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(18)-FLENNIKEN, BENJAMIN B .- After becoming a member of the army on May 21, 1918, he was as- signed to Company B, Second Corps Artillery Park, at Camp Jackson. Took part with it in Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne, and Mense-Argonne offensives. (19)-ENSOR, JAMES C .- Private Ensor became a mem- ber of the Park Battery, Second Corps Artillery Park, after entering the army on May 21, 1918. Trained at Camp Jackson and sailed for France in July, 1919. Participated in the four major engagements of his unit Returned home during the summer of 1919.
(20)-HARTH, HAMPTON A., JR .- Joined the army in May, 1918, and became a member of the Second Corps Artillery Park. After a month at Camp Jackson, he sailed on July 10, and went to the front immediately after arrival overseas. In the Aisne-Marne. St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Received his discharge April 30, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
(21)-CATE, WILLIAM EDWARD-His career in the army began May 24, 1918, when he was ordered to Camp Jackson, where he became a member of the Park Bat- tery, Second Corps Artillery Park. Went with it over- seas in July and took part in the four battles of this unit in the succeeding four months.
(22)-COWARD, FRED R .- He left Knoxville on may 24, 1918, with the group of 280 men, most of whom became members of the Second Corps Artillery Park at Camp Jackson. He was assigned to Company A, of that organization. He sailed October 28, and returned to America May 21, 1919.
(23)-MANNING, ROBERT A., JR .- Sergeant Manning left Knoxville on May 24, 1918, for Camp Jackson for military duty. After training there one month he went with the other members of the Park Battery, Second Corps Artillery Park, to Camp Hill, Va .. where he was transferred to the camp post exchange. Rose to be its manager before discharge on March 18. 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
(24)-ROBESON, JAMES A .- Corporal Rohecon also was a member of the Second Corps Artillery Park. being as- signed to the Park Rattery after he reached Camp Jackson in May 1918. He sailed on July 10, and took part in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel. Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives in the succeeding months. On returning to Brest, he was transferred to Casual Company No. 242, serving with it until his return home. Discharged July 26, 1919, at Camp Gordon, (25)-LINDSEY, JESSE PATRICK-Entered the army May 21, 1918, and on arriving at Camp Jackson a few days later he was assigned to the Park Battery of the Second Corps Artillery Park. He went through its fonr bat- tles in France during the fall of 1918 and returned to Brest in February, 1919, where he was assigned to the 242nd Casual Company until his departure home in July. Discharged July 25, 1919, a Camp Gordon.
(26)-MORGAN, J. PIERPONT-Private Morgan left Knoxville on May 24, 1918, and was assigned to the Park Battery, Second Corps Artillery Park at Camp Jackson. Sailed to France July 10, 1918 and took part in all engagements of his nnit.
(27)-BARNARD, CHARLES C .- Service in the army began at Knoxville on May 21, 1918, and on his arrival at Camp Jackson he was assigned to Company A. Second Corps Artillery Park. Trained there until sail- ing for France on July 10. Participated in the Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel. Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne bat- tles. After serving several months in a casual com- pany at Brest in the spring of 1919, he returned to America and was mustered out in July at Camp Gordon.
(28)-KNOPH, NICOLAI L .- Sargeant Knoph became a member of the army on May 24, 1918, and was as- signed for duty to Company A, Second Corps Artill- ery Park, at Camp Jackson, where he trained before going overseas on July 10, 1918. Participated in the four major engagements of his organization in the fall of 1918 against the Germans.
(29)-HENDERSON, W. R .- He also was a member of Company A. of the Second Corps, Artillery Park. He took part in the four battles of that unit, the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel. Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Ar- gonne offensives. Returned from overseas June 1, 1919 and was discharged June 19 at Fort Oglethorpe.
(30)-CATES, EVERETT A .- Became a member of the Second Corps Artillery Park, Company R. in May 1918, but transferred at Camp Jackson to Company L. 324th Infantry, 81st Division, with which he sailed July 31. 1918. Saw service in the Meuse-Argonne offen- sive. Received his discharge February 13, 1919, at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Rank private first-class.
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(1)-CAMPBELL, CLYDE A .- Entered the military : ervice on May 24, 1918. His organization was 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, Park Headquarters, stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10. 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F., participated in all engagements of his unit. Rank, wagoner.
(2)-DONAHUE, PETER R .- After induction on May 24, 1918, was assigned for duty to 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, Park Battery, with headquarters at Camp Jack- son. S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918. Was active in all battles of his command. Rank, private.
(3)-SCIINICKE, HERBERT L,-Began his military career on July 1. 1918, as a member of Headquarters Motor Section, 8th Corps, Artillery Park. Received his mili- tary training at Camp Jackson, S. C. With rank of private, first-class was discharged December 16, 1918,
(4)-WEBB, ALBERT C .- After enlistment on July 1, 1918, was assigned to Truck Company E. 8th Corps, Artillery Park. Received his military training at Camp Jackson and Camp Wadsworth, S. C. At the latter mentioned camp was mustered out of the service on December 16, 1918, with the rank of wagoner.
(5)-STALLINGS, CARL E .- Entered upon active duty Sep- tember 21, 1917 as a member of Depot Company, Ist Corps. Artillery Park. Prior to sailing for France in May 1918, was stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Was an active member in all battles of his organization. Sergeant Stallings returned to the United States on March 7, 1919, and was discharged in same month.
(6)-CATE, CHALMERS CARLOS-Answered the call to the colors on May 24, 1918. His organization was 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, Park Battery, Prior to cailing for France in July 1918, was stationed at Camp Jaek- son, S. C. Was in the fighting at Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Oise-Aisne. Returned from overseas in April, 1919. Rank, private.
(7)-SOBOLEWSKI, ALBERT J .- Entered upon active duty in May 1918, as a member of the 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, Truck Company A. Sailed for overseas duty in July 1918, and took part in all the battles of his unit. Private Sobolewski in November 1918, was trans- ferred to Company E, 3rd Corps, Artillery Park.
(8)-WEBB, GEORGE F .- Began his military career on September 2, 1918, as a member of Truck Company B. 5th Corps, Artillery Park. Sailed from New York on September 23, 1918 and upon his arrival was stationed at Bordeaux, France. Returned to the States in March 1918 and in the following month received his discharge.
(9)-HINDS, SIMPSON JARVIS-Entered the military ser- vice on May 21, 1918. His organization was Truck Company B, 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, with headqnar- ters at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed on overseas duty on July 10, 1918 and took part in the battles of Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne. Rank, private.
(10)-OWENS, ERNEST GEORGE-Began his military ca- reer on May 24, 1918, as a member of 2nd Corps, Ar- tillery Park, Park Battery. Prior to sailing for France in July 1918, was stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Participated in all engagements of his command.
(11)-MYNATT, FLAVIUS S .- After enlistment on May 24. 1918, was assigned to 2nd Corps. Artillery Park, Park Battery, He received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France in July, 1918, and returned to the States in June, 1919. Honorably dis- charged at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, June 25, 1919.
(12)-BURNETTE, CHIARLES-In September 1917. became a member of the U. S. Army. As a member of the 1st Corps, Artillery Park, received his training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sergeant Burnette sailed for France in May, 1918, participating in three offensives in the Marne salient and in Argonne battle. Discharged August 9, 1919, at Camp Gordon.
(13)-LeCOULTRE, EUGENE A .- Answered the call to the colors on May 24, 1918. His organization was Park Battery, 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Received his train- ing at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918. Took part in the fighting at Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel Oise-Aisne and Merse-Argonne.
(14)-JIUDNALL, WALTON P .- After enlistment on May 24. 1918, for duty, was assigned to Truck Company B, 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Embarked for France on July 10, 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F., participated in all battles of his organization. Holds the rank of private first-class.
(15)-SMITH, JAMES FENTON-Entered the service of the U. S. Army on May 21, 1918. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C., as a member of Truck Company B. 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Em- barked for France on July 10. 1918, and took part in the engagements of Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne. On January 28, 1919, was trans- ferred to Company D, 316th Ammunition Train. Re- turned from overseas duly on March 25, 1919.
(16)-SMITH, TIM WHITFIELD-On May 21, 1918, became a member of the U. S. Army. His organization was Company A. 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918 and took part in all the battles of his unit. With the rank of wagoner, returned from overseas on February 28, 1919.
(17)-WILSON, GRADY G .- In May 1918 became a member of the U. S. Army. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C., with Company A, 2nd Corps, Ar- tillery Park. Embarked for France on July 10, 1918, and was in the following engagements: Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne, Returned from overseas duty on June 19, 1919.
(18)-LAWSON, 11UBERT A .- After enlistment on May 24, 1918, was assigned to the 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C., Sailed for France in July 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F., was active in all battles of his command. In February 1919 was assigned to Brest Casual Company No. 242. Holds the rank of private.
(19)-RICHARDS, JOSEPH-Began his military career on May 24, 1918, as a member of the 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, Park Battery. Prior to sailing for France in July 1918, was stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Was in the battles of Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne. Rank, private.
(20)-WEBB, JOHN H .- Enlisted on May 24. 1918, as a member of Company A. 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Re- ceived his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F., took part in all the battles of his unit. Private Webb returned to the States in 1919.
(21)-FOGARTY, PAUL T .- Entered the service of the U. S. Army on May 21, 1918. Received his military train- ing at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. With the rank of private, was mustered out of the service on May 27, 1918, at the above mentioned camp.
(22)-LONG, ROBERT L .- Inducted into the service May 21, 1918, and ordered to Camp Jackson for training. Went overseas October 28, 1918, and stationed at Camp de Sorge for his final artillery training. Re- turned home and received discharge in summer of 1919. Rank, private,
(23)-CLAPP, DON B .- Entered the service of the U. S. Army on May 21, 1918. First assigned to the 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, and later transferred to Com- pany F, 4th Regiment, 156th Depot Brigade. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Private Clapp received his honorable discharge on February 7, 1919 while stationed at the above mentioned camp.
(24)-HINES, WENDELL WALTER-Entered the military service on May 27, 1918 as a member of Truck Com- pany B. 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Received his mili- tary training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Embarked for France on July 10, 1918. Took part in all engage- ments of his command until wounded on November 8, 1918. With the rank of private first-class returned to the States in January, 1919.
(25)-BEARD, ROBERT JAMES-Entered the service of the U. S. Army in May 1918. As a member of the 2nd Corps Artillery, Medical Detachment, sailed for France on July 10, 1918. Took part in the fighting at Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Argonne-Meuse. Re- turned from overseas in February, 1919. Rank, ser- geant.
(26)-BURNS, JAMES P .- Began his military career on May 21, 1918, as a member of Park Battery, 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Was active in the following battles: Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne. Corporal Burns returned from over- seas on April 27, 1919.
(27)-LONG, JAMES P .- After induction on May 21, 1918 for duty was assigned to Park Battery, 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Sailed for France July 10, 1918, and as member of the A. E. F., was in the battles of Aisne- Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne. (28)-BRISCOE, GALE RILEY-Entered service on May 25, 1918 as a member of Company C, 3rd Corps. Artillery Park. After a period of training at various camps in the United States, sailed for overseas duty on Aug- ust 31, 1918. Saw service in the Argonne Forest. Corporal Briscoe returned in the summer of 1919.
(29)-BURRIS, JIENRY M .- Answered the call to the colors on May 24, 1918. His organization was 2nd Corps, Artillery Park. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918 and was in the following engagements : Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Argonne-Meuse.
(30)-FOGARTY, PATRICK J .- In May 1918 became a mem- ber of the U. S. Army. As a member of the 2nd Corps, Artillery Park, received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed for France on July 10, 1918 and was in the following hattles: Aisne- Marne. St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne and Argonne-Meuse.
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(1)-PRATT, GEORGE M .- Entered service on May 28, 1918 in the Second Corps, Artillery Park. Was station- ed for training at Camp Jackson, S C. and sailed for France July 10. 1918. 'Took part in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. Discharged in the summer of 1919.
(2)-SOWDER, WILLIAM F .- After entering the service on May 21, 1918 was stationed at Camp Jackson, for preliminary training. As a member of Second Corps, Artillery Park. sailed for France on July 10. 1918. and participated in Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Argonne Forest offensives. Discharged April 26, 1919, at Camp Gordon.
(3)-SNAVELY, SAMUEL HOUSTON-After being induct- ed into the military service on May 20. 1918, Was assigned to Park Battery, Second Corps, Artillery Park. Was located at Camp Jackson and Camp Stuart before going to France. The battle; include : the Aisne-Marne. St. Mihiel, the Oise-Aisne and Ar- gonne-Meuse. Rank, private, first-class.
(4)-CULLINAN, THOMAS F .- Upon entering the army on May 24, 1918 became a member of Company B, Second Corps, Artillery Park being later transferred to Brest. Casual Company No. 240. Took part in all battles of his unit and was discharged upon return to the United States.
(5)-JONES, FLOYD B .- Entered service on May 24, 1918, and was stationed at Camp Jackson as a member of Second Corps, Artillery Park. After arrival in France saw action in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Argonne- Meuse Offensives. After armistice, was transferred to Brest Casual Company No. 241.
(6)-GENTRY, ROBERT BRYAN-After induction into ser- vice in May 1918 was assigned to Second Corps, Artillery Park and trained at Camp Jackson. Foreign service from July 10, 1918 to July 5, 1919. Saw action at the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel. Oise-Aisne, and Argonne- Meuse Offensives. Rank, corporal.
(7)-YODER, LEVI L .- Entered military service in June 1918 and sailed for France in September, after having trai. eu at Camp Jackson Tran ferred to Brest Cas- ual Company No. 212, with rank of cook. Was en- gaged in the four major battles of his unit.
(8)-LLEWELLYN, ELMER R .- After entering service on May 24. 1918 became a member of Second Corp:, Ar- tillery Park Battery. After arrival over eas took part in the actions of the St. Mihiel. the Aisne-Marne, and Ar- yonne-Meuse Offensives. Attached to 2nd French Army.
(9)-FOUST, BURLEY G .- Entered the military service on May 24, 1918, and became a member of Second Corps, Artillery Park, Park Battery. After being stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C., and Camp Stuart, Virginia, sailed for foreign service July 10, 1918, and while at Bre-t. France was transferred to Casual Com- pany No. 239. As a private participated in the bat- lles of his unit.
(10)-PERKINS, JAMES S .- After entering the military service of the U. S. was assigned to Company B. Second Corps, Artillery Park. Was stationed at Camp Jackson. S C. until he sailed for foreign service. While at Brest, France, was transferred to Casual Company No. 239. Discharged with rank of private.
(11)-JOHNSON, RICHARD H .- Inducted into military ser- vice on May 24. 1918, and white stationed at Camp Jackson, was assigned to Truck Company B. Second Corps. Artillery Park. Sailed for France July 10, 1918 and returned to America May 12, 1919 Participated in the following battles: Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Oise- Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne. Rank, wagoner.
(12)-RYNO, EDWARD LOCKETT-On May 24, 1918 en tered active service and while stationed at Camp Jack- son was assigned to Second Corps, Artillery Park, Park Battery. Sailed overseas July 10, 1918 and took part in the actions of the Aizne-Marne. St. Mihiel, Oise-Aisne. and the Argonne-Meuse. Rank, private.
(13)-JOHNSON, SANFORD H .- Entered military service on June 4. 1918, and was assigned to Second Corps, Arlinery Park. Was stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. until he sailed for foreign service on July 10. 1918. and while in France was transferred to Casual Com- pany No. 239. As a private took part in all the actions of his unit.
(14)-KNOTT, WILLIAM M .- After entering military ser- vice on May 24. 1918, was stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. As a member of Second Corps, Artillery Park. Park Battery, sailed for overseas service on Julv 10. 1918. Participated in the battles of the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihici. Vise-Aisne and the Argonne-Meuse.
(15)-CARR, LUTHER E .- On May 24, 1918. entered ac- tive duty and was assigned to Second Corps. Artillery Park. Park Battery, later being transferred to Casual Company No. 242. Sailed for forcien service on July 10. 1918 after being stationed at Camp Jackson. S. C. Took part in the battles of his unit.
(16)-HOBSON, ROBERT-After being inducted into the military service on May 24, 1918, Was assigned to Second Corps, Artillery Park, and received training at Camp Jackson. Ordered on foreign service July 10, 1918, taking part in all the hatties of his outfit, with the rank of wagoner.
(17)-CULLINAN, DANIEL L .- On May 24, 1918 be- came a member of Battery A, 13th Battalion F. A. R. D. Before sailing to France was stationed at Camp Taylor and Camp Jackson. Saw active service on the Western Front. and was discharged in the summer of 1919 as a private first-class.
(18)-HARRELL, DANIEL F .- Inducted into service May 24. 1919 and assigned to Second Corps, Artillery Park, . Truck Company A. Foreign service from July 10, 1918 to May 15, 1919. Received honorable discharge at Fort Oglethorpe on May 23, 1919.
(19)-NORRIS, SAM-Entered active service May 24. 1918 as a member of Battery B, Second Corps, Artillery Park, being later transfered to the 6th Ordnance Guard Company. Was stationed at Camp Jackson and Camp Raritan, receiving his discharge from Camp Sher- man on February 25, 1919.
(20)-CUTSHAW, JAMES W .- Inducted into service May 24, 1918, and hecame a member of Second Corps, Artill- ery Park. Sailed on foreign service July 10, 1918 and after armistice was transferred to Brest Casual Com- pany No. 243. As a wagoner particinad in all actions of his unit: the Aisne-Marne, St Mihiel, Oise- Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne Offensives. Discharged July 19, 1919.
(21)-BURNETT. CLARENCE ALBERT-Became a member of the military forces on May 24, 1918 being as- signed to Second Corps. Artillery Park. While over- seas took part in the fighting of the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Argonne-Meuse, Oise-Aisne and was attached to the Second French Army. Rank, cook.
(22)-MIZE, WILLIAM S .- After induction into service became a member of Company B. Second Corns. Ar- tillery Park. Before sailing for France trained at Catup Jackson and Camp Stewart. Saw action in several offensives and returned to America on April 17, 1919 as a private first-class.
(23)-CLARK, LAWRENCE W .- After entering service on May 24. 1918 was assigned to Second Corps, Ar- tillery Park going overseas on July 10. 1918. Took part in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Argonne-Meuse and Oise-Aisne offensives. Rank, private.
(24)-TALLENT, ALBERT LEMUEL-Entered military ser- vice on May 24. 1918 and went overseas on July 10. 1918. Saw action in all the battles of his out- fit and after armistice was transferred to Pro + Com- ral Company No. 243. His service was with Park Bat- tery, Second Corps Artillery Park.
(25)-DONAHUE, GEORGE T .- Inducted in to the service on May 24. 1918 and was assigned to Truck Company B, Second Corps, Artillery Park. Was trained at Camp Jackson and Camp Stuart before going overseas. Actions include: Aisne-Marne. St. Mihiel. Argonne- Meuse and the Oise-Aisne.
(26)-CUNNINGHAM, ERNEST F .- Entered service May 24, 1918, becoming a member of Second Corps. Artill- ery Park. On July 10. 1918 departed for France where he saw action with his unit. Rank. private first-class.
(27)-JONES. CHARLES E .- Reeame a member of the army on May 21. 1918 and was assigned to Truck Company B, Second Corps, Artillery Park. On foreign service from July 10, 1918 taking part in the fighting in the Aisne- Marne, the Oise-Aisne, St Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse Offensives. K'anks as a private first-class.
(28)-BRADLEY, ROBERT-Entered active service in .July 1918, being put in Park Battery, Second Corps. Before leaving the States was transferred to the 58th Guard Company. As a private sailed for France in August 1918.
(29)-HUTSON, ERNEST HURDLE-Entered military ser- vice May 24. 1918. and was in the Second Corp:, Artillery Park until transferred while stationed in France to Brest Casual Company No. 241. Took part in all the battles of his unit and ranks as a private.
(30)-ANDERSON. GEORGE W .- After hejna indueted into the military service on May 21. 1918. became a mem- ber of the Second Corps, Artillery Park. Received train- ing at Camp Jackson hefore going over'e s T' r'ic na- ted in the Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse. Discharged April 24, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
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(1)-HALE, IRVINE RULE-Enlisted August 9, 1917. in Headquarters Company, 59th Infantry, 4th Division. with which he took part in the offensive in the Marne salient, the St. Mihiel offen-ive, and the Argonne-Meuse drive. Promoted from private to sergeant. Returned February 22, 1919, and mustered ont at Camp Dix, N. J.
(2)-PETTY, B. BENTON-Volunteered in Company C, 7th Infantry, which later became part of the 3rd Di- vision, in March 1914. His station was at Jefferson Barracks, St. Lonis, until the war. Went overseas in February, 1918, taking part in all battles of his di- vision. Gassed twice and wounded once. Rank, cor- poral. Returned in April, 1919, to Base Hospital, Camp Taylor, for treatment.
(3)-THORNBURGH, SAMUEL J .- Entered service at Knoxville on July 5, 1917. Was assigned to duty in local recruiting office until September 16, 1918, when he was ordered to Fort Thomas, and then to Washing- ton, D. C., where he was on duty as battalion sergeant major in Judge Advocate General's office. He served three years in regular army during Spanish-American war.
(4)-CRUMLEY, OSCAR-Enlisted in the Eleventh Cavalry on August 7, 1916, and was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Sill. His rank during war was corporal. Now on furlough reserve.
(5)-SHELTON. GEORGE-Offered his services to his conn- try on April 14, 1917, being assigned to Company K. 55th Infantry. His first station was at Fort Oglethorpe. Georgia. He received his honorable discharge from the army in April, 1919, in New Mexico.
(6)-JORDAN. ALBERT A .- Enlisted at Knoxville on De- cember 16, 1916, being assigned to Company L, 54th Infantry, 6th Division. Transferred November 1, 1917, to Company M, 321st Infantry, 81st Division, of which he became the first sergeant. Sailed for France July 24, 1918. Wounded on American front the morn- ing armistice was signed.
(7)-GENTRY, CARL-Joined the army on May 13, 1918, and was ordered to Camp Forrest, Ga. Assigned to Company I, 52nd Infantry. Rank, private, first-class.
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