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U. S. A. Address, Hoop, Tenn. Registered in New Berlin township. Entered service at the age of twenty-one years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., May 26, 1918.
WALTER C. LONG
U. S. A. Son of W. M. Long, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 26, 1918.
WARREN C. MCINTYRE
U. S. Forces. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-two years.
DEMPSEY MAYES
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Salley Mayes, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-two years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
FRANK M. MINCH
Private, Headquarters Company, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in New Berlin, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Discharged January 31, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JOHN G. MINCH
Private, Battery A, Second Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Born in Morgan county, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty years. Discharged December 16, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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WILLIAM H. SORRELLS
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Mary E. Sorrells, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty- four years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 29, 1918.
HENRY H. SUTER
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Louisa Suter, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., February 2+, 1918.
WILLIAM F. SUTER
Private, U. S. A. Born in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from New Berlin township, at the age of twenty-two years. Discharged February 17, 1919, at. Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE W. WARTENBE
Private, Battery F, 139th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Pleasant Plains, Ill. Address, New Berlin, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-two years. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Served with American Expedi- tionary Forces until December 23, 1918. Discharged January 16, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
HAROLD O. WATSON
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Born in Berlin, Ill. Address, Berlin, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Eureka, Ill., at the age of nineteen years. Received his training at Eureka College. Was at Eureka College when the Armi- stice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Eureka, Ill.
JOHN WOLF
Private, Battery F, Second Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Germany. Address, New Berlin, Ill. En- tered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-five years. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JAMES R. ZELLER
U. S. A. Address, 926 Main street, Alton, Ill. Registered in New Berlin township. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky.
Franklin P. Bosenburg-United States Navy. W. J. Gormely
Thomas Rhea Maxwell-First Lieutenant, Medi- cal Corps, Base Hospital No. 53, U. S. A.
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OLIVER ALEXANDER
Lieutenant, U. S. A. Son of James K. Alexander, Pawnee, Ill. Born June 9, 1884, in Edinburg, Ill. Entered service in September, 1917, in Pawnee, Ill. Received his training at Camp Meade, Md. Sailed overseas July 9, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel. Wounded in action. Was in front line trenches, in France, when the Armistice was signed.
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SHERMAN BARKER
Sergeant, First Class, Air Service, U. S. A. Son of W. F. Barker, Pawnee, Ill. Born October 22, 1892, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Vancouver Barracks, Wash. Was at Clatsop, Ore., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 25, 1919, at Vancouver Barracks, Wash.
HARLEN P. BLAKEY
Corporal, Headquarters Company, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Blakey, of Pawnee, Ill. Born March 4, 1896, at Pawnee, Ill. Entered service in March, 1918, in Akron, O. Received his training at Camp Sherman, O., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas June 6. 1918, on the Aquitania. Was in camp at Faulain, France. In action at Victoria Veneta. Received the Emblem of St. Mark's Lion, and Italian Service Pin. Was in Cormons, Austria, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 5, 1919, at Camp Sherman, O.
LESLIE BLAKEY
Electrician, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Blakey, of Pawnee, Ill. Born September 9, 1893, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service August 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Was at Great Lakes when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 14, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
HARRY J. BRANTLEY
Private, Battery F, 139th Field Artillery, 38th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brantley, Pawnee, Ill. Born in Moundville, Miss., December 2, 1889. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. Was at Camp Merritt, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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WALTER A. BRANTLEY
Corporal, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brantley, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 29, 1887, in Moundville, Miss. Entered service April 10, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Bradley Institute, Peoria, Ill., Camp Hancock, Ga., Camp Raritan, N. J., and Curtis Bay, Md. Was at Curtis Bay, South Baltimore, Md., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN MATHEW BRITZ
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Martha and Nicholas Britz. Born August 23, 1896, in Springfield, Ill. Address, Rural Route 8, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 2, 1917. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Served on board the U. S. S. Pennsylvania.
WILLIAM R. BUCKLES
Sergeant; Company I, 59th Regiment, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of Joseph L. and Mary J. Buckles, Pawnee, Ill. Born April 2, 1895, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service August 2, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa., and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas May 5, 1918, on the Olympic. In action at Aisne-Marne, Vesle River, St. Mihiel, and Toulon. Was at Mes Vesbulcy Hospital Center when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES H. BULGER
Private, Company B, 16th Battalion, United States Guards. Son of W. E. and Mildred Bulger. Born January 1, 1899, in Pawnee, Ill. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service December 26, 1917, in Pawnee, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Dix, N. J., Camp Greene, N. C., and Ft. Niagara, N. Y. Discharged January 31, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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LAWRENCE ALVIN CASTLEMAN
Sergeant, Company K, 311th Infantry, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Castleman, Riverton, Ill. Born December 28, 1892, in Rolla, Mo. Address, Stonington, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill, Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 20, 1918, on the Vesters. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne. Received Distinguished Service Cross and Croix de Guerre. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 5. 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
NEAL BRUCE CHAMBERS
Private, United States Marine Corps. Son of Augustus and Gertrude Chambers, Pawnee, Ill. Born March 6, 1898, in Pierson, Ill. Entered service August 10, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C., and Philadelphia Navy Yards, Philadelphia, Pa. Was in Philadelphia, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Decem- ber 18, 1918, at Philadelphia, Pa.
OSCAR A. CHERRY
First Lieutenant, Company A, 342nd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of William and Clara Cherry, Pawnee, Ill. Born May 21, 1895. Entered service May 14, 1917, at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., and Ft. Sill, Okla. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918, on the Minnekahda. Was in Lugon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
STEPHEN N. CHRISTODULAKIS
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mary Christodulakis, Pawnee, Ill. Born December 9, 1890, in Greece. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., Ft. Ethan Allen, N. Y., and Camp Devens, Mass. Was home on furlough when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 18, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOHN CLAUSER
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Pete and Margaret Clauser, Pawnee, Ill. Born January 12, 1894, in Kangley, Ill. Entered service September 9, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Trained further at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
BENJAMIN F. COLLINS
Sergeant, Bugler, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of John and Lillie Mae Collins, Pawnee, Ill. Born July 25, 1890, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was attending Officers' Training School, Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged November 30, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
ALBERT J. COOK
Private, Company B, Fourth Machine Gun Battalion, Second Division, U. S. A. Son of Robert and Sally Cook, deceased. Born June 8, 1889, in Pawnee, Ill. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service July 4, 1917, at Litchfield, Ky. Received his training at Camp Stanley, Ky., and Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 1, 1918, on the Aquitania. Was stationed at Southampton, England, and LeHavre, France. Was at LeMans, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 15, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JAMES LEE CULLOM
Machinist's Mate, First Class, Aviation, United States Navy. Son of William Lee and Lillie Bell Cullom, Pawnee, Ill. Born May 31, 1895, in Barclay, Ill. Entered service January 8, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Great Lakes Naval Station. Worked as Transitman in Engineering Department in surveying site of Great Lakes Training Station for construction of new camps and buildings. Transferred to aviation school, and, after completing course, was held as an instructor. Released from active service February 11, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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BENJAMIN HARRISON DAVIS
Private, Company M, 310th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Lusetta Davis, Pawnee, Ill. Born July 2, 1894, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 4, 1918, on the Delta. Was stationed at Camp Woodsley, England. Was in Docort, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ANDREW DOMICA
Private, Battery C, 14th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Tony and Ina Domica, Bachinea, Italy. Born May 4, 1889, in Italy. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service June 17, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Ft. Sill, Okla. Was at Ft. Sill, Okla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 3, 1919.
FRANK G. DRAGOO
Chief Mechanic, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Alexander C. and Matilda E. Dragoo, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 16, 1889, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp DeSouge, France. Sailed overseas September 10, 1918. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN EDGAR FARLEY
Private, Company B, Fifth Regiment, Provisional Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Farley, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 30, 1889, in Monkeytown, Ill. Entered service September 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Grant, Ill. Was detailed from Camp Grant, Ill., for special service throughout the state. Was at Bloomington, Ill., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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EARL L. FARNAM
Private, Company C, 303rd Field Signal Battalion, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Farnam, Pawnee, Ill. Born May 5, 1887, in Godfrey, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 27, 1918. Trained further in British Training Area, near Arras Front. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was in hospital at Alleray, France, with influenza, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 24, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHANDLER RUSSELL FAWCETT
First Sergeant, Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of E. M. and Ollie Fawcett, Pawnee, III. Born February 17, 1894, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., acting as mail clerk and doing various office duties. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 13, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
PATRICK JASPER GATTON
Sergeant, Company D, 362nd Regiment, 91st Division, U. S. A. Son of Marion and Rose Gatton, Pawnee, Ill. Born March 17, 1896, in Pawnee, 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, on the Saxonia. In action at Lys-Scheldt, Belgium. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH WINTON GOLIGHTLY
Corporal, United States Marine Corps. Son of William and Anna Golightly, Pawnee, Ill. Born October 22, 1888, in Lexington, Mo. En- tered service in 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his training at Paris Island, S. C. Discharged before the Armistice was signed because of physical disability.
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WILLIAM DEWEY GOLIGHTLY
Sergeant, S. A. T. C., University of Illinois, Urbana, Ill. Son of William and Anna Golightly, Pawnee, Ill. Born April 28, 1899, in Lexington, Mo. Entered service in September, 1918, in Urbana, Ill. Received his training at University of Illinois. Was at the University of Illinois when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in December, 1918, at Urbana, Ill.
FRANK GROH
Wagoner, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Marie Groh, Pawnee, Ill. Born October 8, 1891, in Austria. En- tered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918. Was stationed at Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HANLON
M. A. A., United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hanlon, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 17, 1894, in Seatonville, Ill. Entered service May 18, 1918. Duty was to see that mess halls were kept in sanitary condition.
ROY E. HANLON
Private, Battery D, 13th Field Artillery, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hanlon, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 12, 1895, in Dawson, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was at the front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 25, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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JOSEPH HARRISON
Private, Battery D, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, U. S. A. Son of Richard M. and Mary J. Harrison, both deceased. Born in Lintz, England. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 26, 1918. In action in the Toul Sector, St. Mihiel Drive, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Discharged April 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK H. HENKLE
Wagoner, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Henkle, Pawnee, Ill. Born November 23, 1889, in Divernon, Ill. En- tered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Owing to illness, did not go overseas with the 327th Field Artillery. Was at West Point, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 3, 1919, at Camp Knox, Ky.
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EARL L. HIGGINS
Corporal, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Mary Higgins, Pawnee, Ill. Born October 26, 1895, in Scranton, Kan. Entered service February 24, 1918, in Springfield. Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor Ky., and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas in September, 1918, on the Orduna. Trained further at Camp DeSouge, France. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ORVAL JOHN HIGGINS
Signalman, United States Navy. Son of John and Mary Higgins, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 17, 1896, in Scranton, Kan. Entered service June 5, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Training Station and Hampton Roads, Va. Stationed on the U. S. S. Kentucky. Was at Hampton Roads, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 23, 1918, at Boston, Mass.
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GEORGE HOAGLAND
Sergeant, Company K, 28th Infantry, First Division, Regular Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoagland. Born January 21, 1897. Enlisted in the Regular Army in October, 1915. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Served on Mexican Border until June 3, 1917. Sailed overseas June 12, 1917, being with the first company to land in France. In action in Toul Sector, Picardy Plains, at Cantigny, Marne, St. Mihiel, and Argonne Forest. In action when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupation, being a member of the first company to cross the Moselle river into Germany.
WILLIAM JESSE HOOPER
Wagoner, First Engineer Corps, First Division, U. S. A. Son of W. WV. Hooper, Pawnee, Ill. Born February 29, 1888, in Litchfield, Ky. Entered service June 12, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Sailed overseas August 7, 1917, on the San Jacinto. In action in Toul Sector, Montdidier-Noyon, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Saizerais, and Meuse-Argonne. Was in Noart, Argonne, France, when the Armistice was signed. Served with the Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged September 25, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CHARLES PATRICK HOWARD
Corporal, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Howard, Indianola, Miss. Born September 25, 1897, near Pawnee, Ill. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Sailed overseas July 16, 1918. Was near Saujon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
EDGAR M. HOWARD
Sergeant, Company I, Postal Express Service, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Howard, Indianola, Miss. Born January 18, 1896, in Pawnee, Ill. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas November 10, 1918, on the H. M. S. Mauretania. Stationed at Camp Windle- down, England, and Brest, France. Was at sea when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ROBERT GAINES JAMES
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. J. G. James, Pawnee, Ill. Born February 2, 1893, in Lehigh, Okla. Entered service July 27, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Hampton Roads Naval Training Station, Va. Assigned to the U. S. S. North Dakota, December 19, 1917, for active service. Was in New York, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 28, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
LEROY WILLIAM JONES
Cook, Company A, 221st Field Signal Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Pawnee, Ill. Born February 28, 1889, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service August 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Northwestern University Training Detachment, Evanston, Ill., and Camp Alfred Vail, Little Silver, N. J. Was at Camp Alfred Vail, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 4, 1919, at Columbus Barracks, Mo.
LUTHER G. KESSLER
Private, Company I, 311th Regiment, 78th Division, U. S. A. Son of George Kessler, Pawnee, Ill. Born June 25, 1893, in Mt. Sherman, Ky. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 20, 1918, on the Vesters. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was gassed. Was in action in Argonne Forest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MELVIN KESSLER
Private, Battery F. 36th Artillery, 41st Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Kessler. Born March 28, 1883, in Larue county, Ky. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service June 11, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Huston, Va., and Camp Stuart, Va. Was at Camp Stuart, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Decem- ber 20, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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Private, Company F, 113th Engineers, U. S. A. Son of John and Addie Leheney, Pawnee, Ill. Born March 13, 1894, in Greenview, Ill. En- tered service May 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas September 15, 1918. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
LEO MCAVOY
Private, Battery C, 11th Field Artillery, Sixth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McAvoy, Pawnee, Ill. Born November 11, 1900, in Simpson, Pa. Entered service March 6, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz., and Ft. Sill, Okla. Sailed overseas July 14, 1918. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in Pouilly, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RAY TERRY McTAGGART
Private, S. A. T. C., Millikin University, Decatur, Ill. Son of Walter and Ethel McTaggart, Pawnee, Ill. Born December 7, 1898, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service October 20, 1918, in Decatur, Ill. Received his training at Millikin University, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 20, 1918, at Decatur, Ill.
PETER MAGGIO
Private, Battery F, Eighth Field Artillery, Seventh Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Toney Maggio, Italy. Born November 22, 1895, in Italy. Address, 1416 South West street, Rockford, Ill. Entered service June 20, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Ft. Sill, Okla., Camp Wheeler, Ga., and Camp McLaren, Ala. Sailed overseas June 18, 1918, on the George Washington. Stationed at Brest, France. Was at Camp DeMeucon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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CHARLES M. MARKWELL
Private, 47th Company, Fifth Regiment, United States Marine Corps, Second Regular Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Markwell, Nepton, Ky. Born December 16, 1898, in Renoldsville, Ky. Address, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service April 9, 1917, in Detroit, Mich. Received his train- ing at Paris Island, S. C. Sailed overseas June 6, 1917, on the Henderson. In action at Verdun Sector, Toul Sector, Aisne Defensive, and Chateau Thierry. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 13, 1919, at Quantico, Va.
JAMES F. MARKWELL
Private, 609th Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Markwell, Nepton, Ky. Born July 31, 1896, in Renoldsville, Ky. Ad- dress, Pawnee, Ill. Entered service December 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Tex., Rich Field, Waco, Tex., and Mitchell Field, N. Y. Was at Mitchell Field, N. Y., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 28, 1919, at Garden City, N. Y.
JOHN MATHENY
Private, Battery A, First Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of David and Lydia Matheny, Pawnee, Ill. Born September 6, 1894, in Pawnee, III. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
THOMAS FORD MATTHEW
Sergeant, Nineteenth Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of S. L. and Ida M. Matthew, Pawnee, Ill. Born April 28, 1896, near Pawnee, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Ft. Sill, Okla., and Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, Tex. Was at Ft. Sill, Okla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Feb- ruary 4, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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SANGAMON COUNTY HONOR BOOK AND RECORD
JOHN FREDERICK MINDER
Private, 343rd Guard and Fire Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Minder, Pawnee, Ill. Born November 28, 1887, in Pawnee, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Syracuse, N. Y., and Columbus Barracks, O. Was at Columbus, O., guarding storage depots, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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