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LEE PLUSH
Private, Company I, 59th Infantry, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of John Plush, 1814 South Second street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 4, 1891, in Dawson, III. Entered service October 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Mechanicsburg township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. First assigned to 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division. Transferred to Camp Pike, Ark., and assigned to Company I, 59th Infantry, Fourth Division, for overseas service. Sailed overseas June 19, 1918. In action in Argonne Forest and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Il1.
POWELL PLUSH
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of John Plush, 1814 South Second street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 14, 1898. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Mechanicsburg township. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J.
RONALD A. POPE
Private, Battery C, 19th Field Artillery, Fifth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pope, Mechanicsburg, III. Born near Buffalo, Ill. Entered service January 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Travis, Tex., Camp McArthur, Waco, Tex., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918, on the Tunecia. In action at St. Dieg Sector, St. Mihiel, and Puvenille Sector. Was in action in Puvenille Sector when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Returned to United States June 24, 1919.
EMERY E. PRATHER
Engineman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Prather, both deceased. Born March 15, 1889, in Mechanicsburg. Ill. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service March 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., and Norfolk, Va., aboard the U. S. S. Delaware, U. S. S. Kearsarge, at Saunders Range, Md., and Riffe Range, Virginia Beach, Va. Assigned to the U. S. S. Mars, January 23, 1918, for active service. Was in Boston Harbor when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged August 8, 1919, at Great Lakes, III.
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LAWRENCE PRATHER
Private, Headquarters Company, 312th Field Signal Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Prather, both deceased. Born September 8, 1891, near Dawson, Ill. Address, Buckhart, Ill. Entered service October 10, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Mechanicsburg township. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich., and Camp Pike, Ark. Sailed overseas August 27, 1918. Stationed at Ennebont, France, working on line of com- munication between St. Nazaire and Brest. Was at Ennebont when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LESLIE BRYAN PUMPHERY
Private, Ninth Company, Third Battalion, 150th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of George Pumphery, 432 West Fifty-sixth street, New York, N. Y. Born March 13, 1897, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich., Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. Was at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 4, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
RUSSELL ALLEN PUMPHREY
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Corporal, 160th Air Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Allen and May Pum- phrey, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born May 6, 1898, in Berney, Ind. Address, Lake City, Ill. Entered service November 11, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Kelly Field, Tex., and Park Field, Tenn. Was at Park Field, Tenn., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 2, 1919, at Camp Grant, 111.
WILLIAM C. PUMPHREY
Private, Battery A, 123rd Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. J. Pumphrey, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born November 5, 1895, in Decatur, 111. Entered service July 17, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel and Argonne Forest. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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PAUL HOUSER ROGERS
Lieutenant, 122nd Regiment, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rogers, Atlanta, Ill. Born January 16, 1891, in Atlanta, Ill. Entered service August 27, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Re- ceived his training at Second Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Sailed overseas December 24, 1917, on the Kroonland. Trained further at Saumur Artillery School, Saumur, France. In action in St. Mihiel Drive, and Argonne Forest. Was near Metz, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ALFRED E. SHULTZ
Private, Battery B, Third Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of Alfred and Nora Shultz, Dawson, Ill. Born in 1894, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 18, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
HARRY LINDEN TOWNSEND
Chauffeur, First Class, 78th Balloon Company, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of Eli and Nannie Townsend, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Born September 23, 1892, in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service June 14, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Kansas City, Mo., and Camp John Wise, San Antonio, Tex. Was at Camp John Wise, San Antonio, Tex., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 18, 1919, at Camp John Wise, Tex.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM MECHANICSBURG TOWN- SHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
HENRY H. EALY
Private, Company A, 16th Battalion, United States Guards. Born in Pasfield, Ill. Address, Mechan- icsburg, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-nine years. Discharged January 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
PEARL A. GARREN
U. S. A. Son of Charles Garren, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Dix, N. J., April 28, 1918.
GEORGE L. KING
Private, Veterinary Corps, Detachment A. E. D. No. 301, U. S. A. Born in Monroe City, Mo. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Discharged December 30, 1918, at Camp Hill, Newport News, Va.
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RUSSEL R. METCALF
Private, Battery C, Sixth Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Born in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-one years. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
ROY A. PIERATT
Private, Battery A, 34th Coast Artillery Corps, U. S. A. Born in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Discharged Decem- ber 9, 1918, at Camp Eustis, Va.
JAMES N. RUTHERFORD
U. S. Forces. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. En- listed for service in World War at the age of twenty-two years.
ERNEST W. VEATCH
Private, Battery B, Fifth Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Born in Mechanicsburg, Ill. Address, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-three years. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
THOMAS J. WEATHERLY
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Sowash, Mechanicsburg, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
G. Fred Farmer-Sergeant, 310th Field Signal Battalion, Fourth Army Corps, U. S. A.
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EDWIN ROY ARCHER
Sergeant, Battery E, Second Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Archer, Curran, Ill. Born November 20, 1893, in Curran, Ill. Address, New Berlin, 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 December 30, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JAMES A. BULLOCK
Private, Battery E, Second Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of Columbus Bullock, Alexander, Ill. Born June 16, 1893, in Wayne City, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Assigned first to Seventh Company, Second Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, and then to Battery C, Sixth Battalion, F. A. R. D. Transferred to Battery E, Second Regiment, F. A. R. D. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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CHARLES F. CAHILL
Private, Company D, 21st Regiment, Fifth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cahill, New Berlin, Ill. Born January 8, 1900, at Mattoon, Ill. Entered service in February, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp McArthur, Tex. Sailed overseas in June, 1918, on the S. S. Burma. Trained further at Camp Valdahon. In action in the St. Mihiel Offensive and the Puvenelle Sector. Was in gun position near Metz when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES W. CORBETT
Sergeant, First Class, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Corbett, New Berlin, Ill. Born May 20, 1892, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 6, 1917, in Mason City, Ia. Received his training at Ft. Logan, Colo. Transferred to Ft. Riley, Kan., and Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Assisted in organizing and training the hospital organizations, Field Hospitals, First Aid Dressing Stations, Ambulance Companies, Evacua- tion Hospitals, Sanitary Trains, and Base Hospitals. Was at Ft. Ogle- thorpe, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 10, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.
JOHN HARMON EISELE
Private, 419th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of William N. Eisele, New Berlin, Ill. Born August 4, 1894, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Rahe Auto School, Kansas City, Mo., Washington Barracks, Washington, D. C., Ft. Foote, Md., and Annapolis Riffe Range, Md. Sailed overseas October 20, 1918. Stationed at Angers, Abainville, and Second Corps School, Chatillon Sur Seine, France. Discharged June 14, 1919, at Camp Lee, Va.
HALDON FOUTCH
Private, Medical Department, 103rd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Foutch, New Berlin, Ill. Born August 31, 1892, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, III. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at Nantes, France. Was in Nantes, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CARL F. FRANK
Sergeant, Eleventh Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of Godfrey and Elizabeth Frank, New Berlin, Ill. Born April 15, 1897, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service February 22, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Paris Island, S. C. Qualified as Expert Rifleman April 26, 1918. Transferred to Headquarters, Paris Island, May 1, 1918, then to Headquarters, Washington, D. C., May 13, 1918, for duty in Adjutant and Inspector's Department. Sailed overseas in October, 1918, on the Agamemnon. Assigned to duty in office of Chief Paymaster, U. S. Marine Corps, Paris, France.
GODFREY FREDERICK FRANK
Private, First Class, Battery C, 326th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Godfrey and Elizabeth Frank, New Berlin, Ill. Born January 5, 1894, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Walmer Castle. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, in training on the Artillery Range, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN BERNARD FREITAG
Private, Supply Company, Second Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of Theorde and Gertrude Freitag, New Berlin, Ill. Born December 17, 1895, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
L. W. FULTON
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Fulton, deceased. Born August 20, 1882, in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service in May, 1918. Received his training at the Medical Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Was at Ft. Oglethorpe under overseas orders when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in January, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.
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AUSIE BOSTON GOINS
Private, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Goins, New Berlin, Ill. Born June 5, 1899, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jeffer- son Barracks, Mo., and Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C. Was at Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK GORMELY
Corporal, 74th Company, Sixth Regiment, Second Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gormely, both deceased. Born January 10, 1888, in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service June 10, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Sailed overseas September 22, 1917, on the Henderson. In action at St. Mihiel, Champagne, Blanc Mont Ridge, and Meuse-Ar- gonne Offensive. Wounded in action April 13, 1918, and was in hospital until July 22, 1918. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation. Discharged August 13, 1919, at Quantico, Va.
HARRY CARL GREENWOOD
Private, 74th Company, Sixth Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Greenwood, New Berlin, Ill. Born June 3, 1899, in Virginia, Ill. Entered the service April 7, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Port Royal, S. C., Quantico, Va., and Paris Island, S. C. Sailed overseas in September, 1917, on the Henderson. In action at Chateau Thierry, Soissons, Belleau Wood, and Verdun. Was gassed in action twice. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Quantico, Va.
EDWARD W. HANRAHAN
United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanrahan, New Berlin, Ill. Born May 7, 1900, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service April 1, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., and Boston, Mass. Sailed overseas in June, 1917. Was at Queenstown, Ireland, when the Armistice was signed.
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JOHN J. HANRAHAN
Sergeant, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanrahan, New Berlin, Ill. Born October 6, 1893, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service in June, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed over- seas in June, 1918. Was in Sampigny, France, when the Armistice was signed.
CHARLES H. HARTLEY
Private, Company A, 364th Infantry, 91st Division, U. S. A. Born November 17, 1890, in Springfield, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service in February, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas in Septemher, 1918. In action on the Belgium Front. Was on Belgium Front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in April, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN JOSEPH HAUGH
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Haugh, New Berlin, Ill. Born March 20, 1896, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 8, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, Ill., and Puget Sound Navy Yards, Wash. Was at Puget Sound Navy Yards when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 21, 1919, at Puget Sound Navy Yards, Wash.
JOHN LEO HAUGH
Corporal, Machine Gun Company, Thirteenth Regiment, United States Marine Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Haugh, New Berlin, Ill. Born December 29, 1891, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Sailed overseas September 14, 1918. Was at Rochefort, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in August, 1919, at Quantico, Va.
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WILLIAM J. HERMES
Private, First Class, Detachment Medical Department, U. S. A. Son of Joseph and Mary Hermes, New Berlin, Ill. Born February 7, 1893, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich. Was at Camp Custer, Mich., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 21, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
ADOLPH H. LONG
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Mary Wiley, New Berlin, Ill. Born December 1, 1890, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas June 22, 1918. In action at Alsace-Lor- raine, Argonne Forest, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in Convales- cent Hospital, Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
EMMETT F. MONEY
Sergeant, Medical Department, General Hospital No. 6, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of William G. and Georgianna Money, 1916 South Eighth street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 19, 1895, in Rock Lick, Ky. En- tered service December 6, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from New Berlin township. Received his training at Ft. McPherson, Ga. Was at Ft. McPherson, Ga., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 9, 1919, at Ft. McPherson, Ga.
CARL A. PFEFFER
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pfeffer, New Berlin, Ill. Born August 28, 1893, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Knox, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Trained further at Camp Windledown, England, and Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Bordeaux, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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BLONIE VIRGEE SALTSMAN
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Maggie Saltsman, New Berlin, Ill. Born May 8,.1896, in Ken- tucky. Entered service September 19, 1917, in New Berlin, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Knox, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JEREMIAH JOSEPH SULLIVAN
Private, 138th Machine Gun Company, 26th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Dennis Sullivan, New Berlin, Ill. Born January 1, 1895, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service May 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918. Was at Verdun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 6, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HARRY YATES TAYLOR
Private, 59th Squadron, Aviation Section Aircraft Production, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Taylor, New Berlin, Ill. Born June 29, 1889, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service February 28, 1918, in Taylor- ville, Ill. Received his training at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., and in logging camp in spruce woods, near South Bend, Wash. Was in logging camp, near South Bend, Wash., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 10, 1918, at Vancouver, Wash.
WILLIAM LAUREN TAYLOR
First Lieutenant, Field Artillery, Officers' Reserve Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Taylor, New Berlin, Ill. Born November 17, 1895, in New Berlin, Ill. Entered service June 30, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill., Camp Jackson, S. C., Ft. Sill, Okla., and Camp Travis, Tex. Was in the following commands: Company A, 108th Engineers; Company D, 342nd Infantry; Third Officers' Training Camp; Fourth Battalion, Second Regiment, First Brigade, F. A. R. D .; School of Fire, 31st Class, Ft. Sill, and Battery E. 52nd Field Artillery.
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ROY BURTON WHITEHOUSE
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of John and Rosa Whitehouse, New Berlin, Ill. Born February 25, 1899. Entered service April 16. 1918. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill., and Camp Simms, Philadelphia, Pa. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. Assigned to the U. S. S. McCall, July 2, 1918, doing convoy duty along the Irish, English, and French Coasts. Returned to the United States January 3, 1919, and was sent to Charleston, S. C. Discharged April 30, 1919, at Charleston, S. C.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM NEW BERLIN TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
LEE F. BURG
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Frances Burg, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., August 1, 1918.
OTTO BURROW
U. S. A. Son of William Burrow, Altamont, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years, from New Berlin. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky .. June 26, 1918.
LESLIE G. BUTLER
U. S. A. Son of Marshall Butler, Pleasant Plains, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Jefferson Barracks, Mo., May 23, 1918.
JOSEPH DENNIS CHASTEEN
U. S. A. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., July 31, 1918.
GEORGE R. CORRIGAN
U. S. A. Son of John F. Corrigan, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Jefferson Barracks, Mo., May 23, 1918.
EDWARD EDGE
U. S. A. Registered in New Berlin township. En- tered service at the age of twenty-five years. En- trained for Camp Lewis, Wash., July 25, 1918.
HARVEY EILER
Private, Company A, 46th Battalion, United States Guards. Born in Petersburg, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., at the age of twenty-six years. Dis- charged December 11, 1918, at Camp Funston, Kan.
WILLIAM D. ERICKSON
U. S. A. Son of John E. Erickson, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., July 31, 1918.
EDWARD F. ESELA
Private, Company F, 120th Engineers, U. S. A. Born in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Il1. Entered service August 31, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., at the age of twenty-eight years. Dis- charged December 19, 1918, at Ft. Benjamin Har- rison, Ind.
JOHN M. HOHMANN
U. S. A. Son of Jacob Hohmann, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor. Ky., June 25, 1918.
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GUY H. GREEN
Mess Sergeant, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born in Barry, Ill. Ad- dress, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty years. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ROY JACKSON
Private, Company F, 812th Pioneer Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Stuager, Mo. Address, Lofe, Ark. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty-two years. Discharged De- cember 17, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE T. KEIFER
U. S. A. Son of John Keifer, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-seven years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
THOMAS DOMINICK KEIFER
U. S. Forces. Son of John Keifer, New Berlin, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of thirty-two years.
FRED JOHN KELLER
U. S. Forces. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-four years.
JULIUS H. KINNEY
U. S. Forces. Address, Loami, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-two years, from New Berlin township.
HENRY F. KLOPPE
Private, 326th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-two years. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918. Served with American Expeditionary Forces until February 15, 1919. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, III.
FERDINAND A. KUMLE
Private, U. S. A. Born in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-two years. Discharged December 8, 1917, because of physical disability.
FRANK T. LEAHY
U. S. A. Son of Timothy Leahy, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., August 1, 1918.
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