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(28)-HATCHIER. JOHN C .- Volunteered in Troop D July 24, 1917, but transferred December 14 to the 105th Military Police at Camp Sevier. He transferred again July 13, 1918, to the 117th Infantry, with which he took part in the fighting in Belgium and France. He transferred December 5, 1918, to the Postal Detachment, 30th Division. Discharged as a private April 8, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(29)- CARSON, JAMES BURCHI-Was called to active- duty in the Naval Reserve Force on July 8, 1918. He was stationed at Balboa Park, San Diego, Cal., for duty until placed on the inactive list, February 20, 1919. Rating, fireman, third-class.
(30) -ASHE, JOHN I .- Volunteered June 4, 1917, in the 105th Trench Mortar Battery, with which he trained at Camp Sevier and in France. He participated in the St. Mihiel. Argonne and Woevre Plain Offensives. He returned home and was mustered out March 17, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
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(1)-SPICKARD, DENNIS M .- Entered service in the fall of 1917, and was assigned to Company F of the 105th Supply Train, 30th Division. Was in training at Camp Sevier until departure overseas in June, 1918. Saw active service with his unit while in France.
(2)-BURNETTE, JOHN E .- Volunteered on April 13, 1917, and for duty was assigned to the 105th Ammunition Train, Medical Detachment. After a period of training at Camp Sevier embarked for France on May 26, 1918, and saw action in the Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Meuse- Argonne, and Woevre Plains. Discharged April 3, 1919.
(3)-SPRAGUE, EDWIN-Was assigned for duty to Com- pany C. 105th Field Signal Battalion. Embarked for France on May 27, 1918, and took part in the following battles : Ypres Defensive, Hindenburg Line near Belli- court, and Nanroy. Estrees, Montbrehain, Premont, Bus- igny and Ribeanville. Received divisional citations for meritorious conduct on September 3 and 29, 1918.
(4)-HOLMES, DAVID CARROLL-On July 5, 1917, en- listed in the military service of the United States, and was assigned to Battery F, 115th Field Artillery, 30th Division. Embarked June 4, 1918, and saw action on the following fronts : Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Argonne- Meuse, and the Woevre Plains. Discharged April 14, 1919, as a corporal.
(5)-WEISGERBER, EDWARD CHARLES-Began his mili- tary career on September 20, 1917 and was assigned to Ambulance Company No. 117 of the 105th Sanitary Train. Was in training at Camp Sevier until June 4, 1918, when he emharked for overseas service. As a sergeant was honorably discharged on April 16, 1919.
(6)-KNAFFL, CHIARLES P. C .- Enlisted on June 18, 1918, in Company G. Second Tennessee Infantry. October 22, 1917. was transferred to Headquarters Company, 115th Field Artillery. Embarked for France in June, 1918, and took part in all the actions in which his unit was engaged. Received regimental citation for heroic con- duct under heavy shell fire during the battle of the Argonne. Discharged from service April 14, 1919.
(7)-MEYER, HERBERT HENRY-Volunteered his services to his country on November 22, 1917, and was assigned to the 105th Military Police, Medical Detachment. Be- fore departure overseas on May 11, 1918, was stationed at Camp Sevier. While on foreign duty took part in the various actions in which his unit was engaged.
(8)-O'CONNER, THOMAS G .- Began his military career on June 18, 1917, as a member of Headquarters Com- pany, 115th Field Artillery. Was in training at Camp Sevier, and Camp Coetquidan in France. Foreign ser- vice dates from June 4, 1918, to March 28, 1919. Took part in all the engagements of his regiment, and was discharged as a sergeant on April 14, 1919.
(9)-CAMERON, FRANK T .- On October 3, 1917, entered military service of the United States Army, and became a member of Company C, 105th Engineers. While train- ing for foreign service was stationed at Camp Sevier. Embarked May 27, 1918, and saw action in Belgium and the Somme Offensive. Discharged April 29. 1919. (10)-KREIS, R. HARMON-Was called into federal service on July 25, 1917, as a member of Battery F, 115th Field Artillery. Sailed for France May 8, 1918, and after seeing action in the St. Mihiel and Argonne Of- fensives was sent to Officers' Training School and com- pleted course, but commission was held up on account of armistice. Discharged in March, 1919.
(11)-OTTO, HENRY CHARLES-After entry into service in October, 1917, was assigned to Company B, 105th Suppy Train. Was in training at Camp Sevier until departure overseas on June 11, 1918. Mustered out as a corporal on April 14, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(12)-ROGERS, JOHN-Entered active duty on July 8, 1917, as a member of Second Tennessee Infantry. Was later transferred to Battery F of the 115th Field Ar- tillery. Embarked for France in June 1918, and par- ticipated in the St. Mihiel, Argonne-Meuse, and Woevre Plain Offensives. Rank, sergeant.
(13)-ATKINS, JAMES ROBERT-Enlisted for active duty on July 15, 1917, and became a member of Head- quarters Troop, 30th Division. Was trained for for- eign duty at Camp Sevier, and sailed for France with his unit on May 11, 1918. Saw action in the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive!
(14)-LUSTER, CLAUDE R .- Was mustered into federal service on July 25th, 1917, and was assigned to the 118th Field Hospital, 105th Sanitary Train. Before de- parture overseas on June 5, 1918, was in training at Camp Sevier. While in France participated in the various activities of his unit.
(15)-COOK, WYLIE A .- Entered active service on Septem- ber 21, 1917, and was assigned to Headquarters Con- pany, 115th Field Artillery. While stationed at Camp Sevier was in training for overseas duty. Embarked in June, 1918, on foreign service, taking part in all the battles of his unit. Received regimental citation for work in Mense-Argonne Offensives.
(16)-STEELMAN, HOWARD S .- After entry into military service on October 2. 1917, was assigned to the 321st Infantry at Camp Gordon. On October 28 was trans- ferred to the 105th Engineers, and with this unit sailed for France, where he saw action in the Ypres Sector in Belgium and in the Somme Offensive. Wound- ed on September 29 and evacuated to hospital.
(17)-THOMAS, CHESTER A .- On October 3, 1917, entered military service, becoming a member of the 120th Field Hospital, 105th Sanitary Train. Sailed for France with this unit on June 4, 1918. Participated in the Aisne-Marne, Chateau Thierry, and Soissons actions. Discharged as a private on April 16, 1919.
(18)-KING, HENRY-Enlisted in the Second Tennessee In- fantry and was called into federal service on July 25, 1917. As a member of Company B, 105th Supply Train, was in training at Camp Sevier until foreign service began on June 11, 1918. Mustered out as a corporal on April 14, 1919, while stationed at Camp Jackson.
(19)-FISHER, CLAIRE C .- Volunteered on June 2, 1916. in Tennessee Field Hospital. At Camp Sevier became member of Headquarters Company, 105th Engineers. Sailed for foreign service on May 26, 1918, and saw action in the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive. Was mustered out April 7, 1919, with rank of color ser- geant.
(20)-SMITH, WILLIAM OTIS-After entry into military service of the United States on September 20, 1917, was assigned to Company E, 105th Supply Train. 30th Division. Until June 11, 1918, was stationed at Camp Sevier, where he received training for overseas duty. Foreign service from June 11. 1918, to April 11, 1919.
(21)-BRYANT, ULYSSES L. M .- Entered service in the summer of 1917, and after going to Camp Sevier be- came a member of Battery D, 115th Field Artillery. Sailed in May, 1918, for foreign service, and partici- pated in the Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Argonne-Meuse, and Woevre Plains.
(22)-LaRUE, FLOYD-After becoming a member of the United States Army on September 31, 1917, was assign- ed to Company C, 105th Engineers. Saw action in the Ypres Sector and Somme Offensive. Mustered out as a sergeant on April 29, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
(23)-MYNATT, BEECHER L .- Began his military ca- reer on September 20, 1917, as a member of Supply Company, 115th Field Artillery. While in training was at Camp Sevier, receiving the education which was necessary for overseas duty. Was mustered out as a private, first-class, on April 2, 1918.
(24)-GILBERT, CHARLES A .- Enlisted in July, 1917, in the Medical Detachment of the 118th Infantry. Re- ceived training while stationed at Camp Sevier, and was ordered overseas in May, 1918. While in France took part in all actions of his unit. Mustered out March 31, 1919. Rank, sergeant.
(25)-HARMON, WILLIAM HERBERT-Entered active duty September 20, 1919. Assigned to 307th Field Signal Bat- talion, but transferred October 16 to Company A, 105th Engineers, later serving with Headquarters Detach- ment, 30th Division. Embarked for foreign service May 19, 1918. Discharged April 8, 1919.
(26)-EDINGTON, ARCHIE M .- Enlisted in the fall of 1917, and was assigned to the 118th Field Hospital. Sailed for France on June 4, 1918, and took part in all the battles of his unit. Held the rank of private and was discharged in the summer of 1919.
(27)-FORD, ALBERT R .- Volunteered on August 1, 1917. and was assigned to Company F. of the 105th Ammu- nition Train for duty. On May 26, 1918 embarked for France and saw action in the St. Mihiel and the Meuse Argonne Offensives. Discharged April 1, 1919 .
(28)-CATE, JAY II .- On September 21, 1917, entered mili- tary service of the United States, and was assigned to Battery D, 115th Field Artillery. Was in training in Camp Sevier until June 4, 1918, when he went over- seas. While in France saw action on the Western Front. Discharged April 7, 1919. Rank, private.
(29)-ALLEN, WILLIAM H .- Entered military service in September, 1917, and was assigned to Company E, of the 105th Supply Train. Sailed for France June 11, 1918, and took part in the actions of his regiment. Returned to America in the summer of 1919, and as a private was discharged from the service.
(30)-IRWIN CRITT S .- Enlisted on June 24, 1918, and became a member of Company L. 118th Infantry. De- parted on foreign service August 23, 1918. As a pri- vate was discharged on April 1, 1919, while stationed at Camp Gordon.
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(1)-JONES, MARTIN TEDFORD-Enlisted on September 20, 1917, in the 105th Field Signal Battalion and was sent to Camp Sevier for training. On May 27, 1918. was ordered overseas where he saw action at the fol- lowing places: Ypres Defensive. Hindenburg Line near Bellicourt and Nauroy, Estrees, Braneourt, Pre- mont. Busigny, Vaux-Andigny. St. Souplet and Ribeau- ville. As a corporal mustered out May 13, 1919.
(2)-COLEMAN, JOHN-On September 21, 1917. entered mil- itary service of the United States, and was assigned to Company C of the 105th Supply Train, 30th Division. After training at Camp Sevier embarked on foreign service on June 11, 1918, and was stationed at various camps while in France. Received his discharge on April 14, 1919, as a private, first-class.
(3)-LaFOLLETTE, JERRY M .- Volunteered in June, 1917, and was assigned to the 115th Machine Gun Battalion, Medical Detachment. For training was located at Fort Oglethorpe and Camp Sevier. Sailed for foreign ser- vice and while in France participated in all of the actions in which his unit was engaged.
(4)-JENKINS, CHIARLES C .- On July 25, 1917. entered ac- tive service as a member of the Machine Gun Company of the 118th Infantry. Before going overseas in May 1918, was stationed at Camp Sevier. After arrival on foreign service saw action with his unit in its various engagements, and returned to America in March 1919.
(5)-BIRD, BUFORD BLAKEMAN-Entered service of the United States Army in the fall of 1917, and was as- signed to the 113th Machine Gun Batalion, Sanitary De- tachment. Embarked for France on May 19, 1918, and took part in Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive. On April 10, 1919, was discharged as sergeant.
(6)-SANDS, CHARLES A .- On July 3, 1917, enlisted in the Second Tennessee Infantry and was later transferred to the Machine Gun Company of the 120th Infantry. Received training while located at Camp Sevier and various French camps. Sailed May 17, 1918, where he saw active service in the Ypres Defensive and the Hin- denhurg Line Offensive.
(7)-HANKINS, EDWIN-After entry into military service on September 21, 1917, became a member of Battery A. 115th Field Artillery. Before going overseas re- ceived his preliminary training while stationed at Camp Sevier. Embarked for foreign service in May, 1918, and was in the St. Mihiel and Argonne Offen- sives. Discharged as a corporal April 12, 1919.
(8)-MCCLANAHAN, JOHN M .- Became a member of the United States Army on September 21, 1917, and was assigned to Company B. 113th Machine Gun Battalion. While stationed at Camp Gordon and Camp Sevier was in training for foreign duty. After arrival overseas saw action in the Ypres Sector, Belgium, and was wounded on September 29 in the attack on the llin- denberg Line.
(9)-MANUEL, WILLIAM-In September. 1917, volunteered his services and for duty was assigned to the 105th Engineers. Sailed for France with this unit on May 26, 1918, and was in action at the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive. Was discharged from service on April 29. 1919, at Camp Gordon.
(10)-LINDSAY, HIOLLIS ROY-On August 2, 1917, en- listed for active duty and became a member of Head- quarters Troop, 30th Division. Embarked on May 11. 1918, for foreign service, and took part in the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive. Mustered out of service April 8, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(11)-HORNER, WILLIAM E .- Entered service in the fall of 1917, and became a member of Company A. 105th Engineers. Sailed for France in June, 1918, and took part in all the actions in which his unit engaged. Was mustered out at Fort Oglethorpe June 8, 1919.
(12)-LONG, THOMAS W .- On June 10, 1917, volunteered in the United States military service and was assigned to Battery F, 115th Field Artillery. Until June 2,1918, was in training at Camp Sevier, hut on this date em- barked for France, where he saw active service. As a sergeant was discharged on April 4, 1919.
(13)-HENRY, SAMUEL O .- After entry into military ser- vice on September 6, 1917, became a member of Com- pany B. 114th Machine Gun Battalion. On May 14, 1918 hegan foreign service, which lasted until March 24, 1919. While in France he took part in the var- ious engagements of his unit.
(14)-WILLIS, HUBERT-In September 1917. entered mili- tary service of the United States, and was assigned to Motor Truck Company, 30th Division. After arrival in France was transferred to the Motor Truck Company, Headquarters Garage. at Le Mans. Rank, corporal.
(15)-BROWN, EARL A .- Volunteered in August, 1917, for active service and became a member of Company B, 114th Machine Gun Battalion. Before going overseas in May, 1918, was trained at Camp Sevier. After arrival in France saw action in Ypres Sector in Belgium, and was wounded on September 29 at the beginning of the Somme Offensive.
(16)-NEAL, JAMES-Entered military service in the fall of 1917, and for duty was assigned to the 115th Field Artillery. Received training while located at Camp Sevier, and departed on foreign service in May, 1918. Saw action on the Western Front, and after return to America was mustered out of service in April, 1919.
(17)-McINTURFF, WALTER H .- Enlisted on June 1, 1917, and hecame a member of Battery F, 115th Field Ar- tillery. While located at Camp Sevier was trained for overseas duty. He embarked in May, 1918, and after arrival in France took part in the various actions in which his unit was engaged.
(18)-WIIITE, DEWEY D .- After entry into military ser- vice was assigned to the 30th Division, Military Police Company. Until May 5, 1918, was located at Camp Sevier, but on this date departed for overseas service. Participated in the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offenive. Discharged April 12, 1919.
(19)-GRADY, WILLIAM OSCAR-Began his military ca- reer on September 20, 1917, by becoming a member of Company F. 105th Supply Train, 30th Division. Em- barked for overseas service on June 11, and saw action while stationed in France. As a corporal was dis- charged on April 14, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(20)-LaRUE, CHARLES R .- In June, 1917, became a mem- ber of the United States Army, and was assigned to Company C, 105th Engineers, for duty. A little later was transferred to the 20th Engineers, with which unit he departed on February 26. 1918, for overseas duty. Returned with rank of sergeant, first-class.
(21)-MERRIMAN, IRA M .- After becoming a member of the military forces of the United States was assigned to Company F. 105th Ammunition Train, 30th Divis- ion. Was located at Camp Jackson until departure overseas. Received his discharge in April, 1919. after his return from France.
(22)-PAINTER, LELAND R .- On June 15, 1917, enlisted in military service of the United States and on May 26, 1918, was ordered overseas. While on foreign service took part in the Toul Seetor, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and the Woevre Plains. Discharged April 3, 1919.
(23)-ATCHLEY, BROWN ATKIN-Entered military service on September 20, 1917, and later became a member of the 105th Engineers. Took part in the Ypres Defen- sive, Hindenburg Line near Bellicourt and Nauroy, Montbrehain, Premont and Vaux-Andigny. As a pri- vate, first-class, was mustered out April 23, 1919.
(24)-COGDILL, LEANDER P .- On May 5, 1917, began his military career and was assigned to Headquarters De- tachment of the 55th Field Artillery Brigade. As a member of this unit participated in the Toul Sector, St. Mihiel, Argonne-Meuse, and the Woevre Plains. With the rank of horse-shoer was discharged in April, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe.
(25)-COX, LESTER CARLISLE-Became a member of the United States military forces on September 20, 1917, and for duty was attached to Division Headquarters, 30th Division. Saw action in Belgium and on the Somme, and as a sergeant, first-class, was mustered out on April 8, 1919, at Camp Jackson.
(26)-WINFREY, HAL G .- On August 1, 1917, entered the military service and was assigned to the 105th Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop. Was stationed at Camp Sevier, and Clintonville, Wisconsin, before departure overseas on May 26. 1918. Was a participant in the Toul Sec- tor, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and the Woevre. Mus- tered out April 2, 1919 as a sergeant.
(27)-WINFREY, OLIVER RAY-On August 1, 1917, be- came a member of the Headquarters Company, 55th Brigade, hut later transferred to the 105th Mobile Ord- nance Repair Shop. Embarked for France on May 26. 1918, returning to America on February 3, 1919. En- gagements : St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Woevre Plains.
(28)-THOMPSON, RALPH W .- Enlisted in the army on May 26, 1917, and became a member of Company B, 105th Engineers. Was trained at Camp Sevier. South Carolina, until departure overseas on May 26, 1918. Took part in the battles of the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive. Discharged as a sergeant on April 24, 1919.
(29)-DALY, ROBERT O .- On April 11. 1918, became a member of the military forces of the United States, and for duty was assigned to the 105th Signal Battal- ion, 30th Division. Departed on foreign service May 27, 1918, and while in France saw action in the Ypres Defensive and the Somme Offensive.
(30)-KNAFFL, SAMUEL A .- Volunteered for military duty on June 30. 1917, and was assigned to Battery F, 115th Field Artillery. Was trained at Camp Sevier un- til departure overseas on June 7, 1918. Saw action in the Toul Sector, St. Mihiel Offensive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the Wcevre Plains. As a corporal was discharged on April 14, 1919.
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(1)-FISHER, RAYMOND C .- Entered the army March 23 1918, and became a member of the 49th Company, 5th Regiment, Marine Corps. After short training period at Paris Island, he went overseas in August and took part in the St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont, and Argonne Offen- sives. He accompanied the Second Division to Germany as part of the Army of Occupation. Returned home in summer of 1919 and discharged. Rank, private.
(2)-PEELER, FRANK A .- Enlisted in the Marine Corps in July, 1916, and during the war was a member of the Fifth Regiment thereof. Sailed June 9, 1917, and par- ticipated in all engagements in France of the Ma- rines. He rose from private to sergeant in the quarter- master department. Returned home on August 3, 1919.
(3)-CROUCH, HOWARD B .- Joined the Marines on Feb- ruary 18, 1918, and received his training at Paris Island and Quantico, Va. He was stationed for nine months at Paris Island, and on transfer to Quantico he became a member of the Balloon Company, attached to the heavy artillery. Placed on the reserve list Jannary 13, 1919, at Quantico. Rank, private.
(4)-EDMONDS, JOHN RUSSELL-Enlisted in the Marine Corps on July 21, 1918, and after a few weeks train- ing at Paris Island, he departed overseas on October 15, arriving a few days before the armistice. He was assigned to Company C, 11th Regiment, of the Marines in France. He remained there until summer of 1919. Rank, private.
(5)-CROWDER, EULIE B .- Private Crowder enlisted in the Marines on March 11, 1917, and was assigned to the 46th Company, 6th Regiment. After training at Paris Island, he went overseas on June 14, 1917. He was in following engagements: Verdun sector, Belleau Woods, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Champagne sector. Wound- ed and gassed October 8, 1918, at Blanc Mont, Cham- pagne. Awarded Croix de Guerre. Went to Germany with Army of Occupation. Returned to States May 26, 1919.
(6)-SANDERS, DEWEY A .- Volunteered in the Marines at Knoxville October 31, 1917, and went overseas March 14, 1918. Took part in the battles of the Marne, St. Mihiel and the Argonne. He returned from France January 16, 1919, and was discharged May 11, 1919, at Quantico, Va., as a private.
(7)-LEIDENHEIMER, JOHN TIJOMAS-Enlisted in the Marine Corps June 16, 1917, and was assigned to the 97th Company, 6th Regiment. After training at Paris Island and Quantico, he went overseas on October 30, 1917, where he saw active service in the Toul sector, on the Verdun front, and in the Second Battle of the Marne. He was a member of the Army of Occupa- tion from January to March, 1919. Received his dis- charge as a private at Quantico, Va., en June 24, 1919.
(8)-WARE, EDWARD LEE-He became a member of the army on May 21, 1918, and received his military train- ing in this country at Camp Jackson. Sailed to France August 14, 1918, and was assigned to Battery D, 77th Field Artillery, 4th Division, taking part with it in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse Offensives. Returned from France March 11, 1919.
(9)-DOSSETT, WALTER J .- Enlisted in the Marines at Knoxville May 28, 1917, and was assigned to the Sixth Regiment thereof. Trained at Quantico and went overseas September 23. Saw service with his organiza- tion in the Toul sector, the Second Battle of the Marne, St. Mihiel, Champagne and Argonne Offensives. Re- turned to the States August 4, 1919.
(10)-MURPHY, RICHARD B .- Volunteered in the Marine Corps on May 1. 1917. He trained at Paris Island and was assigned to the naval section. He saw naval duty during the war on the U. S. S. Chicago, making his first trip to sea September 27, 1918. He qualified as marksman and sharp shooter. His rank was private. (I])-FAWVER, GEORGE R .- Became a member of the Marine Corps at Knoxville on October 1, 1918, and was ordered to Paris Island. S. C., for training. He was assigned to the 402nd Company. He remained there on duty until January 30, 1919, when he received his discharge. Rank, private.
(13)-GOSS, WILLIAM HARRISON-Private Goss enlisted in the Marine Corps June 3, 1918, his organization being the 106th Company, 8th Regiment, which was stationed at Mare Island, California. He received his discharge as a private at Galveston, Texas, on Feb- duary 6, 1919.
(14)-BIRD, BENFORD B .- He saw service on the Mexican Border before the war, and after its declaration he became a member of the Sanitary Detachment, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. He went overseas May 11, 1918 and participated in all actions of the 30th Division in Belgium and in France. Sergeant Bird returned to the States in April 1919, and was mustered out the following month at Camp Jackson.
(15)-MONDY, CALVIN L .- Voluntedred in the Marine Corps April 9, 1918, at Knoxville. He was ordered to New London, Conn., where he remained on duty until he received his discharge in April, 1919. Rank, private.
(16)-SHIPE, ORME S .- He was assigned to the 51st Com- pany. 5th Regiment, of the Marine Corps, after he enlisted at Knoxville on May 20, 1918. After a short period of training at Paris Island, he was ordered abroad where he took part in the St. Mihiel, Champagne, and Argonne Offensives. Went to Germany with Army of Occupation, remaining until spring of 1919. In June, 1919 transferred to Company E, of Composite Marine Regiment. Discharged September 25, 1919.
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