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CLARENCE C. HASTINGS
Second Lieutenant, Headquarters, 21st Infantry Brigade, 11th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hastings, Grant City, Mo. Born February 12, 1891, in Grant City, Mo. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service June 19, 1918. Received his training at Camp Greenleaf, Ga., and Camp Meade, Md. Was at Camp Meade when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 4, 1919, at Camp Meade, Md.
DWIGHT SHULTZ HICKMAN
Landsman Electrician, Radio Reserves, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Hickman, Williamsville, Ill. Born September 9, 1896, in Bloomington, Ill. Entered service June 3, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, Ill., Hampton Roads, Va., and St. Helena Training Station, Va. Was at St. Helena Training Station when the Armistice was signed. Released from active duty February 28, 1919, at Great Lakes Naval Station, Great Lakes, Ill.
RUSSELL LONG
Corporal, Ammunition Train, Motor Truck Company No. 2, First Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Long, Williamsville, Ill. Born June 3, 1897. Entered service April 23, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Ft. Howard, Md., and Ft. Totten, N. Y. Sailed overseas August 4, 1917. In action with First Division. Served with Army of Occupation. Discharged in February, 1919.
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GUY ALEXANDER LONG
Mechanic, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Long, Williamsville, Ill. Born August 9, 1892. Entered service December 15, 1917. Received his training at Fortress Monroe, Va., and League Island, United States Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Sailed overseas April 13, 1918. Stationed in Scotland. Returned to the United States in December, 1918, and was stationed at Pelham Bay, N. Y.
ARTHUR KOHLER MERRIMAN
Private, S. A. T. C., Iowa State College, Ames, Ia. Son of W. F. Merri- man, Williamsville, Ill. Born June 18, 1899, in Williamsville, Ill. En- tered service October 21, 1918, in Ames, Ia. Received his training at Iowa State College, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 13, 1918, at Ames, Ia.
CECIL MATHUS MERRIMAN
First Lieutenant, Veterinary Corps, U. S. A. Son of W. F. Merriman, Williamsville, Ill. Born May 5, 1890, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1918, in Chicago, Ill. Received his training at Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas October 14, 1918. Stationed at Brest, France. Was at St. Mihiel, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 23, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.
WARREN G. MILLAR
Private, Fourth Prov. Rct. Company, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Millar, 1327 Whittier avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born March 26, 1892, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service September 4, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Forrest, Ga. Was at Camp Forrest when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 12, 1918, at Camp Forrest, Ga.
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WILLIAM P. MULCAHY
Wagoner, Ambulance Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mulcahy, Sr., Buffalo, Ill. Born April 10, 1891, in Buffalo, Ill. Entered service August 15, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Lewis Institute, Chicago, Ill., Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa. Sailed overseas November 13, 1918, on the Cedric. Stationed at Tours, Savenay, and Brest, France. Was at Camp Merritt, N. J., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 6, 1919, at Camp Merritt, N. J.
ARTHUR CHESTER PETITT
Private, Company D, 362nd Infantry, 91st Division, U. S. A. Son of Orion Petitt, Williamsville, Ill. Born June 15, 1888. Entered service February 22, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Sherman, O., and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas September 3, 1918, on the Saxonia. In action at Lys Scheldt, Belgium. Was in front lines at Audenard when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged April 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM S. POWELL
Seaman, United States Navy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Powell, Wil- liamsville, Ill. Born January 7, 1898, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service February 12, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. Sailed overseas February 25, 1919, on the U. S. S. New Hampshire. Was in Navy Yards, Philadelphia, Pa., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 15, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
RUSSELL F. PULLIAM
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Pulliam, Williamsville, Ill. Born January 11, 1896, in Glenarm, Ill. Entered service February 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Assigned to Camp Taylor, Ky. Discharged in February, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky., because of physical disability.
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JEROME ROBERT VAN METER
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Son of Mrs. Alice M. Van Meter, Williamsville, Ill. Born August 15, 1900, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Eureka, Ill. Received his train- ing at Eureka College, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Dis- charged December 11, 1918, at Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.
LA RUE VAN METER
Private, S. A. T. C., Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill. Son of Mrs. Alice M. Van Meter, Williamsville, Ill. Born March 1, 1898, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service November 5, 1918, in Bloomington, Ill. Received his training at Wesleyan University, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Ill.
CLARENCE ROBERT WISE
Private, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of George R. and Anna H. Wise, Williamsville, Ill. Born April 25, 1899. Entered service April 10, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 14, 1918, on the Mt. Vernon. In action in Somme Offensive, Meuse- Argonne, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector, and the attack on Butgneville, November 11, 1918. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Dis- charged in May, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MEN WHO WENT INTO SERVICE FROM WILLIAMSVILLE TOWNSHIP WHOSE PHOTOS WERE NOT RECEIVED.
WILLIAM SAMUEL BECKMAN
Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Born in Waverly, O. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of thirty-one years. Foreign service from October 6, 1918, to December 24, 1918. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
JAMES ED COHEA
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Martha Cohea, Effingham county, Ill. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-six years. Entrained for Camp Dix, N. J., April 28, 1918.
BRYAN DOUGLAS BOCK
Private, Company H, 311th Regiment, 78th Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bock, Williamsville, Ill. Born April 27, 1896, in Wil- liamsville, Ill. Entered service May 1, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Dix, N. J. Sailed overseas May 18, 1918, on the Nestor. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Ar- gonne. Gassed in action. In France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 1, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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HARRY EDWARD CONREY
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Victoria J. Conrey, Williams- ville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-nine years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 28, 1918.
MILS LLOYD DENNISON
U. S. A. Son of James Dennison, Litchfield, Ky. Entered service at the age of twenty-six years. En- trained for Camp Taylor, Ky., May 25, 1918.
NICHOLAS DOVE
U. S. Forces. Son of William Dove, Buffalo Hart, Ill. Enlisted for service in World War at the age of twenty-three years.
BASIL DUKE FINLEY
U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Alice Finley, Tompkinsville, Ky. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
CHARLES FISHBURN
U. S. A. Son of William Fishburn, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-three years. Entrained for Medical Supply Detachment, Chicago, Ill., October 27, 1918.
FRED L. FISHBURN
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Born in Williamsville, Ill. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, at Eureka, Ill., at the age of twenty-one years. Received his training at Eureka College, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 11, 1918, at Eureka, Ill.
FRANKLIN I. GROVES
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Born in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service in Peoria, Ill. Released from active service May 1, 1919, at United States Naval Fleet Supply Base, N. Y.
GROVER C. HARRIS
Private, Second Company, Discharge Detachment, U. S. A. Born in Litchfield, Ky. Address, Wil- liamsville, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-one years. Discharged December 22, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
RAY ERNEST HEDRICK
U. S. A. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-nine years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1918.
MERLE LARUE
Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of George W. LaRue, Pawnee, Ill. Born December 18, 1892, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at Camp De- Meucon, France, and Brest, France. Was at Camp DeMeucon, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919, at Ft. Benjamin Har- rison, Ind.
FRED LAWSON
U. S. A. Son of Elizabeth Lawson, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-five years. Entrained for Camp Shelby, Miss., May 29, 1918.
JOHN FRANKLIN MCCLURE
Private, S. A. T. C., Eureka College, Eureka, Ill. Son of John E. and Lillian McClure, Williamsville, Ill. Born September 5, 1900, in Williamsville, Ill. Entered service October 1, 1918, in Eureka, Ill. Received his training at Eureka College, and was there when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 14, 1918, at Eureka College, Eureka, Ill.
FRED MYERS MILLER
Sergeant, 677th Aero Squadron, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Henry Miller, Williamsville, Ill. Born De- cember 13, 1891, in Williamsville, Ill. Address, 814 B. street, S. W., Washington, D. C. Entered service December 1, 1917, in Baltimore, Md. Re- ceived his training at Camp Meade, Md., Kelly Field, Tex., and Camp Morrison, Va. Placed on Special Duty at the Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Va. Was at Newport News, Va., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 18, 1918, at Newport News, Va.
OLEN BENTON OWENS
U. S. A. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service at the age of twenty-eight years. Entrained for Camp Taylor, Ky., September 19, 1917.
FRANK STURGEON
U. S. Forces. Address, Williamsville, Ill. En- listed for service in World War at the age of twen- ty-two years.
Orien Conrad Basil Handy
William H. Crawford Levi Bishop
B. F. Dige Chester A. McClelland
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GEORGE AARUP
Seaman, U. S. N. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Aarup, 2840 South Sixth street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 27, 1899, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 7, 1917, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. Sailed overseas November 21, 1917, on the U. S. S. Wyoming. Stationed with the Sixth Battle Squadron, at Naval Base, Scapa Flow. Was at Royth, Scotland, when the Armistice was signed. Witnessed the surrender of the German Fleet. Discharged October 14, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
THOMAS BANKS
Private, Third Company, Discharge Detachment, U. S. A. Born in Salem, Ind. Address, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 30, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., at the age of twenty-six years. Received his training at Ft. Thomas, Ky. Discharged December 20, 1918, at Camp Grant, Ill.
ABNER BARNHOUSE
Master Engineer, Company A, 21st Engineers, First Army Engineer Corps, U. S. A. Son of F. M. and May E. Barnhouse, both deceased. Born November 28, 1878, in Koskinsville, O. Address, R. R. 8, Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 17, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Fort Sam Houston, Tex., and Camp Grant, Ill. Sailed overseas December 26, 1917, on the President Grant. In action in Seicheprey, St. Mihiel Drive, and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Was in Dun, France, when the Armistice was signed. Served five months in Northern Russia, after the Armistice was signed. Discharged August 28, 1919, at Camp Travis, Tex.
JOHN BOSE
Corporal, 359th Squadron, Aviation Section, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Ida Bose, Rural Route 9, Springfield, III. Born October 16, 1898, near Springfield, Ill. Entered service January 5, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Kelly Field, Tex. Left Kelly Field with 359th Squadron for overseas service, but became ill enroute east, and left the squadron at Little Rock, Ark., assigned to Base Hospital. Upon discharge from hospital assigned to Eberts Field Flying School, 181st Aero Squadron. Discharged March 27, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia.
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WILLIAM W. BLOOM
Private, 109th Squadron, Flying School Detachment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bloom, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born May 13, 1892, in Ashland, Ill. Entered service September 6, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Custer, Mich., Ft. Wayne, Detroit, Mich. and Dorr Field, Arcadia, Fla. Was at Dorr Field, Fla., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
MILTON HAY BROWN
First Lieutenant, Company H, 42nd Regiment, U. S. Regular Army. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Brown, 717 South Fourth street, Spring- field, Ill. Born April 2, 1887, in Springfield, Ill. Address, R. R. 9, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 17, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Second Officers' Training Camp, Ft. Sheri- dan, Ill. Was in Springfield, Ill., waiting to be sent overseas, when the Armistice was signed.
RAYMOND ANDERSON BYERS
Corporal, Headquarters Detachment, Third Battalion, 74th Coast Artil- lery Corps, U. S. A. Son of Jacob T. Byers, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born May 14, 1898, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service April 13, 1917. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Fortress Monroe, Va. and Camp Upton, N. J. Sailed overseas September 23, 1918, on the U. S. S. President Grant. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 7, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
HENRY N. CANHAM
Private, Battery A, 124th Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of John H. and Minnie Hewitt Canham, Rural Route No. 2, Spring- field, Ill. Born November 24, 1897, near Chatham, Ill. Entered service October 8, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. and Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas in May, 1918, on the Melita. In action at St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Was at Beauclare, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged June 8, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ROBERT WALLACE CANHAM
Corporal, Battery C, Second Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Depot, U. S. A. Son of John H. and Minnie Hewitt Canham, Rural Route 2, Springfield, Ill. Born March 22, 1896, near Chatham, Ill. Entered service July 31, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Appointed Mess Sergeant of Battery E, Second Regiment, F. A. R. D. November 1, 1918, volunteered as private for overseas service but signing of the Armistice prevented. December 1, 1918, was appointed Corporal of Battery C, Second Regiment, F. A. R. D. Discharged Decem- ber 16, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
BYRON COLE
Private, Company L, 111th Infantry, 28th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryon W. Cole, Rural Route No. 7, Springfield, Ill. Born November 4, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service March 2, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Merritt, N. J. and Camp Upton, N. Y. Sailed overseas May 4, 1918, on the Olympic. In action at Chateau Thierry, Vesle River, Meuse- Argonne Offensive and Theaucourt. Was in action when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 9, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
JASON THOMAS COONTZ
Private, Detachment A. E. D. 301, Veterinary Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coontz, 1022 North Third street, Springfield, Ill. Born July 22, 1888, in Casey, Ky. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Woodside township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Lee, Va. Sailed overseas in September, 1918. Discharged December 27, 1918, at Camp Hill, Newport News, Va.
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LEE G. COONTZ
Private, Development Battalion No. 1, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coontz, 1022 North Third street, Springfield, Ill. Born October 15, 1890, in Farmingdale, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Spring- field, Ill., from Woodside township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 15, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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RAY COONTZ
Corporal, Veterinary Hospital Corps, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coontz, 1022 North Third street, Springfield, Ill. Born April 9, 1895. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, Ill., from Wood- side township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. Sailed over- seas in September, 1918.
VERGIAL COONTZ
Private, Company B, Fourth Ammunition Train, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coontz, 1022 North Third street, Springfield, Ill. Born June 21, 1896. Entered service September 20, 1917, in Springfield, Ill., from Woodside township. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., Camp Pike, Ark., Camp Greene, N. C. and Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed overseas in May, 1918.
THOMAS F. CORCORAN
Chief Mechanic, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Andrew and Mary Corcoran, Rural Route No. 7, Springfield, III. Born September 30, 1894, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas September 8, 1918, on the Orduna. Attended Artillery Officers' School in France. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged in February, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
THOMAS C. CRAWFORD
Sergeant, Battery B, Fifth Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, 2037 Park avenue, Springfield, III. Born Feb- ruary 5, 1895, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 26, 1918, in Springfield, III. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky. Was at Camp Taylor, Ky., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged December 1, 1918, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
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WILLIAM E. CRAWFORD
Private, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, 84th Division, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crawford, 2037 Park avenue, Springfield, Ill. Born November 10, 1890, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service September 19, 1917. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and West Point, Ky. Sailed overseas in October, 1918. Was on way to front when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 19, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
WILLIAM HENRY CRAWFORD
Sergeant, Company C, 124th Machine Gun Battalion, Thirty-third Divi- sion, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. E. J. Crawford, Rural Route, Springfield, Ill. Born April 30, 1889, in Williamsville, Ill. Was with Company C, Fifth Illinois Infantry, when it was called into active service in March, 1917. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Sailed overseas May 16, 1918. In action in Somme Offensive, Meuse-Argonne, Troyon Sector, Verdun Sector and Attack on Butgneville, November 11, 1918. Served with Army of Occupation in Germany. Discharged May 29, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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JOSEPH JOHN DILLON
Seaman, Second Class, United States Navy. Son of Mrs. Margaret Mudd, West Grand Place, Springfield, Ill. Born May 25, 1900, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service June 3, 1918, in Peoria, Ill. Received his training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, and League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. Sailed overseas August 31, 1918, on the U. S. S. Leviathan. Stationed on board the U. S. S. Leonidas, at Corfu, Greece. Was in Corfu, Greece, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged Sep- tember 24, 1919, at Great Lakes, Ill.
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ACIE B. DIXON
Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Martha Dixon, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born April 9, 1895, in Fishville, Ia. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918, on the Empress of Britain. Was stationed at Camp God frey, England and Camp de Meucon. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919.
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JAMES O. DIXON
Private, Battery F, 137th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Martha Dixon, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born March 11, 1887, in Fishville, Ia. Entered service May 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. and Camp Mills, N. Y. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918, on the Empress of Britain. Was stationed at Camp Godfrey, England and Camp de Meucon. Was in France when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 17, 1919.
JOSEPH C. DIXON
Private, 23rd Recruiting Company, U. S. A. Son of Mrs. Martha Dixon, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born June 16, 1883, in England. Entered service April 7, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Became ill immediately after enlisting and was discharged June 20, 1918.
LUTHER A. DODD
Sergeant, Battery A, 327th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of Samuel W. Dodd, Springfield, Ill. Born July 17, 1890, in Illinois. Entered service September 19, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky., West Point, Ky. and Camp DeSouge, France. Sailed over- seas in September, 1918. Was stationed at Camp DeSouge, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., February 19, 1919.
EDWARD DUNHAM
Private, U. S. A. Son of James and Emma Dunham, R. R. 8, Springfield, Ill. Born June 29, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 23, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Was cook in Field Artillery, at Camp Kearny, Cal. Received his discharge November 27, 1918, at Camp Kearny, Cal.
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EDWARD DURAND
Private, Battery D, 123rd Field Artillery, Thirty-third Division, U. S. A. Son of Julius Durand, Coffeen, Ill. Born June 3, 1896, in Hillsboro, Ill. Address, 2505 South Tenth street, Springfield, Ill. Entered service August 23, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Logan, Hous- ton, Tex. Discharged December 11, 1917, at Camp Logan, Tex., on ac- count of asthma. Examined for Selective Service, and sent to Camp Taylor, Ky., June 26, 1918. Transferred to Camp Beauregard, La. Discharged September 21, 1918, at Camp Beauregard, La.
JAMES M. DURAND
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Julius Durand, Coffeen, Ill. Born August 5, 1899, in Coffeen, Ill. Address, 2505 South Tenth street, Spring- field, Ill. Entered service August 1, 1917, in Bloomington, Ill. Received his training at Gettysburg, Pa., and Camp Greene, N. C. Sailed overseas May 5, 1918, on the Olympic. In action at Chateau Thierry. Received divisional citation. Was wounded while in action at Chateau Thierry, and sent to hospital at Paris, France. Was in United States when the Armistice was signed. Discharged February 26, 1919, at Cape May, N. J.
JACOB FAY EVANS
Corporal, 78th Field Artillery, U. S. A. Son of James and Hannah Evans. Born March 9, 1892, in Williamsville, Ill. Address, Williamsville, Ill. Entered service in February, 1916. Received his training at Camp Logan, Houston, Tex. Served twelve months in France.
CLYDE EASTON FORTH
Private, Infantry, U. S. A. Son of Charles and Emma Forth, 2648 South Tenth street, Springfield, Ill. Born January 7, 1891, in Palmyra, Ill. Entered service April 28, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 2, 1918. Was in the hospital in France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged March 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
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ODO F. FUHRMANN
Private, Company E, 325th Infantry, U. S. A. Son of John and Anna Fuhrmann, Rural Route 9, Springfield, Ill. Born August 29, 1893, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service May 29, 1918, in Springfield, Ill. Re- ceived his training at Camp Shelby, Miss. and Camp Mills, L. I. Sailed overseas October 6, 1918. Stationed at Cusey, France. Was at Cusey, France, when the Armistice was signed. Discharged May 27, 1919, at Camp Grant, Ill.
EMMETT RAY FUNDERBURK
Sergeant, Company H, Second Training Regiment, U. S. A. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Funderburk, 2201 East Spruce street, Springfield, Ill. Born November 11, 1891, in Springfield, Ill. Entered service October 3, 1917, in Springfield, Ill. Received his training at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Camp Pike, Ark. Was at Camp Pike, Ark., when the Armistice was signed. Discharged January 28, 1919, at Camp Pike, Ark.
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