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Brooks, Davis Leo, was born in Indiana Dec. 30, 1896. On June 3, 1918, at Indianapolis, Ind., be enlisted in the 388tb Baking Co. .\t Fort Riley, Kansas, he was transferred to the Slltb Supply Co. While in France, he was on duty at Camp Vineyard, and the advance section at Liffol-la-Grande. He received his discbarge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., July 15, 1919.

Brown, Carlos G. (33), son of ,Tames and Leona Brown, was born iu Greentown, Ind., July 22, 1895. He enlisted in the navy Nov. 22. 1917, at Indianapolis, Ind., and was promoted to fireman on the U. S. SS. "Aroostook".

Brown, Earl (36), son of J. R. and Ada T. Brown, was born Jan. M, 1899. He enlisted in Co. B, when that company was in East Chicago. Ind., guarding munition factories. In July, 1917, be was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., to the National (jnard Camp. For a short time he was on mounted police duty before he was changed to the artillery, and sent to Camp Joseph

Brown, Ered Lawrence (22), son of Jacob and Nancy J. Wilson Brown, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 5, 1890. He entered the service March 4, 1918, and was sent to France in August, 1918, with .\mbulance Co. No. 22, Seventh Division. He was in the hospitals No. 51 and No. 79, because of a gas attack and influenza. After his recovery, be was transferred to Motor Ambulance Co. No. 39, and was stationed for several months at Rogerville, France.

Brown. Harr.v Thomas (23), son of Thomas and Lutberia Brown, was born Dec. 19, 1903. He was only fourteen years of age when he left Kokomo. Ind., May 2. 1918, for Fort Thomas, Ky., where he was mustered into the army. It is probable that he has the honor of being the youngest soldier from Howard County to serve in France. From Fort Thomas he was sent to Camp Humphreys, Va. ; and then to Camp Merritt. N. J. He went to France with the Sixth Provisional Engineers, and was employed in the carsbops while in foreign service.

Brown, Joel, belonged to the Twentieth Co., Fifth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. His discharge was dated May 15, 1918.

Brown, John (.38), son of Manuel and Anna B. McKay Brown, was born in Jerome, Ind., July 16, 1889. He completed two years of high school work. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Dec.

12, 1917, aud was sent to Joffcrson Barracks. Mo.. Camp Hancock, Augusta. Ga.. and Camp (ireenc. Cliarlotte, N. C, before going to Romorantiu, France, and later to Turin, Ital.v. At Romorantin be attended a scbool in technical motor work preparatory to taking advanced work in the Isotta factory at Milan. Italy. Upon the completion of these special courses, be returned to his military unit, the Tenth Co.. Third Battalion. Air Service Mechanical Department. He arrived at Camp Sherman, Chillicotbe. Ohio, .July 9; was mustered out on July 12, and returned to Kokomo, Ind.. July 13, 1919.

Brown. Mark Anthony (IS), sou of Will F. and Lillian Dean Brown, was born at Fairmount, Ind., March 11. 1889. After graduating from the Fairmount High School in 1907, he spent throe years in Wabash College. He married Hannah Coxon, of Kokomo, Ind. When the local militia company was organized, he enlisted as a private, and was promoted to second lieutenant. Having a desire to go into the ai'my, he resigned his commission in the militia, and entered the O. T. C. at Louisville. Ky., Aug. 15. 191S. He was commissioned second lieutenant, field artillery, unassigned. and was placed in the odicers' reserve corps at I'amp Zachary Taylor in Xovember, 1918.

Brown, Nickolas J. (13), son of .Joshua and Hannah Brown, was bom in Kokomo, Ind., May 19, 1890. He was manied to 'N'era F. Miles Dec. 27, 1917. Following his enlistment Dec.

13, 1917, he was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mf>.. and then to Fort Sam Houston. Texas. From the Q. M. C. he was transferred to the Thirty-second Reserve Co., Signal Corps, College Station, Bryan, Texas, Aug. 1, 191S. He was sergeant in charge of the garage, and was appointed chauffeur, first class, Nov. 1, 1918. On Dec. 16 he was transferred to the Transport Repair Unit, No. 304 ; in Febraary he returned to Fort Sam Houston ; and in March, 1919, he was in the U. S. Base Hospital with an attack of influenza. He w.is discharged April 28, 1919.

Brown, Richard Ra.vniond (78), son of Richard A. ami Ida K. Brown, ^^-as born in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 4, 1893. He has two years of high school work to his credit. He entered the army Aug. 24, 1918, when he was sent to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa. Three weeks later he left for France with the supply company of the 809th Pioneer Infantry. Sergeant Brown arrived in the United States on July 25, 1919. and w.is sent to Camp Sherman. Ohio, where he was mustered out July 25, 1919.

Brown, Robert Wayne, son of Clinton T. and Cora B. Land Brown, was born in Ohio Co., Ind., July 14, 1900. He attended high school two years. When he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 3, 1918, he was ordered to report at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and was there assigned to the Eighth U. S. Cavalry. Fort Marfa, Texas ; later he became wagoner, and expert pistol and rifle shot. In March, 1919, he was given an honorable discharge.

Brown, Waldo (58), sou of J. G. and Christina Brown, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 2. 1893. He attended high school at Greentown two years. When he entered the army June IS, 1918, he was sent to the Chamber of Commerce at Indianapolis, Ind.. until he was transferred to Camp McClellan, Ala., where he was assigned to Bat. F. Thirty-sixth F. A. He received his discharge at Camp Grant, 111., Feb. 10, 1919.

Brown, William (34). sou of James and I^eanna Brown, was Imrn Sept. 24, 1893, at Acuie, W. Va. He enlisted in the air service at Kokomo, Ind.. Dec. S, 1917, and w'as sworn in Deceml)er 12 at Fort Thomas, Ky. On December 31st be was transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga., and was assigned to Co. 5, First Air Service Mechanics Regiment. He sailed from Hoboken Feb. 10, 1918, and arrived at St. Nazairre, France, on the 24th. He participated in the Somme defensive from March 21st to April C, 191.S, and escaped without wounds. Sailing from Brest, France, June 9, 1919, he arrived at Hoboken, X. J., nine days later, and was immediately sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was discharged July 1, 1919. Private Brown was promoted to corporal Jan. 6, 1918, an to sergeant Feb. 16, 1919.

Brown, Will Omer (5), son of Clinton T. and Cora B. Land Brown, was born Sept. S, 1898, in Ohio Co., Ind. He graduated from the Tipton, Ind., High School in 1916. On April 24, 1918. he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and at Jefferson Barracks. Mo., ho was assigned to Bat. F, Eighty-third F. A. and sent to Palo Alto, Calif. ; from Camp Fremont he came east as far as Fort Sill, Okla. : then on Oct. 28. 1918, he sailed from Hoboken, N. J., and remained at Brest, France until Jan. 18, 1919, When he returned to the States and was mustered out of the army Feb. 19, 1919.

Brui'e, was linni Iiee. 3. ]S'.KI. llo lipgaii his army service at Kokonio. Iiid.. May 1918, and at the time lie was mustered out be was a member of the 268tb Military Police.

Brunker. Richard I.<nils, was born Dec. S, 1895. lie eulisted in tbe army Sept. Ill, 1M7, and was attached tu the IL'Oth Motor Transport Corps.

Buck. Forest Creed, was born at Buck (:'re*.'k. Ind. He was a member of the S. A. T. C at Wabash College. His age at the time of his discharge was given as nineteen years. He was in service from October to December, 1018

Buchley, (iciirKc .Ir. ((il!i, son of George and Kliza lUiekley. was l>orn .Tan. 22, 1885, in New Albany, Ind. He enlisted in the army at Ft. Wayne. Ind.. May 1, 1017, and was sent to Texas and New Jersey tor military training. In France he served as a private in the Eighteenth F. A., Third Division, and went with the Army of Occupation into Germany.

Budd. Edmund Alfred («l, sou ot Tlumas and Dnra Blidd. was born Sept. 2!). l.snO, iu Kokomo, Ind. He completed three years of high school work. On Oct. 15, 1018, he was sent to the motor transport school at Winona Lake, Ind. He was discharged Dec. 13, 1918, at Indianapolis, Ind.

Buglier, tiareiice C'.dl, son of Jacob and Susan Bnglier. w.-is ixmi Jan. 28. ISOC. He married Lettie Marie Klingiuan. He was graduated from business college in 11116. In June, 1918, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., going to Camp Sherman. Ohio, tor training. Corporal Bugher was sent to France, serving as assistant clerk in Co. f). 309th .\mniunition Train, Eightyfourth Division, stationed at Camp de Scuge.

Bullock, Paul Ward (:'.l), sini iif Otis A. and Lillian Liefer I'.ull'eU. w.-is liorn in Kokomo. Ind., Aug. 1, 1895. On June 22, 1917, he eulisted in the army, and was attached to Baker Co. No. 330, A. E. F. : later he was transferred to the 3S3rd Co., Twenty-sixth Division, and promoted to corporal. On Jan. 20. 1919, his company was broken up, and he was assigned to a wood supply branch of the army, lie arrived in the t'nited States about Sept. L 1919.

Burgan, Glen (5si. son of .\lr. and .Mrs. Lon Burgan. was born Oct. 28, 1888, iu Taylor Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He left Kokomo, Ind. for Cincinnati, Ohio, .\ug. 19, 1918, where he was assigned to the headquarters training detachment for two months before he was ordered to report at Camp Jackson, S. V.. to Bat. C. Eleventh Keginient, Field Artillery lieplacement Depot. Jan. 12, 1919, he was transferred to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. in order to receive his discharge on the 21st of the month.

Burk, Earl E.. was liuni April 19, 1889 He enlisted at Keudallville, Ind.. Aug. 28. 1918, In the telephone signal corps, and was discharged Jan. 20, 1919.

Burkett. James Orval. son .if :Mrs. Iva M. Herbert, and .stepson of Edward E. Herbert entered the army at Kokomo. Inil.. .March 29. 1918. .Vt Camp Zachary Taylor he was promotec to corporal of tbe Twelfth (_^o.. Third Regiment, 1.59th Depot Brigade.

Burkett. William (53), sou of Cuthbert and Louisa Burkett, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 5, 1894. lie was a member of the First Division, the first American troops on the western front. The headquarters of this command reached France, June 27, 1917, and first engaged the enemy in October. 1917, on the Sommerville Sector; this w-as followed by AnsauviUe, Cantigny, Soissons, Marne ofl'eiisive, Sazerais sector, St. Mihiel operation, .\rgonne-Meuse offensive, Mouzon, and after the armistice he marched to Coblenz. (iermany. The First Division was the last of the troops to be returned to the States. Their long and intensive training especially prepared them for any emergency that might arise. William Burkett was with the First Division through all the severe fighting, and came out uninjured and in the best of health. For a time he was located In Cadenbeck, seven miles from Coliieuz. where he was on duty with the Army of Occupation.

Burno, Louis Kelsey (.87). son of Louis 11. and Eliiora Kelsey Bnrno. was born iu Chicago, 111.. Aug. 27. 1,889. After graduating from high school iu 19U7. be finished the course at Beloit College in 191-1. .Vt Fort Sheridan, 111. he was commissioned first lieutenant in artillery, and sent to France with the Third Division .Vmmunition Train. He was on the front lines beginning in July, 1918, but a little later be was transferred to England, where he was in training with the

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305th Tank Corps until October, when he returned to France. When Captain Burno reached the United States again, he was sent to Camp Meade, Md., where he was discharged in June, 1919, and on the 24th of the same mouth he was married to Dorothy Foster Pettibone of Burlington, Wisconsin.

Burns, Melvin James Davis (79), son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Burns, was born near Middlefork, Clinton Co., June 30, 1803. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., July 23, 191S, and was assigned to the Fourth Co., 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky. On Jan. 6, 1019, he received his discharge.

Burrows, Arthur Rowland, son of William and Dorothy Burrows, was a member of the SOlst Aero Squadron while in France. He returned home on the U. S. SS. "Mongolia", and from Garden City, L. I., he was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, to receive his discharge.

Burrows, Earl lieroy (56), son of James and Anna E. Burrows, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 22, 1895. On Sept. 22, 1915, he and Gladys Marie Rains were married. He is a graduate of the Kokomo High School. He enlisted in the army Dec. 13, 1017, and at Jefferson Barracks, 5Io., he was assigned to the Fifteenth Casual Co., Second Regiment Motor Mechanics. Two months later he was transferred to Augusta, Ga., and after three months there he was assigned to the Ninth Co., Fourth Regiment, M. M, D. M. A., and promoted to sergeant at Charlotte, N. C. In July, 1918, he was sent to France, and in September his contingent was transferred to the air service. He returned to the States in February, 1919, and was honorably discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, March 11, 1919.

Burrows, Harr.v .S., son of Mrs. Alice A. Burrows, widow of Thomas Burrows, entered tlie army March 5, 1018, at Vancouver, Wash. His home had been in Ivokomo, Ind., where he was a machinist. He was sent from Vancouver to Camp Fremont, Calif., where he was a member of Co. D, 319th Engineers; from Palo Alto he was sent to San Francisco, Calif., to the Presidio, and assigned to Co. B, Sixth Battalion, U. S. Engineers ; Anally he was transferred to Aberdeen, Wash., where he was placed on duty with the Grays Harbor Motor Ship Company.

Burrows, John (.35), son of William and Ellen Burrows, was born Oct. 20, 1883, at Festus, Mo. His parents had come to the United States from St. Helens, Lancashire, England. He enlisted in tile army April 10. 1017, and was in service in France as a stretcher bearer, and first class private in the Infantry, unassigned. He had received his training at Fort Benjamin Harrison and Camp Shelby, Miss., and embarked for foreign service Oct. 3, 1918. He was on duty from the time of his arrival there in work for medical officers, and in the sanitary troop school. His army number was l,5(iG,524. His discharge was given at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June 5, 1919.

Burtch, William 1.. (09), son of Philip L. and Rachel A. Kilgore Burteh, was born Sept. 29. 1891, in Clay Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He married Mabel Devlin. He entered the army at New Raymer, Colo., and after one montli of training at Camp Funston, Kansas, he was sent to Camp Kearney, Calif. Sergeant Burtch embarked for France in .\ugust, 1918, and after the armislice he was stationed at the Second .\rmy Educational Center, Levonville, France. He returned to the United States about July 7. 1010, and was soon mustered out of the service.

Burton, Arthur Benjamin (37), son of W. R. and Martha Trees Burton, was born at Greentown, Ind., July 1883. He married Artlissa Baker, March 29, 1913. He completed two years in the Kokomo High School. He served two periods of enlistment, one in the U. S. Army, and one in the U. S. Marines. From May 15, 1908, to May 22, 1911, he was stationed at the Presidio, San Francisco, Calif, as a member of the 105th Co., Coast Artillery Corps; then he was transferred to the Tenth Infantry at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind. He enlisted in the World War, and was sent to Paris Island, S. C, Oct 1, 1918, and there he was assigned to the 381st Co., U. S. Marines. He returned to Kokomo soon after the signing of the armistice.

Burton, Oliver (4), Son of Arthur and Annie Burton, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 17, 1892. He entered the service Sept. 21, 1917, at Kokomo, and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, where he was assigned to Bat. D, 325th F. A.; later he was given clerical work and placed in the Ninth Co., Third Development Brigade. He remained at the one camp until his discharge Dec. 11, 1918.

BuKp, Paul Ueane, was born in Desco, Ind., April 13, 1898. On April 6, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the army and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., and sent to Kelly Keld, San Antonio, Texas. From the Twenty-fourth Aero Squadron, he was transferred to the 185th Squadron; then to the 1481st Casual Co. He was in foreign service from Jan, 31, 1918, to March 29, 1919. He was .stationed on the Verdun and Alsace-Lorraine fronts. On April 17, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Biisli, Roll.v rr.inUliii {2Z), son of \Yilliam anil Viola I'.ush, was born iu Brown I'o.. Intl.. Aug. .5, 1895. He attended the Ivokomo High School for two years. When he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind.. April 27. 1018, he was sent to Purdue University, but a little later was transferred to the field artillery. He sailed for France, July 17, MIS, and there placed in the training camp at Cherbourg. After the signing of the armistice, he was sent with the Army of Occupation to Alsace-Lorraine with Bat. A, 344tli F. A., A. E. F. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., June 25, 1919.

Butler, Horace E., son of Charles W. and Sarah IT. Carter Butler, was born near New London, Ind., May o, 1894. His education extended through two years of high school. He was married Jan. 22, 1914, to Fary B. Harmon. On April 3, 1918. he entered the army at Frankfort. Ind., and was in training at Fort Hamilton, N. Y., until July IS, when he sailed from an American port for France. His first assignment was in the small town of Membrolle, situated about ninety miles from Brest; theu he was at St. Nazaire for two weeks. Arriylng in New York, Feb. 22, 1919, he was sent to Camp Sherman. Ohio, to be discharged March 12, 1919. He had been attached to Bat. D, 70th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, Thirty-sixth DiTision.

Butler, Ralph Emerson (59), son of Casper and Maude Laurie McKinsey Butler, was born in Ada, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1898. While a member of the senior class of the Kokomo High School, he enlisted April 22, 1917, at Kokomo. and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., where he served six months in the commissary. Then, at his own request, he was transferred to the cavalry, and sent to Laredo, Texas, where he became a member of Troop K, Fourteenth Cavalry. This regiment was sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in March, 1918, making the trip overland by horse, in order to take infantry training in addition to cavalry work. The troop was kept in Texas instead of being sent to France.

Butler, AVinfleld O., was born iu Amboy. Ind.. June 19, 1892. His education extended through one and one-half years of high school. Since 1912 he made his home with bis uncle. Samuel S. Butler, of Kokomo. Here he enlisted in the aviation department of the army. March 6. 1918, and was sent to Kelly Field, Te.Kas. July 2, 1918, he embarked from Newport News, Va., and after reaching France, was advanced to chauffeur, and then to first class chauffeur in the 101st Balloon Replacement Co.

Butta, .Xndrew (Andy), was born in Apalo, Austria-Huugary. His age at enlistment was twenty-two years. When he was discharged .at Camp McClellan, Ala., Dec. 10, 1918, he belonged to the Thirty-ninth Co., 137th Depot Brigade.

Butz, Roscoe E. (29), son of George W. and Fietta Bntz, was born in Cass Co., Ind., Sept. 11, 1895. He completed nearly two years of high school work. When he enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., July 8, 1017, in Ambulance Co. No. 3, he expected to serve in the medical section of the army, hut he w.as transferred to Bat. D. 150th F. A., Forty-second (Rainbow* Division. After training at Fort Benjamin Harrison and Camp Mills, L. I., he left on the President Lincoln, Oct. 18, 1917, for France. St. Nazaire was reached Oct. 30. and he went into training at Camp de Coltouidon. Feb. 20th he left for the front, and was in the following engagements ; Luneville sector, Feb. 23 to March 22; Baccaret sector, March 30 to June 20; Champagne-Marne defensive, July 15-18; Aisne-Marne offensive (Chateau Thierry), July 25 to Aug. 11; St. Mihiel offensive, Sept. 12-16; minor operations on Woever, Sept. 17-30; Meuse-Argonue offensive, Sept. 30 to Nov. 11; Army of Occupation. Nov. 17, 1918, to March 22, 1919. He arrived in the United States April 25, and was discharged May 10, 1919, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He held the position of cannoneer, and was a first class private.

Byers, Hugh C. (88), son of Arthur F. .md lloxie Lee Byers, enlisted at Fort Thomas, Ky., May 1, 1917. He was in training at Fort Benjamin Harrison with the Tenth Infantry Medical Corps, and later was transferred to Camp Custer, Mich., where he was discharged Jan. 20, 1919. The greater part of the time he was In the army he served in the finger print department.

Byers, Lex J. (88), son of Arthur F. and Ro.\ie Lee Byers, enlisted at Stockton, Calif., Sept. 10, 1917, and was sent to France with the 31flth Engineers. He served with the French Army and for eleven months he was unable to write to his relatives. More than two-thirds of his division were either killed or wounded. While eating supper on the line, a German bomb killed twenty-six of his comrades. He was in work that carried him in front of the Infantry, and bis division was decorated for extraordinary heroism ; from the time he went into active service until

B.vrd, Henry (75), son of .Toseph and Nancy Rnnl; Byrd, was born in Russiaville, Ind. lie married Mildred Brown, oi Kokomo. Ind.. soon after he was discharged from the army. Hewas sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 21, 1917. The following month he was transferred from the SliSth F. A. to the 152nd Infantry, Camp Shelby. Miss. In December he was appointed wagoner of the 152nd Supply Co.. and sent to Fort McPhersou, Ga., as a U. S. Guard, and was promoted to corporal. He was also on duty at Camp Gordon, Ga., liefore returning to Camp Zachary Taylor to be discharged Jan. 9, 1919.

Cafumo, Alpbonso. son of Guiseppe and Gerlanda Gucciarda Cafumo, was born In Italy- Dec. 10. 1891. He became a soldier in the United States National Army when he, was sent to the cantonment at Louisyille, Ky., April 26, 1918, where he was attached to Co. G, First Regiment, loUth Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor. He was discharged in 1919.

Cage, Everett A. ((iu), son of Orpheus and Ora Cage, W'as horn in Hemlock, Ind.. June 4, 1.S97. While in the army, he married Lela Fischer, Dec. 29, 1917. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., June 28, 1916, and was with Co. E on the Mexican Border ; at East Chicago guarding munition plants; and at Camp Shelby, Miss., for almost one year. In October, 1918, he arrived in France as a member of the 152nd Infantry, Thirty-eighth Division. Sergeant Cage was transferred to the 327th Infantry, Eighty-second Division soon after going overseas.

Cage. Vern, son of Edward and Alice Cage, was born at Fairmouut. Ind., in January, 1900. He entered the army as a private in July, 1916, at Kokomo, Ind., and by applying himself closely to his work was commissioned first lieutenant, and awarded a sharpshooter badge. His assignment was with the 327th Infantry, Eighty-second Division.

Caldwell, Ellsworth i34), son of Elmer N. and Edith Mary Levitte Caldwell, was bora at Sharpsville, Ind.. April 20, 1896. He attended high school for two years. On Dec. 8, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., he entered the army and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; later assignments included : Kelly Field, Texas and Camp Hancock, Ga. He reached France in March, 1918, as a member of the Fourteenth Co., Second Air Service Regiment.

Caldwell, I'anl Truman (28), son of Frank and Jennie Caldwell, was born Nov. 1, 1893, in Delphi, Ind. On Aug. 26, 1916, he and Irene Garrett were married. After entering the army at Kokomo, Ind., March 28, 1918, he was sent to Purdue University for training, and became an instructor in auto mechanics ; later he was transferred to the department for truck drivers, promoted to sergeant, and commissioned second lieutenant Nov. 20, 1918. He was honorably discharged Jan. 20, 1919.

Callioon, Harry Lee (67), son of Bert L. and Eva Calhoou, was born at Roachdale, Ind., July 14, 1900. He attended the Wisconsin Trades School in 1910, and had military training at Racine College, Racine, Wis. in 1916-17. He was also a member of the Home Guards in Wisconsin. Although his home was in Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the navy at Milw.aukee, Wis., Dec. 13, 1917, and was sent to the Great Lakes Training School; at the end of three months, he left for France, where he was attached to the U. S. Naval Aviation Dept. ; next he was with the Fuel Oil Construction Co. On account of ill health, he was sent to Hospital No. 5 ; and later returned to the U. S. as a casual. Upon recovery he was sent to the Flag Ship of the Eighth. Division, Atlantic Fleet, and rated ship fitter, 2c, on the U. S. SS. "New Mexico".

Calhoon, Thomas James (68), son of David William and Ada F. Clay Calhoon, was born In Howard Co., Ind., June 11, 1897. In 1912 he completed the work in the Taylor Township- Schools, and in 1916 he graduated from the Kokomo High School. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, May 7, 1917, one month after war was declared, and was sworn into service at Fort Thomas, Ky., where he remained one month in the Second Engineers before he was transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas. While in training at Fort Bliss, he became disabled, and was sent to the base hospital, and at the end of three months treatment it became evident that he would never be able for military duty ; consequently he was mustered out of the Regular Army. Sept. 28, 1917. After his return home he was never able to regain his health, and he died at his home near Oakford, Friday, July 18, 1919.

Calhoun, Otto S. (54), son of Walter and Martha Calhoun, was born April 30, 1898, at Charleston, 111. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., June 26, 1916, and was stationed with Co. E on the Mexican Border. The boat on which he was going to France was torpedoed, and he was forced to return to the Canadian port of embarkation ; then he set sail from Camp Mills, L. I., Sept. 30, 1918. After reaching France, he was transferred from the 152nd Infantry to Co. C, 113th Supply Train with the rank of musician. After ten months of service he returned to the States and was mustered out in July, 1919.

Callis, Harold Baker |03). son iil' Theoflore O. (deceased) and Genevieve Baker Callis, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 14, 18!)2. He graduated from tlie Kokomo High School in 1911. On June 30, 1017, he enlisted in the army, and was sent overseas Dec. 4, 1917, with Base Hospital No. 32 organized at Indi.'inapolis, Ind. He was promoted to sergeant and commissioned first lieutenant Juno 17, 191S. After his return to the States in April. 1919. be was placed on duty in New Jersey at the port of Hoboken. In May, 1919, he was married to Blanche Veronica Cole at Kokomo. Ind.

Calvin Eniinett, was born at Flora, Ind. He eJilisted in Co. E, Second Regiment, Indiana National Guard, hut was discharged at East Chicago, 111., May 19, 1917, because of physical disability.

Cameron. William Charles (8), son of G. JI. and Mrs. Camersou, was born Jan. 14, 1891, in London, England. His parents, who were Scotch, came to America when he was eighteen years old. He had received bis education iu the city schools of Hornsey, and later attended ToUington Park College, England. On Dec. 10, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery at the Kokomo Recruiting Station. He was sent to Fort Mobile, .\la., and advanced to lance corporal, then corporal, and later to sergeant. He went overseas as a member of the Third Anti-aircraft School at Fort de Stains, France, and saw service with the Ninth Anti-aircraft sector, which formed the air defenses of the .Vmerican (jJeneral Headquarters at Cbaumont, France. He was on foreign duty from August, 1918, to January, 1919, when he returni'd to the U. S., and was discharged Jan. 24, 1910, at Camp Sbcrman, Chillicothe, Ohio.

Campbell, .Vbr, sou of Jlr. and Mrs. Frank Campbell of Center, Howard Co., Ind., entered the army in March, 191.S, and was discharged in July, 1919. having spent sixteen months In the service.

Campbell, Claude (6Si, son of Charles Albert and Nettie E. Campbell, was born Nov. 30, 1880. in Kokomo, Ind. His wife is Ethel Bircly Campbell. He enlisted in the Engineers Corps Nov. 14, 1917, at Fresno, Calif., and saw active service in France for one year as a member of Co. C, Twenty-sixth Engineers, which took part in the Meuse-.Vrgonne offensive, and other famous drives. After the signing of the armistice, he went into Germany with the Army of Occupation. He received his discbarge in the spring of 1919 soon after bis return to the United States.

Campbell, Cl.vde K^lwin (o), son of I'uncan G. and Uose Campbell, was I»orn iu Tuscola, 111., Feb. 27, 1S97. After completing three years of high school, he joined the army at Kokomo, Ind., May 31, 1918, and was immediately sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Additional trainiug was received at Foi*t Caswell. N. C. before going overseas to England, and later to France, where he was stationed at Angers in the coast artillery corps. He was later changed from the Second Co., C. .\. C. to Bat. C. Sixty-second Artillery near Liborne. Early in 1919 he sailed from Bordeaux, France, to Newport News, Va., and was located tor a short time at Camp Stuart and Camp Eustis, Va., before going to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he was discharged March 10, 1919.

Canipliell, riOy<l W. i37), son of John Fremont antl Ida F. Campbell, was born in Ervin Tp., Howard Co., Ind.. May 31, 1900. He enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo, June 18, 1917, and was on duty at East Chicago, Ind., and Camp Shelby, Miss. From the 152nd Infantry he was transferred June 20, 1918, to Co. A, Tenth Battalion, U. S. Guards, Fort Niagara, N. Y., and advanced to corporal. While he was in the hospital with the mumps, his company left for France, and he was assigned to Co. C, Fourteenth Battalion, and promoted to sergeant. Later his comnany was sent to Curtis Bay, Mich., for guard duty, and after the armistice, he was sent to Camp Meade, Md., for demobilization ; and then to Camp Sherman, where he was discharged Feb. 5. 1919.

Campbell, \irgil I^. I24j, son of John A. and Minnie M. Campbell, was Itoru in Tipton Co., Ind., Jan. 19, 1900. He enlisted in the Merchant Marine Aug. 30, 1918, and was sent to Lake Greenwood, Boston, Mass., for training. On March 1, 1919, he received his discharge as aL A. B. Seaman.

Campbell. AVilliuni Cleo (31), son of John Andrew and Jlinnie May Campbell, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., Jan. 21, 1897. He is a graduate of the Union Township schools of Howard County, and of the Windfall High School. When he joined the navy July 24, 1018, he was called to Camp Dewey, (Jrcat Lakes, 111., and rated apprentice seaman ; later he was transferred to Philadelphia, I*a., and assigned to office work.

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CiinKelii, llarcihl l*:irlis, Kou of Frank and I^yilia Sheltoii Canfiekl, was born in Tcrre Ilante, Ind., Sept. 19, 1S97. At the outbreak of the war. lie was living with his mother in Koknmo, Ind.. but while on a visit to his old home, he enlisted in the army May 6, 1918. After spending a tew months in training, he sailed tor France in October. 1918. with Co. A, 113th Engineers. On June 9, 1919, his discharge was issued at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind.

Cannon, Chester Matthew (32). son i.f .T. F. .'Uld Alice Lelnnan Cannon, was born .ian. 9, 1895, in Champaign Co., 111. In March. lOOrr, he moved to Howard Co., Ind.. and was a sUulent in the Kokonio High School for two years. On March 29, 1018, he entered the army, and after one month of instruction at Camp Zachary Taylor, be was sent to Camp Upton, L. I., where he was assigned to the 111th Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division, better known as the "Iron" Division, or the Pennsylvania National Guards, which was sent to France in May, 1918. For a time he was with the English on a sector in northern France; later he fought at Chateau-Thierry, and was wounded in the left hand by a piece of schrapnel at Fismes. Aug. 11, 1918. He returned to (he United States, Nov. 20, 1918, and was sent to General Hospital No. 2, Fort McHcnry. Md. In March, 1919, be was operated upon, and was kept in the hospital for a period of several months, lie was discharged Dec. 17. 1919.

Carlisle, Thomas D. F., son of Nelson C, and Mary Carlisle, was born in Zancsville, Ohio. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned to the Third Provisional Co., 160th Brigade. I^ater he was attached as a mechanic to Co. B, Sixth Pioneer Infantry. On Dec. IS, 1918, he received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Carmichel, Ralph Ryan (70), son of Fremont :iud Bridget! Ryan Carmichel, was born May 21, 1891, in Muncie, Ind. He entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., in September, 1917, and w^as in training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and West Point, Ky., until he was scut overseas ill September, 191.8. He was advanced to first sergeant, and returned to the T'liited States, where he was discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Carney, .lolin l''re<l (37i. son of .Tulin 11. and I'Moreiice A. Cotner Carney, was Ijorri in Cass Co., Ind., March l,"), 1893. He enlisted in the Indiana National Guard and spent eight months en the Mexican Border before he was discharged .lune 9, 1917. .\ftcr registering in the National Army draft .Tune 5, 1917, he was called Oct. ."i. 1917, and was in training at the cautonment at Louisville. Ky.. from that time until March 21. 1918. when be was sent to France, reaching Brest, April 14, 191S. He was sent at once to the railroad repair shop at Nimes in the south of France, and remained there until .Tan. 6. 1919, when he was shifted to Perigueux near the western coast; on March 3, he was moved to LotCol de Grande in the battle area in the S. 0. S. Division. It was Corporal Carney's duty to keep cai's in repair while the war was in progress, and to assist in carrying food to the soldiers in the war zone, where he was exposed to shell fire and gas. He belonged to the Thirty-filth Co.. 103rd Transport Service. He returned to the States about Sept. 1, 1919, bringing with him a French bride. He had married Mile. Rosa Raymond, of Nimes, France, July 18, 1919. Mrs. Carney held an important position as treasurer of an artillery division in the French .\rmy, and had been awarded several medals for her efficient service.

Carnine, Charles (08), sou of Arthur ('. and Nora Pciiiiiiigton Carniiie. -was burn in .Miami Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1894. He was in the increment leaving for Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 21, 1917, and was assigned to Bat. E, 32.'ith F. A., until Jan. 6, 1918, when he was placed in the Twentyfirst F. A. He also received instruction at Camp McArthur, and at Leon Springs, Texas, but was in the base hospital from February until April, 1918 ; then he was attached to the casual detachment until June 15, when he was transferred to the 324th Veterinary Corps, and sent to the veterinary school until August, 1918. His record shows that he was mustered out of the army March 30, 1019.

Carothers. Frank Clayton (C7l. son of Jumes W. and I'luuice I. Carothers. was burn at Ekin, Hamilton Co., Ind., Jan. 17, 1896. After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1914. be attended Wymaus School of the Woods at Miuising. Mich. He enlisted in the army at Indianapolis, Ind., in December, 1917, and received his training at Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Camp Meade, Md., Camp Laurel, Md., and the Glen Burnie RUle Range. In April, 1918, he embarked for France as a member of the Twenty-third Engineers, and was in active sei'vice during the remainder of the war. After the armistice he served as a road engineer until he was placed on detached service at the army school at Beaune University, France. He came home in June, 1919, and on the 29th of the month was married iu Kokomo, Ind., to Naomi Groeferer.

Carothers, Glen Dale (65), son of James W. and Eunice I. Carothers, was born at Elkin, Hamilton Co., lud., Feb. 1, 1898. He is a high school graduate. On his twentieth birthday he enlisted in the army, and was sent to Columbus Barracks. Ohio, Feb. 1. 1918; from there he was ordered to report to Camp Meade. Md. : and later to Newport News. Va., where he was assigned to the Q. M. C. He remained on duty there until 1D19. when he was transferred to Norfolk, Va.. and there received his honorable discharge .\pril 4. 1919.

Carothers. Mao.v Marion (64). son of James W. and Eunice I. Carothers, was born at Ekin, Hamilton Co.. Ind., Jan. 25, 1900. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1918. and enlisted in the army the following July. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., where he was assigned to the truck engineers. A brief period was spent at Camp Humphreys, Va., and Camp Merritt N. J., before going to France in August, 1918. After the armistice he went to Germany, and was billeted at Wittlich. He arrived in the United States June 27, 1019, and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, to receive his discharge.

Carpenter, Franciw I)., was born Oct. 20, 1900. He began his service in .Tune, 1917, and was assigned to the field artillery and sent to France.

Carpenter, Henry Jlac.v. was liorn Dec. 21. 1898. He enlisted in the army April 17, 1917, and was discharged March S, 1919. He had been attached to the Fifty-fourth Coast Artillery Corps.

Carpenter, Harold C. (7), son of "William E. and Leota Carpenter, was born in Elwood Ind., June 7, 1896. He was honorably discharged from Co. E, Indiana National Guard, Feb. 12, 1917. One month later he enlisted in the Regular Army at Dayton, Ohio, and on March 17, 1917, he was sent to Camp Knox, Ky., where he was assigned to Bat. B. Seventy-first F. .\. and placed on duty at the Q. M. C. Detachment.

Carpenter, Matthew G. (37), son of William E. and IjOo(,-i Carpenter, was born in Elwood, Ind., Dec. 13, 1897. He was a member of the National (iuard in Nebraska previous to entering the Regular Army at Kokomo, Ind.. July 7. 1918. Coiporal Carpenter was sent to France as a member of the .512th Motor Transport Corps, and was located at Brest.

Carr, Arthur Noah, son of William and Wilda Gates Carr, was born in Howard Co., Ind. After graduating from the Greentown High School, he went to Butler College, and it was while there that he enlisted in the army. He was a corporal in Co. D. 113th Engineers. France.

Carr, Wayne W. fS), son of Oscar L. and Lucinda Frances Tomes Carr. was horn in Rush Co., Ind., March 31, 18SS. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1908. On Oct. 5, 1917, he entered the army and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; later he was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Corporal Carr entered the Fourth O. T. C, and was commissioned second lieutenant .Aug. 26, 1918. For live weeks he was at Camp Pike, .\rk., before going to Camp Funston, Kansas, where he was assigned to the 16."ith Tioneer Infantry. He was discharged Dec. 10, 1918.

Carroll, Arthur C, son of Andrew C. and Ada C. Carroll, was born at Sharpsville, Ind., March 17, 1892. He entered the army Sept. 21, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and later to Camp Shelby. Miss. He left Camp Mills, L. I., for France with Co. D, 133rd Engineers.

Carroll, John Ehord, was born Sept. 3, 1895. He enlisted in the army at New Haven, Conn., in 1913, and was discharged in 1917. He was a member of Co. C, Third Battery, 112th Regiment.

Carter, Garner K. (63), son of C. D. and Lora Wilson Carter, was born May 19, 1896, at Windfall, Ind. He entered the service Sept. 5, 1918, and during the time he was in the army he was stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Knox, Ky., as a member of Headquarters Co., 68th F. A.

Carter, John Wesley, son of .John B. and Sarah Carter, was born .Tune 17, 1892, in Kokomo, Ind. He attended Maplewood Classical School, Detiance College, and Purdue University. His training tor the auto service began Juno 1, 1918, at the Blind Asylum, Indianapolis, Ind. At Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., he was assigned to Bat. C, Thirty-sixth Battalion, Field Artillery Replacement Depot. In September, 1918, he was admitted to the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor, but was mustered out of the service Dec. 16, 1918, before receiving a commission.

<'ar<'.v. Tlicmiis, \\:is boni at Biirlinj: trn. Ind. He \A.'i>i t>\enty-t\Ao years of a;:o when he enlisted in the medical section of the army. As a lirst class private, he served in the Headquarters Ambulance Co., 113th Sanitary Train. He received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Feb. 14, 1919.

Cass, George JIatthew tVA), born at Center. Howard Co.. Ind.. Aug. 3, tered the army in Oklahoma, and was sent overseas with Co. F. 11.5th Infantry.

Castner. Kenneth .J. (21), son of Sherman and .Myrtle Castner, was born Dec. 22, ISOD, at Sycamore. Ind. He entered the army March 20, 1918. and was promoted to first class private, and assigned to the Ninth Co., Fourth Regiment, Motor Mechanic Department. Field Artillery. He was stationed at St. Xazaire. F'rance, in auto truck work. He was returned to the States and mustered out July 14. 1919.

C'ates, Kay Ileiuming (S3), son of Franklin P. and Lida Brunk Cates, was born Aug. 10. 1S96, in Jackson Tp., Howard Co.. Ind. He completed two years of high school work. Nov. 27, 1917, at Toledo, Ohio, he enlisted in the army, and was sent to Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C. Jan. 10, 1918, he sailed on the Olympic for Liverpool, England. In order to avoid submarines the route was along the north coast of Ireland, and the west coast of Scotland. Havre, France, was reached Jan. 27. 191S. He drove trucks loaded with ammunition and food to the front lines, and was attached to Provisional Co. No. 4. R. U. No. 302, Motor Transport Corps. His first furlough of four days came in February, 1919. He spent this brief rest period going to Mentone in southern France, and en route visited Italy, the .41ps, and several of the most prominent cities. Much has been written of the hardships of the truck drivers; they worked day and night, and encountered many dangers; a few days vacation was indeed a treat not often given, for the success of the army depended upon having the front lines well provisioned with both food and ammunition.

C'ates, llaroiil (32), son of George W. and Lizzie Cates, was born at Sycamore. Howard Co., Ind.. .\pril 22, 1892. After completing high school, he attended college one year. On Jan. 19. 1916. he married Helen Griflin of Greentown, Ind. Feb. 12, 1918, he enlisted in the army, and was sent to Vancouver, Wash., but a few days later he was transferred to Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Calif., where he was assigned to Co. A. 319th Engineering Corps. He was sent to France in September, 1918.

Cates, Roy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cates of Greentown, was born in Howard Co., Ind. He married Hester Martin of Greentown July 17, 1919, soon after he had returned from overseas service.

Caylor. Clarence O. (82), son of Daniel O. and Stella Larowe Caylor, was born at Greentown, Ind., Jan. 27, 1900. He completed two years of high school work. Enlisting in the army July 15, 1918, be was sent to Jefferson Barracks. Mo.; he was then ordered to Allentown, Pa., where he was assigned to the Fifteenth Recruit Co., which became the 384th Casual Co., medical section, when stationed at Commerey, France. After the armistice, he went to Luxemburg, where he was assigned to Evacuntinn Hospital No. i:',. Before going to France he bad been promoted to corporal.

Chambers, Everett Mitchell, was born April C, 1898, near Russiaville, Ind. He enlisted in (he army al Kokomo. Ind., April 12, 1917, and received his training in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Virginia, before; going to France as wagoner in Bat. .V. Sixty-sixth Regiment. Coast .irtillcry Corps.

Chancellor, John Enimett (32), son of Dr. S. It. Chancellor of Kokomo, Ind., was born March 11, 1893, in Chicago, 111. His mother. Minnie Rebecca Chancellor, is dead. He was in his Junior year of the medical course at Indiana I'niversity when he enlisted in the medical department of the army at Bloomington, Ind. Private Chancellor was on duty at Llano Grande, Te.xas, before going to East Chicago, Ind., where he was promoted to sergeant. In September, 1917, the Second Indiana Infantry was mobilized eui the 152nd Infantry at Hattiesburg, Miss., and became a part of the Thirty-eighth Division. While at Camp Shelby, he entered the F. A. C. O. T. S. as color sergeant, and was commissioned second lieutenant, Aug. 31, 191S. He was assigned t& the Seventeenth F. A. Brigade, and sent to the Scboil of Fire at Fi>rt Sill, Okla.. and was discharged there Dec. 9, 1918.

fliaiicellor. Roliert M. (161. son of William -'. nnd Lucy JI. Chancellor, entered tlie army at Kokomo, Intl., April 26, 1918, and was assigned to the Twenty-fifth Co., Seventh Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor. On June 10, 191.S, he was transferred to Camp Greeuleaf, Chickauiauga Park, Ga., \vhere he was on duty at Hospital No. 27, of the Evacuation Hospital Group, Division of Hcspital and Sanitary Trains. On July 20, 1918, he was promoted to sergeant, and in August was ordered on detached service as property sergeant, group supply office, and transferred to Ilradiiuarters Co. No. 3. He received his discharge Jan. 15, 1919.

Chandler, Charles Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chandler, was born in Clinton Co., Ind. He entered the army in Au^st, 191S, and was assigned to the First Supply Co., Camp Zachary Taylor, Kentucky, He was discharged there Dec. 23, 1918.

C'haney, Earnest AVeslej", sou of Mrs. Jennie Chaney, entered the army March 5, lOlS, at Kokomo, Ind. He was a member of the Third Co., 41oth Engineers, Eighty-fourth Division.

Chaplin. Earl Jennipgs, was born May 13, 1806. He enlisted in the army July 17, 1917, and served in Co. E, 152nd Infantry ; and later in Co. F, 113th Engineers, Thirty-eighth Division. Corporal Chaplin served eight months in France. On June 25. 1919, he arrived in New York, and was discharged a few days later.

Chapman, Albert Thurman (35), sou of .Tolin and Alice Chapman, ^Aas born at West ^litldleton. Ind., Jan. 10, 1888. He graduated from the Marion Normal in 1009. and from Cumberland University in IMS. When he entered the army April 26, 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Later he was at Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala., from which place he entrained tor Camp Upton, L. I., preparatory to sailing for France with Bat. B, 134th F. A. He returned home in the summer of 1919 and received his discljarge in July.

Charles, Kohert Foster (1(, son of John B. and Margaret M. Martz Charles, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 3, 1899. He attended high school two years. His service in the navy began Oct. 3, 1917, when he was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training School. He was ^transferred to Charleston, S. C. Dec. 20, 1917, and March 23, 1918, he was sent to Hampton Roads, Va. On April 2, 1918, he was placed on the U. S. SS. "New Jersey," which cruised along the eastern coast of the United States, and at times acted as a convoy. On Nov. 1, 1918, he was promoted to second class carpenter ; then on Dec. 3 he was transferred to the naval training camp at Newport, R. I., where he was stationed si.x weeks ; later he was placed on the torpedo boat destroyer V. S. Stringham, and stationed in Boston until transferred to New York City, Feb. 10, 1919.

Cheever, Frank \\'illiani (10), son of Ji::liu and Elizabelh Spiiggs Cheever, was born in Jennings Co., Ind. His wife is Eva Robertson Cheever. He entered the army April 26, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned as follows: Twenty-flfth Co., Seventh Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. : Fifty-seventh Co., Fifteenth Training Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, June 10, 1918; Eleventh Co., Development Battalion No. 3, Oct. 9, 1918; transferred to Camp Beauregard, La., Dec. 10. 1918, assigned to Co. C, Development Battalion No. 2. Corporal Cheever was discharged Feb. 10. 1919.

Chllds, Rolanil, son of Jlrs. Frances Childs. entered the .irniy at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., April 26, 1918. Although connected with the Twenty-litth Co., Seventh Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade for a short time, he went to France with Bat. F, loCth Field Artillery.

Christie, Ralph Daviil, was born in Chenoa, 111., in November, 1893, but at the time he entered the army, he was living with his brother Claude A. Christie of Kokomo, Ind. Because of his experience as a telephone lineman, he was assigned to the Thirty-seventh Signal Corps when he entered the National Army. Corporal Christie died at Bordeaux, France, May 9, 1919.

Church, Fred E., was born at Tipton, Ind. He was twenty-four years of age when he was inducted into the army. His discharge from Bat. .\, Second Regiment, F. A. R. D. was dated Dec. 11, 1918.

Clarke, Courtland Earl (24), sou of Albert J. and Daisy Adarah Clarke, was born in Howard Co., Inrl. On Dec. 22, 1917, be volunteered and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. ; and then to Camp Hancock. Ga. At the former place he was a dispatch rider, and at the latter camp be was placed in the Motor Mechanics Regiment, Signal Corps. After arriving in France, be was made tester of airplane motors in Paris, and while serving in this capacity, he was sent to the front lines for a crippled machine. For three weeks he was confined to a hospital suffering from shell shock. On March 4, 1919. he was stationed at La Palice, France, as a member of the Fifteenth Co., Second A. S. M. Regiment. He returned to the States in May, 1919, and was mustered out of the service early in June.

Clark, Donald Robert (33), son of C. B. F. and Mnyme O'Neal Clark, was l.iorii in Kokomo, Ind., March 23, 1892. On Dec. 12, 1917, he enlisted at Fort Thomas, Ky., and was sent to Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. He was transferred to Camp McArthur. Texas, and assigned first to the beadtjuarters squadron, and then to the provisional truck company; later he was ordered to Camp Greene, N. C, in the Sixty-second Truck Co.; then to the SSOth Aero Squadron, and finally to Wrights Field, Montgomery, Ala. He was promoted to first sergeant, and mustered out April 3, 1910.

Clark, Jesse William (96), son of Benjamin I'^. and Ella Clark, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 4, 1894. He enlisted as a baker in the Q. M. C, and was sent to Camp Wheeler, Ga., and attached to the 312th Co. for eight months, before be was transferred to the Nineteenth Engineers, Twenty-second Division, and sent to France, March 20, 1918. He was promoted to first class private. When his discharge was issued May 5, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, he was attached to the Eleventh Co., Transportation Corps.

Clark, Joseph Chester (38), son of John George and Laura Isabelle Clark, was born April, 12, 1897, in Cass Co., Ind. May 14, 1918, he enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. ; from there he moved to Fort Greble. R. I. ; then to Camp Eustis, Va., and to Camp Stuart. Va., preparatory to embarkation for France with the Fiftieth Regiment, Battery B, Coast Artillery Corps. He returned to the United States, arriving at Camp Dix, N. J., Feb. 13, 1919, and was soon mustered out of the service.

Clark, Roy, son of Asber and Lena Cardwell <^Iark, was born in Keen, Ky., in 1893. He received his military instruction at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and Camp Sherman. Ohio. He was promoted to top sergeant in Co. C, 309th Field Signal Battalion, Eighty-fourth DIrision.

Clee, Robert E. (35), son of George W. and MoUie M. Rothermel Clee, was born at Milton, Ind.. Jan. 10, 1893. After enlisting in the army at Indianapolis, Ind., he was assigned to the Sixty-ninth F. A. at West Point, Ky. Later he was sergeant in the 31.3th Cavalry at Del Rio. Texas. When he was mustered out of the service, shortly after the signing of the armistice, he came to Kokomo, Ind.

Clester, X-ewis AValter (42), son of David and Orilla Davis Clester, was born in Somerset, Ind., Not. 13, 1883. His wife is Bertha A. Ranck Clester. He enlisted in the army Jan. 1, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., and was mustered out March 11, 1919. In the meantime ho bad been in training at Fort Thomas. Ky., and Camp Jackson, S. C, and had spent seven months in France as a member of Bat. B, Sixty-first Coast Artillery Corps.

ClifTord, Earl Leroy (S), SOU of Frank D. Clifford, was born at North Vernon, Ind., March 9, 1899. When be enlisted in the navy Nov. 15, 1917, he was a senior in the Kokomo High School, and was given a diploma with the Class of 1918. From Indianapolis he was ordered to Camp Decatur, Great Lakes Naval Training Station ; further instruction was received at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, the Hospital Corps School, Station "L", and Washington, D. C, before going aboard the U. S. SS. Destroyer "McCall", on which he made one trip to Europe. When he returned he was assigned to St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, D. C. He held the rating of second pharmacist's mate.

Clymer, Ray (77), son of James and Rachel Carnine Clymer, was born near Miami, Miami Co., Ind. After completing high school, be attended normal school and taught three years. He and his wife, Maude Locke Clymer, now live in Kokomo, Ind., but be entered the National Army at Peru, Ind., April 26, 1918, and was advanced to corporal at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Cogswell. Clauile E.. was lioni at Lebanon, Ind.. and was twenty-seven years of age when lie entered the army. His discharge was Issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio. Dec. 13, 1918. He was then a niemhcr oi: the Tw itth Co., Third Battalion, l"i8th Depot Brigade.

C'offman. Harold Kei^n. sun of J. C. and Emma I'olTuKiii, was l)oru In Lonisville, Ky., No.v. 25, ISOT. He entered the army at KoUomo. Ind., Dec. IC. 191T, and was promoted to corporal in the Fourth Co.. Third M. M. Air Service. He arrived from overseas about July 7, 1019, and was immediately sent to Camp Merritt, X. J., to receive his discharge.

Cole, Albert K. (G4), son of Henry, and Minnie Cole, was born in KoUomo, Ind., July 28, iS90. He attended high school for one year. On Aug. 14, 1917, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. : and later to Kelly Field, Texas, where he was assigned to the Aviation Corps, No. 801. .\fter serving in both England and France, he was returned to the United States because of ill health, and sent to Hospital No. 16, West Haven, Conn. He had lieen promoted to sergeant of military police.

Cole. Alorzo i. (3C), sou of Charles A. and Sarah Alice Cole, was born in Rose Lawn, Newton Co., Ind. He attended school in Missouri, but entered the army in Kolsomo. Ind., April 30, 1917. Immediately after his enlistment, he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. ; later he was ordered to Washington, D. C. to study w'ireless telegraphy. Corporal Cole was then sent to France as a wireless operator with Headquarters Co., Second Battery, Sixtieth Regiment. Coast .\rtillery Corps.

Cole, Samuel Davis, enlisted in the army .-it Kokomo, lud., May 22, 1918, and was given military training in Supply Co., Seventy-third Infantry, Twelfth Divisiou. He was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minn., and later at Camp Devens, Mass.

Cole. William D., son of William 11. and Mary -M. Summers t'cile. was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 28, 1899. He entered the army July 2, 1918, aud was in service as a truck driver at Hospital No. 5, New York. He was mustered out in the spring of 1919.

Coleman, Charles (33), son of W. H. and Emily Coleman, was born in Benton Co., Ark.. Sept. 20, 1893. He enlisted at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Sept. 1, 1917, and was assigned to Baking Co., No. 354, and reached France in July, 1918.

Colescott. Dillon F., belonged to the Twenty-fifth Recruit Co., 163rd Depot Brigade. He was discharged at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 22, 1918, because of physical disability.

Colescott, Robert Gale, son of Stephen and Alice Brunk Colescott, eutered the army at Kokomo, Ind., March 29, 1918, and was promoted to Corporal in the Eleventh Co., Third Battalion. 159th Depot Brigade at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. He w.*\s mustered out of the service Dec. 11, 1018.

Coleseoit, Walter M'illiam, son of Wesley and Rebecca Crabtrcc Colescott, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 17, 1894. He eulisted in the army Sept. 4, 1917. His assignments included Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., Nitro City, W. Va.. and Camp Cnster, Mich. He was a member of the headquarters company of the Tenth Infantry. On Jan. 17. 1919, he was given his discharge.

Coilis, GarBeld Harrison, was born July 9, 1893. He lived in Indianapolis, Ind., when a child, but moved to Kokomo, where he enlisted in the ordnance department of the army and was stationed for a time at Penniman, Va., before going to France. He received his discharge Feb. 26, 1019.

Collier. Earl, was born at Ilumrick. 111. He was twenty-tive years of age when he was in the limited service regiment of the 161st Depot Brigade at Camp Grant, 111. His discharge was dated Nov. 30, 1918.

Colliiih. Clarence Sylvester (85). son of James W. aud Mortba Collins, was born in Howard Co., Intl., in ISOO. He enlisted in the army in Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned to duty in New York where he was promoted to corporal.

Collins, Herman Eugene, son of James W. and Martha Collins, was born in Howard Co., Ind., in 1896. He entered the army Dec. 18, 1917, and was transferred to Newport News, Va.

Colvin, Frank C, was discharged because of physical disability from Co. B, Second Infantry, Indiana National Guard. His discharge was dated at Jeffersonville, Ind., May 7, 1917.

Colson. Eber Calvin, son of Eber L. and Anne C'olson, was born April 30, 1890. He enlisted in the army Oct. 10, 1917, and was assigned to Co. I, 151st Infantry.

Comer, Robert F. (33), son of John 11. and Emma Frazier Comer, was born at Center, Ind., June IS, 1891. In May, 1918, he entered the army at Detroit, Mich., and was sent to Hampton Roads, Va.. where he was assigned to Co. No. 714, Signal School.

Conkle, Koscoe (64). son of James B. aud Catherine Markland Coukle, was born in Howard, Co., Ind.. April 25. 1897. He graduated from high school in 1915, and was attending an embalmer's school in Indianapolis, Ind.. when he entered the army and was assigned to this department of work during the influenza epidemic : from the 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, he was transferred Oct. 21, 1918, to the field artillery at Camp Jackson, S. C, but after the signing of the armistice, he was returned to the cantonment at Louisville, and honorably discharged Jan. 2. 1919.

Conley, Francis B., son of Patrick and Alice Lewis Conley, was born at Tipton. Ind.. but was living in Kokomo, Ind., when he enlisted in the army. He was stationed at San Francisco, Calif., as a member of the band in the coast artillery corps. He had previously served one enlistment.

Conn, Vern, was born in Peru, Ind. He was twenty-five years of age when he was inducted into the army. On Dec. 23, 1918, he was mustered out at Valparaiso, Ind.

Conner, James Henry (23), son of Theodore aud Josephine Miller Conner, was born in Los Angeles, Calif., June 2. 1892. His wife is Fernetta Booher Conner. He was an ordnance inspector for the navy in Chicago. 111., beginning in June, 1918.

Connor, Mark B. (24), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Conner of Hemlock. Ind., was born near Galveston. Ind., April 9, 1890. His graded school work was done at Galveston, but his high school course was completed at Howard, Kansas, in 1914. and the following winter was spent at the Kansas State University. Previous to his enlistment at Wichita. Kansas, he was employed in Kokomo, Ind. From Camp Lojan. Colo., he was transferred to Vancouver Barracks, Wash. He attended the Third O T. C. at American Lake, Wash., but at the end of the course was returned to Vancouver Bjirracks, where he was cashier and sales accountant for the commissary. He was again recommended for the O. T. C, but the end of the war came before he began training.

Conner, Robert l.eo (12), sou of Theodore and .Josephine Miller Conner, was born in Fountain City. Ind., Sept. 10, 1895. He attended high school and private school in Kokomo, Ind. On May 2, 1913, he enlisted at Chicago, 111., and four years later was given an honorable discharge at Charleston, S. C. The following day he re-enlisted and was appointed instructor and first class officer in the radio school.

Conway, filen Donald (69). son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Conway, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1900. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1918, and in October of the same year entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University. His discharge was granted Dec. 21, 1918.

Connell, Donald (71), son of Thomas B. and Dora B. Douglas Conwell, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June .3, 1S99. He enlisted in tbe army June 19, 1918. and was assigned to Troop K, Fourteenth Cavalry. After the armistice, he was sent to Germany in the Army of Occupation. Previous to his enlistment in the Regular Army, he had served in Co. E, of Kokomo.

Conwell, Frederick Evert (70), son of Thomas and Dora Douglas Conwell, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 25, 1891. When he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, he was sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and had all of his service in that section of the United States.

Cook, Elmer I.ee, was in the draft of Xov. 11, 1918, at Greenville, Teun. He was discharged the following day at Camp Shelby. Miss., as the armistice had gone into effect.

Cook, Paul (81), son of John and Ada Cook, was born in Crystal City, Mc, Oct. 19, 1894. He enlisted in the army at San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 1917. He was stationed at Laredo, Texas, until he was transferred to Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Texas. Corporal Cook was a cook in Co. K, Thirty-seventh Infantry. His term of enlistment ends in June, 1920.

Cook, Russell l,owell, son of James and Emily K. KatcliCfe Cook, was born in EussiavlUe, Ind., Jan. 1, 1S93. After enlisting in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 5, 1917, he was in training for one year in the United States. He sailed Sept. 2, 1918, and again reached the States, Feb. 15, 1919, and was mustered out of the army March 1, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Cook, Sanford R., was born at Burlington, Ind. He was twenty-four years of age when he entered the army, where he was with the Fourth Co., First Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. His service ended Dec. 20, 1918, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Cooper, Ward Charles (58), son of Charles E. (deceased) and Ida M. Cooper, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 10, 1888. He enlisted in the army at Peoria, HI., as a member of the field signal service of the regular army reserve. His preliminary training was at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He left the United States, June 11, 191S, with Co. A, Field Signal Battalion. In the Army of Occupation he was stationed at .\hrenburg. Germany, until he was placed in the detached service in the amusement and entertainment branch of the army, and with twenty soldiers he was detailed to visit many of the camps during the spring and summer of 1919. He reached Camp Merritt, N. J., on August 4, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Grant, 111.. .\ug. 8, 1919.

Cooper, Ga.vle E. (90), son of Horace M. and Julia Tschurny Cooper, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 2, 1891. He enlisted in the navy at Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 30, 1917. He was promoted to chief yeoman and discharged April 14, 1919.

Cooper, I^emuel Leonidas (23), son of L. L. and .Josephine Greene Cooper, was born near Jasper, Ind., Dec. 12. 1.893. He graduated from the Otwell High School in 1914, and the same year was married to Estelle Johnson. On Dec. 10, 1917, he enlisted in the aviation branch of the service at Muncie, Ind., and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. ; additional training was received at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Wilbur Wright Field, Ohio, Mineola. and Garden City, L. I. He sailed overseas by way of Halifax, N. S., stopping at Glascow, Scotland, and Northampton, England, before reaching Havre, France. Later he returned to England and was in training with tbe 377th .Squadron at Salisliury Plain. On December 12. 1918. be landed in tbe States, and wa.s discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1918.

Cooprider. Forest, son of Mrs. Ida L. Coopridor, was iuducted into the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1918, and after reaching Fort Hamilton, N. Y., became a member of the Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps, which went to France in July, 1918, and returned and was mastered out in March. 1919.

Copp, Harrison (61), son of Nixon and Nancy Kywn Copp, was born June 20, 1896, at Platte City, Mo. He graduated from the Kokomo High School In 1914. In May, 1918, he was married to Ruth Thelma Learner. The next month he enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve at Indianapolis, and received his training as machinist's mate, second class, at the Great Lakes Naval Station ; then he was sent to the League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa. When he went overseas, he was assigned to tbe U. S. SS. Paciflc" : Base No. 6. Queenstown, Ireland; Base No, 7, Brest, France; U. S. SS. "George Washington." While in Brest he served as Naval Mail Clerk. He received his release from active service at Bay Ridge Barracks, Brooklyn, N. Y., in February, 1919. His enlistment expires June 19, 1922, but he was placed on the inactive list.

Corwin, ,Iay E, (30), was born in Tipton, ma., in 1S95. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and served on the Mexican Border in 191fi. He was advanced to corporal of Co. A, 334th Regiment, Eighty-fourth Division.

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f«ry, Kus-.f-ell Rayinoiul (84). soil of I'^rjincis Jl, ;iii(l Luelln rittenger Cury, \^:is liorii iu Lebanon, lad., June lil, 1880. He enlisted in the army from Knkomo, Ind., June 15, 1918. and was sent to Indianapolis. Ind., where he was attached to the Chamber of Commerce Motor Transport Corps at the School for the Deaf. Later lie was transferred to Camp JaclJsou. S. C, where lie remained until after the armistice was signed as a member of Bat. A. Twelfth Regiment, Field Artillery Keplaceiuent licpot. On Jan. 7. 1919, he received his ilisiharge at Camp Zacbary Taylor, Ky.

Cosier. John Telfer 111), son of John M. and Jane A. Telfer i^'osler, was born Sept. 3. l.'^92, in Indianapolis, Ind. He is a graduate of the Kokomo High School and the Indiana Dental He was commissioned first lieutenant in September, 1917. soon after his graduation from dental college, and was crdered to Camp Shelb.v, Miss: from there he was sent to San Antonio, Texas, and then to Douglas,. Aiiz. In February, 1918, he was transferred to Fort Hauchuca, Ariz., and stationed with the Regular Army. He was discharged in June, 1920.

Costlow, Glenn diaries (29), son of ^lorton and 011a B. Kellar Cnstlow, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 9, 1892. He graduated from high school in 1912. Having been commissioned hrst lieutenant at the First O. T. C. at I'"ort Benjamin Harrison in August. 1917, he was ordered to Camp Zachai-y Taylor. Ky., and assigned to Co. D, 33oth Infantry, Eighty-fourth Division. During the months of July and August. IGIS, he was on duty at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and on Sept. 4, 1918. sailed tor France. Lieutenant Costlow was in four engagements and was twice wounded, once in the left hand on Oct. 19, 1918, in the Jleuse-Argonne offensive, and the second time in Flandei-s on Oct. 31, when he was struck with a machine gun bullet, shattering the bone of the left leg. His service in France was with the Ninety-first Combat Division, .\fter he was wounded, and had undergone an operation in France, he was sent to London to .\merican Base Hospital No. 29. Upon arrival in New York, he was sent to a hospital for further treatment, but it became necessary to amputate his left foot on account of gangrene. Finally he was sent to U. S. Base Hospital No. 2C. at Des Moines, Iowa, and was discharged there July 17, 1019. While stationed at Louisville. Ky., he married Mattie Marshall Curd of that city.

Costlow, .lesse PatrirU i.'lCH. son of Benjamin Judsoii and Katie Lawery Costlow, was born in Howard Co.. Ind., March 7. 1S88. .\fter graduating from the high school at Kirklin, Ind., he attended the Marion Normal. In July, 1918. he was married to Anna Thompson. He had previously entered the army at Lusk, Wyoming, in October. 1917, and was sent to Camp Lewis. Wash., and then to Camp Kearney, Calif. Ho was assigned to the sanitary detachment of the 115th Ammuu:lion Train, which went overseas.

Cotner, Everett, was born March 9, 1S9S. His enlistment in the navy dated from May 16, 1918, to March 8. 1919. He was an armed guard. He was given his discharge at Hampton Roads, Va.

Cottingliani. Marlile J', iliii, son of Mrs, Mary riclielt Leach, was born March Vi. 1805. at Hemlock. Howard Co.. Ind. He was inducted into the National Army June 15, 1918, and served in the Fifth Co.. Ordnance Repair Shop Detachment at Mehun, France. In October. 1019. ho married Flossie E. Graves in Kokomo. Ind.

Coulbern, Ivan B. (23). sou of Williinn F. and .Minnie Sinilh Cimlbern. was born Sept. 13, 1S95, at Kokomo, Ind. On May 10, 1917, he enlisted, and after passing his examinations at Ft. Wayne. Ind.. he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., and was then ordered to Syracuse, N. Y. Before sailing on April 2, 191S, he had also been in training at Charlotte, N. C, and Camp Merritt, N. J. He was landed at Liverpool, and went directly to Havre, France. He took part in the following engagements: Aisne defensive, June 1-5: Chateau Thierry. June 5 to July 15; Chanipagne-Marne defensive, July 13-18; Aisne-Marne offensive, July IS to August G; St. Mihiel oft'eiisive, Sept. 12 to Sept. 16; Meuse-Argonne offensive. Sept. 20 to Nov. 11, 1918. When the armistice was signed, he was at Velaines. He was with the Army of Occupation from Nov. 27. 1918. to .\ugust 7, 1919. At the second battle of the Marnc he was slightly gassed, and in the Meuse-.\rgonne offensive, he had the great privilege of escorting under shell fire, forty captured prisoners to the regimental headquarters. While billeted at Andernach, Germany, he was discharged July 2, 1919. The next day he re-enlisted for one year. On Aug.- 25, 1919, he returned to Brooklyn, N. Y"., and was sent to Camp Pike, .\rk., the permanent home of the Third Division. From May 2C, 1917. to Nov. 30, 1917, he was a member of the Seventh Machine Gun Battalion; from Dec. 1, 1017. to Feb. 17, 1918, he was in Co. D, Eighth Machine Gun Battalion. Sixth Brigade, Third Division. The insignia is made up of three white stripes on a field of blue; the stripes representing the Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne, and the blue in memory of those who died on the field of battle.

Courtney, George U.. was liorn Dec. 5, ISOS. He began liis service in the, army July 23, 191S, and was discharged Dec. 17. 1918, after having served in Bat. .\, Second Regiment, Field Replacement Depot.

Cowan, Clarence (61), was born Dee. 10, 1S96. He entered the army at Koliomo. Ind., March 27, 1918, and was sent to France with the A. E. F.

Cowley. Harold B., was born iu Cleveland, Ohio. He was twenty years of age when he , enlisted in the medical corps. Sergeant Cowley was given his discharge at the base hospital at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonrtlle, Fla., Not. 8, 1918.

Cox. Chester Mentor, was born in Howard Co., Ind., and at the time of his induction into the army, he was twenty-nine years of age. He served with Bat. D, 325th F. A.. Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. but at the time of his discharge, after his return from overseas, he was stationed at Camp Sherman, Ohio. His discharge was given March 1, 1919.

Cox, Charles C, son of Lewis Milton and Sarah Anderson Cox, was born iu Bloomington, Ind.. Sept. 4, 1897. He obtained his education in the schools at Russiaville, Ind., where he graduated from the high school in 1916. He entered the S. A. T. C, in October, 191S, at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., and was discharged in December of the same year.

Cox, Kenneth Julius (87), was born Dec. 22, 1895, in Toledo, Ohio. He attended the Toledo and Chicago schools and three years were spent in the Kokomo High School. Following his enlistment at Cleveland, Ohio, May 10, 1917. he was in training as follows : Camp Davis, Cleveland, Ohio, July 15 to Aug. 25; Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 25 to May 5; Camp Lee, Va., May 5 to June 8: Camp Hill, Va.. June S to July 6th. He embarked for France July 6, 1918. and arrived there fourteen days later. He was in the Lorraine sector, the St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne offensives. While serving as a first class private with the engineers, he was wounded and gassed Sept. 29, 1918. He again reached the United States on Feb. 22, 1919, and was soon discharged.

Cox, Oliver C. (62\ sol! of Lewis Miltun and Sarah Anderson Cox, was born in Indianapolis. Ind., Dec. 29, 1893. However, at the time of his enlistment he was living at Russiaville, Ind. He enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 3, 1917, and was sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he was promoted to corporal in Co. No. 400, Motor Transport Corps.

Cox, William Henry (24), son of Henry Edward and Elizabeth Cox, was born in England March 16, 1896. He moved with his parents to Kokomo, Ind., where he entered the army July 23, 1918. and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; then he was transferred to Camp McClellan, Ala., where he was supply sergeant in Bat. F, Twenty-seventh F. A. His discharge was granted Feb. 7, 1919.

Coxon, Edward Burbank |9(, son of Edward T. and Mary B. Coxon, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 28, 1895. He was in the First O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison from May 12, 1912, until midsummer, when he received an honorable discharge. He entered the National Army Sept. 21, 1917, and was assigned to Bat. D, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, and was promoted to sergeant. He was discharged March 1. 1919, immediately after his return from France, where he had gone a short time before the armistice was signed.

Craig. Donald Owen (32), sou of Martin and Evaliue Galliraore Craig, was born Jan. 21, 1895, at Hoopeston, 111. Upon enlisting in August, 1917, he was sent in September for training to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and was attached to the artillery branch of the service. He was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. ; then to Washington, D. C. ; and finally to France, where he was assigned to the Thirty-ninth Co., Twentieth Engineers.

Cramer, Koy E.. son of Edward L. and Edna L. Helmer Cramer, was born iu Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 24, 1S96. After completing two years of high school work, he enrolled in the army and was sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Training was also received at Fort Caswell, N. C,

Cranor, .Arthur (.STi. son of Leroy and Barbara Cranor, was born at Sycamore, Ind.. Aug. 14, 1893. He married Alta Trott, April 7. 1017. His enlistment began Feb. IS, 1918, at VancouTer, Wash., and after a short period there he was sent to Camp Fremont, Palo .Vlto, Calif., for one month ; and then transferred to Washington. D. C. where he remained three months. Landing in France, .June 27. 1918, he was assigned to Bat. E. o24th F. .\. lie was on the front lines forty-seven days, the principal engagement being the Meuse-.\rgonne offensive. Five months were spent in Germany in the .\rmy of Occupation. His discharge was granted at Camp Sherman, Ohio, .Tune 4. 1910.

Cranor, 3Iode. entered the army Nov. 11, 1918. and was discharged the next day, as the armistice was signed the morning he left for Camp Wadsworth, S. C.

Cravens. James .1. (0.3), son of Dr. E. K. and Nettie .lackson Cravens, was born Aug. 25, 1899. at Marco, Ind. Before graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1919, he served in the army, having enlisted July 12, 1918. He was placed in the ordnance department at Jefferson P.arracks. Mo.; later he was transferred to the 10,"ith Ordnance Depot Co.. Camp Lee. Va., wliere he was given his discharge Dec. 1?, 1918.

Cravens, Richard Elmer, was born at Marco, Ind. He enlisted in the army when he was twenty-seven years of age, and was commissioned second lieutenant in the infantr.v Nov. 16, 1918, and later he was placed in the reserve. His discharge was issued at Camp Grant. 111.. Jan. 15, 1010.

Creson, Otto O.. was born at Nelson. Ind. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor at the age of twenty-seven years, and placed in the Fourth Co.. First Battalion, loOth Depot Brigade. His discharge was issued Jan. 1, 1910.

Creason. I^aac Harvey (04 1, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1.800. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 30, 1918, and was sent to Camp Custer. Mich., where he was assigned to Co. M, Seventy-eighth Infantry. He received his discharge Jan. 22, 1919.

Cripe, Joseph (SSi. son of Samuel and Mary Winters Cripe. was born in Kokomo, Ind. .\fter the death of his mother, he went to live near Young America, where he graduated from the high school. He attended Indiana University two years, and the Fnivcrsity of Michigan six years, graduating there in 1916 from the law department. In January. 1917, he began the practice of law in Kokomo, Ind. In May. 1917, he entered the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned first lieutenant. He was appointed general .ludge advocate but declined to serve. As a member of the Eighty-third Division, he sailed in July, 1918. for Europe, and his work took him to Italy and Alsace on special Investigations. He returned to the States in October, 1919.

Criss, O.srar Da^id (35), son iif Clark A. and Mar.v .M. Criss. was born near Lintner, 111., Aug. 20. 1.S96. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1015. When the first O. T. (.'. was established at Fort Ben.jamin Harrison, he was accepted but did not receive a commission as be was under twenty-one. He re enlisted at his first opportunity, and on Feb. 2, 1918. was attached to the Q. M. C. at Columbus Barracks. Ohio, and detailed tor special duty in the clothing warehouse for four months. On May 8, 1918, he was permanently assigned to Columbus Barra(ks. promoted to corporal, and assigned to the salvage division. He became sergeant June 2, 1010. His term of enlistment will end May 13. 1920.

Critchley, Jameh. Jr., son of James and Ellen Critchley, was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England. July 31, 1889. He came with his parents to Kokomo. Ind., and on .\pril 3, 1918. entered the army and was sent with a company of soldiers to Fort Hamilton. N. Y. In December, 1918, he was promoted to corporal and transferred to Fort Randolph, Canal Zone, Panama.

Critcliloiv. Kilniund S., son of George T. and Aura Scoven Crltchlow. was born in Kokomo, Ind., .iug. 16, 1896. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1916. At the end of his freshman year at Indiana Univ,^rsity. he .loined the American heavy tank corps, and left in June,

191S, for Gettysburg. I'a.. :uid Toljyliauna. l*a. He was promoted to corporal in Casual Co. (1. Tank Corps. Headquarters Garage, Chief Tank Center, France. He received his discharge at Cauii) Merritt, X. .T., .Tuly IS, 1919, and in September returned to Indiana University.

Crites, Heiir.v H., was born in AUentown, Ohio. Aug. 7. nSS3. On Jlay 14. 1917. he enlisted in the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned second lieutenant in August. 1017. Until April, 191S, he served in that capacity: then he was promoted to first lieutenant, and in October, 191.8, he was advanced to captain. He was on duty at .Teffersonville, Ind., until May 31, 1919.

Cronnin, I>enni.s (87j, sou uf Dennis and Delia Sliesman (.'nuiiu, was born Aug. S, 1899. at Logansport, Ind. He began his services in the army July 1.3, 1917, when he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind. He was attached to Co. M, Tenth Infantry, Camp Custer, Mich.

Crook, Henry JI. (3.S), was born May 1, 1900. He enlisted in the navy in August. 1917. and was iu service on the U. S. SS. "Westgate" at New York City.

C'rousore, Bryan (71), son of Joseph and Hamilton Crousore, was born at Greentijwn, Inil.. April 11. 1896. Following his enlistment at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 25, 1918, he was stationed at Vancouver Barracks, Wash.: C.imp Fremont, Palo Alto, Calif.: and Washington. D. C. He was transferred from Co. B, 319th Engineer Corps, to Co. E. Twenty-first Keplacement Regiment, after going to Washington. On his arrival in France, he was assigned to Co. D. llllst Regiment : after the armistice he was placed in tlie 2,85th Military Police Corps.

Crousore, Sherman E. (87i, son of .Toseph and Laura Duel Crousore. \\'as l)orn in Kokomo, Ind.. Feb. 24*. 1894. He married Jlay Meunior. Mis military service lasted from Aug. 26, 1918, to Sept. 3. 1918. He was attached to the Twenty-fourth , Co., Sixth Battalion. Camp Sheruum. Ohio, and w.as discliarged there because of pliysical disability-.

CruU, Frank (41), son of Thomas .Jefferson and Josephine Crull, ^\as born in Howard Co., Ind. On Sept. 23, 1917, he entered the army, and was sent to Franci' in the artillery branch of the service and promoted to corporal.

Crull, Thomas JeH'erson (30), son of Thomas ,Tefrerson and Josephine Crull. was born in Union Tp., Howard Co., Ind., June 7. 1895. His wife is Carrie Crull. On Sept. 21, 1917, he entered the array at Kokomo. Ind.. and was sent to France with the field artillery.

Crume, Glen E., was born at Burlington, Ind. He enlisted in the army at the age of eighteen years. When he was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 13, 1919, he was sergeant of Co. A, oHlst Battalion.

Culbertson, Donald .loseph Harry, son of Calvin Garrigus and :\lartli.i Culbertson, received his education at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Knightstown, Ad. Upon enlistment in the army at Kokomo, Ind., July 29, 1918, he was assigned 1o the Vancouver cut-up plant. Vancouver Barracks. Wash., and attached to the Twenty-fifth Spruce Squadfou, Second Provisional Regiment.

Culp, Eugene William (21 1, son of Alva C. .and Lora Fons Cnlp. was born at Wabash. Ind.. Jan. 1.8. 1,897. He enlisted in the army at Koliomo. Ind., April 19, 1917, and was attached to the sanitary conis. 131st Infantry, Thirty-eighth Division. T\vo months were served at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and more than a year at Camp Shelby before embarking for Europe. He sailed from Quebec. Canada, landing at Tilberry docks, London, England, and soon crossed the channel to France. On account of illness, he w.is transferred to a casual company made up of men ,iust out of the hospital. The armistice having been signed, he was ordered to St. -Vignon. where with a company of all-Indiana men. he remained two months before leaving Brest for the United States. Feb. 19, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Grant, Hi., March 18, 1919.

Cummins, Howard Manford. son of Alonzo and Christina C. Schidt Cummins, was born in Anderson. Ind.. July 21. 1898. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Marih 19. 1917, and in January, 191S, arrived in France. In November. 1918. he went to Germany with the .\rmy of Occupation. Corporal Cummins served in the Headquarters Co., Twelfth F. A.. Second Division. It was the duty of his division to prepare the way for the great body of American troops which were soon to come. In February, 1918, he went on the firing line, and was thus engaged until the armistice -was signed: then he was billeted in Germany until July. 1919. He was discharged at Camp Mills, N. Y., about Aug. 10, 1919.

Cunningbani. Frank, was born in Cass Co., Ind., March 11, lSn2. His service in tlie army lastori from Aug. C, liilS, to Dec. IS, IMS. He enlistetl at Indianapolis, and was attaelied to tile First Co., First DcTelopmcnt Battalion. He was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor.

Curlee, Gayle (74), sou of George B. and Dora Willitts Cnrlee, was born March 20, 1S04, in Kokomo, Ind. After graduating from high school, he attended business college for one year. Up entered the first O. T. C, but was discharged .Tune 30. lillT. because of ear trouble. He enlisted in the Indiana State Militia Dec. 16, 1017. In the registration he was placed in Class B, but was never called to service,

Curlee, Glenn Maynard (81), son of Abraham E. and Margaret Rich Curlee, was born in Kokomo, Ind. Ho left high school at the end of the third year. At the close of the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, .Vug. l.'i, 1017, he was commissioned second lieutenant, and was sent to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., .\ug. 29, 1017, having been assigned to the property branch of the service. On Nov, 0, following, he was made supply officer of the 300th Sanitary Train, Eighty-fourth Division, and ordered to Washington, D. C, on Xov. 27, for work with the U. S. A. Standardized Military Production Section. On Jan. 21, 1918, he was transferred to Marion, Ind., as inspector of Class B, three-ton standardized niilitarv trucks. He was discharged Oct. 25, 1910.

Curley, William T,, son of .Tohn and Catherine Hess Curley. was horn in Trenton, N. J.. ,Iuly 10, 1889. While in the army, he served three months in the United .States, six months in England, and six months in France. lie had enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 10, 1917, and was discharged March 2.">, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio. His service records show that he was promoted to sergeant in the air service, and that his character was "Excellent".

Currens, CharIeK W., sou of Luther A. and Cora S. Hatfield Currens, was born .-it Sycamore, Ind., Sept. 10, 1.S04. He joined the army Sept. 21, 1917, in Grant Co,, Ind., and from that lime until June 10, 1918, he was on duty at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; then he went to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and on Sept. 3, 1018, he sailed for England, landing there seven days later. On the 11th of September he crossed the channel to France. On July 18, 1010. he embarked from a French port, and was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1910. Corporal Currens was a member of the Headquarters Co., 334th Infantry, Eighty-fourth Division.

Currens, Clarence C. (Gfl), son of Robert J. and Eliza Rose Ferril Currens. was born in Howard Co., Ind., July 9, 1896. He enlisted in the army at Indianapolis, Ind., May 22, 1918, and was sent to France in June. He was attached to Bat. E, 345tli F. A., Ninetieth Division, and after five months in France, he was sent to Germany.

Currens, Rufus Howard (.70), son of Robert J. and Eliza Rose Ferril Currens. was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb, 13, 1803. He left Kokomo, Ind., for Louisville, Ky., July 23, 1018, and remained at Camp Zachary Taylor until Dec. 29, 1018, when he was discharged with the rank of sergeant,

Curry. Howard William (31), son of William H. and EfBe Curry, was born in Jackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind., June 20, 1887. He graduated from the Winona Technical Institute in 1900. While in Milwaukee, Wis., in May, 1917, he enlisted in the 107th Engineers, and after training at Camp Douglas, Wis., he was sent to Camp Mc.Vrthur, Texas, and then to France in February, 1018. He was advanced to corporal, sergeant, master engineer, and instructor of engineering in the First Corps School, France.

Curry. Lloyd Jesse (32), son of William II. and Effie Curry, was born in Jackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 5, 1892. He enlisted at Chandler, Ariz., In September, 1917, and was assigned to the machine gun corps ; later he was transferred to the ordnance bureau. He was in training at Camp Funston, JIanhattau, Kansas ; Camp Kearney, Linda Vista, Calif. : and Camp Hancock, Augusta, <Ja. In August, lOlS, he was sent to France attached to the Reg. Div. Ildqrs., S. O. S., O. C, A. E. F.

Curtis. William Henry, son of J, T. and L. A. Huey Curtis, and husband of Lora P. Hart Curtis, was born at Ogden, Kansas, April 25, 1894. He was graduated in mechanical engineering from the Kansas .State Agricultural College at Manhattan. He enlisted at Fort Logan, Colo., May 0, 1017. From Fnrt Logan he was transferred to Kelly Field, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; Garden City, Ii. 1.; and finally to Princeton University where he was a cadet. lie had been attached to the following units in the air service: Seventeenth, Nineteenth, Forty-fourth. Thirteenth, 211th, and 628th. His discharge was given at Princeton, N. .1., Nov. 26, 1918.

Dail}-, Bert Earl (34), son of Jesse and Allie Barber Dail.v, was born in Koliomo, Ind., Aug. 4, 18S6. He lived with bis aunt as bis parents died wlion he was a small child. At the time of the trouble on the Mexican Border, he volunteered in Jul.v, 1916, at Fort Thomas, Ky. lie was recruiting ofKcer at Covington, Ky., until he went to El Paso, Texas. After his return he attended the first 0. T. C. and was commissioned second lieutenant at Fort Ben.1amin Harrison, and assigned to Canjp Zachary Taylor. While in France he was censor of mail, Co. H, Second Training Regiment, Second Depot Division.

Dailey, Harry sou of Mr. and Mrs. .John O. Dailey, was born in Marion Co., Ind. He was twenty-one years of age when he entered the army Sept. 3. 1918. and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., where he was a member of Bat. B, Seventy-second F. A. He received his discharge at Camp Knox, ICy., .Jau. 31, 1919.

Daily, Orval Benjamin (22), son of O. B. and Delia JI. Daily, was born Nov. IS. 1897, in Koliomo, Ind. He enlisted at Fort Wayne, Ind., April 16, 1917. His assignments included: Columbus Barracks, Ohio; Fort Levett, Cushing Island, Maine; Fort Preble. Maine. He sailed for France, Aug. 6, 1918, and after seven months of service again reached the States March 29, 1919, For fifteen days he remained at Camp Upton, L. I., before he was sent to Camp Grant, III., to be mustered out of the service April 17. 1919. While in the army he was married to Florence B. Naylor, of Portland, Maine.

Darst, Lee Charles (IS), son of Charles and Lucrttia Hawkins Darst. was born in Marion. Ind., April 23, 1.S96. He left Kokomo. Ind., for Fort Hamilton. X. Y., .-\pril 3, 1918, and was assigned to Bat. D, Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps. He sailed for France, .Inly 15, 1918, and was located at .\ngers, France, until in February, 1919, when ho returned and received his dis charge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, about March 1, 1919.

Davenport. Jesse Floyd, son of Elmer E. and Fannie E. I)avenp"rt. \\':is born at Sharpsvllle, Ind., Sept. 1. 1886. He entered the army April 26. 1918, at Kokomo. Ind., and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., and then to Camp McClellan, Ala., where he became supply sergeant of Bat. C, Twenty-sevenlh Keginieut, Ninth Brigade. He was discharged Feb. 6, 1919.

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Text from History of Howard County in the World War, published 1920, in the public domain in the United States and digitised by the Internet Archive.