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WILLIAM ORMAN CHEST (2nd Class Mate), son of E. R. and Anna Laura Chest, of Nashville, Tenn., was born January 28, 1897, at Nashville. He entered the U. S. Navy in October, 1917, at Minneapolis, Minn. Later he was transferred to the Naval Aviation Corps. He was wounded in November. 1918, while aboard a submarine chaser in French waters. Second Class Mate Chest died of pneumonia December 23, 1918. at the base hospital, at Brest. France, and was buried in Ker- fautras Cemetery.
SGT. CARL A. CHILSON. son of Mrs. Emma Neese Chilson. of Nashville, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. in 1896. He enlisted in the regular army at Jefferson Barracks, Mo .. April 19. 1916. and sailed for overseas duty May 5. 1918. Sergeant Chilson served in the following organizations: Company L. 22nd Infantry: Company K. 35th Infantry: Company L. 314th Infantry: and Company M. 59th Infantry. until his death. He participated in engagements of the Marne sector and was wounded July 22. 1918. He was killed in action October 7. 1918. on the battlefield of France.
PVT. WILLIAM R. CLEGHORN, son of Isaac and Sarah Cleghorn, of Nashville. Tenn .. was born in Cookeville. Tenn .. in 1893. He enlisted for World War service
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in the National Guard. at Nashville. Tenn .. June 12. 1917. among the first volun- teers, and mobilized at Camp Kirkland. in Nashville, with Battery E. Ist Tennes- -re Infantry, which later trained at Camp Sevier. S. C. Private Cleghorn sailed tor France with the Famous 30th Division as a member of Battery E. 11 Ith Field Artillery. May 20. 1918. Ile fought bravely in the battles engaged in by this division, including St. Mihiel. Meuse- Argonne and Woevre sectors. While in the army of occupation he contracted pneumonia. from which he died February 15. 1919. in Germany. after faithfully assisting America in gaining world freedom.
PAT. ABNER B. DOUGLAS was born at Joefton, Tenn., in 1897. and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Douglas, residents of Davidson County. He enlisted in the regular army December 11. 1917. at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga .. for military training. While a member of the 812th Acro Squad. Signal Corps. Aviation. he died from fracture of the skull October 10. 1918. resulting from an attempt to crank his aeroplane. His body was brought back to Davidson County to rest in his native soil
PVT. WILLIAM J. DONOHUE was born in Nashville. Tenn., October 11, 1889. He was the son of Mrs. Kate Donohue. deceased. and his nearest relative is James P. Morgan. a cousin. who resides in Nashville. Private Donohue was inducted into World War service at Fort Thomas. Ky .. May 27, 1918. Ile was a member of Headquarters Company. 50th Infantry. While in training camp he contracted pneu- monia and died October 5. 1918. at the camp hospital.
CAPT. CHARLES BENJAMIN DUNCAN was born in Nashville, Tenn., December 1, 1893. He was the son of Charles B. and Anna Clair Duncan thoth deceased 1. Hle was reared by his grandmother. Mrs. Carrie Eastman Duncan. a life-long resident of Davidson County. He was prepared for college at Wallace University School and entered Vanderbilt University in the fall of 1911. While in Vanderbilt he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Caption Duncan later accepted an appointment to West Point.
1- a student of West Point. Captain Duncan was commissioned a second lieu- tenant of cavalry. March 22. 1917. On May 15. 1917. he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and advanced to the rank of a captain August 5. 1917. and was stationed at Fort Ethan Allan. Vermont: Camp Shelby. Hattiesburg. Miss .. and Camp Greene. Charlotte. N. C. He was a member of the 19th Cavalry (Light) which was converted into the 77th F. 1 .. Ith Division, sailing for the front lines April 19. 1918. Captain Duncan fought with distinction in the following sectors: Aisne- Marne, Vesle. St. Mihiel and Argonne, and was fatally wounded September 30. 1918. and died from the wounds received in action later at a field hospital. He was buried in the field hospital cemetery at Cuisy. France, near the spot where he made the supreme sacrifice, and was later reinterred in an American cemetery in France.
Captain Duncan has a large family connection living in Nashville. He was one of the most popular officers in the artillery of his division. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. posthumously.
PAT. GEORGE R. DISMU KES was born at Goodlettsville. Tenn .. December 19, 1888, and was the son of W. Il. and Ida C. Di-mukes, residents of Goodlettsville. Private
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Dismukes was inducted into service for his country, at Nashville, Tenn., June 27, 1918. He was trained at Camp Gordon, Ga., and served with the following orga- nizations: 29th Company, 8th Training Battalion. 157th Depot Brigade; and Company D. 7th Infantry Replacement Training Battalion until his death. He sailed for France September 11, 1918, and while in a French training camp con- tracted pneumonia, from which he died at a government hospital in France. October 9, 1918. Private Dismukes was considered one of the regiment's best and was popular with both army officials and comrades, as well as a large number of ac- quaintances in Davidson County.
PVT. MARVIN EUGENE EDMONDSON, son of William and Mary Edmondson, of Clarksville, Tenn., was born October 1. 1892. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps, June, 1917, and was trained at Paris Island, S. C., and Quantico, Va. On January 31, 1918, he embarked for France. As a member of the 79th Company, 6th Marine Corps, 2nd Division, he took part in engagements at Bois de Belleau from June 2-13, 1918, and at Soissons and Champagne from October 1-4. 1918. He was wounded June 2, 1918, in Bellean Wood, and was killed in action October 1. 1918, at Cham- pagne. His body was brought to Clarksville, Tenn., and buried there September 11, 1921. Private Edmondson was cited three times for bravery, first. at Bois de Bel- leau; second, at Soissons, and third, at Champagne, and was presented with the Fourrogere. His record is a source of pride to both Davidson and Montgomery Counties, where he was well known and popular.
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HOLLICE CLINTON ELLIOTT ( Apprentice Seaman), the son of William and Ema- line Drake Elliott (both deceased ), was born near Normandy, Tenn., February 28, 1896. His nearest relatives are two brothers, Emmett L. and Alvin E. Elliott, resi- dents of Nashville, Tenn. Private Elliott enlisted in the Navy December, 1917. and was sent to the Naval Training Station, at Norfolk, Va., where he contracted pnen- monia and died in the government hospital at Portsmouth. Va., January 14. 1918. He was among the first Davidson County boys to die in service. His body was sent to Wartrace, Tenn., for burial.
PVT. EUGENE EARLS was born in Nashville, Tenn., in March, 1893. He was the son of Mrs. Effie Earls, of Nashville. and resided with his mother at the time of his enlistment. He enlisted at Fort Thomas, Ky., August 3, 1917. He sailed on April 16, 1918, for duty on foreign fields, and was killed in a railroad accident in France, September 23, 1918, together with several other brave American soldiers. He was a member of Company D. 61st Infantry, at the time of his death. and was greatly beloved by members of his regiment.
IST LIEUT. JAMES DIXIE EVERETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Everett (both deceased), was born October 28, 1895, at Nashville, Tenn. He graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy and entered Vanderbilt in September, 1911. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Lieutenant Everett enlisted with Company F, Ist Tennessee Infantry, N. G., in the spring of 1915, and served on the Mexican border as corporal and as sergeant. He had accepted a place in the French army but when the United States declared war, he resigned. He then enlisted in the United States Army in 1917, and entered the First Reserve Officers' Camp, at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he was commissioned
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So ond Lieutenant in the regular army. In the fall of 1917 he was made First Lieu- tenant and sent for further training to Fort Sill. Oklahoma, and was stationed later at tamp Wadsworth. S. C. On July 6. 1918. he sailed for France. and died of wounds received in action November 11. 1918. At the time of his death he was a member of Headquarters Company. 51th Infantry. He fought with bravery and was one of the most popular members of his regiment. * *
2ND LIEUT. HILARY REID FRAZIER. son of Robert T. Ideceased) and Corrinne Reid Frazier, of Washington. D. C .. was born at Washington. August 28. 1896. and re- ceived his early education in the public schools of that city. For several years he was in the office of the Sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate. He was chief clerk in the Agricultural Department of the N .. C. & St. L. Railroad, at Nashville. Tenn .. when the United States entered the war. He enlisted with the Tennessee National Guard. which mobilized at Tellico Plains. Tenn .. in June. 1917. He was made Supply Sergeant of Company M. 3rd Tennessee Infantry. and received his training at Camp Sevier. S. C. On December 21. 1917. he received a commission as Second Lieutenant and was assigned to Company F. 117th Infantry. 30th Division. sailing for oversea- duty Mas. 1918. After reaching France he entered a French training school at Clemaney in September. 1918. rejoining his regiment in October of the same year. He fought in all the battles in which the famous 30th Division was engaged. \- all higher officers of the Second Battalion had either been killed or wounded at that time. Lieutenant Frazier was placed in command. He was in com- mand of his company at the time he was killed October 17. 1918, Official reports show that he lost his life by heavy shell fire immediately after pa sing Molain en route to Irbanville. The following cablegram from Headquarters of the American Red Cross. in France, was received by Lieutenant Frazier's mother after his death:
"Lieutenant Frazier was recommended for both the American D. S. C. and the British D. S. C. in recognition of these facts: 0. October 9. 1918. he with his company. was practically cut off from the Battalion. Lieutenant Frazier. under terrific shell fire unshielded. managed to get his entire company back in line by infiltration method with only one man wounded."
This Davidson County "boy" hero proved himself worthy of the patriotic spirit instilled by the example of his forefathers of the grand old Volunteer State. Mrs. Tyler Calhoun. of Nashville. is an aunt of this valiant soldier.
PVT. JOHN WILSON FILSON, son of Jame, and Nannie Filson. of Nashville, Tenn .. was born in Trousdale County, Tenn .. February 5. 1897. He was engaged as a jitney driver at the Old Hickory Powder Plant when he entered the service of hi- country September 6. 1918. He received his training at Camp Wadsworth. Spartan- burg. S. L .. and sailed for overseas service September 29. 1918. While on the sea he contracted pneumonia. from which he died October 1. 1918. He was a member of Company H. 57th Regiment Pioneer Infantry at the time of his death. He was buried at Hartsville. Tenn. October 22, 1918. Private Filson's son, who was born after his father gave his life for his country. bears the name of his hero father Private Filson was a model soldier and performed his duties cheerfully and will- inglv.
CAPT. MEADE FRIERSON. son of Mr. and Mrs. Meade Frierson. of Nashville. Tenn .. was born in Columbia. Tenn .. January 29. 1891. Ile abandoned a journalistic career in the autumn of 1916 and successfully passed the West Point examination and was
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commissioned Second Lieutenant in the United States Regular Army, doing this from a deep conviction that his own country would be drawn into the World War and wishing to be prepared for service when the need arose. He was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After three months he was assigned to the 11th Cavalry and was with General Pershing on the Mexican border. He was then sent to Fort Ogle- thorpe, Ga., and went from there overseas March 15, 1918, attached to the 15th Cavalry. Before sailing he had received promotions to First Lieutenant and then to Captain.
In France Captain Frierson was assigned to the 125th Infantry, 32nd Division, with which organization he served in the trenches in Alsace. He went into battle for the first time on July 30, 1918.
Captain Frierson with his company figured in the defeat of the Prussian Guards in the battle of Ourcq River and in the seven days' campaign from the Ourcq to the Vesle River, during which engagement the Germans were driven out of Cour- mont. Les Jomblettes. Hill 212. Bois Belger Gergy, Soissons and the railroad yards at Fismes.
After a rest period Captain Frierson went into line as Acting Major, the obiective being Juvigny: and after two days of fierce fighting before Juvigny was cap- tured. he was killed in action on August 29, 1918, at the age of twenty-three and one-half years. At the time of his death he was suffering from wounds received in action, and gave his life in an effort to save the life of a friend who had been wounded.
Because of his bravery and leadership in the Alsace offensive, Captain Frier- son's men as a unit requested the commanding officer of the 32nd Division that he he decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross. This decoration was awarded posthumously. His promotion to Major and transfer to the air service came on the morning following his death.
His body rests at Columbia, Tenn., the home of his birth, where he has a large and prominent family connection. The last service rendered by Captain Frierson was characteristic of his devotion to his fellow-man as well as to his country. and the sacrifice of a life such as his was is a constant reminder of the price paid for peace.
Captain Frierson was prepared for college at the Columbia Military Academy and entered Vanderbilt in the fall of 1911 at the age of sixteen. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and active in many student clubs and or- ganizations.
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PVT. ( 1ST CLASS) THOMAS R. FRITH was born in Nashville. Tenn., in July, 1893. He was the son of John H. and Annie Frith, who are residents of Nashville. On Feb- ruary 18, 1916, he enlisted in the regular army, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. As a mem- ber of Company 1. 16th Infantry. Private Frith sailed for France June 12. 1917. and was one of the first Davidson County boys to arrive overseas. where he was soon promoted to first class private. He fought with courage in engagements in the Artois sector, and was killed in action July 19. 1918 .. fighting for his country. He was a model soldier and his military duties were well performed.
PVT. JAMES LAWRENCE GARLAND was born at Bellview. Tenn .. September 4. 1892. He was the son of William B. and Margaret K. Garland. of Bellview, and was en- gaged in farming before entering World War service. Due to the importance of
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far-ing "food stuff" for the army. Private Garland was not called into service until September 5. 1918. He was sent to Camp Wadsworth, S. C ... for training, and was Assigned to Company 1. 57th Pioneer Infantry. In less than a month after enter- me service he sailed For the front lines. due to his splendid record made while train- ne. arriving in Europe October 7. 1918. One week later he contracted pneumonia. from which he died October 13. 1918. at Brest, France. His body rests in the American Cemetery at Lambezellec. France. Private Garland was possessed of many noble traits of character.
PVT. JOSHUA O. GATLIN was born at Jordonia. in Davidson County, Tenn .. November 1. 1897. He was the son of James and Margaret Gatlin. of Nashville. Tenn. He was a member of the Tennessee National Guard and was in service on the Mexican border prior to his entering service in the World War. having enlisted on June 19. 1916. at Nashville. He was a member of Company E. Ist Tennessee Infantry. which later became Battery E. 111th +. 1. Private Gatlin was in training at Camps Jackson and Kirkland. at Nashville, going later to Camp Sevier. S. C ... with the 11 th Field Artillery. for further military training. While at Camp Sevier he became a victim of the disease which proved fatal to so many of our American soldiers pneumonia and died April 20. 1918. at a government hospital at Camp Sevier. He was buried at Nashville. Tenn .. two days later. His casket was draped in the American flag, which he served faithfully until his death.
PVT. GEORGE ROBERT GERARD was a brother of Lutin and Jacob Gerard of the 1. S. Navy and Mrs. Mary Blakely and Mrs. Viola Curtis, residents of Davidson County. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps at the outbreak of the World War with the first volunteers. He was killed in action in the famous engagement at Chateau Thierry. October 8. 1918. At the time of his death he was a member of the 83rd Marines. His body rests in the National Cemetery at Nashville. Tenn Private Gerard served faithfully and well and his courage on the battlefield was highly complimented by officers and men of his regiment.
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PVT. MARK ANTHONY GOODE. son of John W. (deceased) and Delia Breen Goode. of Nashville. Tenn .. was born June 5. 1889. He was inducted into service at Nash- ville. September 20, 1917. among the early volunteers, and was sent to Camp Gor- don. Ga .. for a few months' training. and then to Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. He served with the following organizations: Company D. 326th Infantry: Company M. 323rd Infantry: and with Company M. Ilth Infantry. until his death. He sailed for overseas April 21. 1918. and fought with the famous 30th Division. He was among those who helped to break the Hindenburg Line. and was killed in action in an engagement in the St. Mihiel sector. September 12. 1918. at the age of twenty- seven years. His body now rests in Mt. Cavalry Cemetery at Nashville. where his family is well known.
Private Goode was a brother of Miss Susie Goode, and a young man possessed of many noble qualities. As a soldier he performed his duties well and served his country in a courageous manner.
PVT. ERNEST PETTLE GILLIAM was born in Nashville, Tenn .. October 16. 1895. He was the son of Walter Overton and Jane Gilliam, of Greenbrier. Tenn. He en- tered the service of his country February 25. 1918. at Nashville. where he was
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located in the mercantile business. Private Gilliam served with the 138th Aero Squad, and was in training at Vancouver, B. C., and Raymond, Wash. He was drowned while in training at Raymond, Wash., June 28, 1918. His body was sent to Greenbrier. and his burial took place on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of his country for which he gave his life.
IST LIEUT. RICHARD HELM GRAHAM. son of John Meredith and Ellen Foster Cheatham Graham, native Tennesscans, was born January 18, 1890, in Pinewood, Tenn. He entered Federal service in April, 1917. the month America entered the great conflict, as a second lieutenant from a reserve officers' training camp. He was stationed at the following posts: Camp Stanley, Texas: Camp Travis. Texas: and Camp Funston, Kansas. Lieutenant Graham also served with Headquarters Troop, 90th Division, being transferred later to Company F. 360th Infantry. 90th Division. On June 10. 1918, he sailed for foreign duty and fought bravely in the St. Mihiel offensive. He was killed in action while on patrol duty in the St. Mihiel sector.
Lieutenant Graham was prepared for college at Webb School, at Bell Buckle, Tenn .. and at Branham and Hughes School, at Spring Hill. Tenn. He entered Van- derbilt University, at Nashville, in September. 1910. At the time of his enlistment he was associated with the firm of Goldman & Lester. cotton factors. Houston, Texas. At Vanderbilt University he was a popular member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. #
SGT. HAROLD G. GOODWIN was born in Nashville, Tenn., Jannary 7, 1887. He was the son of John E. and Louisa Buford Goodwin (deceased). He volunteered his services among the first of Davidson County with the Ist Infantry, Arizona Na- tional Guard, June 11. 1917. at Douglas, Arizona, which later became Company K. 158th Infantry. He entered for training at Camp Kearney. San Diego, California, and sailed for overseas duty June 27, 1918, arriving in Europe July 13. 1918. He participated in the engagements at Vesle River, near Fismes. France, and was gassed while on the battlefield. August 10, 1918. from which he died August 12. 1918. at Base Hospital No. 27, Angres, France. He was a member of Company G. 30th Infantry, at the time of his death.
The news of Sergeant Goodwin's death in action was felt throughout Davidson County. where he and his family are well known and prominent. He came from a long lineage of patriotic ancestors who served with distinction in other wars, and his courage and devotion to service was highly commended by his captain and fellow comrades. He was a brother of Misses Mary Louise and Rose Goodwin, of Nashville.
CORP. WILLIAM ALLEN GRUBB was a brother of Mrs. J. E. Shipley and Mrs. Anne L. Woodward. of Nashville, Tenn. He was in Detroit. Mich., when he enlisted in the World War in September, 1917, and was stationed at Camp Custos, Mich. Later he was transferred to Waco, Texas, where he received military training with Com- pany G, 126th Infantry, 32nd Division. sailing for overseas duty with this division. Soon after he arrived in France he was promoted to corporal. in which honor he expressed great pride. as he boasted of being able to serve his country well. Cor- poral Grubb was called into action August 5, 1918, and was severely wounded. Seven months elapsed before Corporal Grubb's sisters in Nashville received official notice of his death. It is supposed he died from wounds received while fighting for freedom of the world on that date. He was twenty-seven years of age at the time of his death, and performed his duties cheerfully and bravely.
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Corporal Grubb became interested in the moving picture business when only a small boy and was an expert machine operator at the time of his enlistment. le was a young man of many noble traits of character and numbered his friends by all with whom he was associated. both civilians and members of military circles.
PYT. WALTER GREER was born in Bellview. Tenn .. in March 1891. He was the son of Louis W. and Cora Greer. of Newsoms Station, Tenn. He was inducted into service at Nashville. December 7. 1917. On May 22. 1918. he sailed for duty overseas, and died of wounds received in action October 9. 1918. He served faith- fully with the 21th Company. Casualty Detachment. 157th Depot Brigade. Ist Coast Artillery Park. and with Depot Company. Ist Coast Artillery Park until his death. He was popular with his regiment and was held in high esteem in the community in which he lived. He fought without fear and was at all times cheerful.
PYT JUST CLASSE AUBREY GRANT was the grandson of Jack Hawkins, with whom he resided in Nashville. Tenn .. when he was inducted into the service of his country. March 30. 1918. He was born in Winchester. Tenn. in 1896. He received his military training at Camp Gordon. Ga .. and sailed for duty on the foreign shore April 29. 1918. Private Grant served with the 20th Company. 157th Depot Brigade. and with Company L. 327th Infantry. until his death. He was promoted to first- class private after reaching France. He fought with bravery in a number of noted battle-, and was killed in action October 15. 1918, on the battlefield. fighting for world freedom.
PIT. ARTHUR B. GILLIAM was born in Davidson County in March, 1892. and was the son of William and Nota Il. Gilliam. of Nashville. He was inducted into service May 22. 1918. and was sent to Curtis Bay. Md .. for training. He was as. signed to Machine Gun Company. 50th Infantry. While in training he contracted tuberculosis, from which he died October 8, 1918. in a government hospital in Maryland. Private Gilliam had a large circle of friends in Nashville and was a model soldier, beloved by his comrades.
CAPT. LEONARD KEELING HART. son of Leonard Keeling and Lucy Eastman Hart. of Nashville. Tenn .. was born in David-on County. July 1. 1893. Hle enlisted with the Tennessee National Guard on May 1. 1915. He served with Company C. 2nd Supply Battalion and in the Officers Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. Cap- tain Hart was honorably discharged November 27. 1917. to accept a commission. and was called into active service as Captain of Infantry from the National Guard. Ile was stationed at Camp Greene. N. C .. as a member of Company G. 58th Infantry. being transferred ater to Company G. Ith Ammunition Train. Ith Division. He sailed for France May 22. 1918. and contracted pneumonia on board the transport. from which he died at Brest France. June 5. 1918. Ilis remains are now buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, at Nashville. Contain Hart is survived by a large number of relatives who are prominent citizens of Davidson County.
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