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PYT FEED SIMON HATHAWAY. Son of W. S. (deceased and Anna Hathaway, of Nashville. Tenn .. was born near Whites Creek. Davidson County. Tenn .. February 6. 1890. He was a bookbinder by trade, and entered service in the World War
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May 28. 1918, at Nashville, receiving his training at Camp Pike, Ark. He served with Company D. 4th Infantry. Replacement and Training Regiment, Camp Pike. Ark .. and was with the Camp Pike July Automatic Replacement Draft at the time of his death. Private Hathaway contracted influenza. which developed into lobar pneu- monia. while at Camp Merritt. N. J .. from which he died October 8, 1918. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, at Nashville.
IST LIEUT. RAYMOND FREEMAN HOUSTON. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Monroe Houston. of Nashville. Tenn .. was born in St. Louis, Mo .. April 15. 1893. He volun- trered his services to his country in July, 1917. at Nashville, where he was employed in a local furniture store. He entered the Second Reserve Officers Training Camp, at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga., where he was commissioned a first lieutenant. He was sent to Camp Greene, N. C .. and sailed for overseas duly April 15. 1918. and served with Company D. Company G. Company H and Company A. 47th Infantry. Ith Division. until his death. He saw active service in the engagements at Chateau Thierry and in Belleau Wood sector. Lieutenant Houston was killed in action July 31. 1918. at Sergy. Fere-en-Taidenois.
PVT. FRED HITNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hitner. who are residents of Nash- ville, Tenn., was born April 11. 1893, and enlisted for World War service in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, June 27. 1918. He received his training at Camp Sherman, Chilli- cothe, Ohio. and sailed on September 2, 1918. for overseas duty. He fought with bravery in the Ypres-Lys offensive, and was severely wounded on November 11, 1918, the day Peace was brought to the world. and died the same day. Private Hitner served with the following organizations: 10th Company 3rd Transport Bat- talion, 158th Depot Brigade: Company M. 333rd Infantry. 84th Division, and with Company F. 363rd Infantry until his death. His body now lies in Mt. Olivet Ceme- tery, at Nashville. Tenn., where he has a large and prominent family connection.
SGT. JOHN WALLER HEAD. son of Charles R. and Alice B. Head (both deceased ). was born May 14. 1876, in Gallatin, Tenn. He volunteered his services in the World War. at Nashville. September 4, 1917, where he was engaged in the insurance business. He was a member of the Quartermaster Corps and received his training at Fort Barancas. Fla. Sergeant Head was stricken with pneumonia while in train- ing. from which he died October 11. 1918. in a government hospital at Fort Barancas. Pensacola, Fla. He had successfully passed the examination for Second Lieutenant a short time before his death. His body was sent to Chattanooga, Tenn. for burial, October 16. 1918.
Sergeant Head served for fourteen years with the Tennessee State Militia. He is survived by a sister. Mrs. W. J. Nixon, of Chattanooga, and a brother, J. Allen Head. of Nashville.
IST SGT. THOMAS JEHU HINDMAN was the son of William Matthew and Mary Wright Hindman (both deceased). He was reared as devotedly as an own son by his aunt, Miss Julia Hindman. a popular member of the insurance firm of Jackson & Hindman. of Nashville. Tenn. Sergeant Hindman was born in Giles County.
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Tenn .. October 5. 1889. and was engaged as an engraver at Chicago III., when he answered the call to arms, enlisting at Chicago. September 11. 1917. He received his military training at Quantico, Va .. and Paris Island. S. C. Having a keen desire to get to the front lines. he enlisted with the 95th Company, 6th Regiment. U. S Marine Corps, which was among the first commanded for overseas duty. This regi- ment landed in France October 5, 1917. on the twenty-eighth birthday of Sergeant Hindman. They were sent to Camp Champigneulle for intensive training. and Sergeant Hindman entered his first battle in March. 1918. He fought with con- spicuous bravery in the battles of the Verdun sector from March 31 to May 2. 1918. On May 30, 1918. his regiment received an urgent call from Marshal Foch to assist in checking the rapid advance of the Germans on Paris. From June 1 to July 1. 1918. Sergeant Hindman was in the front lines of the famous battle of Belleau Wood. the turning point of the World War. when the German tide was checked. He was in the Soissons sector in July. 1918, where he was killed in action at the battle of Belleau Wood on July 19, 1918.
Sergeant Hindman's splendid record of active service in the World War will ever be a source of pride to Giles County. his native home, as well as to Davidson County. His ancestors in Giles County were distinguished in other wars for their patriotism.
PVT CHARLES JACKSON HOLMAN. son of Eugene T. and Lena McCallum Holman. of Nashville. Tenn., was born August 16, 1896, in Nashville, Tenn. He received his education in the public schools of Nashville, and held a responsible position with Kieth & Simmons Hardware Company. of Nashville, before enlisting. He volun- teered his services to his country and entered the U. S. Marine Corps, June 1, 1918. and on the same date was sent to Paris Island. S. C .. for training, where he passed a practically perfect physical examination. He was assigned to Company 17, 5th U. S. Marines. While at Paris Island he made a record as a marksman. After nine weeks of intense training he was transferred to Quantico, Va., for a few days and then was ordered overseas to join the A. E. F .. leaving Quantico August 16, 1918. He went almost immediately to the front lines after his arrival overseas and fought with marked bravery in the St. Mihiel and Blanc Mont Ridge sectors. He was se- verely wounded in one of the engagements. but recovered sufficiently to again return to the front lines. He was killed in action on the battlefield at Blanc Mont Ridge. October 11. 1918. after four months of valuable and devoted service rendered each day during his brief military career. He was greatly beloved by every member of his regiment.
CORP. ARTHER JACKSON HINDS. son of Albert and Mary Hinds thoth deceased). was born in Harriman. Tenn .. in 1895. Ile was inducted into service October 22. 1917. at Nashville. Tenn .. and was trained at Fort Oglethorpe. Ga .. and Camp Jack- son. S. C. He sailed for the front lines April 9, 1918. After reaching France he received his promotion to rank of corporal. He fought in the engagements in the St. Mihiel sector and in the famous Argonne. On October 16. 1918, he died of wounds received on the battlefield. while fighting for world freedom. He served with the following organizations: Company H. 326th Infantry: Company F. 323rd Infantry. and with Company E. 6th Infantry. until death. He was popular with his comrades and in Nashville, where his brother. Edward Hinds, resides.
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WILSON DAVIS HOLMAN (COOK ), son of Reuben S. and Lula Ellen Holman, of Nashville. Tenn., was born August 1, 1898, in Columbia, Tenn. He joined the Tennessee National Guard in October, 1916, and was in service on the Mexican border as a member of Company L, Ist Tennessee Infantry. When the United States entered the World War he was honorably discharged, re-enlisting for World War service on August 22. 1917. He was a member of Battery F, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division (formerly Battery F, Ist Field Artillery, Tennessee National Guard), serving as cook, and was trained at Camp Sevier, S. C., with Battery F. 114th Field Artillery. He sailed for overseas duty with the famous 30th Division. May 26, 1918. and participated in several engagements of this division. He died in Camp Hospital No. 15, Guer, France, of wounds received in action, August 15. 1918, at Coetquidan, and was buried near that place. Previous to his enlistment Cook Holman was a farmer. He was one of the most popular members of his battery, always cheerful and willing to do his duty.
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PVT. FRANK R. JOHNSON was born at Donelson, Tenn., December 29. 1887, near the Hermitage, the home of the noted hero of the battle of New Orleans, General Andrew Jackson. He was the son of Thomas and Betty Johnson. of Donelson. He was inducted into World War service May 28, 1918, and was sent to Camp Pike. Little Rock, Ark., for military training. On August 3, 1918. he sailed for overseas duty. He was engaged in several battles, giving his life while in action October 16. 1918, on the battlefield of France. He served with Company B, Ith Training Regi- ment, Replacement Training Camp. Camp Pike, Ark., 83rd Division, 2nd Depot. and with Company F, 11th Infantry, until his death. Private Johnson possessed courage and patriotism inspired by the example of his neighborhood hero.
2ND LIEUT. JAMES BRITT JOURNEY was born in Nashville. Tenn .. November 29, 1890. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Journey, of Columbia, Tenn. He entered the Second Reserve Officers' Training Camp, at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. On completion of his course he was commissioned Second Lieutenant and was stationed at Camp Greene. N. C. On March 3, 1918, he sailed with the 3rd Division for overseas duty. He fought in engagements in the Chateau Thierry, Marne and Vesle River sectors. He was killed in action August 10, 1918. while leading his men across the Vesle River. Lieutenant Journey was recommended for First Lieu- tenant, and his commission was received at the headquarters of his organization shortly after his death.
Lieutenant Journey was one of the most popular men of this county, and was greatly beloved by his comrades. His duty to his country was ever his first thought. and his cheerful performance of same was favorably commended by officials of the A. E. F.
PVT. JACK G. JENKINS was born in Mt. Juliet. Tenn., in 1892. On September 22. 1917, he was inducted into service at Nashville. He sailed for overseas duties April 24, 1918, and fought in engagements in the St. Mihiel sector. He was killed in action October 27. 1918. He served with the following organizations: Company G. 327th Infantry; Company E, 322nd Infantry; Company K. 11th Infantry, and was with Headquarters Company. 11th Infantry, at the time of his death. Private Jenkins was a brother of Elbert T. Jenkins, who resides in Davidson County. Tenn.
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BUFORD W. JACKSON Bugleri was born in Nashville. Tenn .. in June. 1895. and was the son of William H. and Elizabeth Jackson, of Nashville. He received Ins early education in the Nashville city schools. He enlisted in the regular army at Eagle Pass. Texas. November 15. 1917. as a member of Battery A. 3rd Field Artillery. After completing his military training he sailed for duty on the front lines, July 11. 1918. He died of cholecystitis August 21. 1918. while in training in a French camp. His cheerfulness at all times, whatever the circumstances, was an inspiration to his comrades. His duties were always his first thought.
CORP. GEORGE GRIGSBY KIDD was born in Nolensville. Tenn. September 6. 1891. und was the son of George Washington and Lee Leak Kidd. of Nashville. Tenn. He was inducted into World War service March 30. 1918. at Nashville, and was sent to Camp Gordon. Ga .. for military training. He was assigned to Provost Guard Company. 157th Depot Brigade. On September 1. 1918. he was made a corporal. He died at the base hospital at Camp Gordon. February 1. 1919. from hemorrhage shock. as the result of accidentally shooting himself with a twelve gange shotgun, while hunting near the camp with comrades. This brave soldier's untimely death was deeply deplored by his regiment, as each man of the regiment Was his friend. He was beloved by friend- in his community as well.
CORP. THOMAS MORTIMER KIRWIN. son of John J. and Sebilla Bowman Kirwin. od Davidsen County, was born in Nashville on October 25. 1898. He was one of the first Nashville boys to volunteer his services to his country. enlisting April 11. 1917. with the Tennessee National Guard. during the same week the United States entered the World War. He was assigned to Troop A. Separate Squad. Ist Tennessee Cavalry. which later became Company A. El Ith Machine Gun Battalion. Headquarters Platoon. He received his training at Camp Sevier. S. C .. and sailed on May 11. 1918. for France on the U. S. S. El Penor. landing at Liverpool. England. on May 21. 1918. and proceeding at once to Calais. France. At La Panne. France. this battalion received its final training in the use of machine guns and entered active service in the Bellicourt. Premont. Bohain-Kemmel Hill and Ypres-Lys sectors. Also taking part in the breaking of the Hindenburg Line and the Offensive of the Summe seter and Lasalle River. During this last-named engagement Corporal Kir- sin was badly wounded. and was sent to Base Hospital No. 16. at La Treport, France on October 17. 1918. where he died. October 27. 1918. He fought with marked bravers and was one of the most popular members of the 111th Machine tun Battalion. with both ofheers and privates in the ranks.
Corporal Kirwin's family received many communications from his comrades. in which they commented on his loyalty and devotion to duty in glowing terms. His body was brought to Nashville for burial in At. Calvary Cemetery. He was a brother of Misses Kathryn and Jewell Kirwin. of Nashville, where he had many friends, who were justly proud of his patriotic service so gallantly rendered.
PVT. WILLY NEWTON KVOY was the son of J. Mack (deceased) and Vice Reed Know who resides in Nashville. Tenn. Private Knox answered his country's call December 1.3. 1917. He began military training at Paris Island. S. t ... as a member of Company 76, 6th U. S. Marine Corps While in training at Pari- I-land lee contracted pneumonia. from which he died March 1. 1918.
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Private Knox was a brother of Herman and Hugh Knox and a nephew of Mrs. John Mckenzie, all of whom reside in Nashville. His body was taken to Giles County, the home of his birth. and rests in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, beside his father, who was one of Giles County's most prominent citizens and a most devout Christian man. Private Knox possessed many noble traits of character. Ile performed his duties well and was one of the most beloved members of his regiment.
PVT. OWEN BRYANT LAYNE was born near Brentwood, Tenn., in Davidson County, in August, 1899, and was the son of James and Alice Layne. of Brentwood. Ile answered his country's call with the first volunteers, at Nashville, April 11. 1917, and enlisted with Troop A, Ist Tennessee Cavalry. National Guard, which later became Company D, 114th Machine Gun Battalion. He received his training at Camp Sevier. S. C., and sailed for overseas duty May 11. 1918, as a member of the 30th Division. He saw active service in the engagements at Bellicourt. Molain. La- Salle River and on the Hindenburg Line. Private Layne was wounded in action October 17, 1918, and died at a hospital in Winchester. England. November 1, 1918. In his death the 114th Machine Gun Battalion lost one of its most loyal soldiers. Later his body was brought to the land for which he gave his life and was laid to rest at Brentwood. Tenn., May 20, 1920.
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PVT. JUSTIN O. LYLE. son of William Lyle (deceased ) and Malvina M. Lyle, of Nashville, Tenn .. was born in Hickman County, Tenn., in 1896. He enlisted on March 22, 1917, in the regular army, at Fort Thomas, Ky., and sailed for overseas duty October 31, 1917. He fought in several of the most noted battles of the war, and died May 6, 1918, from wounds received on the battlefield. He served with the following organizations: Company K, 10th Infantry; Company K, 58th Infantry; and was attached to Company H, 18th Infantry, at the time of his death.
IST LIEUT. GEORGE WALTER LONG. son of George W. and La Vonia Nowlin Long, of Nashville, Tenn., was born in Farmington, Tenn., September 14, 1889, and was among the first volunteers in the World War from Davidson County. He en- listed in Battery E. Ist Tennessee Infantry, National Guard, in July. 1917. and was one of two selected from that organization for the Second Reserve Officers' Training Camp. at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. He received a commission as First Lieutenant in November, 1917, and was assigned to Company I, 58th Infantry, at Camp Greene, N. C. He sailed with the 4th Division for overseas duty, May 6, 1918.
While en route overseas the transport "Mollavia," which was just in front of Lieutenant Long's ship, was sunk by a German submarine with many of his com- rades aboard. In a letter to his mother. Lieutenant Long assured her that he had no fear for himself, and wrote of saying to his men: "I don't know what our fate will be, but if need be we will die together like men." The same courageous spirit dominated this brave hero until he fell in action on the battlefield three months later during heavy shell fire along the Vesle River.
The following is an extract from a letter written by a comrade to Lieutenant Long's mother:
"On the night of August 5. 1918. the 58th Regiment took its position in the front lines facting the Vesle River. and on the afternoon of the 6th we received orders to move forward for the attack. After advancing about 1.800 yards. we encountered
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some of the most terrific shell and machine gun fire we had experienced in our several months fighting. During a lull in the firing Major Robinson ordered Lieutenant Long to organize the headquarters section. and the last I heard of him he was hurrying through the thickest of shell fire. No one ever did his duty more cheerfully and bravely, and in the greatest danger he was calm and always smiling. He was a man among men and one of the coolest I ever saw under fire."
Lieutenant Long was a member of the historic MeKendree Church of Nashville. Tenn .. and his was the first blue star turned to gold on the large service flag of this church. Many letters were received by his family commending in complimentary terms Lieutenant Long's high ideals and his love for his comrades, as well as his flag. His commission as Captain was received four days after his death by the commanding officer of his division. His body now rests in the National Cemetery at Arlington. Va. Lieutenant Long is survived by a large family connection who are prominent residents of Nashville. Tenn .. both in social and business circles.
PVT. HENRY LEUNING was born in Davidson County. in July. 1895. and was the son of E. S. and Elizabeth Lehning. who reside in Nashville. Private Lehning was inducted into service at Nashville. April 26. 1918. and was sent to Camp Humphries. Va .. where he received his military training. He sailed for duty on the front lines August 26. 1918. He fought with marked bravery in a number of battles in which his regiment participated. among which was the noted battle of the Argonne. He died November 1. 1918, from wounds received while in action. fight. ing for world democracy. He served with the following organizations: 31st Com- pany. 8th Training Battalion. 156th Depot Brigade; Company G. 3rd Engineers Training Regiment. Camp Humphries. Va .: Engineers Replacement Service Camp. Camp Humphries: Hoth Engineers: and was with Company E. 305th Engineers, at the time of his death.
Private Lehning gave his life only a few days before the world gained the peace for which he so cheerfully and willingly fought and died. His body was later brought to Nashville, and rests in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He was a brother of Charles Howard. Edward and John Lehning. Miss Annie May Lehning, and Mrs. S. R. Smith. and came of a well-known Davidson County family.
PVT. (IST CLASS) ALCEY MARTIN LOVELACE. son of T. A. and Ada Lovelace. of Greenbrier. Tenn .. was born in Brownsville. Tenn .. June 8. 1891. He was employed as a clerk in one of Nashville's department stores when he volunteered among the first Davidson County boys for service in the World War. He enlisted with the National Guard. at Nashville, June 11. 1917. He was mobilized at Camp Kirkland. at Nashville, where he was a member of Battery E. Ist Tennessee Field Artillery. National Guard, which organization later became Battery E. 11 Ith Field Artillery. Private Lovelace received his training at Camp Sevier. S. C., with Battery F. 11 1th Field Artillery. 30th Division, with which he sailed for overseas May 26. 1918. for front-line duty. He fought with courage in the Meuse-Argonne sector and died October 16. 1918. from wounds received on the battlefield. His body rests at Enton's Chapel. at Greenbrier, where he has a circle of friends who are justly proud of this hero's splendid military record.
ERNEST MADDEX (Buglert. son of William M. and Ophelia Maddux. of Chapel Hill. Tenn .. was born July 16. 1900. near Woodbury. Tenn. He was engaged as a
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salesman at Lebeck Brothers' department store, of Nashville, when he enlisted for service with the Tennessee National Guard, April 11, 1917, at Nashville. Bugler Maddux was among the first Davidson County boys to volunteer, and served as bugler with Company A. 111th Machine Gun Battalion (formerly Troop A, Ist Cavalry. Tennessee National Guard). He was trained at Camp Sevier, S. C., and sailed for overseas with the 30th Division, May 11, 1918. He fought in all battles in which this division was engaged until his death. He was gassed in the LaSalle River Offensive, October 17, 1918, and died from the effects on October 19. 1918. His body rests at McMinnville, Tenn. His service to his country was willingly given. and his bravery was often a matter of favorable comment with both officers and men of his battery.
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PVT. CHRISTIAN FRANK MAYERS was born in Nashville, Tenn., January 3, 1891. He was the son of Philip J. and Jessie Mayers (deceased), of Davidson County. He enlisted in the regular army at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., for World War service. De- cember 13, 1917. and received his military training at Fort Gaines, Ala., and Fort Morgan, Ala. He served with Battery C, 3rd C. A. C., and later with Battery C, 3rd Battalion, C. A. C. On August 8. 1918, he sailed for overseas duty, and died of accidental gunshot wounds September 7, 1918, at Paris, France. Private Mayers' father, his wife, Mrs. Amanda ( Mayers) Riggins; one son, Christian Philip, and one sister, Mrs. Aileen Thorn, are all residents of Nashville, Tenn., where he was well known and prominent.
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IST LIEUT. EMMETT MALONE MANIER was born in Nashville, Tenn., March 19. 1893. His father, J. W. Manier, resides in Hudson. Mass. Lieutenant Manier enlisted in the Aviation branch of the U. S. Army May 3, 1917, in Chicago, and was sent to France for overseas duty August 17 of the same year. He received his commission as First Lieutenant March 18, 1917, and was sent to the French Escadrille as pilot of a daylight bombing machine. He participated in all the fights of his unit. which embraced the American fronts, including those near Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and the British and French fronts, until his death. He was killed in action October 2, 1918. The day before he was killed Lieutenant Manier had been recommended for the Croix de Guerre. His body rests in an American cemetery in France.
The following is a copy of a citation sent Lieutenant Manier's father by the Commander of the 12th Escadrille:
"October 5, 1918.
Order No. 56.
"The Chief of the Escadrille Vuillemen, Commanding Bombardment Squadron No. 12, cites in the orders of the squadron the soldier whose name follows:
"Emmett Manier, First Lieutenant, American Pilot of the 12th Escadrille.
"A pilot as skillful as courageous. Since his arrival in the Escadrille he has always been to his French comrades a beautiful example of coolness and energy. While taking part in all the attacks of this unit under atmospheric conditions often very painful. (Signed ) VUILLEMEN.
"Commander of the 12th Escadrille."
CAPT. CHARLES E. MONK was born in Olney. Ill., April 19, 1880. He enlisted for service in the World War July 19, 1917. with the 2nd Tennessee Infantry, at
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Murfreesboro. Tenn. Later he was transferred to the 113th Machine Gun Company and served as adjutant supply officer of this company. He received his commis- -ion as First Lieutenant July 25. 1917. with the 105th Field Signal Battalion. and was commissioned Captain November 11 of the same year. Captain Monk sailed For overseas duty May 27. 1918, and saw active service in the Somme Offensive, Y pres-Las sector and the Hindenburg Line in September. 1918.
After the signing of the Armistice. Caplain Monk remained with the Army of Occupation until March. 1919, when he sailed for America. He landed at Charles- ton. S. C .. in April. and was sent to Camp Jackson. S. C .. and later to Fort Ogle- thorpe. Ga. He was assigned duty as chief signal officer at Washington, D C .. and later as camp signal officer at Camp Benning. Ga. It was here that Captain Monk met his untimely death. having been injured by a falling telephone pole. from which he died April 9. 1920. at the City Hospital in Columbus, Ga.
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