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Padgett, J. Howard (40), son of George W. and Belle Stultz Padgett, was born in Orleans, Ind., Feb. 23, 1894. He graduated from the high school at New London, Ind., in 1913. Early in the war he tried to eulist at Gallion, Ohio, Marion, Ind .. and Kokomo, Ind., but in each case he was rejected because he was under weight. However, on March 29, 1918, he was ac- cepted for the National Army and sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., where he was attached to the Eleventh Co., Third Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. In April he was transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and placed in Co. G, Sixth Field Battalion. In June he was ad- vanced to corporal, in July he became sergeant, and the same month he was sent to France. He was a telegrapher, and was attached to the Forty-fourth Service Co., Signal Corps. He returned to his home in Russiaville in August, 1919.
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Palethorpe, Ward E., was born Jan. 27, 1887. Ile was a member of Co. C, Motor Trans- port Corps, from September to December 13, 1918. llis discharge from the S. A. T. C. was given at Purdue University.
Parker, Allison Earl, was born June 26, 1898. He joined the navy at Peoria, Ill., May 7, 1917, and remained in active service until April 3, 1919.
Parker, Clifford D., son of George and Mary Parker, was born at Hillsboro, Ind., Aug. 5. 1892. He graduated from the Hillsboro High School in 1912 and from Wabash College in 1916. The National War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. sent him to Camp Shelby, Miss., as secretary on Ang. 21, 1917. On May 6, 1918, he was inducted into the National Army and sent to the psychological school, Camp Greenleaf, Ga. On Aug. 1. 1918, he was transferred to Camp Zachary Taylor, Psychological section, camp surgeon's office. Ile received his discharge Dec. 18, 1918.
Parker, Dallas L.
Parker, Paul Barbour (28), son of E. L. and Elizabeth Parker, was born in Greentown, Ind., in July, 1898. Ile graduated from the high school in Kokomo in 1913. In May, 1917, he en- listed in the coast artillery and was assigned to the Q. M. C. when he was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was promoted to sergeant, after his arrival at Fort Sam Houston, and was placed on detached service making out muster and payrolls. After he was transferred from the U. S. Regulars to the National Army he was sent to the Horseshoers school. When he was mustered ont he returned home for ten days and then re-enlisted for one year at Camp Travis, Texas. In July, 1919, he was transferred to Fort Robinson, Nebr., to establish a new remount station.
l'arkey, Arvel E. (50), son of Thomas J. (deceased) and Clara B. Parkey, was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 22, 1891. On Dec. 12. 1917, he enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., and on Dec. 20, 1917, he reported at the Presidio, Calif .; on Feb. 2, 1918, he was trans- ferred to Fort Parry, Calif. Corporal Parkey received his discharge at Camp Grant, Ill., Dec. 29, 1918.
Parker, Russell Monroe (27), son of Elda and Maude McNeil Parker, was born in Monroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 22, 1897. He lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli McNeil. After graduating from the high school at New London, he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University, and was mustered out in December, 1918.
Parks, John, son of David and Etta Boucher Parks, was born in Greentown, Ind., in 1892. He married Myrtle Southern. On April 26, 1918, he left in the draft, going to Camp Zachary Taylor, and he went overseas with the 360th Casual (o. He was wounded.
Parr, William Walton (92), son of William D. (deceased) and Cora Walton Parr, was born in Elkhart. Ind., June 4, 1887. He married Lucy Cole. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind .. in August, 1918, and after going to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., he was advanced to army field clerk, the highest non-commissioned office in the infantry hranch of the service. Ile served for a time as regimental sergeant major, After serving for more than one year at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was discharged in September, 1919.
Parselt, Ralph, son of Mrs. Ida Parsell, left Kokomo. Ind., for Fort Hamilton, N. Y., ou April 3, 1918. Ile went overseas with Bat. D, Seventieth Regiment, Coast Artillery.
Paskell, Chester, was born at Sheridan, Ind. Ile was twenty-six years of age at the time he served in Bat. C, Sixth Regiment, F. A. R. D. He was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Dec. 16, 1918.
Paskell, Claude, son of James S. and Lillian Paskell, was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor in May, 1918. In June he left for foreign service as cook for the supply company of the 339th Infantry, Eighty-fifth Division. He was one of the few Howard County men sent to Archangel. Russia, after going to both England and France. Ile left Russia in June, 1919, and arrived home in July, 1919.
Passafume, Mphonse (5), son of Philip and Iressa Passafume, was born in St. Thomas, Canada, Oct. 2, 1898. Although living in Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the Canadian Army at St. Thomas in June, 1918, and had gone to France and was ready to start for the firing line when the armistice was signed. lle was attached to Co. F, Fourth Reserve, which was sent to Surrey, England, where he remained until June, 1919.
Passafume, Frank (40), son of Philip and Irossa Passafume, was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, June 28, 1900. Ile joined the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 2, 1918. He
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was promoted to bugler, Second Regiment, Camp Dewey. Great Lakes, Ill. In October, 1919, after spending a brief furlough with his parents iu Kokomo, Ind., he went to the training station at Goat Island, Calif.
Patten, James Clarence (5), son of James B. and Sarah F. Griffith Patten, was born in Sul- livan Co., Ind., Feb. 4, 1876. Ile attended school at Jeffersonville, Ind., and graduated from In- diana University in 1900. He married Ruth Ruddell of Kokomo, Ind. He served in the Twenty- seventh Bat., lodiana Volunteers, Porto Rican campaign, Spanish American War, in 1898. Al- though engaged in business in Kokomo at the time of the World War, he enlisted in the tank corps and was commissioned second lieutenant and tank instructor July 20, 1918. He was on duty at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa., until he was mustered out of the army Dec. 1, 1919.
Patty, Harvey, son of Thomas M. and Ida Patty, was assigned Sept. 4, 1918, to Bat. F. Third Regiment, F. A. R. D., Camp Zachary Taylor. He was a motoreyele instructor at the time of his discharge. Dec. 17, 1918.
Patrick, Theodore Ray, was born Feb. 17, 1882. Ile enlisted Dec. 28, 1917, in the aviation section at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and was placed in the 279th Squadron.
Pantos, Nick.
Payton, Morris W. (83), son of S. C. and Rosa Roe Payton, was boru at Greentown. Ind., Sept. 30, 1898. He attended high school three and one-half years. On June S, 1918, he en- listed at Kokomo, Ind., and was mustered in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and assigned to Camp Sheridan, Ala., where he was attached to the Forty-fifth Infantry Ildqrs, Band. In Jan- mary, 1919, he was transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga., and made permanent leader of the Jazz Band, which was considered the second best hand of its kind in the United States. He married Edna Bagwell in September, 1919.
Pearcy, Loyd W. (82), son of George A. and Cora Alice Coleman Pearcy, was born Ang. 22, 1886. Enlisting at Toledo, Ohio, April 1, 1918, he was assigned to Co. G. 10Ist Infantry. He was on the following celebrated fronts: St. Mibiel offensive, Sept. 12-15: occupation of Troyan sector, Sept. 9 to Oct. S; Meuse-Argonne offensive, Oct. 15 to Nov. 11, 1918. On March 28, 1919, he left France and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 20, 1919.
Pearce, Florice B., was born in Miami Co., Ind. He was a member of Bat. B, Twelfth Regiment, F. A. R. D., Camp Jackson, S. C. His discharge was dated Feb. 22, 1919.
Pearcy, Ouis Waldo (79), son of Jacob and Emma Pearcy, was born at Galveston, Ind., Oct. 21, 1888. His wife is Laura Pearcy. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Indianapolis and then to Columbus, Ohio, where he was assigned to San Antonio, Texas. He remained at Fort Sam Houston from Dee. 17, 1917, until March 14, 1919. when he was inustered ont of the army.
Pearson, Harry.
Peck, David Thurston (43), son of Charles F. and Rosa Peek, was born at Garden City, Kansas, July 7, 1895. Ile entered the World War at Kokomo, Ind., in October, 1917, and was promoted to corporal in the 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He had had two years of training in the Regular Army stationed in California.
Peltier, Roy O., son of Ernest V. and May II. Martin Peltier, was born in Martinton, Ill., Jan. 27, 1894. He married Mae Edith Smith, of Kokomo, Ind., April 12, 1919, soon after he was discharged from service. On July 23, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo and was sta- tioned at the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., with the 159th Depot Brigade. On September 17. 1918, he was transferred to Camp Mcclellan, Ala., and was discharged there Feb. 17, 1919. He was advanced from private to corporal, sergeant and then to regimental sergeant major.
Pence, Ershel George (80), son of James William and Laura Jane Ricker Pence, was born in Elwood, Ind., April 19, 1896. Hle was living with his parents in Kokomo, Ind., when he en- listed in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., June 11, 1917. While he was at the time assigned to the medical department of the Fifteenth F. A., he was later transferred to the Second F. A., Old Army, and with it sailed on the English boat, "Adric," landing at Liverpool, Eng- land, Christmas Day, 1917. Valdhorn, France, was reached on the last day of the year, and there the Second Division was organized. It was ten weeks before guns, horses and other equipment were drawn for the advance on the Verdun front. In April he was at Bonecourt and in May he moved nearer Paris. Foreed marching orders to Soissons came the middle of July, when the drive was begun to weaken the German hold on Chateau Thierry; and at St. Mihiel ground was taken that the Germans had held for four years. He was with the Second Divi- sion on all fronts in which it was engaged and then went into Germany, where he remained
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from Dec. 13. 1918, to July 21, 1919. He returned home after a service of twenty-eight months in the army, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 14, 1919.
Pence, Russell L. (7), son of J. B. and Jennie Pence, was born in Tipton Co .. Ind., May 10, 1892. He attended high school one year. On Dec. 12, 1917, he enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., and was stationed at Jersey City, N. J., in the office of the signal corps, where he was ad- vanced to sergeant.
Pence, William.
Penny, Harry Burton, was born Aug. 5. 1886. Ile enlisted in 1917 and was a member of Co. D, Thirtieth Engineers.
Penteres, Cristos. People, Henry.
Percival, Charles H., began his army training at Camp Zachary Taylor July 23, 191>, Ou Aug. 17 he was assigned to Co. G. Twelfth Ammunition Train, Camp Mcclellan, Ala., and pro- moted to sergeant. His wife is Edna I. Percival.
Percival, Walter (40), son of Harry and Mary Percival, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 22, 1895. ITis army service dated from Ang. 30, 1918 to December, 1918, at Camp Custer, Mich., where he was attached to Co. L, Third Development Battalion.
Perino, Peter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perino, entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26, 1918. Ile was in training at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sherman: then he was or- dered to Italy with the A. E. F. as a member of Co. G, 332nd Regiment.
Perkins, Everett (47), son of John M. and Rachel Perkins, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oet. * 10. 1894. On Oct. 3, 1917, he enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo, but within a month he had sailed from an eastern port for France with the 165th Infantry. Forty-second Division (Rainbow). He was on the Champagne front, the Ourq sector, Vesle Woods and Chateau Thierry. When he was fighting at St. Mibiel, Sept. 10, 1918, he was severely wounded. A piece of shrapnel en- tered his mouth, broke out two teeth, and lodged in his jaw. While he was being carried to the hospital a high explosive shell burst nearby, killing all of the stretcher bearers who had him in charge, and broke his leg. He was returned home and was mustered out of the army March 4, 1919.
Perkins, Floyd Wesley (27), son of Abraham and Mary S. Martin Perkins, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 18. 1591. Beginning Sept. 4. 1918, he serveil two months in the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalioo, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky,, and two months in the F. A. R. D., Camp Jackson, S. C. He was appointed chief cook. When he returned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., to receive his discharge, Jan. 3, 1919, he was assigned to the Seventh Co., Second Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade.
Perkins, Guy A. (20), son of Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins Venus, was born in Kokomo, Ind., and attended school here. He enlisted Nov. 8, 1914. in the 16 th Coast Artillery and was stationed at Fortress Monroe. Ya. During the trouble on the Mexican Border he was on duty at Fort Sam Houston and Brownsburg, Texas. Sergeant Perkins went to France with Co. A, Second Division Supply Train Motor Truck Co. No. 7. He served in Germany with the Army of Occupation.
Perry, Harry O. H. (48), son of Ilarry B. and Grace R. Perry, was born in Alexandria, Iud., July 26, 1900. Ile enlisted in the navy at Kokomo, Ind., June 26, 1918, and after a few weeks of training at the Great Lakes School, he was transferred to Hampton Roads, Va., where he served as a second class seaman.
Peters, Byron Johnson (67), son of Dr. D. C. and Mary M. Peters, was born Oct. 15, 1886. at Greentown, Ind. Ile married Mary K. Baker. After graduating from high school at Green- town, Ind., he received his B. S. Degree from Indiana University in 1914, and his M. D. from the School of Medicine in 1916. On July 5, 1917, he was commissioned first lieutenant M. C. R., and for several months he was on duty at Fort Benjamin Harrison; then he was appointed assistant surgeon at the school of military aeronautics, Austin, Texas. HIe received six weeks of special instruction at Hazelhurst Field, Mineola, N. Y. Further assignments were: Langley Field, Hampton, Va .; Ellington Field, Houston, Texas; Fort Mellenry General Hospital, Mary- land. Ile was discharged Jan. 9, 1920.
Peters, Garth (S), son of John C. F. and Sarah Peters, was born in Marion, Ind., Jan. 27. 1891. He graduated from the high school in Kokomo in 1911. When he entered the army, July 31, 1918, he was sent to Fiske University, Nashville, Tenn .; then with seventy-five men he was ordered to Howard University. Washington, D. C., for radio instruction. During the time school was closed on account of the influenza epidemic. he volunteered to dig graves because
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of the great need for this kind of work. He received bis discharge at Washington, D. C., Dec. 14, 1918.
Peters, Ray A., was born born in Hemlock, Ind. He enlisted at the age of eighteen, and was a first class private in Bakery Co. No. 364 Q. M. C. His discharge was issued at Camp Shelby, Miss., Jan. 30, 1919.
Petro, Cloyd Amos (63), son of James M. and Ella Ratcliffe Petro, was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 14, 1896. He graduated from the Greentown Iligh School . in 1916 and the fol- lowing year was a student at the Marion Normal College. His service in the National Army lasted from Sept. 4 to Dee. 19, 1918. He was attached to the Sixty-ninth F. A., 170 Battalion. Ninety-fifth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Ile was a sergeant in the non-commissioned officers' school.
Petro, Paul A. (58), son of James M. and Ella Ratcliffe Petro, attended high school in Greentown, Ind., three years. In September, 1919, he married Ida Mae Yager. On Dec. 5, 1917, be enlisted in the aviation section of the army and was sent from Fort Thomas, Ky., to Kelly Field, Texas, and assigned to the Twenty-fifth Balloon Co .; next he was sent to Fort Sill, Okla. ; and finally to Camp Morrison, Newport News. Va. In July, 1918, he sailed for France and was located for some time at Villiers le Sec, France. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, O .. July 1, 1919.
Petros, Steve.
Pettit, Clinton Sheridan, was born in Kentucky March 1, 1898. His army service extended from February, 1918, to Jan. 26, 1919. He enlisted at Upland. Ind., and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio. Ile bad been a member of Co. M, First Pioneer Infantry, hut at the time of his discharge he was attached to the First Co., First Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade.
Petty, Alonzo A.
Petty, Elden Ellsworth (49), son of Marion Il. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co., Ind .. Dec. 8, 1892. On June 5, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., and was assigned to Co. E, Fifty-second Infantry, which went to France.
Petty, Everett (92).
Petty, Herbert Eugene, was born Nov. 26, 1894. Ile entered the army at Pern, Ind., Sept. 21, 1017, and part of his service was with the Headquarters Co., 115th F. A., Thirtieth Division.
Petty, James F., was born in Frankfort, Ind. He enlisted in the cavalry at the age of nineteen, hut was transferred to the infantry. On July 15, 1918, he was discharged because of physical disability. lle was then serving in the Thirteenth Recruit Co., General Service Infantry.
Petty, Rollie A. (52), son of Marion H. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 6, 1895. Ile entered the army June 5, 1918, and was assigned to Bat. F, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Additional training was secured on the range at West Point, Ky. After reaching France his outfit received orders to go to the front. but was denied that privilege because of the signing of the armistice. Soon after returning to the States he received his discharge, March 1, 1919.
Petty, Russeff O. (51), son of Marion HI. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co., Ind., May 28, 1899. 1Ie attended school at Greentown, Ind. On July 18, 1918, he was assigned to Bat. C, Thirteenth Battalion, F. A. R. D., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Phelps, Paul David (27), son of Charles E. and Stella Maughmer Phelps, was born In Miami Co., Ind., July 4, 1896. He was stationed at the following places after his enlistment at Indi- anapolis, Ind., in June, 1918; Great Lakes Training Station, 111 .; U. S. Naval Operating Base, Ilampton Roads, Va .; U. S. Proving Grounds, Indian Head, Md.
Phillabaum, Henry Otto (52) son of Lonis and Emma Phillabaum, was born in l'eru, Ind., in 1888. llis wife is Lenora Phillabaum. He enlisted in the army as an engineer at Fort Ben- jamin Harrison and landed in France Nov. 11, 1918, the day the armistice was signed. Ile was assigned to the Sixty-fifth Motor Transport Corps. Ile was discharged July 16, 1919.
Phillips, Chester, son of- John and Tessie Rivers Phillips, was born at Peru, Ind., Ang. 30, 1896. On Sept. 4, 1918, he was sent to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., and remained there until he was mustered out of the service.
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Phipps, Clarence (66), son of Robert and Elizabeth Cabahl Phipps, was born May 14, 1889. IJe married Johanna Lindig. Hle enlisted in the army Aug. 26, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., and was cook for Co. K. First Gas Regiment, until his discharge, Dee. 16. 191S.
Phipps, James Elbert, son of William A. and D. P. Phipps, was born in Luttrell, Teun .. Feb. 3, 1895. Ile enlisted at Marnardsville, Teun., April 27, 1918, and served until in February, 1919, with the 339th F. A.
Phipps, Thomas M., was born in 1802. In September. 1917. he enlisted in Tennessee and went to France with Co. A, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. He was killed in action. Ilis parents live in Kokomo, Ind.
Pickerel, John.
Pickering, Arnold Doward, son of William S. and Ada M. Holloway Pickering, was born in Taylor Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Oct. 9, 1898. Ile graduated from high school in 1918, and entered the S. A. T. C. at Taylor University, Upland, Ind., Oct. 23, 1918, and was discharged Dec. 16. 1918.
Pierce, Edward F. (70), son of C. H. and Lillian Leach Pierce, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 17, 1501. After his enlistment at Fort Wayne, Ind., be served in France with the 306th Q. 3. 0.
Pierce, Emmett Coin (3), son of William D. and Lanra A. Pierce, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 12, 1895. He graduated from high school in 1912 On March 29, 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Corporal Pierce sailed from Camp Upton. L. I., and was sta- tioned at Periquent (Dordogne), France, with Co. B, Fifty-second Engineers, Ile was given his discharge Jan. 4, 1919.
Pierce, Felix Melvin.
Pijanowski, John, was born in Mlowa, Russian Poland. He enlisted in the air service when nineteen years of age. on Dec. 10, 1918. he was mustered out of the army at Garden City, L. 1.
Pike, Harold A. Pine, Carl.
Piner, Wallace Record, was born at Michigantown, Ind. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Dec. 13, 1918. He was then thirty-one years of age, and attached to Troop C. First School, F. A. C. O. T. S.
Pinnick, Ira, was born in Dubois Co., Ind. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor when he was twenty-two years of age, and assigned to Bat. A. 325th F. A .; later he was on duty at Camp MeClellan, Ala,, but he was returned to Camp Zachary Taylor to receive his discharge. Feb. 7, 1919.
Pio, Charles A. (77), son of William J. and Rosa Piu, was born in Greentown, Ind. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind .. Oct. 1. 1917, and was attached to Troop L, Seventeenth Cavalry. Camp Douglas, Ariz. On Jan. 11, 1019, he received his discharge at Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz.
Pio. Joseph Earl (77), son of William J. and Rosa Pio, was born in Logansport, Ind .. in 1SOS. In August, 1918, he entered the army at Jefferson, Ohio, and after bis arrival at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was assigned to the 159th Depot Brigade. At the time of bis discharge, Dee. 20, 1918. at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was a member of Bat. C, Seventh Regiment, F. A. R. D.
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Plongh, Ervin Chandler (49), son of Chester and Cora B. Chandler Plough, was born at Delphi. Ind., July 27, 1899. He attended high school one year in Kokomo. On July 9, 1917, he enlisted in Co. E, and was on gnard duty at East Chicago, Ind., until ordered to Hatties- burg, Miss. After going to France he was transferred to the Headquarters Co., 116th In- fantry, Twenty-ninth Division. He was to have gone on the firing line Nov. 12, 1918, but the signing of the armistice cancelled the orders. He reached Camp Stuart, Va., in May, 1919, and was mustered out of the service soon after.
Plotner, Grant Harrison (54), son of Jobn Il. and Belle Glentzer Plotner, was born Oct. 27, 1×59. On July 23, 1918, he entered the army and four months and ten days later he was dis- charged because of illness. Practically all of the time he was in the service he either had influenza, pneumonia or other complications. He was able to do guard duty part of the time.
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Hummer, Kemper (5), son of Ben and Rena Plummer, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 12. 1-95. He enlisted in Akron, Ohio. Inne 24, 1916, for service on the Mexican Border. The Ohio National Guard became the Thirty-seventh Division when it was called into federal service, and Sergeant Plummer was attached to Co. C. 146th Infantry. In June 15, 1918, he en- trained from Camp Sheridan. Ala., for an eastern port and made the trip to Brest, France, in seven days on the "Leviathan," the old German Vaterland. He was an active participant on the following fronts: Baccaret, Avacourt. Pannes, Mense-Argonne, Ypres-Lys and Ypres second offensive. He returned home on the "Mani," and was mastered out of the army at Camp Sher- man, Ohio, April 13, BIR, after an absence of nearly three years. In all of that period he was neither wounded nor gassed. sick nor absent from his company.
Plummer. Raymond B. (01), son of Edward R. and Minnie A. Heathcoate Plummer, was born Oct. 7, 1896. He has a high school education. On May 13, 19IS, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the army, and after going to Fort Benjamin Harrison. he was temporarily attached to Co. C, Forty-fourth Engineers. He was promoted to sergeant, first class, But was nnassigned until his arrival overseas in August, 1918. He was engaged in both narrow gauge and standard operations in railroad work with headquarters, Sixteenth Grand Division, Transportation Corps. He left the States July 31, 1918, and returned July 15, 1919, after having been stationed at LeMans, France, from Feb. 12 to June 18, 1918. Hlis discharge was dated at Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 24, 1919.
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