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(11)-BROCK, ROBERT L.
As a member of Company D, 117th In- fantry, 30th Division received his mil- itary training at Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France on May 11. 1918 and as a member of the A. E. F., took part in all engagements of his unit until killed on October 8, 1918 in the battle of Busigny. Corporal Brock, prior to his enlistment in July 1917, served one enlistment in the Coast Artillery.
(12)-BORUFF, LEE HOUK
Began his military career in October 1917, as a member of the Cook and Bakers' School. Died on March 1, 1918 at Camp Taylor, Kentucky.
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(1)-DAVIS, THOMAS LLOYD, JR.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army in July 1917. As a member of the 120th Infantry, 30th Division, was sta- tioned at Camp Sevier, S. C., for mili- tary training. Participated in all en- gagements of his unit until killed in action on October 10, 1918. He was killed at Selle River. Had the rank of private first-class.
(2)-CHENOWETH, RUFUS WESLEY
As a member of the Third Tennessee Infantry saw active service on the Mexican Border in 1916. Was again called to the colors in the year 1917. As a member of Company L, 117th In- fantry, 30th Division was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France on May 11, 1918 and as a member of the A. E. F., participated in all engage- ments of his command until wounded on October 6, in the Hindenburg Line at- tack. As a result of same wounds died on October 13, 1918. Had the rank of corporal.
(3)-DANIEL, JAMES ROBERT
Enlisted on April 12, 1917. As a mem- ber of Company E, 16th Infantry, 1st Division received his military training in Texas. Sailed for overseas duty on June 10. 1917. As a member of his command was active until April 1918 and since that date has never been heard of. His rank was private.
(4)-CLARK, CHARLES ANDREW
Answered the call to the colors in April 1917. He trained at Camp Sevier S. C., as a member of Company C, 117th In- fantry 30th Division. Became a meni- ber of the American Expeditionary Force in May 1918. Took part in all battles of his organization until killed on October 8, 1918. near Premont.
(5)-BURDET, FRANCIS JOSEPH
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Navy on April 8, 1917. After a period of training at Norfolk, Virginia was assigned for duty to the U. S. S. America. Died of heart failure on December 2, 1917, while on the above mentioned boat enroute to the states. Rating, assistant gunner.
(6)-CARR, JOHN M.
After his enlistment on July 20, 1917 for military training was assigned to Camp Sevier, S. C. As a member of Machine Gun Company, 117th Infantry, 30th Division embarked for France on May 11, 1918. Sergeant Carr was killed in action on October 8. 1918. in the op- erations north of Montbrehain. Award- ed the Distinguished Service Cross.
(7)-COOPER, WILLIAM NELSON
In June 1917 volunteered his services for military duty. His organization was Company L, 119th Infantry, 30th Divis- ion, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France in May 1918 and took part in all battles of his unit until October 11, on which date he was killed. Held the rank of corporal.
(8)-CURTIS, THOMAS A.
Saw service on the Mexican Border as a member of the Third Tennessee Infan- try. Again called to the colors in 1917. As a member of Company A, 117th In- fantry, 30th Division, sailed for France on May 11. 1918. Cornoral Curtis was killed in action on October 8, 1918, at Geneve, a point on the Hindenburg Line.
(9)-DICKSON, RICHARD H.
Enlisted in the Second Tennessee Infant- ry in August 1917. Transferred later to Company C, 120th Infantry, 30th Di- vision, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., Sailed for overseas duty in May 1918, and as a member of the A. E. F. took part in all engagements of his com- mand until September 29, 1918 on which date he was killed. Held the rank of corporal.
(10)-EARLE, JACKSON CAMPBELL
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on July 6. 1917. As a member of the 117th Ambulance Company, 105 Sanitary Train, was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for military training. Became a member of the A. E. F., in June 1918 and participated in all engage- ments of his organization. Sergeant Earle died on February 5, 1919, while in France.
(11)-CROSS, ROGER HARRIS
Began his military career as a member of the Quartermaster Corps in Novem- ber 1917. Was stationed at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Georgia. Private Cross died on May 11, 1918 as a result of pneumonia.
(12)-DUNBAR, MERRITT
Entered the service of the U. S. Army on July 25, 1917. His organization was Supply Company, 117th Infantry, 30th Division, stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Sailed for France on May 11, 1918. Lientenant Dunbar was killed by shell fire near Ypres on July 22, 1918. Pro- moted from first sergeant to first lieuten- ant in his company.
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(1)-GRONER, LENA FLOYD
Entered the military service on Septem- ber 4, 1918, at Knoxville. He was order- ed to Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C., for training and was assigned to Company I, 57th Pioneer Infantry, for duty. Shortly after enlistment he was ordered overseas, sailing September 28. Landed at Brest, France, where he was taken ill of pneumonia and died October 8. 1918. Rank, private.
(2)-GANN, BIRT DAVIS
Enlisted in the U. S. Marines at Knoxville on April 2, 1917, and was as- signed to the 67th Company, 5th Regi- ment, with which he sailed in June 1917 to France. He was in the Chateau Thierry and other battles of his organiza- tion until November 1, 1918, when he was wounded, dying three days later. Awarded the French Croix de Guerre with one star. Highest rank, corporal.
(3)-GIBBONS, ARTHUR WALTER
Volunteered in July 1917 as a member of the Second Tennessee Infantry. At Camp Sevier in September 1917, he was transferred to Company C, 120th Infan- try, with which he trained and went overseas in May 1918. He participated in all engagements of his company un- til September 29, when he was killed in action at the St. Quentin Canal in the attack on Hindenburg Line. Rank, pri- vate.
(4)-FRENCH, MARSIIAL THOMAS
Entered the army July 21, 1918, at Knoxville. He was ordered to Camp Shelhy, Miss., for training, where he hecame a member of Company C. 113th Engineers. Sailed for France in Octo- ber, and shortly after arrival was strick- en with influenza, with which he died on November 7, 1918. Rank, private, first- class.
(5)-EATMON, WILLIAM M.
Enlisted in the regular army several years before the declaration of war. In reorganization after that he was as- signed to Company H, 56th Infantry. 7th Division, rising to rank of first ser- geant. Stationed at Camp McArthur, Texas, until July 29, 1918, when he sailed to France. He was killed on November 2. 1918, in an attack of his company on the German lines.
(6)-GOSE, CHARLES MORTON
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His military career was very brief, as he died at Hoboken, New Jersey, of pneumonia just a month after he had entered the service. He was called to the colors in September 1918 and as- signed immediately to the Headquarters Company, 57th Pioneer Infantry at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. A month later he was on his way to France, but death over- took him at port in New York.
(7)-GOOD, JOHN STUART
Volunteered in the United States Navy in June 1918, and was assigned to the Naval Training Station at New Orleans, Louisiana, for his preliminary sea work. He was on duty there until November 4, 1918, when he was drowned in the Miss- issippi River while assisting in raising a sunken tug boat. His rank was sea- man.
(8)-FLENNIKEN, JOHN JOSEPH
He volunteered at Knoxville in July 1917 in Company C, 117th Infantry, with which he went to Camp Sevier and trained until his regiment was ordered overseas in the spring of 1918. He sailed from New York on May 11 to France. He lost his life in Belgium on July 23, 1918, when he was killed by the enemy in the Ypres sector. Rank, private.
(9)-HALL, JESSE F.
Saw service with the Third Tennessee Infantry on the Mexican Border, and when the call to the colors on July 25. 1917, came, he answered hy reenlisting in Company C. of the same regiment. Went through the training period at Camp Sevier and sailed with his com- pany to France on May 11, 1918. Cor- poral Hall participated in all fighting up until October 16, 1918, when he was fatally wounded and died in an Australian hospital.
(10)-EARLE, PATRICK B. N.
Lieutenant Earle left Knoxville in September 1917 as an officer of Company D. 117th Infantry. At Camp Sevier he hecame an aide-de-camp of Gen. W. S. Scott, and when the latter was succeeded by Gen. Tyson in command of the 59th Brigade, Lieutenant Earle remained on staff duty. However, after reaching France he asked assignment to line duty and was ordered to Company M. 118th Infantry. Took part in all engagements up to October 5, 1918, when he was fatally wounded near Bellicourt. He died October 7. Highest rank, first lieutenant.
(11)-ELY, ERNEST
Enlisted in the U. S. Navy on Augu-t, 1. 1907, at Knoxville. He was assigned to the torpedo boat Dale after he had com- pleted his preliminary sea training. He took part in the attack of our navy on Vera Cruz, Mexico. He lost his life May 30, 1917, when he was killed by a shark in Manila Bay. His body was recovered. He had received two medals. Rating, petty officer. Was serving in third enlistment.
(12) -ECKEL, WILLIAM HUGH
Went to first officers' training camp in May 1917, and received commission as second lieutenant. Later transferred to Company L, 117th Infantry, with which he sailed to France May 11. 1918. Tank part in all engagements of Thirtieth Di- vision up to October 7. 1918. when he was wounded in attempting to take a machine gun nest. Died in hospital two days later. He was awarded the Dis- tinguished Service Cross posthumously for his extraordinary bravery under fire.
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(1)-HELLARD, JESSE HAMILTON
Volunteered June 25, 1917, as a member of Company G, Second Tennessee Infan- try, but was transferred at Camp Sevier to Machine Gun Company, 120th Infan- try. Sailed May 12, 1918, and took part in every battle up to the last day his regiment was in line, October 20, when he was wounded. He died a week later in the hospital. His rank was private.
(2)-JOHNSON, DEWEY M.
Enlisted in Company C, 117th Infantry. with which he went to Camp Sevier and trained. Arriving in France in May, 1918, he participated in the fighting in Belgium and in the attack on the Hin- denburg Line. Sergeant Johnson met his death in the attack on October 8. east of Nauroy.
(3)-HENRY, JOHN SMITH, JR.
He enlisted June 8, 1917, in the Univer- sity of Tennessee Ambulance Unit, later known as Ambulance Co. No. 533. T'rain- ed at Allentown, Pa., and sailed to France in December 1917. His company was assigned for duty to the 30th French Division. Met his death May 3, 1918, when he was struck by shell. His rank was private.
(4)-HICKEY, LEE L.
Enlisting at Knoxville March 28, 1917, he was assigned to Company L, 28th In- fantry, Ist Division. Sailed for France June 28, 1917, being among the first American soldiers to reach there. After training in quiet sectors. he went with his company into Montdidier salient in May 1918, losing his life there in action against the enemy on May 28. Rank, private.
(5)-JOHNSON, JOHN H.
Inducted into the service at Knoxville on March 29, 1918, he was assigned to Com- pany C, 327th Infantry, 82nd Division. Ile sailed in April with his organization to France. Took part in all battles of the 82nd Division until October 12, 1918. when he was killed in action in the Ar- gonne Forest. Rank, private.
(6)-HUFF, KENNEY J.
Volunteering as a member of the Ma- chine Gun Company, 117th Infantry, in June 1917, he trained with his organi- zation at Camp Sevier and sailed for France May 11, 1918. Fought in battles of Ypres sector and in the attack on the Hindenburg Line. He was killed in ac- tion by shell fire on October 8, 1918 east of Naumy. Rank was private, first- class.
(7)-JONES, BERT MONTGOMERY
Called to the colors in March 1918, he was assigned to Company K, 362nd In- fantry, 91st Division. After short train- ing at Camp Lewis, Washington, he was ordered overseas. He was fatally wound- ed in the Argonne Forest on Sep- temher 30, 1918, dying the following day. His rank was private.
(8)-HEMBREE, GEORGE
Answering the President's call to the national guard, he was mustered into federal service as a member of Company B, 117th Infantry, in August 1917. Trained. at Camp Sevier and went over- seas May 11. 1918. He was in all bat- tles of his company in Belgium and in the Hindenburg Line operations until October 9, 1918, when he was killed in action. Rank, private.
(9)-HICKEY, CALLIA MORGAN
After induction into service at Knoxville on March 29, 1918, he was ordered to Camp Gordon for training. After short assignment with 28th Company. 157th Depot Battalion, he was transferred to Company G, 327th Infantry, 82nd Divi- sion. Sailing April 18, for overseas duty, he took part in all fighting of his unit until October 11, when he was killed in action in the Argonne Forest.
(10)-JONES, SAM STANHOPE
Private Jones enlisted in the Marine Corps shortly after the declaration of war and was assigned to the 66th Com- pany, 5th Regiment. After short train- ing at Paris Island, S. C., he went over- seas in June 1917. He met his death on June 6, 1918, when the Marines stormed Belleau Woods.
(11)-HACKNEY, CHIARLES
Volunteering his services for the war at Knoxville in May 1917, he was as- signed to Company M, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division. His organization sail- ed for overseas duty in November 1917. He was killed in action June 3, 1918, in the American defense of the Chateau Thierry sector in the Marne salient. Rank, private.
(12)-GRIFFIN, REX HOBSON
He enlisted in the army January 10, 1918, and was stationed at Columbus. Ohio, temporarily. Later he was or- dered to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for duty. There he died on October 27, 1918, from an attack of pneumonia. He was only seventeen years old at the time of hi; death.
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(1)-JEFFERIES, HENRY MITCHELL
Entered the service of the U. S. Army in 1912. Was first a member of the 120th Infantry, later transferred to the Signal Corps. Received his military training at Columbus Barracks, Ohio and Fort Worth, Texas. Sailed for France on July 7, 1918 and was stationed at St. Nazaire. Captain Jeffries died on Oc- tober 19, 1918 as a result of pneumonia.
(2)-JOHNSTON, CHARLES D .. , JR.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on June 7. 1917. As a member of the University of Tennessee Ambulance Unit, received his military training at Allentown,, Pa. Embarked for France on December 25, 1917. With the A. E. F., Sergeant Johnston saw service with the 7th, 8th and 10th French Armies, United Sanitary Section No. 533, and was a participant in all battles of his com- mand until his death on September 26, 1918, as a result of influenza.
(3)-JOHNSTON, JAMES LDWIN
Began his naval career on April 20, 1917. First stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as assistant paymaster, and on March 31, 1918 was assigned to the transport ship U. S. S. President Lin- coIn, with duties as paymaster. With the sinking of the President Lincoln, En- sign Johnston lost his life, May 31, 1918.
(4)-LARUE, FLOYD S.
On July 17. 1918 entered the service of the U. S. Army. As a member of Com- pany M, 467th Engineers received his military training at Camp Humphreys, Virginia and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Embarked for France on September 25, 1918 and shortly after his arrival con- tracted pneumonia and as a result died on October 22, 1918 at Brest, France.
(5)-LANE, EDWARD WALDEN
Answered the call to the colors on Sep- tember 4, 1918. As a member of Com- pany I. 57th Pioneer Infantry was stationed at Camp Wadsworth, S. C., for military training. Sailed on overseas duty on September 27, 1918, and while on the transport enroute to France died. October 8, 1918.
(6)-KOONTZ, FLOYD THOMAS
Enlisted in September 1917 as a mem- ber of Company B, 117th Infantry, 30th Division, Camp Gordon, Georgia, and Camp Sevier, S. C., were his training stations prior to sailing for France in May 1918. Killed in action on Septem- ber 29, 1918 in the first day's fighting on the Hindenburg Line.
(7)-KELLEY, ARL B.
Enlisted in Headquarters Company, 57th Pioneer Infantry, on September 4, 1918. Prior to sailing in September 1918 was stationed at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Contracted pneumonia while on the transport U. S. S. Leviathan and died at sea on October 4, 1918.
(8)-LANGFORD, JOHN ALEXANDER
Answered the call to the colors on Sep- tember 5, 1917. First assigned to Com- pany A, 328th Infantry, 82nd Divi- ion with headquarters at Camp Gordon. Georgia. Later transferred to Company B, 117th Infantry, 30th Division, station- ed at Camp Sevier, S. C. As a member of the latter named organization embark- ed for France on May 11, 1918. Priv- ate Langford was killed in action on September 29, 1918 in the Somme Offen- sive.
(9)-JONES, GEORGE H. M.
Began his military career on May 24. 1918 as a member of Battery A, 17th Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Division. Later transferred to Head- quarters Company, 9th Field Artillery Brigade. Was stationed at the following camps : Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Camp Jackson, S. C., Camp Dix, N. J., and Camp McClellan, Alabama. Sergeant Jones died on February 4, 1919 at the latter named camp as a result of pneu- monia.
(10)-KIRKPATRICK, RICHARD F.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on May 29, 1917. First assigned to Company F. 138th Infantry, 35th Di- vision, and later transferred to Com- pany L, 306th Infantry. 77th Division. Embarked for France in May 1918. Saw service on the Swiss Border and in the Vosges Mountains. Attended an Off- icers Training School for three months and received a commission as second lieutenant. Killed in action on October 15. 1918, in the battle of the Argonne.
(11) -- KLINE, ALBERT R.
Saw service on the Mexican Border with the Third Tennessee Infantry in the year 1916. During the recent emer- gency was a member of Company C. 117th Infantry, 30th Division. Sailed for overseas duty on May 11, 1918 and was in all the battles of his organization until October 8, 1918 on which day he was wounded. Date and cause of death to be determined. Kank, corporal.
(12)-KIDD, ADRIAN W.
Enlisted on June 5, 1917 as a member of Company D, 117th Infantry, 30th Division. Prior to sailing for France in May 1918 was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Was active in all engage- ments of his command until October 8. 1918 on which date he was killed. Had the rank of corporal.
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(1)-MINGLE, CLAUDE L.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on April 16. 1917 as a member of Company D, 117th Infantry. Later transferred to Machine Gun Company, and Supply Company of the same Regiment. Prior to sailing for France on May 11, 1918 was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for military train- ing. Took part in the Ypres Defensive and on September 29, 1918 while on the Hindenburg Line rear Bellicourt was killed in action. Cited in special orders of 30th Division Headquarters dated December 10, 1918 for conspic- uous bravery.
(2)-MOODY, ROLFE
Entered the service on June 26, 1916, as a member of the Third Tennessee, from which he was transferred to the Supply Company, 117th Infantry at Camp Se- vier, S. C. Later assigned to the com- mand of Company 1, 117th Infantry, Embarked for France on May 11, 1918. Was engaged with his company in the battles of Ypres, Hindenburg Line, Belli- court, Nauroy, and Busigny. where he was severely wounded on October 7, 1918. Died on October 9, in a German hospital. Captain Moody was awarded the American Distinguished Service Cross posthumously.
(3)-LOWE, CLAUDE OTTO
Enlisted in the aviation section, Signal Corps, in April, 1916. Received train- ing at Mineola, Long Island, and was commissioned first lieutenant in August, 1916. Instructor at Dayton, Ohio, until March 1, 1917, when he was transferred to Arcadia, Fla. Met his death March 26, 1918, when his plane fell with him. Aviation field there named in his honor and tablet to his memory erected by the citizens.
(4)-MELTABARGER, HICKS RILEY
As a member of Company B. 117th In- fantry, 30th Division, began his mil- itary career on September 20, 1917. Received his military training at Camp Gordon, Georgia and Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France on May 11. 1918 and took part in the following engage- ments of his unit: Ypres Defensive, Hin- denburg Line and Somme Offensive. Died of disease on November 10, 1918. Had the rank of private first-class.
(5)-MCGUIRE, CHARLES R.
On June 15, 1917 became a member of Company G, Second Tennessee Infantry. from which he was transferred on Nov- ember 22, 1917 to the Machine Gun Com- pany, 120th Infantry at Camp Sevier. Ile rose to the rank of sergeant. After arrival overseas, he went through the fighting in the Ypres Sector in Belgium, but lost his life on the night of Septem- her 30, on the Hindenburg Line near Bellicourt.
(6)-MOWRY, GEORGE LIVINGSTON
Entered the service of the U. S. Army in October 1917. As a member of Bat- tery D. 5th U. S. Field Artillery re- ceived his military training at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Georgia. Sailed for overseas duty in January 1918. and as a mem- ber of the A. E. F., took part in all engagements of his command. Killed accidentally on May 4. 1919 as a result of a pistol shot. Had the rank of wagoner.
(7)-MYNATT, BURLIE G.
Began his military career on June 11. 1917 as a member of the 47th Company. 5th Regiment of Marines, stationed at Port Royal, S. C. for training. Priv- ate Mynatt was severely wounded on June 7, 1918 which resulted in his death. Ilis division was engaged in holding the Marne sector against the Germans.
(8)-MORRIS, CLEO
After enlisting for military service in the U. S. Army was assigned to Com- pany M. 117th Infantry, 30th Division. Stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C., for training until he went overseas on May 11, 1918. Took part in all actions of his unit until October 18, 1918 on which day he was killed. Had the rank of private.
(9)-MATTHEWS, DOUGLAS R.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Army on June 24, 1918. Received his military training at Camp Jackson, S. C. As a member of Field Artillery sailed for France in August 1918. Killed in action on November 3, 1918.
(10)-MILLER, OLIVER
Enlisted in the U. S. Army on July 17. 1917. As a member of Battery C, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, received his military training at Camp Sevier, S. C. Embarked for France on May 26, 1918 and was engaged with his hatterv in the battles of Toul, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Woevre. Died from disease on February 9, 1919.
(11)-LUTTRELL, HUGII J.
Killed in action on September 29, 1918, in the Somme Offensive. He was a member of Company D. 117th Infantry. 30th Division from his enlistment on July 23, 1917. He went through the training period at Camp Sevier, S. C. and in France. In the fighting in Belgium, he was unscathed. Held the rank of sergeant.
(12)-MCELROY, WILBURN RHEA
In August 1917 began his military career. As a member of Company I. 61st Infantry was stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. Died December 22, 1917. His rank was corporal.
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(1)-MATTHEWS, JAMES S.
Volunteered his services to the U. S. Armv on June 9. 1917. As a member of the First Tennessee Hospital Corps was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Geor- gia. Private Matthews died on July 3. 1917 at the above mentioned post.
(2)-MCMILLAN, WILLIAM ALEXANDER Entered the military service in March 1918. As a member of Company C. 327th Infantry. 82nd Division, saile ] for France in May 1918. Went through the training period with his organiza- tion and took part in all engagements until seriously wounded on October 8. 1918, in the battle of Argonne Forest. Died following day. Rank, private.
(3) -- PAYNE, JAMES M.
Enlisted on November 6. 1917, as a member of Company A, 327th Infantry. 82nd Divisjon. Received his military training at Camp Gordon, Georgia. Embarked for France on March 2, 1918 and took part in all battles of his com- mand until wounded on August 2, 1918. As a result of these same wounds spent several weeks in a hospital. Contracted bronchial pneumonia and died on Nov- ember 20, 1918.
(4)-MCMILLAN, SAMUEL ANCRUM
On June 24. 1918 volunteered his ser- vices to the U. S. Army. Trained at Camp Gordon and then transferred to Company F, 604th Engineers. Sailed for France August 14. Became member of Company E. 29th Engineers, after arrival. Died on October 11, 1918, of pneumonia.
(5)-PARKS, ROBERT RICHARD
Began his military career on May 23. 1917 as a member of the First Tenn- essee Infantry, from which he was trans- ferred to Battery D, 115th Field Ar- tillery, 30th Division. Received his mil- itary training at Camp Sevier, S. C .. and upon his arrival in France in June 1918 completed his training at Camp de Coetquidan. As a member of his unit participated in the St. Mihiel, Ar- gonne-Meuse. Toul and Woevre offen- sives. Private Parks was killed acci- dentally on December 18, 1918.
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