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DISTEFANI, AGATIO-Son of Philip Distefani, 105 Forest Ave. Born January 13, 1894. Was inducted into service Sep- tember 18, 1917. Was sent to Camp Greene and placed with the 30th Engineer Corps, 3rd Di- vision. He was transferred to Camp Lee, then to Camp Mer- ritt. Sailed overseas April I, 1918. Wounded in the head. Re- turned to the United States April 15, 1919. Honorably dis- charged in April.
DIXON, WILLIAM ED- WARD-Son of John L. and Mary L. Dixon, 267 Central Ave. Born December 21, 1889. En- listed in October, 1916. He was sent to Fort Sam Houston, was made Sergeant.
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DONALDSON, HARRY HOBART-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donaldson, 347 Jefferson Ave. Born May 14, 1896. En- listed in the Marine Corps May 4, 1917. He sailed overseas Sep- tember 16, 1917. Was wounded at the Belleau Woods, returned to the United States October 21, 1918.
DONALDSON, DAVID JOHN-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donaldson, 347 Jefferson Ave. Born September 5, 1898. Enlisted April 13, 1918, in the Ordnance. He was assigned to Camp Hancock, then to Camp Merritt, sailed overseas May 26, 1918.
DONNELLY, WILLIAM, 104 E. Pike St .- Born December 15, 1891. Was inducted into ser- vice December 14, 1917. Sent to Camp Sherman and placed with Company E, Ammunition Train. He was transferred to Camp Mills, sailed overseas June II, 1918.
DOUGLAS, RICHARD-Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Douglas, 81 Main St., Midland. Born De- cember 9, 1893. Was inducted into service in September, 1917. Sent to Camp Sherman and placed with Company L, 330th Infantry. He was transferred to 28th Company, 150th Depot Bri- gade, and was honorably dis- charged from service in June, 1918.
DOUTRE, FELIX, 236 Third St .- Was inducted into service October 3, 1917. Sent to Camp Sherman and attached to Ist Army Regimental Headquarters. He was transferred to Camp Pike, Camp Greene, and sailed for France from Camp Merritt in April, 1918.
DOWNS, WILLIAM-Son of Thomas Downs, born March 6, 1893. Was inducted into ser- vice May 25, 1918. Was sent to Camp Greenleaf. He was at- tached to the Medical Corps, was transferred to Camp Merritt, made Corporal, and sailed over- seas September 1, 1918.
DUMEO, JOE-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Dumeo, 328 Duquesne Ave. Born March 23, 1895. Was inducted into service in May, 1918. Was placed with the 55th Infantry Band at San Antonio. He was transferred to Camp Travis.
DUNGEE, JAMES-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dungee, 38 Payne Ave. Born April 7, 1889. Was inducted into service in February, 1918, sent to Camp Grant, and placed with the Motor Transportation Corps. He was then transferred to Camp Funston, Camp Custer, and Fort Sheridan. Was made Sergeant.
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DUNGEE, EARL-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dungee, 38 Payne Ave. Born July 1, 1892. Was inducted into service June 21, 1918, sent to Camp Sherman, and placed with Company C. 372nd Infantry, 93rd Division. He was transferred to Camp Merritt, Camp Upton, and Camp Dix. Sailed for France in August, 1918. Returned to the United States February II, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service March 7, 1919.
ELLIOTT, JOSEPH H .- Son of William D. Elliott, Park St. Born November 5, 1898. Was inducted into service October 6, 1917. Sent to Camp Sherman and attached to the 333rd In- fantry. He was transferred to Camps Mills, Merritt, and Dix, and sailed overseas September I, 1918. Returned to the United States March 26, 1919, and was honorably discharged from ser- vice April 11, 1919.
ESTOKER, MARTIN-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gall Estoker, 176 Smith St. Born March 29, 1892. Enlisted October 5, 1914. He was in the Philippines and at Camp Fremont. Was made Ser- geant and was honorably dis- charged from service March 19, 1919.
EWIG, ELMER H .- Son of David E. Ewig, Thompsonville. Born January 30, 1893. Was in- ducted into service August 8, 1917. He was sent to Camp Wadsworth, placed with Com- pany C, 56th Infantry, 3rd Di- vision. Made Corporal and sailed for France in April, 1918.
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FAVA, DOMINICK, Hous- ton-Born March 24, 1897. Was inducted into service June 5, 1918. Sent to Camp Greenleaf and attached to the Medical Corps of the First Army. He sailed overseas from Camp Up- ton October 6, 1918. Returned to the United States January 20, 1919, and was honorably dis- charged February 10, 1919.
FEE, DWIGHT HUM- PHREY-Son of William and Julia Fee, 203 North Ave. Born September 4, 1892. Was inducted into service September 5, 1917. Sent to Camp Lee and placed with Company A, 319th Infantry, Both Division. He sailed over- seas May 17, 1918. Returned to the United States November 5, 1918, and was honorably dis- charged from service December 20, 1918.
FEIST, ALBERT-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Guston Feist. Born July 19, 1899. Enlisted in August, 1918, with the West- minster S. A. T. C. He was honorably discharged from ser- vice in December, 1918.
FENTON, ISAAC, Meadow- lands-Born February 20, 1889. Was inducted into service June I, 1918. Sent to Camp Forrest and placed with Company B, 27th Engineers. He sailed overseas September 1, 1918. Returned to the United States in May, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service on the fifth of that month.
FERGUSON, JOHN H .- Son of Archie Ferguson, Alexander Place. Born September 20, 1897. Enlisted February 3, 1918. He was sent to Kelly Field, Tex., and was honorably discharged from service December 15, 1918.
FELIUS, PETE J .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. Felius, Alexan- der Place. Born March 6, 1898. Enlisted May 22, 1917. Was sent to Fort Bliss and was placed with the Headquarters Company of the 82nd Field Artillery. He was transferred to Houston, Tex., and was honorably dis- charged from service March 17, I9I9.
FISH, DANIEL CURTIS- Son of James Fish, 69 Main St. Born June 19, 1880. Enlisted February 21, 1918. Was sent to Douglas, Ariz., and placed with Troop L, 17th Cavalry. He was honorably discharged from the service of the United States March 8, 1919.
FLIS, JOHN, 238 E. College St .- Born in March, 1898. Was inducted into service in Decem- ber, 1917. Was sent to Niagara Falls, placed with Company 10, 3rd Infantry, 3rd Battalion. He was made sergeant, went over- seas.
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FORD, GEORGE-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ford, Richill. Born June 29, 1893. Was in- ducted into service May 25, 1918. Sent to Camp Greenleaf and placed with Base Hospital No. 107. He was transferred to Camp Sherman, sailed overseas September 1, 1918.
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GILBERT-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Ful- lem, Midland. Born July 4, 1894. Was inducted into service August 4, 1918. Sent to Camp Custer and was placed with Company G, 803rd Pioneer In- fantry. He was transferred to Camp Grant, sailed overseas from Camp Dix in October, 1918.
FUNDIS, HARRY, 39 E. Pitt St .- Born April 29, 1894. Was inducted into service September 5, 1918. Was sent to Camp For- rest and placed with Company C, 128th Engineers. He was transferred to Camp Hill, sailed overseas October 10, 1918.
GALLBRAITH, WILLIAM KERR-Son of Mrs. Mary Gall- braith, 115 E. College St. Born April 17, 1896. Enlisted Decem- ber 5, 1917, and was sent to Wright Field. He was placed with 669th Aero Squadron and transferred to Kelly Field. Was made Sergeant and was honor- ably discharged from service January 14, 1919.
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Wm. I. Lowers, Sr., Allison Avenue, Died Wednesday Morning
William I. Lowers Sr., 67, died at 11:05 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home, 1045 Allison avenue, after an illness of six months. He had resided in Washington for many years and was a tube mill worker.
His wife, Katherine Lowers, sur- vives, with the following sons and daughters; Mrs. T. R. Abbott and Mrs. Arthur Dowler, both of Ros- coe; William, Andrew, John, Paul, Samuel and Daniel Lowers, all of Washington. Two brothers also survive, Lincoln Lowers of Morgan- town, W. Va., and Frank Lowers of Fayette City; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Jane Abbott, of Ros- coe; Mrs. Anna Cramer, of Newell, and Mrs. J. R. Flinn, of Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at the home, 1045 Allison avenue, Fri- day night at 7:30 o'clock. Burial will be made at Jeannette Saturday morning.
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GEORGE, WILLIARD CAVETTE-Son of John George, 22 E. Pike St. Born October 15, 1892. Enlisted in June, 1917, went to Allentown, and was attached to Company B, 211d Artillery. He was trans- ferred to Camp Merritt, Camp Taylor, and was honorably dis- charged December 14, 1918, with the rank of Ist Sergeant.
GERCOML, BRCRLL, 318 Bridge St .- Born February 24, 1893. Was inducted into service in July, 1918, sent to Camp For- rest, and placed with Company H, Ist Engineers. He was hon- orably discharged from the ser- vice of the United States in De- cember, 1918.
GIACHINO, ERNEST, Main St., Houston-Born July 8, 1896. Was inducted into service Sep- tember 4, 1918. He was sent to Camp Forrest, assigned to Com- pany B, 124th Engineers. Was transferred to Camp Sherman and was honorably discharged from the service of the United States January II, 1919.
GIACHINO, JOHN, Main St., Houston-Born February 8, 1894. Was inducted into service May 25, 1918, and sent to Camp Greenleaf. He was assigned to the 28th Evacuation Hospital, was transferred to Camp Sher- man and Upton, then sailed for France the latter part of Octo- ber, 1918.
GIBBS, HERBERT-Son of Thomas M. Gibbs, 124 Van Eman St. Born January 3, 1895. Enlisted May 17, 1917, with the 15th Engineers. He was placed with Company C, stationed at Oakmont. Sailed overseas July 8, 1917. Returned to the United States in April, 1919, and was honorably discharged from ser- vice May 15, 1919.
GLADDEN, WILLIAM WOODS, JR .- Son of William and Elizabeth Gladden, 203 N. Central Ave. Born June 5, 1895. Was inducted into service De- cember 13, 1917. Was sent to Camp Sherman and placed with Company E, 158th Artillery, 83rd Division. He was transferred to Camp Mills and Camp Upton. Sailed overseas June 13, 1918. Returned to the United States April 27, 1919, and was honor- ably discharged from service May 14, 1919.
GOUIRAND, GEORGE, JR. -Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gouirand, Cherry .Ave., Houston. Born January 15, 1897. Was in- ducted into service June 2, 1918. Sent to Camp Forrest and placed with 6th Provision Company. He was transferred to Camp Sherman, there he was placed with the Ist Provision Company and was honorably discharged from service December 20, 1918.
GRADY, HAMILTON G .- Son of Jessie H. Grady, 31I Greenside Ave. Born November 13, 1893. Was inducted into ser- vice April 12, 1918. Sent to Camp Hancock and placed with the 8th Army Corps. He was moved to Camp Merritt, then Camp Raritan. Was made Ser- geant and honorably discharged from service March 14, 1919.
GRAVINA, VINCENZO, 135 Spring St .- Born in March, 1891. Was inducted into service De- cember 13, 1917, and sent to Camp Sherman. There he was placed with Company K, 6th In- fantry, was made Corporal and sailed for France in April, 1918.
GREER, ALLYN F .- Son of Wesley and Annie Greer, 146 W. College St. Born June 23, 1900. Enlisted in the Marine Corps in October, 1918, and was assigned to Paris Island. He was trans- ferred to Key West, placed on board U. S. S. Dolphin.
GRUBBS, JESSE L .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Grubbs, Houston. Born January 27, 1890. Was inducted into service April 3, 1918, sent to Camp Lec. and placed with Battery C, 315th Artillery, 80th Division. He was made Corporal, sailed overseas May 26, 1918, and was gassed several times. Returned to the United States May 28, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service June 10.
GUGLIELMO, GIACOMO, 318 Bridge St .- Born November 17, 1893. Was inducted into ser- vice June 28, 1918. He was assigned to Camp Lee, placed with Company 3, D&V Bat- talion, and was honorably dis- charged from the service of the United States December 28, 1918.
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HALEY, JOHN E., 159 Mea- dowlands-Born August 22, 1897. Enlisted June 7, 1918. Was sent to Columbus Barracks, then to Camp Ustus and placed with Battery A, 4th Coast Artillery. He was appointed cook for that outfit, sent to Camp Dix, and honorably discharged from ser- vice December 21, 1918.
HANLEY, JAMES-Son of James and Catherine Hanley. Born March II, 1894. Enlisted with Company H, IIoth Infantry, Iron Division. He sailed over- seas April 12, 1918. Was in many large battles. Returned to the United States in May, 1919, and was honorably discharged on the twenty-third of that month.
HANLEY, EDWARD-Son of James and Catherine Hanley. Born August 4, 1893. Enlisted June 22, 1916, with Company H, IIoth Infantry, Iron Division. He served on the border and sailed for France April 12, 1918. Was gassed at Fismes, and re- turned to the United States in May, 1919. Private Hanley was honorably discharged from ser- vice May 23, 1919.
HARDEN, HOWARD-Son of Frank Harden, 616 College St. Born June 10, 1898. Enlisted with Company H, 18th Infantry, Ist Division, September 1, 1917, and was sent to Gettysburg. He was sent to France in November, 1917, was in most of the drives, received many wounds, and was given a Croix de Guerre by the French Government. Private Harden returned to the United States, was honorably discharged in January, 1919, but reëntered the service.
HARDEN, HARRY-Son of Frank Harden, 616 College St. Born in 1900. Enlisted in May, 1918, at Columbus Barracks and was sent to Fort Russell. He was assigned to Battalion B, 7Ist Field Artillery, transferred to Camp Knox, Ky., and was hon- orably discharged from service in February, 1919, but reënlisted.
HARDY, RAYMOND-Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy, II2 Smithfield St. Born May 26, 1899. Enlisted August 10, 1918. Was sent to Camp Taylor and placed with Battalion A, 6th F. A. R. D. He was made Corporal and was honorably discharged from the service of the United States December 17, 1918.
HARRIS, CHARLES A .- Son of J. J. and Lena Harris, 247 Vine St. Born in March, 1897. Enlisted in November, 1917, and was sent to Camp Up- ton. He was transferred to Plattsburg, was appointed Cook, and sailed overseas from Camp Merritt in September, 1918.
HAUGHT, CHARLES C .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Haught, Meadowlands. Born December 24, 1898. Enlisted July 27, 1918, in the Marine Corps. He was assigned to Company 37, 7th Regiment, sta- tioned at Paris Island, then to Quantico, and sent on board the Hancock.
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HAUGHT, FRANK C .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Haught. Born December 2, 1895. Was in- ducted into service October 5, 1917, and sent to Camp Sherman. He was placed with Company A, 336th Machine Gun Battalion, 87th Division. Was transferred to Camp Pike. Sailed overseas August 23, 1918, and returned to the United States March 7, 1919. Private Haught was honorably discharged from service March 22, 1919.
HAUGHT, WILLIAM J .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Haught, Meadowlands. Born September II, 1897. Enlisted November 27, 1917. Was as- signed to Columbus Barracks. He was attached to Battery C, Ist Artillery, Ist Army Corps. Sailed overseas April 1, 1918, and was engaged in the Marne and Argonne offensives. Private Haught returned to the United States February 28, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service March 14.
HAYDEN, PAUL E .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hayden, 12 Payne St. Born February 5, 1897. Was inducted into service August 6, 1918, and sent to Camp Custer. He was placed with Company K, 803rd Infantry, was transferred to Camp Grant, and sailed overseas in September. 1918. Hayden was appointed Corporal.
HAYNES, LESTER EWING -Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haynes, Houston. Born Febru- ary 18, 1895. Enlisted in Avia- tion Service in October, 1917. He was sent to Princeton for three months, was honorably dis- charged from there, enlisted in the Medical Corps at Washing- ton, D. C., and went overseas in September, 1918.
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HICKMAN, JOHN WAL- TER-Son of Mrs. Alice Hick- man, Pike St., Houston. Born January 28, 1897. Was inducted into service September 4, 1918. He was sent to Camp Forrest, attached to the 5Ist Company, 2Ist Engineers. Was made Cor- poral and was honorably dis- charged from service January 9, 1919.
HINCY, WILLIAM A .- Son of William C. Hincy, 211 E. Col- lege St. Born January II, 1900. Enlisted May 31, 1917, with Com- pany H, Hoth Infantry, 28th Division, and was sent to Camp Hancock. He sailed overseas from Camp Merritt, May 3, 1918. Was burned with mustard gas in the 5th German offensive. Pri- vate Hincy returned to the United States May II, 1919, and was honorably discharged the twenty-third of that month.
HIRST, WILLIAM-Son of Thomas and Mary Jane Hirst. Born November 26, 1900. En- listed in February, 1918. Was sent to Columbus Barracks, placed with Company 6, Trench Mortar Battery. He sailed over- seas from Camp Merritt and was wounded by machine gun fire. Returned to the United States in May, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service later that month.
HOCH, ORION-Son of George and Mary Hoch, 120 E. College St. Born March 13, 1893. Was inducted into service September 21, 1917, and was sent to Camp Sherman. He was placed with the Infantry, later transferred to Motor Mechanics Supply Company, and sailed from Camp Merritt for France in January, 1918.
HOEFLER, JOHN-Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoeffer, Meadowlands. Born in March, 1900. Enlisted at Columbus Bar- racks May 9, 1918. He was placed with the Ist Army Corps and sailed for France from Camp Merritt September 23, 1918. Returned to the United States February 3, 1919, and was honorably discharged from ser- vice on the fourteenth of that month.
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WILLIAM METZ, 52 Main St., Midland- Born October 15, 1899. Enlisted in the Navy March 13, 1917. He was sent on board the U. S. S. Mongolo, made a great many trips over and back.
HOFFMAN, EDWARD- Son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hoffman, Main St., Midland. Born March 15, 1897. Enlisted November 28, 1917, with the 103rd Field Artillery, 26th Di- vision. He was stationed at Camps Jackson and Dix, sailed overseas March 14, 1918. Was in the battles at Chateau Thierry. Argonne, and Verdun. Returned o the United States April 9, 1919, and was honorably dis- charged ten days later.
HOLLAND, HUGH T .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. Holland, McGovern. Born December 19, 1895. Was inducted into service May 25, 1918, sent to Camp Greenleaf, and placed with Hos- pital Train No. 68. He sailed overseas August 21, 1918.
HOLLAND, JAMES F .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Holland, McGovern. Born December 24, 1897. Enlisted with Company H, IIoth Infantry, 28th Division. He was honorably discharged from the service of the United States January 5, 1918, on ac- count of physical disability.
HOLLIDAY, ALLEN PRES- TON-Son of Mrs. M. C. Holli- day, 12 Jefferson Ave. Born May II, 1900. Enlisted October I, 1918, in the Motor Transporta- tion Corps at the University of Pittsburgh. He was attached to Company G, was appointed Cor- poral, and was honorably dis- charged December 21, 1918.
HOLMES. JOHN-Son of Mrs. Ida Holmes, Ford St., Houston. Born December 3, 1889. Enlisted December 8, 1917, at Columbus Barracks and was assigned to the 384th Company, Quartermaster Corps. He was sent to Fort Sam Houston and Kelly Field, was made Sergeant, and was honorably discharged from service June 5, 1919.
HOLMES, THEODORE- Son of Mrs. Ida Holmes, Ford St., Houston. Born June 21, 1896. Enlisted in May, 1917. Was sent to Columbus Barracks, then to Kelly Field, and placed with 3Ist Aero Squadron. He was transferred to Newport News and sailed overseas Sep- tember II, 1917. Returned to the United States in May, 1919, and was honorably discharged from service June 1, 1919.
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HOLMES, ALBERT P., Pike St., Houston-Born July 26, 1895. Was inducted into service August 5, 1918. Sent to Camp Custer and placed with Company A, 821st Infantry, 93rd Division. He was transferred to Camp Grant, then to Camp Merritt. Was three days out at sea when the armistice was signed and he was recalled. Holmes was hon- orably discharged from Camp Sherman December 29, 1918, with the rank of Sergeant.
HOLSING, W. FREDRICK -Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Holsing, 248 Smithfield St. Born December 25, 1896. Enlisted in June, 1918. He was stationed at Bucknell University, placed with the Engineer Reserve Corps. Made Sergeant and was honor- ably discharged in December, 1918.
HOPKINS, WALTER-Son of Mrs. John Williams, Main St., Midland. Born January 6, 1896. Enlisted May 14, 1918. Was sent to Columbus Barracks, trans- ferred to Walkover, Tex., and placed with the Veterinary Corps A. R. D. No. 324. Private Hopkins was honorably dis- charged from the service of the United States May 21, 1919.
HOTT, ELMER-Son of Ross and Laura Hott, born July 12, 1895. Was inducted into ser- vice May 28, 1918. Was sent to Camp Wheeler and placed with the 7th Trench Mortar Battery. He was transferred to Camp McClelland and went overseas in August, 1918. Returned to the United States January 21, 1919, and was honorably discharged February 3, 1919.
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HOTT, HARRY MELVILLE -- Son of Ross and Laura Hott. Born December 31, 1892. En- listed May 5. 1917. Was sent to Camp Sherman and placed with Company E. 35th Engineers, 21st Division. He was transferred to Camp Grant, and went overseas December 12, 1917. Returned to the United States May 25, 1919. and was honorably discharged June 5, 1919.
HOUSEKEEPER, FRED- Son of Williard Housekeeper. Born May 1, 1894. Was inducted into service August 8, 1918. Sent to Camp Sheridan and placed with Company A, 25th Machine Gun Battalion. Private House- keeper was honorably discharged from service February 8, 1919.
HOUSTON, ROBERT-Son of Mrs. Robert Lytle, Meadow- lands. Born March 18, 1898. Enlisted July 26, 1918, with the Marine Corps. He was sent to Paris Island, Quantico, and was placed on patrol duty in Cuba.
HOWARD, HARRY E .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Howard, Meadowlands. Enlisted in the Infantry and went overseas as a Ist Class Private. He was wounded in the left foot at Chateau Thierry. Returned to the United States and was hon- orably discharged from service January 6, 1919.
HOWARD, ROBERT O .- Son of S. A. Howard, Meadow- lands. Born July 31, 1886. Was inducted into service July 26, 1918. Sailed for Russia with the 167th Company and went with that outfit to Port Royal.
HOWARD, WILLIAM McCALLISTER-Son of S. A. Howard, Meadowlands. Born March 4, 1893. Enlisted August 29, 1915, with the Marine Corps. He was in service in Mexico, sailed for France in December, 1917, was in a great many battles, and was gassed at Chateau Thierry. Howard was made sergeant, returned to the United States in February, 1919.
HOXWORTH, JOHN POR- TER-Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoxworth, Canonsburg. Born March 24, 1895. Went into service October 17, 1917. Was sent to Sand Fort, Tex., and was placed in the Secret Service of Company E, 28th Infantry, Ist Division. He sailed overseas June 14, 1918.
HUGHES, WILLIAM-Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, 311 Duquesne Ave. Born October 24, 1895. Was in- ducted into the service July 25, 1918. Was sent to Camp Sher- man and placed with the 330th Fire and Guard Battalion.
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INGANI, TONY, Donner Ave .- Born in 1893, was in- ducted into service April 5, 1918, sent to Camp Lee, and placed with 332nd Infantry. He was honorably discharged from the service of the United States in December, 1918.
INGRAM, THOMAS ALEX- ANDER-Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingram, 22 Chartiers Ave. Born July 24, 1900. En- listed July 28, 1918, with the Ordnance Department. He was sent to Columbus Barracks, then to Camp Hancock, and was hon- orably discharged from service February 27, 1919.
INGRAM, JOHN C .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ingram, 22 Chartiers St. Born January, 1894. Entered service Decem- ber 6, 1917. He was sent to Camp Sherman, Kelly Field, then to West Port. Was made Ser- geant and was honorably dis- charged from service February 14, 1919.
JEFFERS, MICHAEL Z .- Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jeffers, McGovern. Born Janu- ary 27, 1898. Enlisted Septem- ber 25, 1918, in the United States Navy. He was sent to Hampton Roads, and was honorably dis- discharged from service January 28, 1919.
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