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BOWMAN, CHARLES GRIMES - COMMODORE, U.S.N. Son of John Milton and Elizabeth Barnett Bowman; born October 15, 1848, Delphi, Ind. Graduated from U. S. Naval Academy in 1869. In continual service until June 30, 1907, when upon his own request, he was retired, having attained the rank of Commodore. Volunteered his services again early in 1917; appointed Inspector. Stationed at Milwaukee, Wis., where he died of acute bronchitis October 5, 1918. Buried in Masonic Cemetery, Delphi, Ind. Survived by widow, Josephine McFarlane Bowman. (See p. 12).
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BUCHER, ELMER ERNEST 1ST LIEUTENANT
Son of Samuel and Sarah Bucher; born November 8, 1884, Clinton County, Ind. Removed to Carroll County in 1901. Salesman. Entered First Officer's Training Camp, Ft. Benja- min Harrison, Ind., in May, 1917. Commissioned First Lieu- tenant. Transferred to Camp Taylor, Ky .; then to Camp Sherman, Ohio. Overseas in September, 1917; assigned to Company C, 369th Infantry, 84th Division. Killed in action October 28, 1918, Alsace. Awarded Croix de Guerre, (post- humously) for bravery in action. Buried in Moosch, France.
CLARK, JOSEPH KING PRIVATE, U.S.M.C.
Son of Benjamin and Mary Clark (deceased); born April 3, 1896, Cutler, Carroll County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps May 18, 1917. Sent to Parris Island, S. C .; assigned to 82nd Company, 6th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps. Sailed for France October 24, 1917. Gassed while fighting in Verdun Sector, and died of pneumonia May 24, 1918 in French Hospital. Buried in Mont Osche Cemetery, American Section, Souilly, Meuse, France.
FIFE, FRED MERRILL PRIVATE
Adopted son of Rev. G. F. Fife and wife (both deceased); born July 2, 1899, Delphi, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps when he was 16 years old. Fought in the Battle of Vera Cruz. Enlisted in the Canadian Army, Carling Heights, London, Ont., in August, 1917. Trained at Arlington Heights. Went over- seas and was killed in action October 1, 1918, vicinity of Ablain- court (Ablancourt).
GARRISON, GEORGE ELMER PRIVATE
Son of Joseph and Mary Garrison; born March 11, 1897, Lafayette, Ind. Living in Delphi, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 11, 1917, Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Assigned to Coast Artillery Corps, 3rd Company. Transferred to Syracuse, N. Y .; assigned to Battery A, 4th Field Artillery. Later transferred to Company F, U.S. Engineers. Overseas in November, 1917. Killed in action September 12, 1918, in battle of St. Mihiel. Buried, Seicheprey Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
KIRKPATRICK, ROSCOE C. SERGEANT
Son of Charles M. and Ella Kirkpatrick (Boyer); born March 15, 1895, Sharon, Carroll County, Ind. Automobile salesman. Entered service October 3, 1917, Long Beach, Cal. Sent to Camp Lewis, Wash .; assigned to Company C, 364th Infantry. Overseas in June, 1918. Lead the command that resulted in the capture of Spitalls Bosschen, Belgium. Killed in action October 31, 1918. Awarded Belgian War Cross for bravery in action. The American Legion Post, Burlington, Ind., is named in his honor.
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LEWIS, HARVEY CLEVELAND CORPORAL Son of James T. and Sarah Jane Lewis; born October 27, 1892, Hardin County, Ky. Family moved to Carroll County, Ind. in 1900. Painter. Enlisted in Indiana National Guard, Company C, 3rd Infantry, June 5, 1917, Monticello, Ind. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison; transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas in June, 1918; assigned to Battery C, 18th Field Artillery, 3rd Division. Killed in action July 24, 1918 by bursting shell. (Place unknown).
PETERS, MANSON MEARL - PRIVATE Son of Stark and Elsie Peters; born October 22, 1899, Middle Fork, Clinton County, Ind. Living on a farm in Carroll County, when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 25, 1917. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind .; assigned to 150th Ambu- lance Company. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., where he died of appendicitis March 1, 1918. Buried in Geetingsville Cemetery, Clinton County, Ind.
SIMS, CHARLES N. - 1ST LIEUTENANT Son of Joseph A. (deceased) and Ella N. Sims; born January 9, 1885, Delphi, Ind. Author. Entered First Officers Training Camp, Ft. Harrison, Ind .; commissioned First Lieutenant. Transferred to Camp Taylor, Ky .; thence to Camp Sherman, Ohio. Overseas in September, 1918. At the 3rd Corps School in Clancy, France, he won the championship in the Musketry School. Died November 12, 1918, from injuries received in motor truck accident, Chatillon Sur Seine, France.
SKELLENGER, SAMUEL ALEXANDER SEAMAN, 2ND CLASS Son of R. J. (deceased) and Mary Skellenger (McCurtain) ; born August 31, 1892, Smyrna, Mich. Moved to Carroll County, Ind., in early life. Carpenter. Enlisted in U.S. Navy July 28, 1917, Miami, Fla. Sent to Charleston, S C. for training. Went aboard the Cyclops, January 8, 1918. Lost at sea between March 4th and 13th, 1918. Survived by widow, Rebecca Skellenger, and two children, Francis A. and June Shirely, Menomonee, Wis.
WVILES, CLARENCE ALTON PRIVATE
Son of Charles and Emma Calhoun Wiles; born December 23, 1895, on a farm near Pyrmont, Carroll County, Ind. Em- ploye Nordyke-Marmon Company. Called into service March 29, 1918, Frankfort, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 13th Company, 4th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Trans- ferred to Camp Mills, N. Y .; assigned to Company G, 47th Infantry. Overseas in May, 1918. Killed in action August 9, 1918, near Vesle River, France. The American Legion Post, Flora, Ind., is named in his honor.
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The Golden Stars
"Tis Maytime and the joys of life are green. Thro' the bleak winter they were stripped and bare, Their leaves were blown afield, you were not there But far away and the great sea between! Now you are back with honor, with the sheen Of Victory on your helmets. From his lair The brutal foe is driven in despair And you are home beneath a sky serene! We sent you forth with blessings, yet the fears Of hideous slaughter smote upon our ears- But now at last we greet you as of yore! The white stars here again! Yet mid our cheers We still can see, across a blur of tears, The golden stars-of those who come no more!
WILLIAM DUDLEY FOULKE, Richmond, Indiana.
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BANTA, FREDERICK CAMERON CORPORAL Son of Everett and Pauline W. Banta; born September 9, 1893, Lake Cicott, Cass County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in Ohio National Guard, 3rd Regiment, June 19, 1916, Dayton, Ohio. Served on Mexican Border in 1916. Re-enlisted following the declaration of war by United States against Ger- many. Served with Company I, 148th Infantry. Went over- seas, wounded in action September 28, 1918, Montfaucon, France, and died October 1, 1918.
BUTLER, CHARLES J. PRIVATE Son of Charles and Sarah Butler; born May 14, 1900, Logansport, Ind. Employe of Bell Telephone Company. Called into service in April, 1918. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Hospital Corps. Died of paralysis January 10, 1919, in Columbus Barracks Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Buried in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
CRAMER, CHARLES WESLEY PRIVATE
Son of John Wesley and Rosella Gorman Cramer; born September 18, 1891, Logansport, Ind. Employe of Ft. Wayne Printing Company. Called into service December 8, 1917, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to Quarter- master Corps, 13th Company; thence to Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 319. Assigned to the Printing Department, Quarter- master Corps. Died of pneumonia February 15, 1919, Base Hospital, Camp Taylor. Buried in Reading Cemetery, Ham- ilton County, Ind.
DIVER, ALVA EDISON PRIVATE Son of George W. (deceased) and Sarah Diver; born Decem- ber 3, 1888, Harrison Township, Cass County, Ind. Laborer. Removed to State of Washington in the spring of 1917, where on May 1, 1917, he enlisted in the U.S. Regular Army. Sent to Camp Lewis, Wash .; assigned to Company M, 363rd Infan- try, 91st Division. Embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J. June 20, 1917. Killed in action November 3, 1918, "Somewhere in Belgium."
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DONOHUE, CORNELIUS JOSEPH SERGEANT MAJOR
Son of Cornelius J. and Ellen T. Donohue (deceased); born September 29, 1895, Montmorenci, Tippecanoe County, Ind. Moved to Cass County in 1910. Farmer. Entered service November 19, 1917, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; assigned to Signal Corps; transferred to Kelly Field, Tex .; then to Wilbur Wright Field, Ohio. Overseas in February, 1918; attached to 151st Aero Squadron. Died of influenza October 27, 1918, in the Thetford Military Hospital, England. Buried in Thetford Cemetery.
DUNN, ARCH M. PRIVATE Son of John and Ada Dunn; born May 13, 1895, Tipton, Ind. Living on a farm in Cass County, when he entered service June 26, 1918, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 17th Company, 5th Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company F, 333rd Infantry. Embarked for overseas September 1, 1918, and died of pneu- monia November 25, 1918, Camp Hospital No. 51, Roanne, France. Buried, Roanne, France. Survived by widow, Flor- ence Dunn, Royal Center, Ind.
EVOLA, ANTONIO PRIVATE
Born April 5, 1892, Cirini Province, Palermo, Italy. Came to the United States in April, 1909, and was an employe of the Vandalia Railroad, Logansport, Ind. Called for military service by the Italian Government in July, 1915. Returned to Italy in August, 1915, and immediately entered military service. Served seven months, and was killed in action March 6, 1916, near Cordilana.
FINNEGAN, JOSEPH ANTHONY PRIVATE Son of Arthur and Louise Finnegan; born May 28, 1890, Logansport, Ind. Removed to California, from which state he was called into service in July, 1918. Sent to Ft. Barry, Cal .; assigned to Battery D, 40th Coast Artillery. Ordered overseas, and was preparing to sail from New York when the Armistice was signed. Died of influenza November 20, 1918, in Base Hospital, Camp Upton, N. Y. Buried in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
FOGARTY, WILLIAM FRANCIS PRIVATE
Son of John (deceased) and Delia Fogarty; born January 25, 1887, Logansport, Ind. Fireman, Vandalia Railroad. Called into service August 25, 1918, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 22nd Company, 6th Regiment, 158th Depot Brigade. Died of influenza October 5, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio. Buried in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Logansport, Ind. Survived by widow, Agnes Fogarty, Logans- port, Ind.
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FRUSH, DAVID KENNETH SEAMAN Son of Peter and Anna B. Frush; born May 29, 1889, Lin- coln, Cass County, Ind. Educated in Indiana University. Superintendent of Schools, Kentland, Ind. Entered U.S. Navy May 1, 1918, Kentland; and was sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill. Placed in charge of Chemistry Laboratory, Hospital Corps. Died of pneumonia September 23, 1918, Great Lakes Hospital, Chicago, Ill. Buried, Galveston, Cass County, Ind.
FRY, WALTER L. - PRIVATE
Son of E. Franklin and Emma Jane Fry; born July 24, 1893, Royal Center, Cass County, Ind. When seventeen years old moved with parents to Lonebutte, Alberta, Canada. Farmer. Following the declaration of war against Germany, he returned to U.S., and enlisted in 2nd Montana Infantry, National Guard, Lewiston, Mont., July 29, 1917. Overseas in December, 1917; assigned to Company F, 163rd Infantry, 41st Division. Killed in action July 18, 1918, Buzancy, France. Buried where he fell.
GALLIGAN, WILBUR THOMAS BUGLER Son of Seth and Clara Galligan; born December 25, 1897, Logansport, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army October 25, 1916, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Ft. Houston, Tex .; then to Camp Funston, Kans. Saw service on Mexican Border. Went overseas in June, 1917; assigned to Company C, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed by shrapnel fire July 21, 1918, near Soissons, on Moselle. Buried on the battle field.
GAULTNEY, PLEASANT D. CORPORAL Son of Burgess Randell and Jennie Gaultney; born October 7, 1888, Johnson County, Tenn. Moved to Logansport, Ind. in 1916. Employe of Vandalia Railroad. Entered service September 19, 1917, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 11th Company, 3rd Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind .; then to Camp Upton, N. Y. While waiting to embark with the 118th Engineers, he contracted pneumonia, and died October 10, 1918. Buried, Manchester, Tenn.
GIBSON, CARL EDWARD PRIVATE Son of Frederick and Charlotte Gibson; born April 18, 1896, in Jackson Township, Cass County, Ind. Farmer. Called into service September 20, 1917, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to Headquarter's Company, 325th Field Artillery. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss .; assigned to Company H, 152nd Infantry. Died of measles January 7, 1918, Camp Shelby, Miss. Buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Walton, Cass County, Ind.
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GRAHS, HARRY ADAM ENGINEER, U.S.N.
Son of Henry D. (deceased) and Matilda Hirsch Grahs; born January 8, 1890, Union City, Randolph County, Ind. Family moved to Logansport in 1902. Salesman. Enlisted in U.S. Navy in November, 1916, Phoenix, Ariz. Stationed on the Mayflower, San Francisco. Assigned to the Raleigh; transferred to the Mongolia, used in transporting American troops to France. Died of influenza October 2, 1918, in Naval Base Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
HILTON, ALFRED M. PRIVATE Son of William W. (deceased) and Julia E. Hilton; born September 14, 1887, Logansport, Ind. Enlisted in Ambulance Corps No. 1, June 6, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., where he died June 25, 1917. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind. He was the first soldier from Cass County to be buried in his home city.
HOBAUGH, CLARENCE NEWELL PRIVATE
Son of Cyreneus and Martha A. Hobaugh; born May 2, 1898, in Carroll County, Ind. Removed to Logansport about 1902. Tailor. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army June 17, 1916, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Coast Artillery, 1st Anti-air Craft Battery. Served on Mexican Border in 1916; overseas in November, 1917. Died of pneumonia November 4, 1918. Body to be returned to U.S. for burial.
HOBSON, ERIC P. PRIVATE Son of Arthur L. and Matilda S. Hobson; born October 16, 1893, Wabash County, Ind. Moved to Logansport in 1895. Employe of Pennsylvania Railroad. Called into service October 15, 1918, Valparaiso, Ind. Sent to Winona Lake for mechanical training. Contracted pneumonia, and died October 25, 1918, in MacDonald Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind. Survived by widow, Louisa Longwell Hobson, Logansport, Ind.
JOHNSON, GLEN WINSTON PRIVATE
Son of Abram D. and Daisy B. Johnson; born July 17, 1897, Young America, Cass County, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 15, 1913, Terre Haute, Ind. Served a three year enlistment. Discharged. Called into service September 11, 1918, Delphi, Carroll County, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 8th Company, 2nd Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 11, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Masonic Cemetery, Young America, Cass County, Ind.
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KOSKE, FRED EARL PRIVATE
Son of John Henry and Nevada Ina Koske; born January 22, 1899, Boone Township, Cass County, Ind. Laborer. Called into service October 14, 1918. Logansport, Ind. Sent to Rolling Prairie, Ind., for mechanical training. Died of influenza October 25, 1918, Rolling Prairie, Ind. Buried in Kline Ceme- tery, near Royal Center, Cass County, Ind.
LYONS, DONALD JEFFERSON PRIVATE Son of Albert and Mollie Harland Lyons; born December 30, 1899, Kokomo, Ind. Moved to Logansport in 1901. Enliste. in U.S. Medical Corps November 6, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas Ky .; transferred to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga .; thence to Base Hospital, Aberdeen, Md. Assigned to Base Hospital Died of scarlet fever May 7, 1918, in Aberdeen Hospital. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
MARSH, HARRY H. 1ST LIEUTENANT Son of Melville and Etta Marsh; born May 11, 1885, White County, Ind. Spent most of his life in Cass County. Merchant. Entered Second Officers Training Camp, Fort Sherdian, Ill. in August, 1917. Commissioned First Lieutenant. Over- seas early in 1918; assigned to Company C, 30th Infantry, 3rd Division. Killed in action October 14, 1918. Awarded Distinguished Service Cross, and French Croix de Guerre, (posthumously) for bravery in action. Survived by widow, Nellie Marsh, and two children, Alice and John, Burnetts Creek, Ind.
MOORE, CLOYD PRIVATE Son of Ira and Lovina Moore; born October 2, 1895, Ro- chester, Fulton County, Ind. Removed to Cass County in 1909. Farmer. Entered service June 26, 1918, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 17th Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company A, 4th Development Battalion. Died of pneumonia October 5, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio. Buried in Spring Creek Cemetery, Clay Township, Cass County, Ind. Wife, Ruth Rush Moore, deceased. Survived by daughter, Ruth Louise Moore.
MULCAHY, GEORGE EDWIN 2ND LIEUTENANT
Son of George and Mary Mulcahy; born May 26, 1895. Logansport, Ind. Division engineer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army May 10, 1917, Fort Wayne, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky .; thence to Ft. Houston, Tex. Assigned Chief Quartermaster Service and Supply Division. Sailed for overseas July 26 1917. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Died May 19, 1919, Camp Hospital No. 27, Tours, France. Body returned to U.S in October, 1920, and buried in Logansport, Ind.
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MYERS, ARTHUR MIDDLETON PRIVATE
Son of Leander F. and Frances Myers (deceased); born February 4, 1889, Cass County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service July 22, 1918, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 20th Company, 5th Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 11, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Plank Cemetery, Carroll County, Ind.
REESER, HARLEY RAY SERGEANT
Son of Dora E. Reeser; born February 29, 1896, Lake Cicott , Cass County, Ind. Machinist. Served nine months on Mexi- can Border in 1916 with 1st Michigan Infantry, National Guard. Returned to Detroit in July, 1917; transferred to Company C, 120th Machine Gun Battalion. Went overseas in December, 1917; wounded in the Battle of the Argonne Forest, and died October 4, 1918, near Mt. Tours, France. Body returned to U.S., and buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
SCHRADER, WILLIAM GUSTAVE - FIREMAN, U.S.N. Son of August and Elizabeth Schrader; born February 24, 1894, Logansport, Ind. Working as a machinist in Detroit, Mich., when he entered U.S. Navy in 1917. (Exact date unknown). Sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill., and assigned to Battleship Nevada, as Fireman. Died of pneumonia October 24, 1918. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Ind.
SCOTT, OTTO ELLIS PRIVATE Son of Squire Z. and Catherine Scott (deceased); born November 20, 1890, Jackson Township, Cass County, Ind. Employe of Tin Plate Mills, Elwood, Ind., where he was called into service March 29, 1918. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Over- seas in April, 1918, with Company A, 111th Infantry, 28th Division. Killed in action September 7, 1918, near Fismette, France. Buried on the battle field. The American Legion Post, Galveston, Ind., is named in his honor.
SMITH, GERALD EVERETT PRIVATE Son of John and Nora Smith; born December 9, 1899, Young America, Cass County, Ind. Student. Enlisted in Medical Corps June 16, 1917, and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. Trans- ferred to Charlotte, N. C .; thence to Camp Merritt, N. J. Went overseas in June, 1918; assigned to supply Company, 7th Infantry. Died of influenza January 10, 1919. Body returned to U.S. in September, 1920, and buried in Young America, Cass County, Ind.
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SNAVELY, ALONZO E. PRIVATE
Son of Ira B. and Isabelle Snavely; born May 3, 1891, Kokomo, Ind. Family later moved to Lincoln, Cass County, Ind. Entered service June 28, 1918, Kokomo, Ind. Sent to Indianapolis for special training; assigned to Detachment No. 4, Blind Institute. Transferred to Camp Johnston, Fla .; assigned to 7th Labor Company. Overseas in September, 1918. Died of disease November 14, 1918. Body returned to United States in July, 1920, and buried in Galveston Cemetery, Cass County, Ind.
SPILLMAN, JAY PRIVATE
Son of Thomas J. and Flora B. Spillman; born January 29, 1892, Delphi, Ind. Moved to Cass County in 1908. Farmer. Entered service May 6, 1918, Logansport, Ind. Sent to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind .; assigned to Company E, 22nd Engineers. Died from accidental causes June 15, 1918, Logan- sport, Ind., while home on furlough, Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Survived by widow, Mary Denton Spillman, and one son, Albert Spillman, Logansport, Ind.
WALTERS, CHARLES GARRETT PRIVATE
Son of Edward David and Marietta Walters; born February 25, 1896, Logansport, Ind. Employe of Handle Factory, Logan- sport. Entered service October 2, 1917, Logansport. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; thence to Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed for France in June, 1918; assigned to Company D, 167th Infantry, Forty-second (Rainbow) Division. Killed in action July 26, 1918, in Battle of Aisne-Marne. Buried in Grave 103, Plot 2, Sec. H, American Cemetery, Seringes-et-Nesle, Aisne.
WEAVER, EDWARD W. - PRIVATE
Son of John and Hannah Weaver; born February 16, 1888, Noble Township, Cass County, Ind. Coremaker, Globe Range Works, Kokomo, Ind. Called into service April 26, 1918, Kokomo, Ind .; assigned to Company D, 118th Engineers. Went overseas; contracted tuberculosis; returned to United States; received treatment in tuberculosis hospital, Denver, Col. Case pronounced incurable, and he was sent home, Logansport, Ind., where he died November 27, 1919. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery.
WILSON, JAMES H. WAGONER Son of Mrs. Cora Wilson; born July 15, 1889, Royal Center, Cass County, Ind. Car inspector. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army January 27, 1915, Fort Bliss, Tex. Served on Mexican Border, 1916. Assigned to Supply Company, 20th Infantry. Transferred to Medical Detachment, War Prison Barracks, Ft. Douglas, Utah, where he died of pneumonia January 2, 1919. Buried in Military Cemetery, Ft. Douglas, Utah. Sur- vived by widow, Pearl Judson Wilson, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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WILSON, JOSEPH W. 2ND LIEUTENANT
Son of William T. and M. Louise Wilson; born March 21, 1887, Logansport, Ind. Lawyer. Entered Officer's Training Camp, May 7, 1917, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Commis- sioned 2nd Lieutenant. Overseas early in September, 1917. Served as instructor in trench mortar service, October, 1917- April, 1918. Killed by accidental discharge of firearms, April 30, 1918, Chatillon-sur-Seine. Buried in St. Thibaults Ceme- tery, Chatillon-sur-Seine. Body to be returned to Logansport, Ind. for final interment.
WILSON, WINFIELD SCOTT PRIVATE
Son of Winfield Scott and Jennie Wilson; born October 25, 1892, in Fountain County, Ind. Moved to Cass County in 1898. Farmer. Entered service September 20, 1917, Logan- sport, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky .; assigned to 325th Field Artillery. Transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss .; then to Camp Merritt, N. J. Sailed for France June 13, 1918; assigned to Company H, 166th Infantry. Died from wounds October 14, 1918. Buried in American Cemetery No. 1232, Romagne, France, Grave No. 144, Sec. 19, Plot 3.
WOLFE, LOUIS S. PRIVATE
Son of Wilbert (deceased) and Ada Wolfe; born February 9, 1898, Wolcott, White County, Ind. Moved to Cass County in 1902. Farmer. Entered service March 21, 1918, Valley City, N. D. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kan .; assigned to 15th Service Company, Signal Corps. Transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J. Overseas in June, 1918 with Company A, 108th Signal Battalion. Took part in Meuse Argonne, and Troyan Battles. Killed in auto- mobile accident, December 6, 1918.
YERKES, CLARENCE S. PRIVATE
Son of James L. and Gertrude Yerkes; born February 18, 1899, Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Ind. Telegrapher, Pennsylvania Railroad. Enlisted in Signal Corps, U.S. Army, January 4, 1918, and was sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Ft. Wood, N. Y .; assigned to 8th Field Signal Battalion. Transferred to Camp Greene, S. C., where he died of measles February 7, 1918. Buried in Walton, Cass County, Ind.
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BIGGERT, JAMES VANCE CAPTAIN
Son of William L. and Anna E. Biggert (both deceased); born February 23, 1868, Louisville, Ky. Family moved to Jeffersonville, Ind., in 1882. Agent in the Quartermaster's Depot, Jeffersonville, during the Mexican Controversy in 1916. Commissioned Captain in Quartermaster's Corps May 21, 1917, and served in that capacity until his death, January 9, 1919, Jeffersonville, Ind. Buried in Eastern Cemetery, Jefferson- ville, Ind. Survived by widow, Harriett Polk Biggert, Jeffer- sonville, Ind.
BITTNER, JOSEPH PULASKI BUGLER
Son of Thomas and Susan Elizabeth Bittner; born August 30, 1900, New Albany, Floyd County, Ind. Living in Jeffer- sonville, Clark County, when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army November 21, 1916, Louisville, Ky. Sent to Ft. McKin- ley, Me .; then to Ft. Williams, Me. Embarked from New York August 14, 1917; assigned to Battery C, 57th Coast Artillery Corps. Participated in battle of Toul, and Argonne Forest. Killed in action October 30, 1918, northeast of Verdun, France. Buried, Fleury, sur Ainse.
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