR
Corporal, Company F, 62nd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Belle Har- bour, Loami, Ill. Born May 21, 1899, in Loami, Ill. Address, San Jose, Cal. Entered service April 23, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Freemont, Cal. and Camp Lee, Va. Was in New York, N. Y., ready to sail overseas, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged April 6, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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ALBERT RAY HARRIS
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Amos Harris, 1131 East Miller street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 22, 1893, in Loami, Ill. Address, Flora, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Flora, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Discharged July 18, 1918.
JENNINGS HARRIS
Sergeant, Company I, 45th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Amos Harris, 1131 East Miller street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 15, 1897, in Loami, Ill. Entered service June 4, 1917, in Loami, Ill. Received his training at Camp Gordon, Ga., Camp Taylor, Ky., Ft. Benjamin Harri- son, Ind. and Camp Sheridan, Ala. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 25, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
ROY E. HATCHER
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Thomas and Sarah Hatcher, Loami, Ill. Born January 29, 1895, in Loami, 111. 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 September 9, 1918, on the Orduna. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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HOWARD HALE HUFFMASTER
Second Lieutenant, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Huffmaster. Loami, Ill. Born April 16, 1891. Entered service June 7, 1917. Called September 24, 1917 and sent to Camp Custer, Mich. Commissioned Sec- ond Lieutenant October 11, 1918, and placed in charge of Wagon Com- pany. Ordered to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., November 6, 1918, for overseas assignment. Was at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 6, 1918.
JACOB FRED HUNZIKER, JR.
Second Lieutenant, Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fred Hunziker, Sr., Loami, Ill. Born March 8, 1893, in Farmersville, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Hancock, Ga. Was at Camp Hancock, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 26, 1918, at Camp Hancock, Ga.
LOUIS MAXWELL JARRETT
Corporal, 16th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of L. B. and M. M. Jarrett, Loami, Ill. Born December 7, 1897, in Maxwell, Ill. Entered service March 11, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Ft. Barry, Cal. Was at Ft. Barry, Cal., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 28, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LOUIS E. JOY
Private, Battery F, 60th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Joy, Loami, Ill. Born October 31, 1898. En- tered service January 21, 1918. Received his training at Fortress Monroe. Va. Sailed from Newport News April 23, 1918, on the U. S. S. Siboney. Trained further at LeMans, France. Went into action in the Toul Sector September 12, 1918. Served in St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Drives. In action when the Armistice was signed. Gassed in action. Discharged February 22, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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VERNE A. KINNEY
Corporal, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of D. D. and Laura Kinney, Loami, Ill. Born October 22, 1892, in Loami, Ill. Entered service Sep- tember 16, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Leaven- worth, Kan., Camp Upton, L. I., and Camp Meade, Md. Was on board Canadian liner, Empress of Russia, leaving New York Harbor, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
SAMUEL RUFUS MAGILL
Captain, Regimental Surgeon, 29th Engineers, General Headquarters, U. S. A. Son of Russell M. and Dora B. Magill, 1604 Hunter street, Sulli- van, Ill. Born July 2, 1890, in Sullivan, Ill. Address, Loami, Ill. Called to Active Service July 30, 1917. Ordered to report to Washington, D. C., for overseas duty with British Forces. At Mobilization Camp, Syracuse, N. Y., was assigned to First Battalion, 9th U. S. Infantry, Second Divi- sion. Sailed overseas September 7, 1917, on the U. S. S. Pocahontas. Stationed at Langres, France, where he opened Camp Hospital A, and Camp Hospital No. 22, A. E. F., being first Commanding Officer. Trans- ferred to Sanitary Army School as Instructor and Medical Officer, Janu- ary 7, 1918. Later transferred to 29th Engineers as Regimental Surgeon. Recommended for French Decoration and given Citizenship in City of Langres by Mayor because of services rendered inhabitants of city. Dis- charged July 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES STANLEY OTT
Corporal, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Ott, Loami, Ill. Born July 25, 1894, in Hudson, Ill. Entered service September 16, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Camp Upton, N. J. and Camp Meade, Md. Was on board the Empress of Russia, leaving New York Harbor, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM LOAMI TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
CLAUDE P. ADAMS
Private, 326th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Curran, Ill. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Sailed overseas September 9. 1918. Served with American Expeditionary Forces until February 15, 1919. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, 111.
PAUL W. ARNOLD
Private, Company A, First Development Battalion, U. S. A. Born in Loami, Ill. Entered service June 27, 1918, in Hillsboro, Ill., at the age of thirty-one years. Discharged January 11, 1919, at Camp Beauregard, La.
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ARTHUR F. COLVIN
U. S. A. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., October 3, 1917.
EARL DAVIS
U. S. A. Grandson of Alfred Davis, Loami, III. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Dix, N. J., April 28, 1918.
JESSE T. DODGE
U. S. A. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
GEORGE R. DOUGLAS
Private, 326th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in New Berlin, Ill. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-four years. Sailed overseas Sep- tember 9, 1918. Served with American Expedi- tionary Forces until February 15, 1919. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
OSCAR B. EVANS
Farrier, Veterinary Corps, Third Army, U. S. A. Son of Thomas and Maggie Evans, Loami, Ill. Born January 24, 1891, in Loami, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 28, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
SIMON A. FLOOD
Private, Battery C, Sixth Battalion, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Sangamon county, Ill. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-seven years. Discharged October 1, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky., because of physical disability.
CLINT FLOWERS
Private, Battery A, First Regiment, Field Artillery. U. S. A. Born in Loami, Ill. Entered service July 7. 1918, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., at the age of eighteen years. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
CHARLES H. GREENWOOD
Private, 292nd Military Police Company, U. S. A. Born in Center Point, Ark. Address, Loami, III. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-four years. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918. Discharged July 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES A. GREER
Private, S. A. T. C., Millikin University, Decatur, Ill. Born in Loami, Ill. Entered service October 23, 1918, in Decatur, Ill., at the age of eighteen years. Received his training at Millikin University. Was at Millikin University when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 20, 1918, at Deca- tur, Ill.
ARCHIE G. HENDERSON
U. S. Forces. Son of J. W. Henderson, Loami, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-five years.
LESLIE B. HOHIMER
Address, Chatham, Ill. Entered service in Spring- field, Ill. Discharged from draft May 28, 1918, because of physical disability.
RILEY C. HORTON
U. S. A. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
LAWRENCE JACKSON
U. S. A. Address, Loami, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
CARL F. MEYER
Private, Battery A, Sixth Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Henry C. Meyer, Loami, Ill. Born in Loami, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-five years. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Dis- charged December 16, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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FRANK R. MCGINNIS
U. S. A. Address, Loami, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-five years.
JOHN F. MUCKELSTON
Private, Company C, 103rd Machine Gun Bat- talion, U. S. A. Born in Lowder, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Discharged April 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE L. ROWDEN
U. S. Forces. Address, Loami, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-two years.
SIDNEY L. STANTON
Private, Company A, 63rd Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Loami, Ill. Entered service April 24, 1917, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., at the age of eighteen years. Discharged May 8, 1919, at Curtis Bay, Md.
SENN F. WHISLER
U. S. Forces. Address, Loami, Ill. Practicing physician. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-six years.
CECIL ROY WORKMAN
Private, S. A. T. C., University of Illinois. Ad- dress, Loami, Ill. Entered service October 24, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of eighteen years. Received his training at the University of Illinois. Discharged at University of Illinois, Ur- bana, Ill., in December, 1918.
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FRANK LESTER DAVENPORT
Private, S. A. T. C., James Millikin University, Decatur, Ill. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Davenport, Maxwell, Ill. Born November 24, 1899, in Modesto, Ill. Entered service October 20, 1918, at Decatur, Ill. Was at James Millikin University when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at James Millikin University, Decatur, Ill., December 20, 1918.
PAUL JONES
Private, Machine Gun Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Thomas S. and Nellie Jones, Waverly, Ill. Born November 27, 1895, in Curran, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Maxwell township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 4, 1918. Stationed at St. Nazaire, France. In action in Belgium. Was in Audenarde, Belgium, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ELMER. MAYES
Corporal, Company D, Development Battalion, U. S. A. Son of John and Elizabeth Mayes, Maxwell, Ill. Born August 6, 1894, near Waverly, Ill. Address, Auburn, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Dis- charged November 6, 1918, at Camp Shelby, Miss.
WILLIAM EDWARD MAYES
Sergeant, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of John and Elizabeth Mayes, Max- well, Ill. Born April 14, 1898, in Maxwell, Ill. Entered service April 17, 1918, in Jacksonville, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Vancouver, Wash., and Kelly Field, Tex. Was at Vancouver, Wash., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH LEWIS MCCRACKEN
Private, Company L, 45th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCracken, Maxwell, Ill. Born March 20, 1888, near Waverly, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Sheridan, Ala., and Camp Gordon, Ga. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CLINTON L. PARK
Private, Veterinary Hospital No. 12, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Park, Loami, Ill. Born October 31, 1893, in Loami, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, from Maxwell, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Melita. Was in Neuvic, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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GALE LESTER PARK
Storekeeper, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Park, Loami, Ill. Born August 5, 1895, in Loami, Ill. Entered service April 19, 1918, in Peoria, Ill., from Maxwell township. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Philadelphia, Pa. Sailed overseas May 20, 1918, on the Leviathan. Stationed at Pauillac, France, and Eastleigh, England. Was in Eastleigh, England, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 5, 1919, at Hoboken, N. J.
PAUL B. PERRY
Private, Base Veterinary Hospital No. 2, Veterinary Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Perry, Maxwell, Ill. Born November 3, 1887, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 28, 1918. Stationed at Base Veterinary Hospital No. 2, St. Nazaire, France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ALVIN LEWIS SCHRAMM
Fireman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Schramm, Loami, Ill. Born November 25, 1893, in Loami, Ill. En- tered service December 13, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Maxwell town- ship. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Made first trip overseas April 23, 1918. Stationed at Naval Training Station, Base No. 6, Brest, France. Was on duty as convoy to vessels between United States and Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed.
ROME WORKMAN
Private, Heavy Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Workman, Maxwell, Ill. Born August 3, 1889, in Maxwell, Ill. En- tered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas June +, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. Wounded in action October 26, 1918. Was in Base Hospital No. 50, Meves, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM MAXWELL TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
HERMAN W. DUEWER
U. S. A. Son of W. H. Duewer, Waverly, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
ROLAND OTIS GRAY
Private, 20th Company, Discharge Unit, U. S. A. Son of John W. Gray, Maxwell, Ill. Born in Waverly, Ill. Entered service August 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. Discharged February 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRED J. MITCHELL
U. S. A. Son of George M. Mitchell, Waverly, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years, from Maxwell township. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
MERRILL R. MITCHELL
U. S. A. Son of George M. Mitchell, Waverly, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-six years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
JAMES L. ROBERTS
U. S. A. Address, Waverly, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years, from Maxwell township. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., Sep- tember 19, 1917.
ROBERT TALLEY
U. S. A. Address, Waverly, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years, from Maxwell township. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., Sep- tember 19, 1917.
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BYRON WINFRED BENEDICT
Captain, Ordnance Department, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Benedict, Lockport, N. Y. Born May 25, 1892, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service in August, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., and Ft. Monroe, Va. Stationed at Ordnance School, Camp Hancock, Ga., where he assisted in training Armament Officers for Air Craft Squadrons. Sailed overseas September 25, 1918. Attached to Ordnance Headquarters at Tours, France, as Machine Gun Expert. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupa- tion as Instructor of Machine Guns.
CHARLES FREMONT BROWN
Sergeant, Company H, 322nd Infantry, 81st Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Anna E. Brown, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born February 21, 1897, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service March 9, 1917. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Harry J. Jones, Ariz., Camp Forrest, Ga., Camp Jackson, S. C., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas July 31, 1918, on the Helenus. In action in general offensive with 81st Division, in Somme Dieve Sector from November 9 to November 11, 1918.
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EDWARD WESLEY BULLARD
Captain, Engineer Corps, General Staff, D. of C. F., S. O. S., A. E. F., U. S. A. Son of John and Lillie Bullard, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born June 26, 1889, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service May 17, 1917, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at First Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill., and at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Sailed overseas Sep- tember 13, 1917, on the U. S. S. St. Paul. Was in Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged October 20, 1919, at Ft. Sheri- dan, Ill.
ABNER HARLIE CRANE
Private, Company K, Second Infantry, 19th Division, U. S. A. Son of John M. and Celeste E. Crane, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born April 23, 1900, in Dawson, Ill. Entered service July 25, 1918, in Bloomington, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Dodge, Ia. Was at Camp Dodge, Ia., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 25, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia. Re-enlisted April 26, 1919. Sailed overseas June 13, 1919, on the Pretoria.
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BERT ORLIN CRANE
Private, Company A, 337th Regiment, 88th Division, U. S. A. Son of John M. and Celeste E. Crane, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born May 21, 1892, near Dawson, Ill. Address, Trinidad, Colo. Entered service May 5, 1919, in Oakland, Cal. Received his training at Camp Funston, Kan., and Camp Dodge, Ia. Sailed overseas in August, 1918. Was in action in Alsace- Lorraine Sector when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LA RUE H. DARNALL
Private, Company C, Sixth Training Battalion, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Darnall, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born April 18,.1895, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service July 9, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo. Received his training at Rahe Army Auto School, Kansas City, Mo., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., and Camp Meade, Md. Was at Camp Meade, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ELMER L. DILLON
Corporal, Company F, 311th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Born May 12, 1892, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. En- tered 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 and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CARL BLOOMFIELD FARMER
Private, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Farmer, Mechanics- burg, Ill. Born June 4, 1894, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service first in Signal Corps October 11, 1917. Assigned for training to Camp Custer, Mich. Discharged November 26, 1917, from Camp Custer, Mich. Re-entered service in Army School for Auto Mechanics, Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill. Was at Camp Bradley when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 7, 1918, at Camp Bradley, Peoria, Ill.
JAMES EDWARD GOBEN
Private, Supply Company, Second Regiment, Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Katherine Goben, Buffalo, Ill. Born February 25, 1895, in Mason county, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., from Mechanicsburg township. 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.
JESSE HAROLD HAMPTON
Second Lieutenant, Infantry Reserve Corps, U. S. A. Son of Frank P. and Anna Hampton, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born August 17, 1888, in Mechanics- burg, Ill. Entered service August 24, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Attended Second Officers' Training Camp, Leon Springs, Tex., receiving commis- sion as Second Lieutenant. When Armistice was signed was Acting Com- mander of Company K, Third Regiment, Infantry Training and Replace- ment Troops, at Camp Pike, Ark. Discharged December 29, 1918, at Camp Pike, Ark.
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HENRY W. HANCOCK
Private, 95th Casual Company, U. S. A. Son of John W. and Margaret Hancock, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born April 17, 1891, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service in July, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas in September, 1918, on the Madagonia. Was in England when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CARL DENZIL JONES
Cook, Battery B, 73rd Regiment, U. S. A. Son of James and Ida Jones, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born January 22, 1898, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. En- tered service January 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Ft. Stark, N. H. Sailed overseas Sep- tember 25, 1918. Stationed at Mailly, France. Was at Mailly, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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STANLEY M. KETCHUM
Sergeant, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of John H. and Cornelia I. Ketchum, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born August 24, 1892, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sherman, O., Camp Mills, L. I., Camp Merritt, N. J., and Camp Lee, Va. Was at Camp Mills, L. I., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
LAWRENCE JOHN OSTERMEIER
Mechanic, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ostermeier, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born April 18, 1896, in Cornland, Ill. Entered service July 23, 1917, in Springfield, III. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Ar- gonne. Was at Doulain Court, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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