Knox County in the World War, 1917-1919, Part 19

Author: Knoxville Lithographing Company; Amis, Reese T
Publication date: 1919]
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(1)-LONG. MITCHELL-Volunteered and was ad- mitted to the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe on May 1, 1917. Commissioned first lieutenant, field artillery, August 15, and assigned to 117th F. A., Camp Wheeler, Ga. Transferred October 9, 1917, by choice to 114th F. A., at Camp Sevier. Placed in command of Battery D, 114th F. A., which he led through out its period of training and action on the front. Promoted to captain May 10, 1918. Sailed May 26, 1918. Took part in Toul and Woevre Plain Defensives and St. Mihiel, Ar- gonne-Meuse, and Woevre Plain Offensives. Re- turned from overseas March 23, 1919, and mus- tered out April 23, at Fort Oglethorpe. During service attended artillery schools at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Camp de Coetquidan, France.


(2)-SHARP, RALPH E .- Rose from private in avi- ation to second lieutenant in Quartermaster Corps. After enlistment on December 7, 1917. he was assigned successively to the 236th, 662nd, 625th. and 331st Aero Squadrons. He transferred to the Quartermaster Corps on September 20, 1918, after his arrival in England. He remained overseas until August 22, 1919. Discharged with rank of second lieutenant on September 10, 1919, at Camp Gordon.


(3)-ABERCROMBIE, EUGENE-Volunteered his ser- viees on July 30, 1917, and commissioned first lieutenant in the Sanitary Detachment of the 117th Infantry. After training at Camp Sevier until May 11, 1918, he went overseas and took part in the following engagements: Ypres, Hin- denburg Line near Bellicourt, Nauroy, Ponchaux, and Brancourt. Promoted to captain February 22, 1919. From March 1 to July 1, 1919, he was a student in the British University School Detachment in London. Returned home July 22, and mustered out August 9 at Camp Gordon.


(4)-GREER, JOHN LAWSON-Was admitted to the Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sher- idan, Illinois. in June, 1918, and received his commission as second lieutenant of field artil- lery three months later. Ile was then ordered to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, for duty. Received his honorable discharge December 31, 1918, at Camp Taylor.


(5)-BOYD, WILLIAM CASWELL-Was commission- ed in July, 1917, as second lieutenant of Com- pany L, 117th Infantry. Accompanied it to Camp Sevier, where he received his promotion to first lieutenant in November. Went overseas May 11, 1918, and took part in the Ypres Defen- sive, the Ypres-Lys Offensive, and the Somme Offensive of the 30th Division. In recognition of his bravery he was awarded the British Mili- tary Cross, and promoted to captain in Novem- ber, 1918. Transferred in February, 1919, to the Army of Occupation, returning home in Sep- tember, 1919.


(6)-MILLER, THOMAS PEACOCK-Captain Miller gave up his medical practice in Knoxville Feb- ruary 15, 1918, to accept a commission in the Medical Reserve Corps. He was assigned for duty at Camp Meade, Maryland, where he re- mained in service until his discharge on Sep- tember 1, 1918.


(7)-ACUFF, HERBERT-Major Acuff was commis- sioned first lieutenant. Medical Reserve Corps, on September 10, 1917, receiving an assignment to the 118th Field Hospital, 105th Sanitary Train, 30th Division. He received his training at Camp Greenleaf. Ga., and Camp Sevier, S. C. He sailed for France May 8, 1918, and took part in all engagements and battles of the 30th Division in Belgium and in France. He re- ceived his promotion to captain on April 21, 1918. and to major on February 20. 1919. On December 3, 1918, he was made Director of Field Hospitals, 30th Division, holding this position until mustered out. Previously he commanded the 118th Field Hospital, and had charge of a mobile surgical train. He returned from over- seas April 3, 1919, and was mustered out April 12 at Camp Jackson, S. C.


(8)-NEWMAN, ROBERT H .- Saw service on the Mexican Border with Third Tennessee Infan- try. On the outbreak of the World War he was commissioned Regimental Surgeon of Second Tennessee Infantry with the rank of major. At Camp Sevier he was transferred for a short period to the 117th Infantry, and then to the 118th Field Hospital, with which he saw ser- vice in the Ypres Defensive and the Ypres-Lys Offensive. He returned from overseas December 30, 1918, and was discharged the same day at Hoboken, New Jersey.


(9)-SEATON, HOMER T .- Entered the service April 6, 1918, at Knoxville, and was assigned to the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Joseph E. John- ston, Jacksonville, Fla. He rose from private to second lieutenant. Remained on duty at this camp until his discharge from the service on December 5, 1918.


(10)-BLAIR, GEORGE A .- Captain Blair saw ser- vice on the Mexican Border with Third Ten- nessee Infantry before the outbreak of the World War. He was called to the colors again on July 25, 1917, and placed in command of Company C, 117th Infantry. Accompanied it to Camp Sevier and took it overseas on May 11, 1918. He participated in the fighting in Bel- gium, the attack upon the Hindenburg Line, and the fighting subsequent thereto until October 8th, when he was seriously wounded near Bran- court. Because of his gallantry he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He is still in the hospital at Fort McPherson, Georgia.


(11)-GUYNER, EDWARD A .- Volunteered his ser- vices and was commissioned first lieutenant of the Medical Corps on October 21, 1918. He was assigned for duty to Company 52, M. O. T. C., stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He remained on duty there until his discharge from the ser- vice on January 1, 1919.


(12)-JOHNSON, LESTER A .- Because of his rail- road experience, he volunteered his services to the government in May, 1918. He was assigned for duty at Camp Humphreys Virginia, until September, when he was ordered overseas, where he was assigned to the railway trans- portation department. His stations were Brest and Le Mans. His rank was assistant terminal superintendent.


(13)-MeILWAINE, CHARLES R .- Leaving Knoxville in June, 1918, he entered the Fourth Officers' Training Camp, from which he received a com- mission as second lieutenant of infantry. He was assigned for duty to Company C. 813th Pioneer Infantry, with which he sailed for for- eign duty on September 14. 1918. Returned to America July 14, 1919, and mustered out August 2, at Camp Taylor, Kenturky.


(14)-BLANKENSHIP, THOMAS H .- Enlisted in the regular army in July, 1913, and was assigned to Troop B, 13th Cavalry. In 1917 he transferred to Company K, 149th Infantry, 38th Division. with which he served at Camp Shelby, Miss. In January, 1918, he again transferred to the aviation corps. Sailed for France June 13, 1918 and took part in the battle of Chateau Thierry. where he was gassed. Lieutenant Blankenship returned home June 6, 1919, and was mustered ort a week later at Camp Mills, L. I.


(15)-KELLY, DANIEL J .- Joined the army May 24, 1918, at Knoxville, and was assigned to Camp Jackson for military training. Went overseas July 23, 1918, and shortly after arrival was as- signed to the Saumur Artillery School. which he attended for three months, and at which he received his commission as second lieutenant of field artillery. In the spring of 1919 he was granted leave to attend the University of Paris Law School, in which he studied for four months. Returned home July 13, 1919, and mustered out July 22, at Camp Mills, N. Y.


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(1)-TROTTER, JAMES A .- As member of Company C. 120th Infantry, received his military training at Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France in May. 1918, and participated in all engagements of his command until wounded, September 29, 1918. Returned to the States on December 16, 1918.


(2)-CANNON, WALTER ANDERSON-Began his military career on July 2, 1917 as a member of the 120th In- fantry. On January 17, 1918 was transferred to Sani- tary Squad No. 28. Received his military training at Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France on May 28, 1918 and was in the Ypres Defensive and Somme Offensive.


(3)-SHERROD, ROBERT L .- Volunteered in June, 1917. As a member of the Machine Gun Company, 120th In- fantry, received his military training at Camp Sevier. Sailed for overseas service May 12, 1918, and partici- pated in all engagements of his unit until October 11. 1918, when he was wounded.


(4)-ROMINES, ARLIE J .- On July 16. 1917 enlisted for military duty in Company L, 119th Infantry, 30th Di- vision. Prior to sailing for France on May 12, 1918. was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Took part in all the battles of his organization. Returned to America on April 2, 1919. Rank, private.


(5)-O'NEAL, CARL G .- Enlisted in the U. S. Army on July 25, 1917. After a period of training at Camp Sevier, S. C. with Company L, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, sailed overseas in May 1918. Returned from France on June 1. 1919 and in the same month was mustered out of the service, Rank, private.


(6)-PACE, ODS CONWARD-Volunteered in June, 1917. His organization was Company C, 120th Infantry. Be- came a member of the A. E. F. in June, 1918, and was engaged in all battles of his command until wounded on October 8. 1918. Private Pace returned from overseas duty in January, 1919.


(7)-LOWE, WILLIAM FREDERICK-Answered the call to the colors on July 4. 1917. Received his military training at Camp Sevier, S. C., as a member of Com- pany L. 119th Infantry, 30th Division. Saw foreign service and participated in all battles of his unit. Rank, private first-class.


(8)-CAMPBELL, EDMOND M .- Volunteered June 23. 1917. As a member of Company C, 120th Infantry, sailed for France nn May 12, 1918, and was in all engagements of his organization until wounded on October 18, 1918. Re- turned from overseas on April 11, 1919.


(9)-HOUSER, BEULAH ANDERSON-Enlisted for military service on June 25, 1917. Received his military train- ing at Camp Sevier, S. C., as a member of Company L, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. Embarked for France on May 12, 1918 and as a member of the A. E. F. par- ticipated in all hattles of his unit. On April 3, 1919 Private Houser was transferred to the 285th Company, 143rd Battalion, Military Police Corps.


(10)-CAMPBELL, BERNARD FRANCIS-Volunteered June 19, 1917. As a member of Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for mil- itary training. Sailed for France on May 12, 1918, and took part in all battles of his command. Sergeant Campbell returned to the States on April 10, 1919.


(11)-BARNETTE, FREDERICK A .- In 1917 became member of Company L, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France on May 10, 1918, and took part in all engagements of his unit until gassed. Corporal Barnette received his honorable discharge at Camp Jackson, S. C.


(12)-SNEED. CHARLES W .- On July 25, 1917 entered the service of the U. S. Army. As a member of Com- pany L, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, was stationed at Camp Sevier S. C., for military training. Embark- ed for France on May 12, 1918, and was in all battles of his unit until gassed on September 29, 1918.


(13)-JINKS. WALTER DAVID-Became a member of the U. S. Army in 1917, and was assigned to the 119th Infantry, Medical Detachment. stationed at Camp Se- vier, S. C., for military training. In May 1918 went overseas and participated in all battles of his unit. Private Jinks returned to America in March, 1919.


(14)-WHITTAKER, FRANK-On July 26, 1917 joined the U. S. Army and became a member of Company L. 119th Infantry, 30th Division. Received his military training while stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Foreign service dates from May 12. 1918 to April 2, 1919, dur- ing which time he was a participant in all engage- ments of his outfit.


(15)-MeBRYAN, HOBART -- Began his military career in June 1917. as a member of Company A, Second Ten- nessee. For military training was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Private MeBryan was a member of the A. E. F. Received his honorable discharge on April 14. 1919, while stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.


(16)-LEE, ELMER ROY-On July 12, 1917 enlisted for military service and was assigned to Company C, 120th Infantry, 30th Division, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for training. Became a member of the A. E. F. on May 12, 1918 and in foreign service took part in all battles of the 120th Infantry. Rank, corporal.


(17)-LANE, JOIIN TIIOMAS-Entered the U. S. Army on August 13, 1917. As a member of Company L. 119th Infantry. 30th Division, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France on May 12, 1918 and took part in the battles of Ypres, Hindenburg Line and St. Souplet. Corporal Lane returned from overseas on April 2. 1919, and was discharged April 16, 1919.


(18)-FIELDEN, ROBERT STUART-In June 1917 volen- teered his services to the U. S. Army. Received his military training at Camp Sevier, S. C., as a member of Company L. 119th Infantry. Discharged at Fort Oglethorpe as a private, first-class.


(19)-CHADWICK, WALTER FRANKLIN-On July 9, 1917 began his military career. His organization was Com- pany D. 120th Infantry, 30th Division. His station was Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France on May 12, 1918 and saw active service in the Ypres, Bellicourt, Brancourt and Martin River engagements. Returned from overseas April 11, 1919. Rank, private, first-class.


(20)-LaRUE, LAWRENCE LESTER-Answered the call to the colors in June 1917. As a member of Company C, 120th Infantry, 30th Division, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for military training. Sailed for over- seas duty on May 11, 1918 and took part in all battles of his command until wounded on August 31, 1918.


(21)-KIRBY, LENNEIS G .- On June 30. 1917 began his military career as a member of Company C. 120th In- fantry, 30th Division. Prior to sailing for France on May 12, 1918 was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Took part in all battles of his organization. As a private first-class returned to the States on April 11, 1919.


(22)-DELIUS, CHARLES H1 .- Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on June 15, 1917. As a member of the Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry was sta- tioned at Camp Sevier, S. C., for military training. Embarked for France on May 8, 1918, with the advance school detachment of the 30th Division. and took a special course in machine gun taetics at Langres, France. While a member of the A. E. F., saw service on the Ypres Sector and against the Hindenburg Line. Wounded September 29, 1918. Sergeant Delius returned from overseas on April 11, 1919, and on April 14, while stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C., received his discharge.


(23)-WRINKLE, ESTEL E .- Enlisted for military duty on July 5. 1917. After a period of training at Camp Se- vier, S. C., as a member of Headquarters Company, 119th Infantry, 30th Division, sailed for France on May 12, 1918. Was in the Ypres and Hindenburg Line engagements.


(21)-WELLS, CHARLES W .- Saw service on the Mexican Border in 1916 with the Third Tennessee Infantry. Again called to the colors in 1917 and became a men- ber of the 120th Infantry, 30th Division. Later trans- ferred to the Divisional Stockade with the rank of provost sergeant. His station was Camp Sevier, S. C.


(25)-EMERT, HORACE-Began his military career on July 17, 1917. Received his training at Camp Sevier, S. C. As a member of Company C. 120th Infantry, sailed for France May 12, 1918. Took part in all engagements of his command. Returned from overseas duty on April 11. 1919. Rank. private, first-class.


(26)-WALKER, OTIS-Entered the military service on August 5, 1918. As a member of Company B, 152nd Infantry, 38th Division sailed for France on October 6, 1918. Transferred on December 6, 1918 to Company D, 119th Infantry, 30th Division. As a private first- class returned to the United States on April 2, 1919.


(27)-WALDROP, WALTER BRYAN-Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on June 19, 1917. His or- ganization was Machine Gun Company, 120th Infan- try. 30th Division, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France on May 17, 1918, and saw service on the following fronts: Ypres, Hindenburg Line, and Somme River. Sergeant Waldrop returned April, 1919. (28)-MURPHY, HORACE C .- Answered the call to the col- ors on July 25, 1917. As a member of Company C. 120th Infantry, 30th Division, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for military training. Sailed for over- seas duty on May 12. 1918, and participated in all en- gagements of his unit until wounded on October 18. 1918. Sergeant Murphy attended an Officers' Training School while in France.


(29)-STOLSWORTH, EDGAR L .- On June 5, 1917 entered the service of the U. S. Army. With Company L. 119th Infantry, embarked for France on May 11, 1918 and was a participant in all battles of his command until wounded on September 29, 1918. Returned to the States on December 24, 1918.


(30)-CLANCY, JOSEPH LAURENCE-Began his military career on July 25, 1917 as a member of Company C. 120th Infantry, 30th Division. Prior to sailing for France on May 12. 1918 was stationed at Camp Sevier. S. C. Corporal Clancy was wounded at Ypres on Sep- tember 20, 1918. Returned from overseas duty on March 28, 1919, and received discharge in April, 1919.


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(1)-CARTER, WILLIAM H .- Enlisted at Knoxville, June 30, 1917, and transferred to Company L, 119th Infan- try, at Camp Sevier. Went oversea with organization and participated in all battles of the Thirtieth Division. Awarded the Distinguished Conduet Medal by the Brit- ish for bravery. He was corporal of his squad. Re- turned home April 2, 1919.


(2)-KENNEDY, BRUCE-After enlistment at Knoxville on July 7, 1917, he went to Camp Sevier, South Carolina. where he was transferred to Company C, 120th Infan- try. He was made private, first-class. Took part with company in all battles of Thirtieth Division. Returned and was mustered out April 22, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe, (3)-SILVERS, SEPH E .- Enlisted with Company G, See- ond Tennessee Infantry, at Knoxville, May 25, 1917. Transferred to 120th Infantry at Camp Sevier. Sailed for France May 8. 1918. Transferred to 23rd Infan- try, Second Division, on June 2. In battles of Chateau- Thierry, where he was wounded on July 18. Cham- pagne sector, and Argonne Forest. Highest rank was sergeant, first-class. Mustered out at Camp Taylor, Ky .. Feb. 25, 1919.


(4)-LAY. SPENCER-Left Knoxville with Company G, Second Tennessee Infantry, but was transferred at Camp Sevier, South Carolina, to Machine Gun Company of the 120th Infantry. Went oversea May 17, 1918, and took part in operations of the 120th in Belgium and Flanders. Returned and mustered out at Camp Jackson, Sonth Carolina, in April, 1919.


(5)-MOORE, GEORGE I .- Enlisted in Company G, Seeond Tennessee Infantry in July, 1917, but transferred to Company L, 120th Infantry, at Camp Sevier, Took part in all engagements of his company in Belgium and France. After armistice, he was transferred to 81st Division. His rank was cook.


(6)-REYNOLDS, WILLIAM B .- Enlisted June 23, 1917, at Ft. Oglethorpe. Assigned to Battery F, 8th Field Ar- tillery, 7th Division. Transferred to Headquarers Com- pany, same regiment. Stationed at Fort Sill, Okla- homa, and Camp Mcclellan, Alabama. Went oversea on Angust 21, 1918. In reserve for Metz offensive when armistice was signed.


(7)-NICHOLS, ERMON DAVIS-After enlistment at Knox- ville in June, 1917, he was sent to Camp Sevier, where he was transferred to Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry. Sailed to France in May, 1918, where he participated in fighting in Belgium and Flanders. Wounded and gassed, he was returned to United States as instruetor in intelligence work. Rank, sergeant.


(8)-GLASS, ANDREW J .- Volunteered in Company A. See- ond Tennessee Infantry, June 19, 1917. Sent to Camp Sevier, South Carolina, from which he was trans- ferred to Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, on May 21, 1918. He was mustered out of the service there three days later. (9)-STORY, JAMES 1 .- Enlisted in Company G. Second Tennessee Infantry, at Knoxville, July 16, 1917. hut transferred to Company B, 120th Infantry, at Camp Sevier. Took part in engagements around Ypres, Bel- lieourt. Nauroy, Premont, and Busigny. Returned home and mustered out April 11, 1919, at Camp Jack- son, South Carolina. His rank was private, first-elass.


(10)-CLARK, WILLIAM L .- Transferred from Company G, Second Tennessee Infantry, to Company D, 120th In- fantry, at Camp Sevier. Saw service in all engage- ments of the Thirtieth Division in Belgium and Flan- ders. Received medal for bravery in battle. Mustered out as a private on return to America in April, 1919.


(11)-WATSON, JOSEPH C .- Enlisted at Knoxville, June 30, 1917. After training at Camp Sevier, where he was transferred to Company L. 119th Infantry, he went oversea on May 12, 1918. Fought in all battles in Belgium and Flanders. Highest rank was sergeant. Returned home and discharged April 16, 1919.


(12)-COLE, OSCAR-Entered service in Second Tennessee Infantry on July 25, 1917, but transferred to 119th Infantry at Camp Sevier. Pieked as member of special group of engineers, which sailed to France March 28, 1918. Became member of 19th Engineers, with rank of sergeant. Returned home April 20, 1919.


(13)-RINEHEART, MITCHELL-Volunteered at Knoxville in June, 1917. Sent to Camp Sevier, where he became a member of Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry. Sailed to France in spring of 1918, and took part in the fighting in Belgium and in Flanders of his or- ganization. Mnstered out April 16, 1919.


(14)-NEFF. JESSE JACKSON-After enlistment on July 28, 1917, he went to Camp Sevier, where he was trans- ferred to Machine Gun Company. 120th Infantry. Saw service as bugler of his organization at Ypres, Mont Kemmel, Bellicourt. Nauroy, and in other battles of 120th Infantry. Returned home April 11, 1919,


(15)-HALL, JOE F .- Entered service June 30, 1917. At Camp Sevier he was transferred to Company G, 120th Infantry. After period of training he sailed to France on May 12, 1918, and was engaged in the fighting in Belgium and at Bellicourt, Nauroy, and Vaux Andigny in France. His rank was private, first-class.


(16)-NEELY, JAMES H .- Enlisted July 25, 1917, at Knox- ville. Went to Camp Sevier, where he was trans- ferred to Company L. 119th Infantry, as private. Par- tieipated in Ypres and Hindenburg Line operations with his organization. Returned from oversea Deeem- ber 21, 1918, and discharged January 15, 1919.


(17)-WALLACE, EDGAR A .- Went to Camp Sevier as member of Company G, Second Tennessee Infantry. Transferred to Company K, 120th Infantry. Went oversea with company in May, 1918, and took part in fighting in Belgium. Wounded on first day of attack on Hindenburg Line. Returned to hospital in Amer- iea December 26, 1918. His rank was private.


(18)-WATSON, WILLIAM J .- Enlisted June 30. 1917, at Knoxville. Became a member of Company L. 119th In- fantry, at Camp Sevier. Sailed May 12, 1918. In en- gagements of company in Belgium and in attack on Bellieourt, where he was wounded, September 29, 1918. Discharged April 16, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe.


(19)-BURKETT, BRUCE B .- Transferred from Company G, Second Tennessee Infantry, in which he enlisted, to Company D, 120th Infantry, at Camp Sevier, on Octo- ber 24, 1917. Sailed May 12, 1918. to France. In fighting around Ypres, in Belgium and in attack on Hindenburg Line. His rank was corporal. Discharged April 21, 1919, at Ft. Oglethorpe.


(20)-11UBARD, ROBERT K .- Enlisted July 26, 1917. Transferred at Camp Sevier to Machine Gun Company, 120th Infantry, as a private. Sailed May 17, 1918, to France. In all of fighting of his regiment in Belgium and in France. Mnstered out April 14, 1919.


(21)-LEFFEW, CLIFFORD-After enlistment at Harriman in May, 1917, he was sent to Camp Sevier, where he hecame a member of Headquarters Company, 120th Infantry. Sailed to France in May, 1918, after train- ing at Camp Sevier. Fought at Ypres, Bellicourt. Nanroy, and in other hattles of his company. Re- turned and mustered out April 12, 1919.


(22)-KENNEDY, ALBERT-Volunteered at Knoxville on July 23, 1917. Trained at Camp Sevier as member of Company L. 119th Infantry, Went oversea in May. 1918, and fought in Belgium. Wounded August 31, and was sent haek to hospital. Returned from France December 23, 1918. His rank was corporal.


(23)-FRANKLIN, HORACE B .- Enlisted in Company C, Second Tennessee Infantry. Transferred at Camp Se- vier to Company C. 120th Infantry, Took part in fighting in Belgium. Gassed in attack on Ilindenburg Line, September 29, 1918. Sent to hospital in England. Discharged with rank of sergeant on April 22, 1919.


(24)-MeGUIRE. RICHARD A .- After enlistment in Second Tennessee Infantry, he was transferred at Camp Sevier to Company D, 120th Infantry. Went oversea in May, 1918, and took part in all engagements of his regiment. Returned in April, 1919, and was mustered ont at Ft. Oglethorpe.


(25)-GRIFFIN, JOHN A .- Enlisted June 18, 1917, in Com- pany G. Second Tennessee Infantry. Transferred at Camp Sevier to Company C, 120th Infantry. In all fighting in Belgium and in attack on Hindenburg Line, where he was wounded September 29, 1918. Returned home in December, 1918, but not discharged until May 29, 1919. His rank was corporal.




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