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Bowers, Edward.
Devine, Ralph J., was enlisted November 6, 1917, and went to Camp Meade, Md. Here he was assigned to Company A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, with which he served until discharged by reason of Paragraph 1, S. Q. 35, Head- quarters.
Eisenhart, Harry E., was enlisted September 4, 1918, and sent to Camp Greenleaf, Ga. IIe was assigned to the Medical Detachment Hospital Train No. 70. He left the U. S. for duty overseas November 13, 1918, and served on hospital duty until September 18, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., September 24, 1919.
Gobrecht, Monroe S. E., of Route 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gobrecht, was enlisted September 19, 1917, and went to Camp Meade, Md., where he was assigned to the Machine Gun Company, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, but later was transferred to the Q. M. C. Reclamation Division. He served in this organization as a private 1st class until dis- charged, May 14, 1919.
Groft, Clarence P., of R. D. 5, was enlisted June 27, 1918, and sent to Camp Lee, Va. He served in the Infantry.
Groft, John T., of Route 5, was called to Camp Crane, Pa., No- vember 11, 1918, but returned home November 12, due to the Armistice being signed.
Hamm, John Richard, was enlisted November 5, 1918, in the Students' Army Training Corps, of Baltimore College. Md. He served until discharged December 14, 1918.
Heist, Francis L., was enlisted November 5, 1917, Camp Meade,
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Md. He was assigned to Company A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, with which he served until discharged by order from a physician December 6, 1917.
Hoff, George W., was enlisted November 5, 1917, Camp Meade, Md. He was assigned to Company A, 316th Infantry, but in February, 1919, was transferred to Company C, 11th Infantry, 5th Division, with which he served as a mechanic until discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., July 26, 1919. Hoff served in the A. E. F. and Army of Occupation from April 24, 1918, to July 20, 1919. During this time he fought in the following engagements: Vosges, June 14-July 6; St. Die, July 7-August 23; St. Mihiel. September 14-16; Toul Sector, September 19-29; Meuse-Argonne, October 14-No- vember 11, 1918.
Jacoby, LeRoy, Route 6, son of Harry and Ida Jacoby, was en- listed August 28, 1918, and sent to Camp Lee, Va. He was assigned to Company B, 104th Infantry, 26th Division. Jacoby crossed on board the Connindger from Newport News, Va., to Brest, France, in September, 1918, and re- turned on the Mount Vernon to Boston, Mass., April, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., April 18, 1919, and is now an engineer.
Krichten, Ellsworth J., was enlisted April 30, 1918, Camp Lee, Va. He was assigned to Battery F, 314th Field Artillery, 80th Division. He left the States May 26, 1918, and as- sisted in the advance of Verdun, between Bois de Argonne and Meuse river, from September 25 to November 11, 1918. Krichten arrived in the U. S. April 26, 1919, and was dis- charged at Camp Dix, N. J., May 3, 1919.
Krenzer, Charles A., son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Krenzer, was enlisted August 28, 1918. He served with the 14th Provisional Company, 4th Bn., 153rd Depot Brigade. He was discharged at Washington, D. C., March, 1919. Krise, Fabian E., was enlisted June 27, 1918, and sent to Camp Lee, Va., for assignment. He was assigned to the 59th Company, 15th Prov. Bn., 155th D. B. Krise was discharged July 9, 1918, by recommendation from a physician.
Krug, Paul William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Krug, was en- listed August 26, 1918. After going to Camp Lee, Va., he was assigned to .M Troop, 6th Cavalry. Krug sailed from Newport News, Va., October 2, 1918, and returned from St. Nazaire to Newport News, July 1, 1919. He crossed on board the Queen Italia and returned on the Kroonland, July 3, 1919. 1Ie received an honorable discharge.
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Laughman, Calvin Edward, of Route 6, son of Pius and Jennie Laughman, enlisted JJune 12, 1917. After being sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, he went to Camp Henry Harri- son and was assigned to Battery B, 10th Field Artillery. Hle was disabled in service August 27, 1917, and discharged September 7, 1917, upon recommendation from a physician. Langhman, Clayton L.
Langhman, Ilerman.
Lawrence, Algie D., was enlisted November 5, 1917, and went to Camp Meade, Md. Here he became a member of Company A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division. He crossed overseas July, 1918, and fought in the Argonne Forest, September 25-30; Montagne and Troyon Sector, October 5-25, and along the Meuse River, October 25 to November 11th. He was assigned to Company K, 316th Regiment, while over- seas and returned with this company May 29, 1919. Law- rence was discharged as a corporal from Camp Dix, N. J., June 7, 1919.
Lawrence, Bernard A., was enlisted June 27, 1918, Camp Lee, Va. He was assigned to Company D, 13th Prov. Machine Gun Battalion. He landed in Europe October 29, 1918, and took part in the fighting of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the Champagne. Lawrence returned to the U. S. June 4, 1919, and was discharged June 12, 1919, from Camp Dix, N. J.
LeGore, Ivin William, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard LeGore, enlisted with the colors July 13, 1917, and went to Camp Green, S. C., then to Ft. Clark, Texas. At Greene he was assigned to Field Hospital No. 27, with which he served from August 27, 1917, to April 19, 1919, then transferred to Hdqr's, 3rd Sanitary Train, 3rd Division. He crossed on board the Niagara from Hoboken, N. J., to Bordeaux, France, March 18, 1918, and served at the front in the Aisne offensive, June 1-5, 1918; Marne, July 1-August 16, 1918; Argonne offensive, September 26-October 30, 1918, and in the Army of Occupation, December 8-August 11, 1919. Hle returned to the States August 30, 1919, on board the Pastores and was discharged September 5, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.
Leister, Edgar Rinehart, son of Henry H. and Bettie C. Leister, of R. D. 5. was enlisted June 27, 1918, and went to Camp Lee, Va., where he was assigned to a Replacement Battalion. After crossing to the other side he became a member of Hdqr's Company, 162nd Infantry, September 11, 1918. He
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was transferred from the 162nd to General Headquarters A. E. F. December 24, 1918. Leister erossed on the Prin- cess Matoika from Newport News, Va., to Brest, August 22, 1918, and returned August 26, 1919, on the George Wash- ington from Brest to New York. He was discharged Sep- tember 3, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J.
Lippy, William B., was called to the colors November 11, but returned November 12, because the Armistice went into effect. He reported to Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa.
Livelsberger, Edward Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Livels- berger, was enlisted July 26, 1918, and went to Camp Dix, N. J .. thenee to Camp Lee, Va., where he was assigned to the Medical Department of Camp Hospital No. 52. He erossed on board the Arazabia, leaving the States September 1, 1918, and returned July 14, 1919, on the Prince Frederick from Brest to Hoboken, N. J. Livelsberger was discharged from Camp Dix, N. J., July 23, 1919.
Livelsberger, George David, of Route 5, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Livelsberger. He was enlisted September 19, 1917, and after going to Camp Meade, Md., was assigned to Com- pany C, 316th Infantry, 79th Division. He was appointed private first class December 3, 1917; corporal, February 13, 1918, and sergeant, December 18, 1918. Livelsberger erossed on the Agamemnon from Hoboken, N. J., to Brest, July 9, 1918, and went into aetion September 26, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive after serving at Sector 304 from September 13-25, 1918. He was wounded by shrapnel in the hip during the Argonne drive and hit above the left ear by shrapnel November 23, 1918, on Hill 378, during the fighting on the Grande Montagne front. He received a eita- tion for bravery in aetion September 28, 1918. After re- turning to the States May 29, 1919, on board the Texan, he received his discharge at Camp Dix, N. J., June 7, 1919. Markle, Curvin, was enlisted February 25, 1918, Camp Meade, Md. He served as a mechanic of Company B, 312th Ma- ehine Gun Battalion, 79th Division, departing from the home shores July 9, 1918. and returning May 27, 1919. While in France Markle fought on Sector 304 from Sep- tember 12-25; Meuse-Argonne, September 26-30; Troyon de- fense, October 18-26, and Grande-Montagne, October 28- November 11, 1918. He was discharged at Camp Dix June 7, 1919.
Markle, Percy, was enlisted September 19, 1917. He served in a training battalion, then Company A, 316th Infantry, and
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later with Company K, 11th Infantry. He sailed from the U. S. June 1, 1918, and while overseas fought on the St. Mihiel front from September 12-16, 1918; Mouse-Argonne, October 13-November 11, 1918. He landed in the States July 20, 1919.
Myers, Mervin Lincoln, son of Henry and Eliza A. Myers, en- tered the service August 27, 1918. Going to Camp Lee, Va., he was assigned to the 7th Company, 155th Depot Brigade. On September 10, he was assigned to Company B, 1st Re- placement Batallion, and on November 3rd, to a Special Re- placement. Myers was on board ship when the Armistice was signed. He then returned to Camp Lee, Va., and was discharged December 14, 1918.
Noel, Alphonsus W., reported for armed duty on September 9. 1918, at Camp Greenleaf, Ga., but was later discharged upon a recommendation from a physician.
Noel, Augustus Henry, entered the service September 19, 1917, Camp Meade, Md .; 316th Infantry, Company A, until De- cember 9, 1917, when he was transferred to Company 2. 1st A. S. M. R., serving with this unit until discharged July 3. 1919, Michiel Field. He served as a cook and took part in the battles of the Somme Def., March 21-April 26, 1918. Noel left the States February 10, 1918, and arrived June 25, 1919.
Noel, Charles Harold, son of John and Ellen Noel, was enlisted September 19, 1917, and went to Camp Meade, Md., where he was assigned to Company A. 316th Infantry. 79th Divi- sion, with which he served until September 10, 1918, when transferred to Company HI. March 10, 1918, he was ap- pointed corporal; sailed for France July 9; fought in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, September 26-30; Troyon Sector. October 8 to 26, and the Grande Montagne, October 28 to November 11, 1918. Noel was gassed November 3, 1918. He returned on board the Texan in May, 1919, and was dis- charged at Camp Dix, N. J., June 7, 1919.
Noel, Claire A., was enlisted August 28. 1918, and sent to Camp Lee, Va., where he was assigned to and trained with an In- fantry Training Depot Brigade.
Rebert, Wilbur R., of Route 5, was enlisted in the armed forces of the country September 20, 1917. He served with Com- pany A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, until discharged by a physician's notice, March 17, 1918.
Rife, Oscar Jacob. of Midway, entered the armed service July 26, 1918, Camp Lee. Va. After serving in an Infantry
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Training Battalion he was assigned to and trained in Company D, School Troop, Central Officers' Training School. Rife was discharged at Camp Lee, Va., January 10, 1919.
Shearer. Walter Rogers, was enlisted September 19, 1917, and after serving at Camp Meade, Md., went to Camp Hancock, Ga., where he was assigned to the Air Service. He was a corporal of the 2nd Company. 4th Regiment. Shearer crossed on board the transport Saxonia from New York to Liverpool, Eng., July 14, 1918, and returned on the Ro- chambeau from La Harve, France, to New York, June 21, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Mills, July 1, 1919.
Small. Curvin A., was enlisted September 20, 1917. Camp Meade, Md. He served with the Infantry until being discharged November 16, 1917, by order of a physician.
Smith, Edward William, formerly of Route 5, son of Samuel M. Smith, entered the service in Navy May 18, 1918, at Phil- adelphia. Pier 19. He trained at Balboa Park. San Diego, and on the coast of California. He served on the U. S. S. North Dakota as a seaman 2nd class. Smith was released from active duty at Philadelphia May 28, 1919.
Smith, Lawrence Edward, son of Chas. E. and Mary J. Smith, entered the service September 17, 1917, and going to Camp Meade, was placed in Company D, 316th Infantry, 79th Di- vision. He was appointed corporal January 1, 1918, and sailed for overseas duty July 9, 1918, on the Agamemnon, from Hoboken to Brest. Smith took part in all the active engagements in which the 79th Division participated. He returned on board the Texan, leaving France from St. Na- zaire and landed at Philadelphiai, Pa. He proceeded at once to Camp Dix, N. J., and was discharged June 7, 1919. Smith, Timothy F, entered the service August 28, 1918, Camp Lee. Va. He served as a member of the 7th Company, 2nd Bn., 155 Depot Brigade, until time of discharge, September 4, 1918.
Swisher. Ellis A., was called for armed duty November 11, 1918, reporting to Camp Meade, Md. He was returned the next day due to the signing of the Armistice.
Swisher, Harry Clarence, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Calvin Swisher, was signed up with the colors September 19, 1917, with Company A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division, Camp Meade, Md. He served here until February 14, 1918, when dis- charged by a recommendation from a physician. He was again called November 1, 1918, and sent to Fort Thomas,
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Ky., for limited service, but was discharged from the fort on November 3, 1918,
Thomas, Luther Clayton, was enlisted November 5, 1917, and sent to Camp Meade, Md., where he was assigned to Com- pany A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division. Thomas was ap- pointed bugler May 15, 1918; crossed on the Agamemnon. leaving the States July 9, 1918; went into action in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, September 26, 1918; was wounded November 5, 1918, by a machine gun bullet in the elbow of the right arm and through the musele of the left ; landed in the United States January 20, 1919, having crossed on board the Mongolia from St. Nazaire to Hoboken; was dis- charged at Camp Meade, Md., May 6, 1919. He is now a machinist.
Wiest, George H., was enlisted September 20, 1917. He went to Camp Meade, Md., for duty. Wiest was assigned to an In- fantry Training Bn., but was discharged April 1, 1918, by a physician's recommendation.
Wildasin, George II., served as a private 1st class of Company B. 311th Machine Gun Bn., 79th Division. He entered the ser- vice April 26, 1918, Camp Meade, Md. Wildasin sailed for France July 15, 1918, and while on duty overseas served on the Verdun Sector, September 13-25, 1918; the Mense-Ar- gonne, September 26-30; Troyon Sector. October 10-26. He returned to the United States May 13, 1919, and was dis- charged at Camp Dix, N. J., June 9, 1919.
Wildasin, Riley Clinton, was enlisted September 19, 1917, and went to Camp Meade, Md. He was discharged November 30, 1918, serving as a cook of the 6th Company, 2nd., Bn., 154th Depot Brigade.
Winters, Edwin William, son of Conrad and Sarah Winters, was enlisted February 25, 1918, Camp Meade, Md. He was as- signed to the 316th Field Hospital, 304th Sanitary Train. 79th Division, with which unit he sailed July 10, 1918, on board the Leviathan from Hoboken. In France he served as a corporal during the fighting at Montfaucon, September 26- October 1; Troyon Sector, October 7-25, and Verdun, Octo- ber 26-November 11, 1918. He landed in the States June 1. 1919, and was discharged at Camp Dix. N. J., ten days after- ward.
Zinn, John Frederick, of R. D. 6, son of John and Delia Zinn. entered the service September 19, 1917. After going to Camp Meade, Md., he was assigned to Company A. 316th Infantry, 79th Division. Zinn served with this unit until discharged, November 7, 1917.
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Bigham, Clarence Daniel, of R. D. 1, son of John and Anna Bigham, was enlisted September 6, 1918, and sent to Camp Dix, N. J. He was assigned to the 30th Company, 8th Training Battalion, 153rd D. B., serving here until trans- ferred September 30. 1918, to the 303rd Remount Depot. He was discharged May 12, 1919.
Bigham, Grant Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Bigham, en- tered the service September 19, 1917. He was assigned to Company A. 316th Infantry, 79th Division, transferred to Company C. 11th Infantry, February 1, 1918; to Supply Company, 11th Infantry, March 10, 1918; erossed on the Vaudlin from New York to Brest. April 24, 1918; fought on the front at St. Die, July 15 to August 23; St. Mihiel, September 12 to 16; Meuse-Argonne, October 13 to Novem- ber 11, 1918; returning to the States on board the Maine to Newport News, Va .; was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., July 1. 1919.
Carson, Benjamin Franklin, was enlisted November 5, 1917, and going to Camp Meade, Md., was assigned to Company A, 316th Infantry, 79th Division. Carson left the States for overseas duty April 29, 1918, on board the Powhatan from Hoboken, landing at Pauillaee, Franee. After serv- ing as a cook until April 16, 1919, he was returned to the States and discharged May 10, 1919, at Camp Dix, N. J. Carson returned on board the Buford from Bordeaux, France, to Charleston, S. C.
IFurley, Raymond II., was called to Camp November 11, 1918, but was returned November 12, due to the signing of the Armistice. He reported to Camp Meade, Md.
Kepner. William F., entered the service June 1, 1918. He trained in eamp until August 6, 1918, when he sailed for France. In France he was assigned to Company I. 53rd Pioneer Infantry, with which he served in the fighting at St. Mihiel, September 12-16, and the Meuse-Argonne, Sep- tember 26,-November 11, 1918. He returned to the U. S. April 23, 1919, and was discharged from Camp Dix, N. J., May 18, 1919.
Kump, Calvin E., served on the front with Company C, 11th Infantry, 5th Division. He took part in the battles of St. Mihiel, September 12-16; Meuse-Argonne, September 14 to October 23. and from November 5-11, 1918, Camp Meade, Md., but was transferred to the 11th Infantry in
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February, 1918. Hle sailed from the U. S. April 24, 1918, and returned July 20, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Dix. N. J., July 26, 1919.
Kump, Clarence N., served as a cook in the Supply Company of the 11th Infantry. Kump entered the service September 19, 1917, at Camp Meade, Md. He served in an Infantry Training Battalion until transferred to the 5th Division. Ile left the States for duty overseas April 24, 1917, and served until June 11, 1919. He was discharged at Mitchell Field, June 11, 1919. Kump aided in the fighting of the St. Mihiel and the Mense-Argonne.
Metz, Isaac J., was enlisted May 10, 1918. He went to Cohim- bus Barracks, Ohio, then to the 3rd Transport Corps. He sailed for duty in France July 14, 1918, and returned June 16, 1919. Metz was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., June 21, 1919.
Sanders, Clarence, was enlisted April 30, 1918, at Gettysburg, Pa. He served in the war as a private of Battery A, 313th Field Artillery, going to France in June, 1918, and return- ing April 18, 1919. While overseas he fought in the Meuse- Argonne drive from September 25 to November 11, 1918, and served in the Army of Occupation from December 10, 1918, to April 6, 1919. Sanders was hit by a piece of H. E. shell October 4, 1918. He was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., May 3, 1919.
Sanders, Luther C., was enlisted November 6, 1917, and sent to Camp Meade, Md. He was assigned to Company A. 316th Infantry, 79th Division. Sanders received his discharge after the signing of the Armistice.
Seiferd, Jason Calvin, son of Jacob H. and Catherine E. Seiferd, was enlisted September 17, 1917. He went to Camp Meade, Md .. was assigned to Company C, 316th Infantry. 79th Division, serving here until discharged January 16. 1918.
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Alleman, Irvin Brainard, entered the service September, 1917, Camp Lee, Va. He served as private. Headquarter De- tachment, 159th Brigade; attended the 3rd Officers' Train- ing Camp, Camp Lee. Va., January 5, 1918. to April 19. 1918; was commissioned 2nd lieutenant of Infantry June 1. 1918; transferred to 37th Division, June, 1918, and Ad- jutant 3rd Bn., 145th Infantry, then assigned to G. H. Q., 37th Division. He erossed on board the Leviathan from New York to Brest. June, 1918, and returned on the Kan- sas from Brest to Newport News, Va., April, 1919. Alle- man served on the front on the Bacearet Sector, St, Mihiel Seetor, Meuse-Argonne Offensive and Ypres-Lys Offensive. He was discharged at Camp Lee, Va., April, 1919.
Angell, Harold John, son of Howard and Ellen Angell, entered the armed service December 4, 1917, Harrisburg, Pa. He went to Columbus Barraeks. Ohio, for assignment. and from here was sent to Newport News, Va., where he became a member of Company F, 4th Regiment. 3rd Division. Angell left the States April 6, 1918, on board the Great Northern, and landed at Brest, France. After there weeks trench training he entered the lines at Chateau-Thierry. He fought in the Aisne-Marne and Champagne-Marne drives. being wounded in the left leg, July 25, 1918, and was foreed out of the fighting. Angell returned to the States Novem- ber, 1918, and was discharged in July, 1919, at Camp Meade, Md.
Angell. Joseph D., son of Howard and Ellen Angell, was en- listed August 3, 1918. Ile served at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, from August 3-6; 12th Battalion, Camp Greenleaf, Ga. August 6-20; Hospital Group, No. 2. August 20-25; Base Hospital, No. 106, August 25 to October 14, and at Base Hospital, Camp Jackson, S. C., from October 14 until time of his discharge, March 22, 1919.
Arentz, Charles M., enlisted in the Naval Forces at Lewis, Del- aware, August 1, 1918. He also served at Cape May. Arentz was released from active duty. February 7, 1919.
Aulthouse. John D., enlisted May 3. 1917; was sent to Columbus
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Barracks, Ohio. From here he went to Battery B, 4th Field Artillery ; transferred to Syraense. N. Y., then Pine Camp, N. Y., to Shelba, Miss., to Houston, Texas, to San Antonio, then to Leone Springs, from which place he was discharged June 16, 1920.
Baschoar, Theon E .. was enlisted July 1, 1918. He was sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, for assignment. While in the States he served at Camp Greenleaf, Ga .; Beauregard, La .; Upton, N. Y .; then crossed on the Empress of Asia from New York to Brest, and returned from Bordeaux to Phila- delphia, Pa. Ile was discharged, having the rank of ser- geant, June 28, 1919.
Bielil, Nevin J., son of JJoshua and Ellen Bichl, entered the serv- iee November 13, 1917, at Camp Merritt, N. J. He was as- signed to Ice Plant Company, 301. Q. M. C. He sailed for France from Hoboken, January 13, 1918, on board the Agamemnon, and after serving twenty-two months over- seas, returning on the Mexian. He was discharged at Camp Dix, N. J., November 5, 1920. Biehl was appointed sergeant May, 1918, and first-elass sergeant. May, 1919.
Blocher, Edmund LeRoy, was enlisted in the Students' Army Training Corps. State College. Pa., October 11, 1918, serv- ing until time of discharge, December 16. 1918. He is a son of Clarence and Mary Blocher.
Blocher, Merle F., entered the service September 19, 1917. Camp Lee. Va. He was assigned to, and served with Company H. 320th Infantry. 80th Division, crossing with the unit May, 1918, and returned June. 1919. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, JJune 25, 1919.
Blocher, Paul Bender, son of Charles L. and Grace Blocher, was enlisted September 19. 1917, and sent to Camp Meade. Md. Here he was assigned to the Machine Gun Company. 316th Infantry, 79th Division; was appointed company elerk August 12, 1918; and sergeant. April 4, 1919. Blocher crossed the Atlantic in July, 1918, from Hoboken. N. J .. to Brest, France, and returned in May, 1919, on the U. S. S. Texan, from St. Nazaire to Philadelphia, Pa. He was dis- charged June 8. 1919. at Camp Dix, N. J. He served in the trenches on Sector 304. September 13-25. 1918; Meuse- Argonne, September 26-30: Grand Montagne. October 28- November 11; Troyon, October 8-26, 1918.
Boose, Lloyd.
Boose. Milton O., entered the service May 9. 1918, Columbus Bar-
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racks. Ohio, but was discharged by order of a physician, May 12, 1918.
Boose. Sterling D., began serving the colors September 5, 1918. He went to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., trained there until sail- ing October 6, 1918. for duty overseas. Boose sailed from Hoboken, landed at St. Nazaire. France, and returned from the same port to Newport News, Va .. April 22. 1919. He was discharged at Camp Lee, Va., April 24. 1919.
Bowers. Aubrey Wilber, enlisted June 21, 1917, and went to Ft. Sill. Okla .. from which he was assigned to Battery A, 14th Field Artillery. He was appointed Corporal June 5, 1918. Bowers was discharged at Camp Meade, Md., April 15, 1919. Bowers. George W., was enlisted August 28. 1918, and sent to Camp Lee, Va. He spent his period of training at Lee and was discharged from it after the signing of the Armistice.
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