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HOLYACE EMERY COONS
Cook, Headquarters Company, Fifth Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of Reuna and Myra Coons, Rochester, Ill. Born January 17, 1895, in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service in Springfield, Ill., June 25, 1918. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky .. when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 3, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
MERYL R. FAIRCHILD
Corporal, Sixth Company, Second Air Service Mechanics Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fairchild, Rochester, Ill. Born October 27, 1893, in Rochester, Ill. Entered service December 6, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., Kelly Field, Tex., and Camp Hancock, Ga. At Camp Hancock he was assigned to the Sixth Company, Air Service Mechanics Regiment. Transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J., and sailed overseas March 4, 1918, on the U. S. S. Leviathan. Stationed at Aviation Acceptance Park No. 1, Tours, France. Was in the instrument department, and with thirteen other men mounted the instrument equipment on French planes used by Americans at the front. Discharged February 15, 1919, at Camp Mills, N. Y.
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GEORGE WALTER HAAS
Private, 16th Company, Second Air Service, Mechanics Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Michael and Anna Haas, Rochester, Ill. Born July 28, 1895. Entered service December 17, 1917. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Hancock, Ga., and Camp Merritt, N. J. First assigned to 16th Company Second Motor Mechanics Regiment, then transferred to 16th Company Second Air Service Mechanics Regiment. Sailed overseas March 1, 1918. Stationed at Donjeaux, France. Dis- charged in February, 1919.
FRANK C. HINRICKS
Private, First Class, Medical Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hinricks, Rural Route 7, Springfield, Ill. Born January 11, 1895, in Sangamon county, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Greenleaf, Ga., and Camp Eustis, Va. Sailed overseas October 13, 1918. Was in Angouleme, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 15, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
OSCAR D. HOELZEL
Private, 314th Engineer Regiment, 89th Division, Medical Detachment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Hoelzel, 1580 West Capitol avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born January 15, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service July 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Rochester town- ship. Received his training at Ft. Riley, Kan., and Camp Funston, Kan. Sailed overseas June 20, 1918. In action in the Argonne Forest. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Served with Army of Occupa- tion.
HAYDEN HOWES
Private, Company E, 59th Regiment, Fourth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Preston Howes, Custer, Ill. Born October 23, 1893, in Custer, IIl. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, III., from Rochester township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Pike, Ark., and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas May 5, 1918, on the Olympic. In action in the second battle of the Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse- Argonne Offensive. Wounded in action October 1, 1918. Was in Third Army Replacement Camp, near Paris, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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HOWARD S. McCOY
Corporal, Company B, 128th Field Artillery, Tenth Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. McCoy, Rochester, Ill. Born June 8. 1893, in Rochester, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Funston, Kan. Was at Camp Funston, Kan., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 28, 1919, at Camp Funston, Kan.
GUY McHARRY
Motor Mechanic, U. S. A. Son of Homer McHarry, Rochester, Ill. Born August 2, 1895. Entered service December 8, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Hancock. Ga., Camp Kelly, Tex., and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas in March, 1918. Served as truck driver in Paris, France, and later in St. Nazaire, France.
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MORRIS MICHAEL MOKLAR
Second Lieutenant, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty- third Division, U. S. A. Son of J. M. and N. J. Moklar, Rochester, Ill. Born March 1, 1888. Entered service April 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918, on the U. S. S. Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offen- sive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector, and attack on Butgneville, November 11, 1918. Served with Army of Occupa- tion in Germany. Discharged in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOSEPH HARDEN MILLER
Private, Battery F, Second Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of W. E. and Luella Miller, Rochester, Ill. Born August 9, 1898, in Rochester, 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 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor. Ky.
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FRANK NAVE
Private, Eighth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Arthur Nave, Rochester, Ill. Born January 18, 1890, in Rochester, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was attending Central Officers' Training School at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
MELVIN WESLEY PAGE
Private, Company A, 362nd Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Page, both deceased. Born December 8, 1892, in New City, Ill. Address, 603 West Calhoun avenue, Springfield, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Rochester township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman, O. Sailed overseas September 3, 1918, on the U. S. S. Saxonia. In action in Lys-Scheldt, and Flanders Front. Was on Flanders Front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE WILLIAM RATZ
Corporal, Motor Truck Company 507, 423rd Motor Supply Train, U. S. A. Son of William and Mary Ratz, both deceased. Born March 6, 1890, in Rochester, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service July 9, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Rahe Army Auto School, Kansas City, Mo., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla. Sailed overseas September 17, 1918, on the Mentor. Stationed at St. Nazaire, France, and Brest, France. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 16, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRANK L. SHIPMAN
Private, Battery B, First Field Artillery, R. D., U. S. A. Son of John E. and Carrie E. Shipman, Rochester, Ill. Born October 12, 1893, near Glenarm, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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WILLIAM LEE SMITH
Private, 110th Company, Fourth Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of F. W. Smith. Born October 16, 1888, in Ely, Mo. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service December 12, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Hancock, Ga. Sailed overseas March 4, 1918, on the Leviathan. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 12, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MILTON NEAL ST. CLAIR
Sergeant, Medical Department, U. S. A. Son of Oscar C. St. Clair, Rochester, Ill. Born May 9, 1879, in Rochester, Ill. Served in Spanish- American War and in Cuba. Entered service in World War June 29, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Medical Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Riley, Kan. Sailed overseas April 7, 1918, on the U. S. S. Agamemnon. Stationed at Rames Barracks, Tours, France. Chief Surgeon, S. O. S. Was at Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged July 10, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JASON TAFT
Private, 304th Motor Transport Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Taft, Rochester, Ill. Born July 17, 1888, in Rochester, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, from Rochester, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas October 26, 1918, on the Mentor. Was in Southampton, England, when the Armistice was signed. Stationed at Camp Hunt, France, and at General Headquarters. Dis- charged July 19, 1919, at Camp Mills, L. I.
MAXWELL MASSON WARD
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Ward, Rochester, Ill. Born November 8, 1898, in Monrovia, Ind. En- tered service August 1, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. Was at Great Lakes Naval Station when the Armistice was signed. Released from active service February 27, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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WILLIAM A. WEAVER
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of W. A. Weaver, New City, Ill. Born June 17, 1887, in New City, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed overseas May 10, 1918, on the Leomina. In action in the Argonne Forest. Was at St. Maloe, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged April 18, 1919.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
FRED LUDWIG BECK
U. S. A. Son of August Beck, Rochester, Ill. En- tered service at the age of twenty-eight years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., August 1, 1918.
GEORGE H. BECK
U. S. A. Son of August Beck, Rochester, Ill. En- tered service at the age of twenty-three years. En- trained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 29, 1918.
COOK BELL
U. S. A. Son of J. B. Bell, Rochester, Ill. En- tered service at the age of twenty-seven years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., August 1, 1918.
ROY C. BYERS
Private, Company G, 22nd Engineers, U. S. A. Born in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty- eight years. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918. Dis- charged July 16, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ROY CADDEN BYERS
Private, Company G, Third Battalion, 22nd Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Isaac N. and Anna M. Byers. Born April 15, 1890, in Springfield, Ill. Address, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Ft. Benja- min Harrison, Ind. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918. In action in Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in hospital at Gondrecourt, France, when the Arm- istice was signed. Discharged July 16, 1919, at Camp Grant, IlI.
CHARLES FLOYD CLARK
Private, 326th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born in Rochester, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., at the age of twenty-five years. Sailed overseas September 9, 1918. Discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GIACONDO COSTANZI
U. S. A. Address, Rural Route 7, Springfield, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
CLARENCE HAYNES
Private, Company E, 303rd Engineers, 78th Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Ida Haynes, Rochester, Ill. Born June 22, 1893, in Rochester, Ill. Address, 545 South State street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed over- seas in May, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel, Liney, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in rest camp back of the lines when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 14, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE WILLIAM HEISSINGER
U. S. A. Son of Conrad Heissinger, Rochester, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., July 31, 1918.
RUSSELL LEWIS
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Born in Rochester, Ill., December 25, 1891. Entered service February 8, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Sta- tion.
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MEN SENT BY COUNTY EXEMPTION BOARD IN SANGAMON COUNTY'S FIRST DRAFT CONTINGENT, WHICH ENTRAINED SEPT. 5, 1917, FOR CAMP TAYLOR, KY.
Top Row, left to right :- Russel Lee Leonard, Illiopolis, in command of contingent; Harry Estill, Springfield; Frank Marada, Riverton; Martin Hogan, Springfield ; George Phillip Ulrich, Chatham; Earl Thomas Taylor, Chatham; Phillip Jefferys, Chatham.
Bottom Row :- B. F. Collins, Pawnee; William Saville, Riverton; W. L. Fagan, Springfield; George Clemens, Pleasant Plains; O. C. Biggs, Pleasant Plains; William Lawson, Auburn; George H. Weber, Glenarm.
Nicholas M. Murray, Donald H. Scott, Don Carver Wilson, and Don F. Carey, members of this contingent, are not included in this picture.
Five Springfield men included with the first draft contingent were: M. Bostick Andrews, William Bell, Harry W. Whipp, John F. Clouser, Harry J. Reiger.
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GLENN W. NASH
Private, Headquarters Company, 159th Depot Bri- gade, U. S. A. Born in Rochester, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service June 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-six years. Discharged December 13, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
JAMES DALTON PICKETT
U. S. A. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
GIACOMO SACCENTI
Private, Company L, 47th Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Italy. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Rochester township, at the age of twenty-nine years. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Discharged May 30, 1918, at Camp Greene, N. C.
PAUL D. SEEDERS
S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Son of Mrs. Lillian Seeders, Rochester, Ill. Born in Rochester, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Eureka, Ill., at the age of nineteen years. Received his training at Eureka College and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.
ARTHUR H. SMITH
Private, Company D, 362nd Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Rochester, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty- five years. Sailed overseas September 3, 1918. In action at Lys Scheldt, Belgium. Discharged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
GEORGE A. TOWNSEND
Private, Headquarters Company, 327th Field Ar- tillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Born in Rochester, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-five 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.
WILLIAM M. STEVENSON
U. S. A. Son of R. S. Stevenson, Sparta, Ill. Ad- dress, Rochester, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-four years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., February 24, 1918.
PAUL W. TRIMBLE
Private, Company A, 10th Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Springfield, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. En- tered service January 19, 1918, at Jefferson Bar- racks, Mo., at the age of eighteen years. Dis- charged May 21, 1919, at Camp Custer, Mich.
RAY L. TRIMBLE
Corporal, Company A, 45th Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Sprngfield, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service July 28, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of eighteen years. Discharged January 28, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
ARON WALKER
Private, Company A, Development Battalion No. 5, U. S. A. Born in Rochester, Ill. Address, Rochester, Ill. Entered service September 25, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty-two years. Discharged January 3, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
CECIL HARRISON WOOLEY
Mechanic, Supply Company 45, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. M. M. Wooley, Rural Route 2, Springfield, Ill. Born June 14, 1889, in Sanga- mon county, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Rochester township. Re- ceived his training at Camp Sheridan, Ala., and Camp Gordon, Ga. Was at Camp Sheridan, Ala., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 7, 1919, at Camp Gordon, Ga.
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ALBERT CHRISTIAN BRANDT
Private, Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Fred Brandt, Salisbury, Ill. Born June 20, 1892, in Salisbury, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed over- seas October 28, 1918, on the Kurst. Was at Brest, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 26, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JAMES CHESLEIGH BURTON
Corporal, Battery A, Field Artillery, 16th Division, U. S. A. Son of John and Ida M. Burton, Salisbury, Ill. Born May 8, 1890, in Salisbury, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas Ariz., and Camp Kearny, Cal. Was at Camp Kearny when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 17, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
FRED HARRY DISQUE
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Disque, Salisbury, Ill. Born June 25, 1895, in Salisbury, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Knox, Ky. Discharged February 22, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
GLEN S. DUNCAN
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Ida M. Duncan, Salisbury, Ill. Born January 2, 1894, in Salisbury, Ill. Entered service June 21, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. Sailed overseas on the U. S. S. San Francisco and Shawnut Evans. Was in Boston, Mass., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 20, 1919, in New York, N. Y.
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DOW D. DUNCAN
Mechanic, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ida M. Duncan, Salisbury, Ill. Born May 16, 1892, in Salisbury, Ill. Entered service in September, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Knox, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Orduna. Was stationed at Camp Windledown, England, and Camp DeSouge, France. Was at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JOHN HESS
Private, Casual Battery, Fourth Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hess, both deceased. Born March 20, 1888, in Salisbury, Ill. Address, Salisbury, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas in October, 1918, on the Montegami. Stationed at Camp Hunt, France. Was in Winchester, England, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
NEWTON PRESTON IRWIN
Private, Light Artillery, Third Battery, F. A. R. R., U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Irwin, Cantrall, Ill. Born June 1, 1895, in George- town, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Salis- bury township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas October 27, 1918, on the Montegami. Trained further at Camp DeSouge, France. - Was in Liverpool, England, when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged May 30, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
NOAH E. KERN
Private, Battery B, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of George Kern, Farmingdale, Ill. Born October 28, 1894, near Salisbury, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, from Farmingdale, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in January, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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FLOYD MILLER
Private, Company D, 112th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller, Salisbury, Ill. Born May 26, 1895, in Farmingdale, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed overseas May 8, 1918, on the Aquitania. In action at Chateau Thierry, Vesle, and Argonne Forest. Received ma- chine gun wound in right arm and shrapnel wound in left hand. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Arrived in United States Jan- uary 25, 1919, and was sent to Hospital at Ft. Sheridan, Ill. Discharged May 28, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
REUBEN MORRIS MILLER
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Miller, Salisbury, Ill. Born January 31, 1891, in Salisbury, 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, 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.
WILLIAM EARL WATKINS
Private, 35th Service Company, Signal Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mary E. Watkins, Salisbury, Ill. Born June 27, 1897, in Menard county, near Salisbury, Ill. Entered service July 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Sailed overseas September 16, 1918. Was in Paris, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged September 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM SALISBURY TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
IRA IRVIN CARY
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Nettie Cary, Cantrall, Ill. Address, Buffalo, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
JAMES LEROY CARY
U. S. A. Address, Cantrall, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., February 23, 1918.
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JOE AIELLO
Private, 153rd Depot Brigade, U. S. A. Son of Jasper and Grace Aiello. Born December 24, 1897, in Italy. Address, Sherman, Ill. Entered service April 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J., and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas June 24, 1918. In action on Verdun Front. Received gunshot wound in right ankle while in action. Was in hospital when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 2, 1919, at Ft. Sheridan, Ill.
FRED E. GARRISON
Private, First Class, Company E, 356th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Jerry and Emma Garrison, Sherman, Ill. Born January 4, 1892, in Athens, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., and Camp Beauregard, La. Sailed overseas August 22, 1918. Went up into the reserves September 29, 1918. In action in the Enverzin Sector, Verdun, and Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in action on the Meuse River when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM EDWARD MESSERSMITH
Corporal, Company B, 142nd Regiment, 36th Division, U. S. A. Son of Clinton Messersmith, Fancy Prairie, Ill. Born February 15, 1886, in Cantrall, Ill. Address, Sherman, Ill. Entered service April 3, 1917, in Chandler, Okla. Received his training at Camp Doniphan, Ft. Sill, Okla., and Camp Bowie, Ft. Worth, Tex. Sailed overseas July 31, 1918, on the Maui. In action at St. Quetteini, and Champagne Front. Gassed in action. Was in hospital, at Tours, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 24, 1919, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
GROVER C. RENFRO
Carpenter's Mate, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of T. J. and Polly Ann Renfro, Sherman, Ill. Born July 27, 1891, in Cornland, Il1. Entered service June 2, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Norfolk, Va. Served on submarine chasers. Was at New London, Conn., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 2, 1919, at New London, Conn.
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HARRY LEE RENFRO
Fireman, Third Class, United States. Navy. Son of T. J. and Polly Ann Renfro, Sherman, Ill. Born March 8, 1888, in Cornland, Ill. - Entered service June 2, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Norfolk, Va. Sailed for Queenstown, Ireland, September 15, 1917. On this trip became overheated and returned to Portsmouth Hospital, Norfolk, Va., November 7, 1917. Sent to Naval Hospital, Washington, D. C. Dis- charged January 9, 1918, on Receiving Ship at Washington, D. C.
THOMAS JEFFERSON RENFRO, JR.
Carpenter's Mate, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of T. J. and Polly Ann Renfro, Sherman, Ill. Born January 28, 1893, in Cornland, Ill. Entered service June 2, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his train- ing at Norfolk, Va. Served on submarine chasers. Was at New London, Conn., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 2, 1919, at New London, Conn.
LAWRENCE L. WERTZ
Private, Company B, 310th Field Signal Battalion, U. S. A. Son of Theodore and Lydia Wertz, Sherman, Ill. Born January 5, 1896, in Athens, Ill. Entered service October 9, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Sailed overseas in June, 1918. In action at St. Mihiel, Woevre, and operations between Meuse and Moselle, from September 26 to November 11, 1918. Discharged June 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM SHERMAN TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
THOMAS BRADY
Private, Company L, 147th Infantry, U. S. A. Born in Ireland. Address, Sherman, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-two years. Sailed overseas. In action at Bourat Sector, Avacourt Sector, Parmes, Meuse- Argonne, Ypres, and Lys. Discharged April 13, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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