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BORUFF, HOUCK - PRIVATE Son of Henry and Emma Boruff; born February, 1887 (day of month not given) Union County, Tenn. Employed as a trachinist in Kokomo, Ind., where he entered service October 10, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to School for Cooks and Bakers, and was sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; where he died of pneumonia, February 28, 1918. Buried at Maynardville, Tenn.
CASSADY, EVERETT CORPORAL
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cassady; born July 31, 1895, Logansport, Ind. Living in Kokomo, Ind., when he enlisted in U. S. Regular Army July 3, 1916. Sent to Columbus Bar- racks, Ohio; assigned to Company H, 23rd Infantry. Served on the Mexican Border in 1916. Transferred to Camp Upton, N.Y .; assigned to 152nd Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 1, 1918. Buried in Logansport, Ind. Survived by widow, Nellie Cassady, Peru, Ind.
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CAVANAUGH, FRANK PRIVATE
(Names of parents unknown.) Born in January, 1888, St. Louis, Mo. Employed in Kokomo, Ind., when he was called into service September 21, 1917. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. assigned to Battery D, 325th Field Artillery. Transferred to Company I, 152nd Infantry. Overseas in June, 1918, with Replacement Detachment. Killed in action July 28, 1918, in Chateau-Thierry Sector. (Burial place unknown).
CHRISTIE, RALPH DAVID CORPORAL Son of John and Annie Christie (both deceased); born October, 1892, Chenoa, Ill. Moved to Kokomo, Ind. in March, 1917, where he entered service March 29, 1918. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 11th Company, 3rd Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Ft. Leavenworth, Kans .; then to Camp Upton, N. Y. Overseas in July, 1918; assigned to 37th Service Company, Signal Corps. Died of pneumonia May 9, 1919, Bordeaux, France. Body returned to U.S., and interred in Pike Cemetery, Livingston County, Ill.
EAMES, RAYMOND REXFORD - PRIVATE, U.S.M.C.
Son of Joseph P. and Mary R. Eames; born July 21, 1890, Blue Island, Ill. Educated in Beloit College, Wis. Moved to Kokomo, Ind. in 1916. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps, Chicago, Ill. in June, 1917. Received training at Parris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. Assigned to 96th Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Regiment, U.S. Marines. Overseas in January, 1918. Gassed, June 14, at Belleau Wood. Died June 29, 1918, in Red Cross Hospital, No. 5. Buried outside the city of Paris.
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ELDRIDGE, CHARLES ROSS PRIVATE
Son of Harry and Eva Conwell Eldridge; born September 25, 1896, Kokomo, Ind. Entered service December 12, 1917, Kokomo, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to 11th Detachment, 236 Aero Squadron; later transferred to San Antonio, Tex. Sent to Radio Mechanics School, Pittsburg, Pa., and graduated October 5, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 29, 1918, in Army Hospital, Pittsburg, Pa. (Burial place unknown.)
FOX, JASPER NEWTON SERGEANT
Son of William Henry and Sarah Fox; born September 21, 1891, Bedford, Lawrence County, Ind. Later moved to Koko- mo, Howard County, (exact date not given), where he enlisted in Company E, 2nd Infantry, Indiana National Guard, (Com- pany E, 152nd Infantry) June 25, 1917. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss .; transferred to the Machine Gun Company, 152nd Infan- try. Overseas in October, 1918. Stricken with influenza, he died October 17, 1918, in Army Hospital in Liverpool, England. Buried in Everton Cemetery, Liverpool.
GOLLADAY, JAMES DE ARMOND BUGLER Son of William S. and Minnie Golladay (Hankins); born July 13, 1899, Kokomo, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 23, 1917, Kokomo, Ind. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Overseas in October, 1917, with Company D, 28th Infan- try. Killed in action March 18, 1918, being the first Howard County soldier to give his life on the battle fields of Europe. Buried in grave No. 234, Maudre, France. The American Legion Post, Kokomo, Ind., is named in his honor.
GOUDY, GEORGE RAY PRIVATE, U.S.M.C.
Son of George Alva and Estella M. Goudy; born November 30, 1899, Kokomo, Ind. High school student. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps March 23, 1917, Kokomo, and sent to Parris Island, S. C. Went overseas; attached to automatic gun crew Participated in battle of Chateau-Thierry, and Belleau Wood. Took part in drive at St. Mihiel, and while carrying water to a wounded comrade, was killed September 15, 1918. Buried at Jaulny, France.
GULLION, ANNAS PRIVATE Son of Elmer and Clara Sherman Gullion (Runell); born May 1, 1896, Logansport, Ind. Moved to Kokomo, Ind., in 19 0. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army June 10, 1917, Kokomo. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company A, 325th Field Artillery. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas in June, 1918; attached to Company A; 110th Engineers. Killed in action September 29, 1918, in Argonne Forest. Buried in Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, France.
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HENDERSON, FREDERICK ARTHUR - 1ST LIEUTENANT
Son of Charles A. and Harriett Crabbs Henderson; born September 19, 1886, Anderson, Ind. Later moved with parents to Kokomo, Ind. Graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa. in 1912, Commissioned 1st Lieu- tenant in Medical Reserve Corps, August 27, 1917. Trans- ferred to Camp Taylor, Ky .; then to U.S. Army Hospital, Ft. Bayard, N. M., where he died of tuberculosis, January 13, 1919. Buried in Montpelier, Blackford County, Ind. Survived by widow, Edna Anne Shannon Henderson.
HOLLINGSWORTH, ROY ELMER PRIVATE
Son of William H. and Martha Hollingsworth; born Novem- ber 6, 1896, Edwardsport, Knox County, Ind. Moved to Howard County in 1909. Employe in Stellite Factory, Koko- mo, Ind., when he was called into service September 4, 1918. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to headquarters Company, 70th Field Artillery. Transferred to Camp Knox, Ky., where he died of influenza October 10, 1918. Buried in Albright Cemetery, Oakford, Howard County, Ind.
IRVIN, WALTER LONG - PRIVATE
Son of Fred B. and Jessie S. Irvin; born August 18, 1890, Howard County, Ind. Entered service March 11, 1918; assigned to aviation service. Sent to Kelly Field, Tex. Transferred to Carnegie Institute, Pittsburg, Pa. for training in aerial mechan- ics; then to Hempstead, N. Y. In July, 1918, he sailed for England with 267th Aero Squadron. Died of influenza Novem- ber 7, 1918, Shorncliffe, England. Body returned, and buried in Kokomo, Ind.
JENKINS, CHARLES SAMPSON SERGEANT Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Jenkins; born June 30, 1898, Greentown, Howard County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 21, 1916. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Medical Department; transferred to Ft. Clark, Tex .; thence to Camp Travis, Tex .; then to Newport News, Va. Assigned to Hospital duty in the National Soldier's Home. Death resulted from drowning April 24, 1919, Newport News, Va. Body recovered, and sent to Kokomo, Ind. for burial.
KIMBALL, WILLIS OTTO PRIVATE
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kimball (father deceased); born June 17, 1900, Middlefork, Clinton County, Ind. Following the death of his father, he made his home with an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Whitecotton, Kokomo, Ind. Enlisted in Battery B, 150th Field Artillery in July, 1917. Overseas in October, 1917. The last word received from him was dated August 9, 1918, In May, 1919, message received that he had died from gun shot wounds, received accidentally, February 18, 1919, "in France."
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LYNCH, CHARLES HOWARD SERGEANT
Son of Benjamin L. and Mary Drake Lynch; born December 29, 1873, Bourbon, Marshall County, Ind. Moved to Howard County, Ind., in 1889. Enlisted March 18, 1918, Washington, D. C. Stationed at Camp Holabird, Md. with Repair Unit No. 306. Later transferred to the repair shop as master me- chanic, and promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, Senior Grade. Died of pneumonia March 16, 1919, Ft. McHenry, Md. Body returned to Kokomo, Ind. for burial.
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McLELAND, HERMAN A. PRIVATE
Son of Arthur and Youtha McLeland; born April 23, 1900 in Scircleville, Clinton County, Ind. Moved to Howard County in 1917. Educated in Indiana University. Entered service February 11, 1918; sent to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Later trans- ferred to Camp Merritt, N. J. Transferred to the Medical Corps, and sent to Ellis Island to assist in nursing. Stricken with influenza, he died December 7, 1918. Buried at Russia- ville, Howard County, Ind.
McNEW, FLOYD GILBERT PRIVATE -
Son of Jeremiah and Mary McNew; born December 2, 1892, Tipton County, Ind. Moved to Howard County in 1904. Farmer. Entered service March 18, 1918. Sent to Camp Greene, N. C. Overseas in May, 1918; assigned to Company E, 39th Infantry, 4th Division. Participated in second battle of the Marne, Chateau-Thierry, Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel, Ver- dun, and the Argonne Forest Drive. Killed in action October 6, 1918. (Burial place unknown).
METZ, EMIN LEROY SERGEANT
Son of John and Carrie Schafer Metz; born December 4, 1891, Howard County, Ind. Attending the Illinois Holiness College, Olivet, Ill., preparing for the ministry, when he entered service June 26, 1918. Sent to Camp Jackson, S. C .; assigned to Company C, 12th Field Artillery Replacement Depot. Promoted to Sergeant. Died of pneumonia October 4, 1918. Buried in the family cemetery, three miles west of Plevna, Howard County, Ind.
MORGAN, CLARENCE ORVILLE PRIVATE
Son of L. J. and Luellen Herron Morgan; born July 8, 1895, Swayzee, Grant County, Ind. Moved to Howard County in 1916. Entered service April 3, 1918, Kokomo. Sent to Ft. Hamilton, N. Y .; assigned to 12th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. One week from the day he left home, he was stricken with pneumonia, taken to the First Aid Hospital, where he died April 16, 1918. Buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant County, Ind.
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NELSON, REX E. - PRIVATE
Son of J. F. and Julia Blue Nelson; born October 21, 1894, Rochester, Ind. Moved to Howard County in 1899. Machinist. Entered service April 26, 1918, Kokomo. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala; then to Long Island. Overseas in June, 1918, with Headquarters Company, 134th Field Artillery, 37th Division. Ill when he landed in France; sent to hospital at Bordeaux, where he died, August 7, 1918. Body returned to Kokomo, Ind. for burial.
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PACKMAYR, FRANK L. - PRIVATE
Son of John F. and Helen Packmayr; born December 14, 1889, Baltimore, Md. Later moved to Kokomo, Ind. Residing temporarily in San Francisco, Cal., when he entered service (date not known.) Went overseas; assigned to Headquarters Company, 362nd Infantry, 91st Division. Died September 28, 1918 from wounds received in action. Survived by widow Cora Gay Packmayr, and three sons, Kenneth, Leroy, and Carl, Kokomo, Ind.
RAGAN, ARTHUR EDWARD SERGEANT Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ragan; born in 1895 (exact date not known), Kokomo, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, January, 1917, Kokomo. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Company E, 152nd Infantry. Later transferred to Company F, 128th Infantry. Went overseas, and died from wounds October 11, 1918. Survived by widow Lena Stakley Ragan, Detroit, Mich.
REED, EDGAR FRANKLIN - CORPORAL
Son of William and Jane Reed; born May 19, 1888, Nevada, Ind., near the Tipton-Howard County line. Entered service in September, 1917, Kokomo, Ind. Sent to Camp Greene, N. C .; assigned to Company E, 61st Infantry. Went overseas, and was seriously wounded in action, October 30, 1918, and died two days later. Buried in U.S. Cemetery, Esnes, No. 673, Grave No. 35, France. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross (post- humously) for bravery in action.
ROCKEY, EVERETT LEE GUNNER
Son of Isaac L. and Mary Ella Rockey; born March 30, 1896, Harrison Township, Howard County, Ind. Entered service December 17, 1917, and was sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Trans- ferred to Camp Merritt, N. J., and went overseas in April, 1918. Assigned to Battery E, 6th Field Artillery. While participating in the Argonne Drive, he was killed in action, October 1, 1918. Buried in Argonne, American Cemetery, Romagne, France.
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RYAN, THOMAS EDWARD CARPENTER'S MATE, 2ND CLASS
Son of Thomas and Anna Horoho Ryan; born September 7, 1891, Kokomo, Ind. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to the Great Lakes Naval Train- ing Station, Chicago, where he was given the rank of Carpenter, 2nd Class. Stricken with influenza, he died September 24, 1918, and the body was sent to Kokomo, Ind. for burial.
THARP, ARTHUR E. PRIVATE
Son of Lewis W. and Ada Tharp; born December 9, 1900, Anderson, Ind. Moved to Kokomo in 1906. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, March 17, 1917, and sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Ft. Terry, N. Y .; then to Camp Robinson, Wis., and later to Camp Greene, N. C. Went overseas in May, 1918; assigned to Battery A, 16th Field Artillery. Went into action, and was killed August 12th, 1918. (Burial place unknown).
TREES, JOHN G. - PRIVATE
Son of John S. and Alice Trees; born June 24, 1884, Howard County, Ind. Tried several times to enlist in the army of the U.S., but was rejected because he was below the required height. On May 10, 1918 he enlisted in the Canadian Army, Toronto, Canada. Assigned to the Medical Corps. Died September, 1918, from heart disease, Camp Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Body returned to Kokomo, Ind., for burial.
Names reported from Howard County for whom complete records could not be obtained :
HORTON, CHARLES. Kokomo, Ind. 370th Infantry. Killed in action, (date and place unknown.)
PHIPPS, THOMAS M. Kokomo, Ind. Private, Company A, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. Killed in action "Some- where in France."
POOLE, WILLIAM H. Kokomo, Ind. Cook. Died of disease November 7, 1918. "Somewhere in France."
PRIDE, FRANK L. Kokomo, Ind. Private, 148th Aero Squadron. Died from accidental causes, April 26, 1919, "Somewhere in France."
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BEARD, CHARLESTS. CORPORAL
Son of #Jacob and Margaret Beard; born April 23, 1885, Sabina, Ohio. Moved to Huntington County, Ind. in 1914. Farmer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army in March, 1916, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Sent to Ft. Harrison, Ind .; assigned to Bat- [tery A, 52nd Artillery. Transferred to Llana Grande, Tex. Overseas in August, 1918. Fought in battles of St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. Died of pneumonia November 24, 1918, Base Hospital No. 13, Mailly, France. Buried, Mailly le Camp, France.
FISHER, HOMER GLENN PRIVATE
Son of Nathan and Josephine O. Fisher; born February 4, 1888, Wayne Township, Huntington County, Ind. Graduated from Indiana University in 1914. Enrolled in Medical De- partment Johns Hopkins University, Md., when he enlisted Octo- ber 6, 1917, in U.S. Medical Reserve Corps, Baltimore, Md. Stationed at Ft. Howard, Md., and White Sulphur Springs, IV. Va. Died of pneumonia October 7, 1918, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Buried at Mt. Etna, Huntington County, Ind.
FYSON, ELMER LEROY PRIVATE, S.A.T.C. Son of Thomas and Ellen Clymer Fyson; born November 27, 1890, Wells County, Ind. Moved to Huntington County in 1895. Chauffeur. Enrolled in Student Army Training Corps, October 15, 1918, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Rolling Prairie, Ind. for special training. Contracted influenza, and died November 3, 1918. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Ind. Survived by widow, Iva Rose Fyson, and one daughter, Jeanette Rose Fyson, Huntington, Ind.
GROSSMAN, CARL WILLIAM CORPORAL
Son of John and Emma Wiedenhoeft Grossman; born May 29, 1891, Huntington, Ind. Graduated from Green School of Pharmacy, Indianapolis, Ind. Druggist. Entered service October 5, 1917, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Headquarters Company, 139th Field Artillery. While enroute for France he contracted pneumonia, and died October 15, 1918. Body returned to U.S., and buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Ind.
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HALLER, LEWIS ALDEN PRIVATE
Son of William L. (deceased) and Addie Pettingill Haller (Hart); born May 25, 1892, Andrews, Huntington County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service May, 1918, San Francisco, Cal. Sent to Presidio, Cal .; assigned to 63rd Infantry. Crossed country with his Company, and while waiting at Camp Mead, Md. was struck by passing train and instantly killed, September 1, 1918. Buried in Andrews, Ind. Survived by widow, Jose- phine Miller Haller, Bridgeport, Ore. The American Legion Post, Andrews, Ind. named in his honor.
HASTY, EDWARD EMERSON PRIVATE
Son of John M. (deceased) and Theressa Hasty (Schermer- horn); born April 14, 1897, Union Township, Huntington County, Ind. Laborer. Entered service September 3, 1918, Huntington. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 14th Company, 4th Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to school for Bakers and Cooks. Died of pneu- monia October 11, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried at Barnes Chapel, Rockcreek Township, Huntington County, Ind.
HOOVER, EDWARD D. PRIVATE Son of George and Martha Hoover; born August 14, 1890, Huntington, Ind. Mechanic. Entered service October 4, 1917, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 63rd Company, 16th Training Battalion, 159th Depot Bri- gade; then to Company B, 309th Engineers. Transferred to Camp Forrest, Ga .; assigned to Company I, 6th Infantry. Over- seas in April, 1918. Took part in battles of St. Mihiel and died from wounds, September 16, 1918. Buried in St. Mihiel Ameri- can Cemetery, Sec. 17, Plot 4, France.
MAYNE, ROBERT McNEIL PRIVATE
Son of Arthur M. and Laura Purviance Mayne; born Sep- tember 20, 1897, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Moved to Huntington County in December, 1897. Farmer. Entered service Feb- ruary 18, 1918, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Sent to Ft. Meyer, Va .; assigned to Company E, 30th Engineers. Embarked for over- seas June 28, 1918. Participated in battles of St. Mihiel, and Argonne Forest. Killed in action November 1, 1918, Argonne Forest. Buried where he fell. First boy from Huntington County to die on firing line.
ROBBINS, GARLAND PRIVATE, U.S.M.C. Son of James L. and Sarah Hull Robbins (deceased); born August 13, 1891, Huntington, Ind. Cook, Big Four Railroad. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps February 16, 1918. Sent to Parris Island, S. C .; assigned to Company F, 13th Regiment. Transferred to Quantico, Va. Went overseas in September 1918. Died of pneumonia October 12, 1918, Brest, France. Body returned to U.S., and buried at Monument City, Hunting- ton, Ind.
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SATTERTHWAITE, HARRY GLEN - CORPORAL
Son of William and Jennie Satterthwaite; born September 17, 1887, Polk Township, Huntington County, Ind. Barber. Entered service August 6, 1918, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to Company A, Machine Gun Bat- talion. Died of pneumonia February 10, 1919, Ft. Thomas, Ky. Buried in Huntington, Ind. Survived by widow, Mabel Sat- terthwaite, and four children, John Wonderly, Katherine Louise, Paul Richard, and Georgia Marie, Huntington, Ind.
SCOTT, GRAHAM ELWIN PRIVATE
Son of Court E. and Mamie Mader Scott (deceased); born December 27, 1900, Huntington, Ind. High school student. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army January 3, 1917, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; transferred to San Antonio, then to Eagle Pass, Tex. Assigned to Company H, 26th Infantry; overseas in June, 1917. Cited for gallantry in action and especially meritorious service. Killed in action July 19, 1918, in Battle of Soissons. (Burial place unknown.)
SHELLER, JAMES HARVEY PRIVATE Son of John and Mary E. Waltermade Sheller; born August 19, 1896, North Manchester, Ind. Moved to Huntington County in 1903. Traveling salesman, Entered service July 23, 1918, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 8th Company, 2nd Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Headquarters Company, 159th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia, February 15, 1919, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington, Ind.
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SMITH, CHARLES AMBROSE - CORPORAL
Son of Jefferson W. and Lodena A. Smith; born September 21, 1899, Gas City, Grant County, Ind. Living in Huntington, Ind. and employed as brakeman on Erie Railroad, when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 28, 1917, Dayton, Ohio. Transferred to Ft. Ringgold, Tex .; assigned to Company G, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Promoted to Corporal. Went overseas in June, 1917. Died May 3, 1918, from wounds re- ceived at Chateau-Thierry. (Burial place unknown).
STEWART, FLOYD STANLEY PRIVATE
Son of James M. and Mary Harvey Stewart; born July 20, 1896, Union Township, Huntington County, Ind. Farmer. While visiting his brother in Craig, Colo., he enlisted in Troop G, 1st Colorado Cavalry. Sent to Camp Baldwin, Colo. Transferred to Camp Kearney, Cal. Sent to Camp Merritt, N. J. Went overseas in June, 1918. Killed in action Septem- ber 7, 1918, Fismes, France. Buried in American Cemetery No. 617, Grave No. 133, Sec. B, Plot 3, Fismes, France.
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SURRAN, HARRY H. - PRIVATE
Son of John W. (deceased) and Sarah Irwin Surran; born June 17, 1888, Warren, Huntington County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service May 28, 1918, Edwardsburg, Mich. Sent to Camp Custer, Mich .; assigned to Company A, 339th Infantry. Went overseas; and sent to Russia. Contracted pneumonia, and died October 14, 1918, Brenika, Russia. Body returned to U.S., and buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Ind.
TAYLOR, VICTOR HUGO PRIVATE Son of John W. and Charlotte Minnick Taylor; born April 13, 1895, Union Township, Huntington County, Ind. Car- penter. Entered service September 30, 1917, Huntington, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Company C, 139th Field Artillery. Overseas in October, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 17, 1918, on board the boat after its arrival at Liverpool, England. Buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brown's Corner, Huntington County, Ind. The American Legion Post, Markle, Ind., named in his honor.
WHITELOCK, CHARLES NOTTINGHAM - PRIVATE
Son of Orlando W. and Jennie Nottingham Whitelock; born June 10, 1896, Huntington, Ind. Attending Elon College, N. C., when he enlisted in Ambulance Corps, Red Cross Company 18, August 4, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Camp Grant, Ill .; assigned to 3rd Ambulance Company, 311th Sanitary Train. Died October 4, 1917, Base Hospital, Camp Grant, Ill., fol- lowing operation for appendicitis. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Ind.
YOCUM, ERNEST PRIVATE
Son of Joel and Elizabeth Yocum; born April 23, 1894, Baker, Neb. Moved to Huntington County, Ind. in early life (exact date not given.) Laborer. Enlisted in Company C, 4th Infantry, Indiana National Guard, Huntington, Ind., August 5, 1917. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Battery E, 139th Field Artillery. Died of mumps and influ- enza April 3, 1918, Camp Shelby, Miss. Buried near Camp Shelby, Miss.
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AKERS, STANLEY GARLAND PRIVATE Son of George and Pearl Akers; born September 17, 1897, Freetown, Jackson County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service September 6, 1918, Brownstown, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Battery C, 70th Field Artillery. While home on furlough, he died from gun shot wounds, received from his own gun while hunting, October 17, 1918. Buried in Wegan Cemetery, near Brownstown, Ind.
ALLMAN, FRED - PRIVATE Son of Phillip and Sarah Allman; born May 16, 1891, Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service June 26, 1918, Brownstown, Ind. Sent to Camp Sher- man, Ohio; assigned to 17th Company, 5th Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company E, 334th Infantry. Overseas in August, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 16, 1918, "in France." Survived by widow, Flossie Allman, and one son, Clarence Allman, Surprise, Jackson County, Ind.
ARBUCKLE, WALTER PRIVATE
Son of Joseph E. and Carrie E. Arbuckle; born September 22, 1898, Scott County, Ind. Moved to Jackson County in 1901. Contractor. Enlisted in Company K, 2nd Infantry, Indiana National Guard, (152nd Infantry) July 20, 1917, Seymour, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas in June, 1918; assigned to Company K, 4th Infantry, 3rd Division. Killed in action July 25, 1918, battle of Chateau-Thierry. Buried in American Cemetery No. 608, Seringes-et-Nesles, France.
BREWER, FRANCIS MARVIN PRIVATE
Son of C. W. (deceased) and Martha Brewer (Johnson); born February 28, 1897, Vallonia, Jackson County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service January 30, 1918, Brownstown, Ind. Sent to Ft. Harrison, Ind .; then to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; and later to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. Assigned to the 20th Company Engineers. Died in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1918, following an operation for tumor. Buried in Vallonia Cemetery, Jackson County, Ind.
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BURBRINK, FRANK W. PRIVATE
Son of Henry and Elizabeth Burbrink; born January 23, 1893, Seymour, Ind. Farmer. Entered service August 26, 1918, Brownstown, Ind. Sent to Camp Custer, Mich .; assigned to 3rd Company, 1st Training Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company G, 14th Ammunition Train. Died of pneumonia October 5, 1918, Camp Custer, Mich. Buried at Jonesville, Jackson County, Ind. Survived by widow, Alvina Burbrink, Seymour, Ind.
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