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McVAY, ERNEST PRIVATE
Son of Alfred and Lila F. McVay; born October 9, 1892, Groveland, Putnam County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Navy in 1911. Served four years; honorably discharged. Entered U.S. Army August 16, 1918, Greencastle, Ind. Sent to Camp Dix, N.J .; assigned to Company G, 136th Infantry. Died of pneu- monia September 30, 1918, Base Hospital, Camp Dix, N.J. Buried at Groveland, Putnam County, Ind.
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MONTGOMERY, BYFORD T. PRIVATE Son of James A. and Melissa Adams Montgomery; born January 5, 1891, near Seymour, Ind. Moved to Putnam County, Ind. in 1916. Bank clerk. Entered service October 5, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 318th Auxiliary Remount Depot. Died of pneumonia December 13, 1917. Buried in Seymour, Ind.
MOORE, HARRY R. - CORPORAL Son of Lawrence F. and Catherine E. Moore; born January 22, 1894, Greencastle, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, May 7, 1917, Greencastle. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo .; assigned to Company G, 7th Infantry. Transferred to Gettys- burg, Pa. Embarked for overseas October 27, 1917; assigned to Company D, 18th Infantry, 1st Division. Died July 22, 1918, from wounds received in battle of Soissons. Buried in American Cemetery No. 462, Suresnes, Seine, France.
PATRICK, CLARENCE ARTHUR - PRIVATE
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Frank Patrick; born September 7, 1891, Morgan County, Ind. Living on a farm near Clover- dale, Ind., when he entered service May 28, 1918, Greencastle, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 31st Company, 8th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Camp Beaure- gard, La. Embarked overseas August 6, 1918; assigned to Com- pany L, 125th Infantry, 32nd Division. Killed in action Octo- ber 9, 1918, near Cote Dame Marie, Hill No. 258, France.
SANDERS, JOHN HENRY PRIVATE
Son of Albert and Jennie Sanders (Hardwick); born April 27, 1887, Wayne County, Ind. Taxi-driver, Greencastle, Ind., when he entered service June 15, 1918. Sent to Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Training School. Transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga. Overseas in August 1918; assigned to 3rd Com- pany, Ordnance Replacement Depot. Died of disease February 21, 1919, Base Hospital No. 63, France. Body returned to U.S., and buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Ind.
SCRIBNER, CARL W. PRIVATE
Son of Nelson Ford and Jessie C. Scribner; born January 1, 1898, Russellville, Putnam County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regu- lar Army August 6, 1918, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Ft. Barrancas, Fla .; assigned to 15th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Overseas in October 1918. While cleaning his gun was accidentally shot, January 29, 1919. Buried in Lambezella Cemetery, Brest, France. The American Legion Post, Russell- ville, Ind., named in his honor.
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SNYDER, PERRY B. SERGEANT
Son of Lincoln Douglass and Catherine Perry Snyder; born May 27, 1893, Greencastle, Ind. Florist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army May 8, 1917, Greencastle. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo .; transferred to Ft. Bliss, Tex .; assigned to Com- pany G, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division. Transferred to Camp Green, N.C. Overseas April 6, 1918. Participated in battles of Belleau Woods, and second battle of the Marne. Wounded June 18, 1918, and died the following day.
THOMAS, ELBERT RAY PRIVATE Son of Jacob and Amanda Thomas; born May 18, 1895, Putnam County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service August 5, 1917, Greencastle, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 31st Company, 8th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Trans- ferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas in June 1918; assigned to Company F, 101st Infantry, 25th Division. Killed in action October 25, 1918, Argonne Forest. (Burial place unknown.)
TIMMONS, GARNIE MASTER ENGINEER Son of Elvin C. and Rebecca Timmons; born September 19, 1887, Groveland, Putnam County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 30, 1913, Ft. McDowell, Cal. Assigned to duty in Panama Canal Zone as Engineer. Embarked for over- seas June 30, 1918, with Company F, 30th Engineers. Par- ticipated in battles of St. Mihiel, Argonne, and Meuse Offensive. Transferred to Chemical War Service Unit, after signing of Armistice. Died February 14, 1919, from accidental causes. (Burial place unknown.)
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ARENS, HURSHEL WILLIAM PRIVATE
Born April 16, 1900, Saratoga, Randolph County, Ind. Reared by grandparents, Eli and Catherine Rex. Traction employe. Enlisted in Company F, 2nd Infantry, Indiana National Guard (Battery D, 150th Field Artillery) June 22, 1916, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind .; assigned to 42nd (Rainbow) Division. Overseas October 18, 1917. Died August 25, 1918, Hospital No. 202. Buried in American Military Cemetery near hospital where he died. American Legion Post, Saratoga, Ind. named in his honor.
BORROR, CLARENCE WELLINGTON - PRIVATE
Son of Isaac Martin and Dorothy Madeline Borror (de- ceased); born October, 1894, Winchester, Ind. Farmer. Entered service June 5, (?) 1917, (September 20, 1917) Winchester. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company G, 157th Infantry. 'Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Embarked June 11, 1918; assigned to Machine Gun Company, 16th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action at Chateau-Thiery, July 19, 1918. (Burial place unknown.) Cited for bravery in action.
BOTKIN, CHAUNCEY C. PRIVATE Son of Edward T. and Rosa Botkin; born March 27, 1889, Stony Creek Township, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service September 20, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company A, 151st Infantry. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Embarked June 11, 1918; assigned to Company B, 26th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action October 5, 1918, Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Buried in the Argonne-American Cemetery, No. 1232, Grave 141, Section 27, Plot 3, Romagne, France. American Legion Post, Farmland, Ind., named in his honor.
BROWN, LLOYD E. SERGEANT Son of Edward C. and Addie Florence Brown; born Decem- ber 19, 1895, Losantville, Randolph County, Ind. Teacher. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army August 8, 1916, Richmond, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Camp Meade, Md .; assigned to Company A, 301st Headquarters Battalion, Training Corps. Sailed March 28, 1918. Died of spinal menin- gitis July 16, 1918. Isolation Hospital, Weymouth, England. Body returned and buried, Losantville, Ind.
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BURRES, CHARLES CULBERSON U.S. NAVY Son of Stephen Augustus and Lillie Jane Burres (deceased) : born June 23, 1883, Farmland, Randolph County, Ind. Travel- ing salesman. Served in Spanish-Ameircan War, and U.S. Navy four years. Again entered Navy April 8, 1918. Died in Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y., May 14, 1918. Body sent to Los Angeles, Cal., cremated, and ashes scattered on Pacific Ocean. Survived by widow, jessie McClain Burres, and chil- dren, Bruce, Walton, and Charles Burres, Jr., Los Angeles, Cal.
CARPENTER, JOHN EARL PRIVATE
Son of John O. and Rose Alice Carpenter; born September 23, 1899, Ridgeville, Randolph County, Ind. Student. En- listed in U.S. Regular Army May 1917, Richmond, Ind. Trained at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. Assign- ed to Depot Company I, Signal Corps. Overseas December 24, 1917; assigned to Company B, 1st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. Died June 15, 1918, of wounds received at La Ferte, France. Buried in American Cemetery, La Ferte, France. American Legion Post, Ridgeville, Ind., named in his honor.
CHAPIN, LESLIE DANIEL PRIVATE
Son of William Sanford and Addie May Chapin; born August 27, 1898, near Somerville, Butler County, Ohio. Moved to Indiana April, 1911. Clerk. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, May 8, 1917, Muncie, Ind. Sent to Camp Baker, then El Paso, Tex .; assigned to Company A, 2nd Regular Engineers. Went overseas September 11, 1917. Killed in action July 1, 1918, at Vaux, France, where he and his comrades were mis- taken for retreating Germans. Buried at Monneaux, Aisne, France.
COATS, HERMAN PRIVATE
Son of Luther E. and Melissa C. Coats; born August 2, 1892, Paulding County, Ohio. Moved to Randolph County, Ind. in 1900. Owner of garage. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army Septem- ber 12, 1917, Texarkana, Ark. Sent to Ft. Riley, Kan .; assigned to Medical Department, Field Hospital Company 21, Sanitary Train No. 4. Overseas May 26, 1918. Killed while aiding wounded soldiers, October 1, 1918. Buried north of Cuisy, France. Survived by widow Addie Coats, and daughter Herman Elverna Coats.
CUMMINGS, JOSEPH EUGENE PRIVATE Son of Daniel Joseph and Mary Theresa Cummings; born June 26, 1893, Guelph, Canada. Came to Randolph County, Ind., about 1905. Glass worker. Entered service May 28, 1918, Catonsville, Md. Sent to Camp Meade, Md .; assigned to 9th Training Battalion, 154th Depot Brigade; later to Company L, 313th Infantry, 79th Division. Embarked July 8, 1918. Killed in action September 26, 1918, Montfaucon area. Buried in Argonne-American Cemetery No. 1232, Romagne, France.
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DAVIDSON, EMMETT PRIVATE
Son of Charles A. and Lucretia M. Davidson; born April 16, 1889, Mercer County, Ky. Moved to Randolph County, Ind. in 1905. Proprietor of restaurant. Entered service Sep- tember 21, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas June 12, 1918; assigned to Company M, 165th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division. Killed in action October 17, 1918, Sommerance, France. Buried, Landres-et-St. Georges, Ardennes, France. Survived by widow, Esta Davidson, Winchester, Ind.
FORD, HOWARD VIRGIL PRIVATE Son of Levi Virgil and Ella Ford; born March 11, 1894, Farmland, Randolph County, Ind. Graduate of business College. Farmer. Entered service June 7, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Grant, Ill .; assigned to Limited Service Company D. Died of pneumonia October 6, 1918, Base Hospital Camp Grant, Ill. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Randolph County, Ind.
FRAZIER, FRANCIS LEROY FIREMAN, 3RD CLASS
Son of Hugh and Cora A. Frazier; born December 10, 1898, near Union City, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in U.S. Navy July 31, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill. Transferred to Camp Luce, Ill., awaiting orders to go out to sea. Taken ill, and died at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Ill. September 29, 1918. Buried in Jericho Cemetery, Randolph County, Ind.
FREEMAN, LLOYD THEO COOK
Son of Norman and Catherine Freeman (deceased); born January 11, 1900, Hagerstown, Wayne County, Ind. Enlisted in Aviation Branch of U.S. Regular Army November 6, 1917, Kokomo, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; transferred to Kelly Field, Tex .; assigned to 152nd Aero Squadron, Signal Corps; then to Chanute Field, Ill. Embarked February 26, 1918. Died of pneumonia March 13, 1918, Hurshly Camp Hospital, Winchester, England. Buried in Salem Cemetery near Modoc, Randolph County, Ind.
GILMORE, CARCIE H. PRIVATE Son of Andrew Clayton and Sarah Gertrude Gilmore (both deceased); born November 14, 1898, Nettle Creek Township, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in Iowa National Guard, June 4, 1917, Des Moines, Iowa. Received training at Camp Logan, Tex .; assigned to Company D, 168th Infantry. Embarked from Camp Mills, N.Y. November 13, 1917. Died July 27, 1918, from wounds received in action. Buried, "Some- where in France."
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HARMAN, LESTER LEON PRIVATE
Son of Charles and Anna Harman (Boswell); born May 6, 1894, Winchester, Ind. Mail carrier. Entered service October 5, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company K, 162nd Infantry. Embarked June 16, 1918; assigned to Machine Gun Company, 16th Infantry. Died July 21, 1918, in Field Hospital No. 12, of wounds received in the Aisne-Marne Offensive. Body returned, and buried in Foun- tain Park Cemetery, Winchester. Cited for gallant conduct in Marne Offensive.
HICKS, JOSEPH ETHEL PRIVATE
Son of William Thomas and Martha Ann Hicks (deceased) ; born May 11, 1899, Cincinnati, Ohio, Moved to Randolph County, Ind., in April, 1917. Laborer. Enlisted in Ohio National Guard May 29, 1916, Cincinnati, Ohio. Served on Mexican Border. Sent to Camp Sheridan, Ala., assigned to 145th Hospital Corps. Died of pneumonia February 3, 1918, Camp Sheridan. Buried in Union City Cemetery, Union City, Ind.
HOUDASHELDT, GRANT BASIL PRIVATE Son of John (deceased) and Mary E. Houdasheldt (Houser); born July 3rd, 1894, Kempton, Tipton County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service July 25, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp McClellan, Ala .; assigned to Battery B, 36th Field Artillery. Died of pneumonia, October 17, 1918, Camp McClellan. Buried in Spartanburg Cemetery. Survived by widow, Ruth Miller Houdasheldt, Spartanburg, Ind.
HOWELL, HARRY PRIVATE
Son of Harrison and Alice Howell; born October 17, 1895, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service October 5, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Trans- ferred to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Company M, 151st Infantry. Embarked June 13, 1918; assigned to Company E, 18th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action October 9, 1918, Argonne Forest. Buried between Exermont and Sommerance, France. Survived by widow, Elsie Cox Howell, and daughter, Mildred Howell, Lynn, Ind.
IMEL, EARL C. PRIVATE . Son of Nathaniel and Emma Imel; born June 24, 1884, Union City, Randolph County, Ind. Barber. Enlisted in the Indiana National Guard June 16, 1916, Muncie, Ind. Trained at Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to 22nd Company, Reserve Corps Training Company. Sent to Mexican Border; assigned to Company L, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Embarked in July 1917. Died of disease January 7, 1918, Gondrecourt, France. Buried in Gondrecourt Cemetery, Grave 28.
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JENKINS, HOMER THEODORE - PRIVATE
Son of Alonzo Theodore and Lillie Lenora Jenkins; born October 13, 1895, Petersburg, Pike County, Ind. Moved to Randolph County in 1913. Employe in glass factory. Entered service October 5, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Replace- ment Draft. Embarked June 11, 1918; assigned to Company C, 26th Infantry, 1st Division. Fought at St. Mihiel. Killed in action October 9, 1918. (Place of burial not known.)
KEEVER, ROY MITZEL - ELECTRICIAN, 1ST CLASS
Son of George and Mary Elizabeth Keever; born July 22, 1890 near Mountain Grove. Mo. Moved to Randolph County, Ind. in June 1912. Telegrapher. Enlisted in U.S. Navy June 17, 1917, Minneapolis, Minn. Serving as radio operator on board the Barnegat. Went overseas December 19, 1917. Died of pneumonia March 5, 1919, at U.S. Naval Hospital No. 5, Brest, France. Buried in Military Cemetery, Kerfautras, Brest, France.
LEDBETTER, LELAND HOVEY PRIVATE Son of Grant and Leora Ledbetter; born October 6, 1892, White River Township, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service June 26, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to Company M, 334th Infantry. Em- barked September 2, 1918. Assigned to Company B, 18th Infantry, 1st Division. Died of tuberculosis March 22, 1919, Base Hospital No. 106, near Bordeaux, France. Buried in Buenta Vista Cemetery, Randolph County. Ind.
LINDER, GUY BANDMASTER Son of Albert (deceased) and Florence Linder; born Septem- ber 13, 1887, Parker, Randolph County, Ind. Musician. Entered U.S. Regular Army May 5, 1905. Serving on Mexican Border at expiration of first term of service. Re-enlisted at Ft. Logan, Colo. (date not given) where he died of disease October 18, 1918. Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Ind. Survived by widow, Adaline Linder (Irwin), Balboa, Canal Zone, Panama.
MCFADDEN, CLIFTON EARL - SEAMAN, 2ND CLASS Son of Denton George and Alda McFadden; born February 12, 1893, Ashland County, Ohio. Educated in Miami Univer- sity, and Indiana University. Entered U.S. Naval Reserve September 22, 1918, Ridgeville, Ind. Began training on boat leaving Toledo, Ohio, for Port Arthur, Canada. Transferred to the F. II. Goodyear. Died of pneumonia October 14, 1918, St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minn. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Randolph County, Ind. Survived by widow, Claire Jean McFadden, Dunkirk, Ind.
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MCFARLAND, DAVID MARTIN PRIVATE Son of Francis Henry and Elizabeth A. McFarland; born June 3, 1887, near Saratoga, Randolph County, Ind. Mechanic. Entered service June 25, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Training Detachment No. 1. Transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga .; final assignment 10th Company, Machine Gun Training Center. Died of pneumonia January 8, 1919, Camp Hancock, Ga. Buried in Saratoga Cemetery, Randolph County, Ind.
MCFARLAND, WILLIAM FORREST, FIREMAN, 2ND CLASS Son of Francis Henry and Elizabeth A. McFarland; born August 11, 1893, near Saratoga, Randolph County, Ind. Foreman on telegraph line. Enlisted as Fireman in U.S. Navy November 21, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Norfolk, Va .; stationed on the receiving ship Richmond, and later on the Wisconsin. Died of pneumonia April 17, 1918, Naval Hospital at Norfolk, Va. Buried in Saratoga Cemetery, Randolph County, Ind.
MOORE, JAMES TOWNSEND (Colored) 2ND LIEUTENANT Son of Alfred and Lucinda Irvin Moore (both deceased) born August 15, 1893, Modoc, Randolph County, Ind. Employe of cement contractor. Enlisted (date not known), Lafayette, Ind. Entered Officers Training Camp, Camp Dodge, lowa. Commis- sioned Second Lieutenant. Died of influenza October 19, 1918, Camp Dodge. Buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Ind.
NORRIS, FRANCIS ALBERTIS SERGEANT
Son of Peter L. and Margaret Norris (both deceased); born May 25, 1869, Preble County, Ohio. Moved to Randolph County, Ind. in 1873. In U.S. Regular Army from 1899 to 1914. Served in Philippine islands for three years. Embarked June 30, 1918 with Company C, 7th Engineers. Fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Died of pneumonia December 25, 1918. Buried in St. Mihiel American Cemetery No. 1233, St. Mihiel, Thiaucourt, France.
PATRICK, JOHN ERVIN PRIVATE
Son of Frank and Nancy Patrick; born April 9, 1892, Wind- sor, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service Sep- tember 5, 1917, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company K, 151st infantry. Went overseas June 11, 1918; assigned to Company D, 12th Machine Gun Battalion. Acting as runner in the Bois-de-Septsarges, northwest of Hill No. 304 before Verdun, when he was killed October 2, 1918. Body to be returned for burial.
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RALSTON, WILBUR PRIVATE
Son of Frank and Mary Ralston (deceased); born May 15, 1897, Fletcher, Ohio. Moved to Winchester, Ind. in 1914. Farmer. Enlisted in Company A, 3rd Infantry, Ohio National Guard in August, 1917, Troy, Ohio. Trained at Camp Sher- man, Ohio; Camp Sheridan, Ala .; Camp Lee, Va. Embarked June 22, 1918, with Company A, 148th Infantry, 37th Division. Died October 2, 1918, from wounds received in the Meuse- Argonne Offensive, Base Hospital No. 36. (Place of burial not known.)
REYNOLDS, CHARNELL ALLEN CAPTAIN Son of Robert R. and Minnie V. Reynolds; born May 21 1888, Frankfort, Ind. Served one term enlistment in U.S. Army 1904-1907. Discharged. Moved to Lynn, Randolph County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army May 8, 1917, Kansas City, Mo. Stationed at Ft. Riley, Kan. Promoted to Captain of Company K, 354th Infantry, 89th Division. Embarked June 1, 1918. Returned to United States July 12, 1919. Died April 25, 1920, Oteen, N.C. Buried in Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester. Survived by widow, Mary Rey- nolds, and daughter, Rose Reynolds, Lynn, Ind.
ROSENBUSH, CARL JOHN PRIVATE
Son of Henry G. and Caroline Keller Rosenbush; born January 12, 1894, Union City, Randolph County, Ind. Coal merchant. Entered service April 26, 1918. Sent to Camp Tyler, Ky .; assigned to 30th Company, 8th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia May 27, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried, Union City, Ind.
STARBUCK, THOMAS KERR PRIVATE
Son of William Henry and Ellen Kerr Starbuch; born December 21, 1893, Chicago, Ill. Moved to Union City, Ind. in 1907. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army June 1914, Muncie, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Troop B, 17th U.S. Cavalry. Served three years in Philippines. Returned to Camp Harry Jones, Ariz. Died of pneumonia, March 2, 1919, Camp Harry Jones, Ariz. Buried, Union City, Ind.
STOVER, ORVILLE NOAH PRIVATE
Son of Charles E. and Clara Miley Stover; born August 5, 1900, Eldorado, Ohio. Parents living near Union City, Ind. Ditch contractor. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army August 23, 1917, Dayton, Ohio. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to Company 1, 60th U.S. Infantry. Trained at Gettysburg, Pa., and Camp Greene, N.C. Embarked in April, 1918. Assigned to Com- pany G, 60th Infantry. Died November 7, 1918, from wounds. Buried in American Cemetery, Esnes, Meuse, France. American Legion Post Union City, Ind. named in his honor.
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SUMMERS, WILLIAM LORAN PRIVATE
Son of Elmer and Della F. Scott Summers (deceased); born May 15, 1898, Jay County, Ind. Moved to Randolph County in 1915. Farmer. Enlisted in Indiana National Guard (Com- pany F, 152nd Infantry) June 21, 1916, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Automatic Replacement Draft. Embarked June 12, 1918; assigned to Company F, 166th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division. Killed in action July 29, 1918. Buried in American Cemetery No. 608, Seringes- et-Nesles, Grave 165, Section M, Plot 4.
WEIMER, ETHAN GALEN PRIVATE Son of Joshua and Lourinda Weimer; born March 30, 1896, Green Township, Randolph County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service June 26, 1918, Winchester, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 7th Company, 2nd Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Died December 25, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio, Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maxville, Randolph County, Ind.
"Soldier dying, soldier dead, sleep undisturbed,
No more for you the sword of red or wrath uncurbed, Your soul, gone to those heights above, To that far land of light and love, Is unperturbed."
HILTON U. BROWN, JR., Indianapolis, Indiana
(Shortly after these lines were written, Lieutenant Brown himself joined the immortal Gold Star Honor Roll. See page 379.)
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ASHCRAFT, HENRY LEE PRIVATE Son of Jesse T. and Eva Ashcraft; born January 18, 1895. Grant County, Ky. Moved to Ripley County, Ind., 1916, Farmer. Entered service September 20, 1917, Versailles, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Overseas May 17, 1918; assigned to Company M, 120th In- fantry, 30th Division. Killed in action September 29, 1918, near St. Quentin, France. Buried in "Old Hickory Plot" American Cemetery, St. Quentin, France.
BEALL, CLARENCE RAY SEAMAN, 2ND CLASS Son of Andrew Thomas and Charlotte Beall; born March 22, 1897, Versailles, Ind. Teacher. Enlisted in U.S. Naval Reserve June 3, 1918, Indianapolis, Ind. Trained at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill. Ordered to Puget Sound, Wash. August 27, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 3, 1918, Puget Sound, Wash. Buried in Cliff Hill Cemetery, Versailles, Ind. Survived by widow, Edna Beall, Versailles, Ind.
BLAND, JOHN LESTER CORPORAL
Son of John Martin and Mary Luella Bland; born July 7, 1895, Holton, Ripley County, Ind. Furniture worker. Entered service September 20, 1917, Versailles, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked May 17, 1918; assigned to Company M, 120th Infantry, 30th Division. Gassed at Busigny, October 17; died November 2, 1918, General Hospital No. 74, Trouville. Buried in American Plot, British Cemetery, Trouville. American Legion Post, Batesville, Ind., named the Prell-Bland Post. (See p. 546)
BRANHAM, RAY ROSCOE PRIVATE Son of Joseph H. and Jennie Branham; born March 5, 1891, Osgood, Ripley County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army October 5, 1914, Ft. Snelling, Minn. Served on Mexican Border. Trained at Ft. McKinley, Maine; Jackson- ville, Fla., and Ft. Williams, Me. Sailed for France March 16, 1918. Assigned to Battery F, 43rd Coast Artillery Corps. Died of pneumonia October 21, 1918, in Vittel Hospital, France. Buried in Cemetery at Vittel, Vosges, France.
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BRONNENBERG, EARL PRIVATE
Son of John and Mary Bronnenberg; born December 24, 1896, Chesterfield, Madison County, Ind. Moved to Ripley County in 1906. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army February 16, 1916, Indianapolis, Ind. Assigned to Wagon Company No. 1. Served on Mexican Border. Sailed for France August 7, 1917. Assigned to Quartermaster Corps, Wagon Company No. 100. Died of pneumonia in Camp Hospital No. 28, Nevers, France, February 16, 1919. Buried in American Cemetery, Nevers, France.
BROWN, FLOYD BERNICE PRIVATE
Son of Perry and Missouri Brown; born October 10, 1895, New Marion, Ripley County, Ind. Farmer. Called into service September 9, 1917, Versailles, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Company A, 335th Infantry. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked May 17, 1918; assigned to Company C, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. Killed in action October 10, 1918, St. Souplet, France. Buried near St. Souplet. Survived by widow, Bessie Gray Brown, New Marion, Ind.
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