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(I)-HUNTER, WILLIAM C .- Entered war work on August 12, 1917 as a Y. M. C. A. physical di- rector. Later he entered the Officers' Training Camp at Camp Gordon and obtained a commis- sion as second lieutenant. His stations while in the army were at Camp Gordon, Camp Sevier, Miami, Florida and Camp Greene. He was discharged at the latter named station on De- cember 18, 1918.
(2)-CAMERON, WILLIAM E .- After completing the course at the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort McPherson. Ga., he transferred August 15, 1917, to the air service, in which he rose from a cadet to a first lieutenant and pilot. Went overseas November 12, 1917, and after final training he operated with his squadron in the Verdun sector. Mustered out of service Febru- ary 13. 1919, at Garden City, N. Y.
(3)-COPENHAVER, MEEK MARION-Captain Copenhaver offered his services to the govern- ment and was accepted for duty on October 14, 1918. He was ordered to Camp Greenleaf at Chattanooga, where he did medical duty until he was mustered out of the service on Decem- ber 27, 1918.
(4)-BAUMANN, J. FRED-Gave up his civilian occupation and volunteered as a private in the army June 24, 1918. He was assigned to the 17th Company, 157th Depot Brigade, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Later he was admitted to the Central Officers' Training School and received his commission as second lieutenant therefrom. Ordered to Camp Beauregard, La., for duty, where he remained until discharged from the service in January, 1919.
(5)-WIIITAKER, WALTER C., JR .- Entering the Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Camp Pike, Arkansas, on Janvary 5, 1918, he was commis- sioned second lieutenant of field artillery on completion of his course. After attending the school of fire at Fort Sill, Okla., he was assigned for duty to the 41st Field Artillery at Camp Custer, Mich. Mustered out there in January, 1919.
(6)-HILL, LUCIUS DAVIS, JR .- Volunteered his service in the medical corps of the 117th In- fantry on July 21, 1917. After arrival at Camp Sevier, he transferred to the 113th Machine Gun Battalion. Sailed for overseas duty in May, 1918. While in Belgium he again was trans- ferred for duty with the 118th Infantry. Went through all engagements of the 30th Division. Promoted from first lieutenant to captain. Dis- charged April 23, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(7)-CALLAN, PAUL J .- Was commissioned first lieutenant of Battery B, 114th Field Artillery, on July 25, 1917. Transferred at Camp Sevier to the aviation branch and was ordered to Fort Sill for training. After his course he was made an instructor and sent to Dallas, Texas. Dis- charged in December, 1918 at Garden City, N. Y.
(8)-JIACKNEY, CLYDE VERNON-Volunteered his services on July 1, 1918, and was accepted July 17 as a candidate at the Central Officers' Train- ing School at Camp Gordon, Ga., from which he received commission as second lieutenant. He was ordered to Camp Mcclellan for duty on Oc- tober 15. Recommended for first lieutenant, but failed to receive promotion on account of ar- mistice. Discharged February 18, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
(9)-GRAVES, SANFORD P .- Volunteered his ser- vices on May 8, 1917, and after receiving his commission he was assigned to Company C, 306th Engineers, 81st Division. Trained at Camp Jackson until departure for France July 20, 1918. Saw service in Vosges Mountains, Somme Dieue sector, and Meuse-Argonne offensive. Mustered out July 18, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe. Rank, first lieutenant.
(10)-SAYLOR, WILLIAM EDGAR-Volunteered in April, 1917, becoming a member of the 117th Field Signal Battalion, 42nd Division. Sailed for France October 18, 1917, remaining for twenty months. Saw service in four major op- erations-Champagne-Marne defensive, Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Served with 401st Telegraph Battalion and 116th and 317th Field Signal Battalions. Promoted from lieutenant to captain. Discharged July 1, 1919, at Camp Funston, Kansas.
(11)-BOLINGER, CLAYTON E .- Enlisted in the quartermaster corps at Knoxville on August 22, 1917. Remained in this branch until April 22, 1919, when he was appointed an army field clerk. His station was at Camp Pike, Arkan- sas.
(12)-HAYES, GEORGE HAROLD-Became a mem- ber of the Students' Army Training Corps at Ohio State University, where he was going to school, on June 3, 1918. He was commissioned second lieutenant at Camp Sheridan on Septem- ber 16. 1918. Mustered out December 28, 1918, at Columbus, Ohio.
(13)-MURPIIY, PAUL G .- Entered the service Sep- tember 21, 1917, and after receiving commission as sezond lieutenant, he was assigned to Battery F, 320th Field Artillery, 82nd Division. Trained at Camp Gordon until departure for overseas May 18, 1918. Engaged in Marbache sector and St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Dis- charged from service June 4, 1919, at Camp Gordon.
(14)-CLOTWORTHY, WILLIAM BAIRD-Volunteer- ed his services in the dental corps July 20, 1917, hut was not called into service until June 5, 1918. He was assigned to duty at Camp Han- cock, Georgia, remaining there until he was mustered out of service January 15, 1919. Rank, first liertenant.
(15)-GIBSON, RICHARD K., JR -Commissioned July 25, 1917, as serond lieutenant of Company F, 117th Infantry. Went through its period of training at Camp Sevier and departed for over- seas service on May 11, 1918. Participated in all fighting in Belgium, but wounded on Sep- tember 29, 1918, in the attack on the Hinden- burg Line. Recovered in English hospital. At- tached to 59th Brigade Headquarters in January 1919. Received promotion to captain March 24. 1919. Discharged April 26, 1919, at Fort Ogle- thorpe.
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(1)-SANDBERG, ROBERT O .- In June, 1917, volun- teered in the United States Navy, and was as- signed to the Sixth Naval District, Charleston, S. C. Commissioned ensign in November, 1917, and made commander of U. S. S. Marija as seetion patrol and boarding duty at Wilming- ton, N. C. Placed on inactive list January 30, 1919.
(2)-CARMICHAEL, C. J .- On October 1, 1918, en- tered the Medical Corps of the United States Army as a first lieutenant. Was later assigned to Embarkation Hospital, Camp Stuart, at New- port News, Virginia. Was located at this place throughout his military career, and was dis- charged from service in the summer of 1919.
(3)-BLOOMER, ROBERT G .- After entering service in June, 1917, was assigned to the Cavalry at Camp Meade. Later was transferred to the Field Artillery at Camp MeClellan. Was also located at Camp Jackson and Camp Taylor dur- ing the war, and was minstered out of service on December 19, 1918, as a first lieutenant, but has since received his commission as captain.
(4)-GAINES, AMBROSE-Went to the Mexican bor- der as captain of Troop D, 1st Tennessee Caval- ry. Again entered active service on July 25. 1917, his troop being later converted into the 105th Trench Mortar Battery. Was stationed at Camp Sevier before departure overseas on May 26, 1917. Was in action at St. Mihiel and in the Argonne, and returned to America to receive bis discharge on February 10, 1919, at Camp Taylor.
(5)-COCHRANE, WILLIAM R., JR .- On June 1, 1918 entered Central Officers' Training School Field Artillery, at Camp Taylor, Kentucky. Was commissioned second lieutenant and un- til discharged on December 28, 1918, was sta- tioned at this place.
(6)-DAWSON, CHARLES E .- Entered military ser- vice in September, 1917, and was assigned to the Ordnance Depot at Houston, Texas. Also was on duty at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, dur- ing the war. Has the rank of second lieuten- ant.
(7)-LINK, JULIAN VANCE-Volunteered in April, 1917, and after receiving commission was assigned to the Machine Gun Company, 52nd Infantry of the 6th Division. Was stationed at Camp Forrest, Ga., until June 20, 1918, when he embarked for overseas duty. Was located in the Vosges Mountains from September 6 to October 11, and saw action also from November 1 to November 11 in the Mense-Argonne Offen- sive. Returned to America on June 12, 1919, and ranks as second lieutenant.
(8)-LOTIIROP, DOUGLAS BRADFORD-Entered the First Officers' Training Camp, and upon completion of course was commissioned second lieutenant and was assigned to Company D, 122nd Infantry, 31st Division. Sailed for over- seas in October. 1918, and was transferred to Company D of the 11th Infantry, 5th Division. Went into Germany as part of the Army of Occupation with this unit, and returned to America as a first lieutenant in the summer of 1919 and received his honorable discharge.
(9)-BYINGTON, MOSES BROWNLOW-Entered the Naval Academy in 1914, and upon com- pletion of course was commissioned ensign and assigned to duty. During the war was on the U. S. S. Frederick engaged in convoy duty. He made several round trips while thus employed and at present time is a senior lieutenant.
(10)-HAMMITT, J. LUTHER-Entered service in January, 1918, and was assigned to Company B of the 40th Infantry. Has been stationed at Fort Oglethorpe and various camps in Texas during the war. On December 2nd, 1918, was dis- charged at El Paso, as a first lieutenant.
(11)-LOVE, JAMES W .- In May, 1917, volunteered for active duty and wben commissioned was assigned to Battery E, 347th F. A. In July, 1918, embarked for overseas duty, and saw ser- vice with his unit in France. Ranks as a first lieutenant.
(12)-IIOUSER, JAMES L .- Entered the military service during the Spanish-American war, and as a member of various units has seen ser- vice in the Philippine Islands and China. Was located at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, during most of the war, and remains in service with the rank of captain.
(13)-SIMPSON. R. LYLE-Attended Officers' Train- ing Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, after en- try into service on August 16, 1917. Was as- signed to Company H, 56th Infantry of the 7th Division, and sailed for France with this outfit on July 25. 1918. Saw action on the Western Front while in France, and has been awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross and the French Cross of the Legion of Honor. Re- turned to America on June 17, 1919, and was discharged as a first lieutenant soon after ar- rival in the states.
(14)-MACHAMER, CLAUDE L .- Volunteered his services on July 14, 1917, and was later assigned to the Machine Gun Company of the 117th Infantry. Again was transferred. this time be- coming a member of the Machine Gun Company of the 9th Infantry of the 2nd Division. Sailed for France May 11. 1918, taking part in the battles of the 9th Infantry, and after armistice became a part of the Army of Occupation. Rank, second lientenant.
(15)-MCCLURE, WALLACE-Entered Second Offi- cers' Training Camp on August 27. 1917, and was commissioned second lieutenant of field artillery. Assigned for training to the 81st F. A., and sent with this organization to Camp Fremont. Cal. Transferred in June, 1918, to the 2nd Field Artillery and on October 21 to Camp Jackson, where he was placed second in command of a battery. Discharged December 11. 1918.
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(1)-FRAZEE, MURRAY BENNETT-Attended an Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and received a commission as second lieutenant. Embarked for France in December, 1917, and as a member of the British 55th Division was a participant in the British drive beginning March 27, 1918, being in the line at La Bassec. Later transferred to the American 77th Division and in June to the 30th Division. As a member of the 30th Division saw service on the Ypres front and the Hindenburg Line. With the rank of captain returned to the States on March 27. 1919. Enlistment period is from August 27, 1917 to April 28, 1919. Was aide-de-camp to Briga- dier-General Tpson from September 1, 1918 until date of discharge.
(2)-PETTWAY, FRANK HARWELL-Enlisted on June 3, 1918, as a member of the 11th Company, Reserve Officers' Training Camp, stationed at Fort Sheridan, Ill. On September 26, 1918, was transferred to an Automobile School at Kansas City, Mo. Stationed at the Washington Univer- sity at St. Louis from October 28, until date of discharge December 30, 1918. Rank, second lieutenant, infantry.
(3)-GOFORTHI, HUGH R .- Entered the service of the U. S. Army on January 4, 1918. Saw serv- ice with Headquarters Company, 54th Infantry. Stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. and Camp Lee, Va. Appointed second lieutenant on June 1, 1918, and made instructor at the Central Offi- cers' Training School at Camp Lee, July 4. 1918. Promoted to first lieutenant on September 2, 1918. Honorably discharged from the service on December 10, 1918, at the latter mentioned camp.
(4)-GARRETT, EDWARD 11 .- As a member of the Quartermaster Corps, began his military career on December 11, 1917. Stationed at Camp Jos- eph E. Johnston, Fla., prior to sailing for France August 30, 1918. Promoted from private to second lieutenant. Returned from overseas on June 28, 1919, and in the following month while stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., received his honorable discharge.
(5)-EDMUNDS, CLARENCE I .- Began his mili- tary career on September 14, 1918, as a member of Field Artillery, Central Officers' Training School, stationed at Camp Taylor, Ky. Received his honorable discharge on December 28, 1918. at the above mentioned camp. Rank, first lieu- tenant.
(6)-SHARP, JOHN GUILFORD-He gave up his dental practice in August, 1917, and was assign- ed to duty as first lieutenant with the Second Evacuation Hospital, stationed at Hoboken, N. J. Sailed for France on January 7, 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F., was stationed in the Vosges. Saw service with the First, Second and Third Armies, and as a member of the Army of Occupation was stationed at Coblenz. Ger- many. Returned to the States on June 30, 1919, and two weeks later, while stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., was mustered out of the ser- vice. Rank, first lieutenant.
(7)-SCHARRINGHAUS, RALPH PORTER-Volun- teered his services to the U. S. Army on May 15. 1917. Attended the First Officers' Training Camp held at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and received a commission as second lieutenant. For duty was assigned to Company M, 324th Infantry, 81st Division, and later was transferred to the 156th Depot Brigade. During his military career was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., Camp Se- vier, S. C., and Camp Jackson, S. C. At the latter named camp received his honorable dis- charge on March 8. 1919. Rank, first lieutenant.
(8)-WOODS, EDWARD M .- Enlisted in the military service on July 25, 1917, as a member of Com- pany A, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. Receiv- ed his training prior to sailing for France in May, 1918, at Camp Sevier, S. C. As a member of the A. E. F. took part in all battles of his rnit until wounded on October 17, 1918, near Ribeauville. Commissioned second lieutenant in May, 1918. In February, 1919, he was transfer- red to the Motor Transportation Corps, and re- mains in the service as a member of the Army of Occupation. Lieutenant Woods prior to his army enlistment served two enlistments in the U. S. Navy.
(9)-PLUMLEE, CLAUDE ARMSTRONG-Entered the service on January 1, 1918, as a member of the Third Officers' Training Camp, Camp Pike, Ark. Transferred on July 1, to the School of Fire at Fort Sill, Okla., and on October 1. as- signed to the 37th Field Artillery, stationed at Camp Lewis, Wash. At the latter mentioned camp received his discharge on February 1, 1919. Rank, second lieutenant.
(10)-ROEIIL, JAY A .- Began his military career in June, 1917. as a member of the University of Tennessee Ambulance Unit. While stationed at Allentown, Pa., was detailed to Third Officers' Training Camp. Commissioned second lieuten- inant, infantry, June 1, 1918, at Camp Lee, Va., where he was made assistant bayonet instruc- tor. Promoted to first lieutenant September 14, and discharged December 20, 1918.
(11)-HILL, FRANK YOUNG-Attended the Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and received a commission as second lieutenant. On September 15, 1917, was transferred to the 54th Depot Brigade, stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga. As a member of Company C, 117th In- fantry sailed for France on May 11, 1918, and while a member of the A. E. F., was engaged in all actions of his unit until October 8. 1918. on which date he was wounded. Mentioned in special orders, 30th Division Headquarters. Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and the French Croix de Guerre for bravery in bat- tle. Promoted to first lieutenant. Returned from overseas on December 30, 1918, and on April 25, 1919, while stationed at the Base Hospital at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was mustered out of the service.
(12)-HILL, PAUL STORY-Entered the service on May 15, 1918, and was commissioned three months later from training camp at Camp Tay- lor, Ky. Assigned for duty to Battery C, 6th Regiment, Field Artillery Replacement Division. Completed a course in the School of Fire at Fort Sill, Okla. Discharged on December 14, 1918. Rank, second lieutenant.
(13)-COPENHAVER, KYLE C .- Began his military career on October 27. 1917, as a member of the 105th Sanitary Train. Prior to sailing for France in June, 1918, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Was in the St. Mihiel offensive. Captain Copenhaver returned from overseas duty on April 11, 1919 and in the following month while located at Camp Jackson, S. C., was mustered out of the service.
(14)-COILE, I. P .- Attended the Medical Officers' Training Camp, stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind. For duty was assigned to Camp Taylor, Ky., as a tuberculosis examiner. First Lieutenant Coile was sixty-five years of age when he volunteered his services to the U. S. Army, on September 24, 1917. Honorably dis- charged from the service on November 12, 1918.
(15)-ATKINS, HARRY P .- Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on August 27, 1917. Ou com- pletion of Second R. O. T. C. at Fort Ogle- thorpe, November 27, 1917, received a commis- sion as first lieutenant. For duty was assigned to Company F. 45th Infantry, at Camp Tay- Jor. On July 28, 1918, Lieutenant Atkins at- tended a Small Arms Firing School at Camp Perry, Ohio. As an instructor in small arms and the Browning automatic rifle was assigned to the 82nd Infantry, stationed at Camp Kear- ney, Cal. Honorably discharged from the ser- vice on December 18, 1918.
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(1)-CLAIBORNE, ELMER M .- Served on the Mex- ican Border as a member of the Third Tennes- see Infantry, and responded to the call of the President on July 25, 1917. Was assigned to the Machine Gun Company of the 117th Infan- try. Sailed on May 11, 1918. for France where he took part in all the battles in which his unit was engaged. He received the British Military Cross. As a first lieutenant, returned to America on March 28, 1919, and was hon- orably discharged from service on April 17, 1919 at Fort Oglethorpe.
(2)-SAXTON, IRVIN S .- On August 27, 1917, en- tered the Second Officers' Training Camp and re- ceived a commission in Coast Artillery Corps. Was assigned for duty to the 66th Artillery, First Army Corps. Before going to France on July 19, 1918, was located at New Bedford, Massa- chusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island. After ar- rival overseas was made Regimental Intelligence Officer. Certificate of promotion was prevented by armistice. On March 14, 1919, received his discharge while located at Camp Dix, New Jer- sey. Rank, second lieutenant.
(3)-FLOYD, JULIAN F .- After entering the service as a member of Troop D. later the 105th Trench Mortar Battery, he was commissioned second lientenant from first sergeant on May 18, 1918. Was stationed at Camp Sevier, South Carolina, before departure overseas on May 25, 1918. Par- ticipated at St. Mihiel, the Argonne Forest and Woevre Plains. Second Lieutenant Floyd re- turned to America on March 3, 1919, and re- ceived his discharge two weeks later while lo- cated at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
(4)-PENLAND, CLIFFORD HENRY-Was commis- sioned second lieutenant, Third Tennessee Infan- try, on May 15, 1917. Transferred in July to Second Tennessee and made first lieutenant. On duty with it at Camp Sevier, when transferred to Battery F, 115th F. A., where he remained until March 4, 1918, when he was ordered to School for Aerial Observers, Fort Sill, Okla- homa. Graduated in May and ordered to Dick Field, Dallas, Texas. From there ordered to School of Aerial Gunnery, Selfridge Field, Mich. Graduated July 6 and ordered to 2nd Provisional Wing, Park Place, Houston, Texas. Discharged there January 6, 1919, as first lieutenant.
(5)-AILOR, THURMAN-In April, 1917, entered military service and was later assigned to Com- pany E, of the 120th Infantry. Before going overseas was on duty with his unit at Camp Sevier. Sailed for France May 8, 1918, and took part in all the battles of his regiment, return- ing to America on April 2, 1919, and as a first lieutenant received his discharge two weeks later at Camp Jackson.
(6)-WHITEHURST, OSCAR J. B .- As a member of the Third Tennessee Infantry saw service on the Mexican border, and on July 25, 1917, entered active duty as a member of the Machine Gun Company of the 117th Infantry. Was trans- ferred to Headuarters Company of the same reg- iment, and trained at Camp Sevier before de- parture overseas. Participated in the Ypres De- fensive, the Hindenburg Line near Bellicourt, and was gassed on October 7. 1918. After arm- istice was transferred to the 3rd Division and went into the Army of Occupation with the rank of first lieutenant.
(7)-MeCOLLOUGH, ELKANA SPEARS-Entered military service on December 12, 1917, and was ordered to Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. He was promoted in order from corporal to second lieutenant, being commissioned on January 23, 1919. He received his discharge on February 5 of the same year, while located at San Antonio.
(8)-CARD, JOHN W .- Entered the military service in May, 1917, and was assigned to the 117th Trench Mortar Battery. of the 42nd Division. Sailed for France with this unit in September, 1917, but was sent back to the states as Trench Mortar Instructor in May of the following year. He remained in the states until October, 1918, when he again went to France. Took part in the early American advance, and after the arm- istice was transferred into the Army of Occu- pation. Rank, first lieutenant.
(9)-FORD, JOIN BUCHANAN-After entering the military service on March 28, 1918, was sent to Camp Gordon and put in the 27th Company of the 157th Depot Brigade. Was transferred to the 411th Engineers in July, 1918, and in Aug- ust, was sent to the Fourth Officers' Training Camp for Engineers. On November 5, 1918, was commissioned a second lieutenant of en- gineers. Received his discharge on January 9, 1919, while located at Camp Forrest, Georgia.
(10-ACUFF, HARLEY L .- Volunteered his services in the army on November 16, 1917, and was first assigned to Base Hospital No. 1, located at one of the camps in New Jersey. He sailed overseas in December, 1917, and was located at various places while doing duty in France. He returned to America in the summer of 1919, and was discharged soon after his return with the rank of captain.
(11)-CHILD, JOHN HOUSTON-As a member of the Third Tennessee Infantry, saw service on the Mexican Border, after enlistment on June 24, 1916. Responded to the President's call on July 25. 1917, and trained at Camp Sevier with the 117th Infantry. Sailed on foreign service on May 11, 1918, and took part in the Ypres Defensive, then being sent to an Officers' Train- ing School, where he was commissioned in November. Was first assigned to the 315th Infantry, and next to Company E, 49th In- fantry. With this unit he went into Germany as a part of the Army of Occupation. Rank. second lieutenant.
(12)-TINSLEY, MITCHELL-Was on the Mexican Border as a member of the Third Tennessee, and was again called to the colors on July 25, 1917, as a member of the 117th Infantry. Was in training at Camp Sevier until his departure for overseas duty. Sailed May 11, 1918, and took part at the Ypres Defensive, and the Hin- denburg Line near Bellicourt. Went to a school on October 3, and after the armistice was trans- ferred to the Army of Occupation. Rank, first lieutenant.
(13)-PETERS, WILLIAM H, JR .- Entered military service on January 5, 1918, and went to an officers' training camp where he was com- missioned, and assigned to Company K. 347th Infantry, of the 87th Division. Later was trans- ferred to the 27th Machine Gun Battalion, 9th Division. Has been on duty at Camp Pike, Camp Lee, Camp Sheridan and Camp Gordon. Discharged April 10, 1919, as a first lieutenant.
(14)-ELLIS, SAM L .- Entered the First Officers' Training Camp, and after being commissioned was assigned to the Fifth Pursuit Group of the 141st Aero Squadron. He has trained at Geor- gia School of Technology, Fort Oglethorpe, and at Mineola, Long Island, N. Y. Embarked for France on August 20, 1918, and has been located at several different French camps. After the armistice was sent into Germany with the Army of Occupation, and stationed near Coblenz. Has the rank of first lieutenant, air service.
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