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David. Everett (43). is a son of .lohn and (Jraec lIoiiitTTiugh David. His wife is Martha Sweigart Darid. He enlisted at Indianapolis. Ind., .\pril 20, 1917, and from .\pril 27 to .lune 23, 1917, he was at Purdue University. He went to France with Bat. .\. 344th F. A., Ninetieth Division, and remained overseas twelve months, (.lune 28, 1918, to .Tune 21, 19191. He was mustered out at Camp Jackson, S. C.
David, George, entered the army April 3, 1918, and was assigned to Bat. C, 70th Keg.. Coast Artillery Corps, when he reached Fort Hamilton, N. Y. He left for France in July, 191S, and returned in Fel>ruary, 1919, having been located at .\ngers, France.
David. Hersliel (7i. son of John W. and Adda L. Safer David, was born in Union Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He attended school in Greentown, Ind.. until he had completed three years In high school. Soon after enlisting in the navy at Indianapolis. Ind.. on his eighteenth birthday, Oct. 29. 1917. he was sent to the Great Lakes Naval Training School, and was assigned to the U. S. destroyer "Walke." He had previously made one trip to Eur.pe on the "Lenape," whicli was wrecked. He held the rank of gunner.
Davidson, Mareellus. belonged to the machine gun compan.y of the Fourth lufantr.v. His discharge was issued by the War Department at Washington, D. C, April 19, 1919.
David. Walter, was in the army for only one day. He was accepted for the draft of Nov. 11. 1918. and had gone as far as Indianapolis on his way to Camp Wadsworth, S. C. when lie was returned Imme. tin- arniistice havinii been signed.
navidsoii, AVilliani (ievelniul, son of William and Cyiitliiu 1 lavitlsipii;' was born in Mode. III., April 17, l.SOl. Ho in Co. E as a baker July 20, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind.. and served for eight months with Bakery Co. No. 364, and at the time o£ his discharge was sergeant in the Q. M. C.
Davies, Harry Atwood (i:'.l, son of Samuel B. and Emily I. I'avies. was burn in Howard Co., Ind., May 16, ISii.i. He had worked as a machinist apprentice for four years before he entered the army Dtc. 11. 1917. .\s he had selected the aviation service, he was sent from Fort Thomas. Ky.. to Carutlicrs Fic'lil. Fnrt W.urb. Texas. Corporal Davies was discharged in the spring of 1919.
Davies. Robert Elliott, son of David Charles and Winetta Davis, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 31, 1S97. When he entered the army Sept. 1. 1918, he was sent to the Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Ind.. and there assigned to Co. B. He was also in training at the Deaf and Dumb School for two weeks, before going to Camp Meade, Md., where he remained for more than two months. He was promoted to first class private, and on Jan. UU, 1919. he received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Davis. Ennis, was born at Darwin, Ind. He was inducted into the army when he was twenty-one years old. and discbarged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. Oct. 30, 1917.
Davis, Charles E. (90), son of Robert and Dora Schooly Davis, enlisted in the army April 6, 1917, the day war was declared. He was sent from Indianapolis, Ind.. to Paris Island, S. C, where he was a member of the Twenty-fourth Co., U. S. Marine Corps. Instead of going to France, he was ordered to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he remained until hostilities ceased. His discharge was dated Sept. ITi, 1919.
Davis, Elmer, was born Aug. 13, 1S96. He entered the army Sept. 4. 1918, and was mustered out Dec. 12, 1918. He had served with Bat. D, Sixth Regiment, F. A. R. D., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Davis, Harry Oliver (21. son of Alban C. and Lizzie Bell Davis, was born in Galveston. Ind., Oct. 5, 1894. In 1913 he was graduated from the Kokomo High School, and previous to his enlistment was assistant casliier of the Kokomo Trust Co. He enliste<l in the army Sept. 2.5, 1917. and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., and then to Madison Barracks. N. Y. He went to France with Supply Co. No. 300. (J. M. C. which left the States Jan. 27, 1918. His work took him to various parts of the country, one trip being to Belgium with a trainload of shoes for relief work in March, 1919. Sergeant Davis returned to the Stales and was discharged July 29, 1919.
Davis, Isaac C, was inducted into the army, and was later discharged at the Recruit Camp. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. S, 1918, because of physical disability.
Davis, Roseoe Gayle (.34), son of Isaac M. and Amanda Davis, was born in Clinton Co., Ind.. July 10, 1892. His wife is Edythe M. Gregory Davis. After graduating from the high school at Russiaville, Ind.. he took a course in music and shorthand at Marion and Indianapolis. On Oct. 15, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Rolling Prairie, Ind. ; then he was transferred to Valparaiso, Ind., and assigned to Co. D. S. A. T. C. He was mustered out of the service Nov. 14, 1918.
David, Stacy Royce, was born Aug. 30, 1S09, at l<'rancisco, Ind. Ills father is dead. liut his mother, Mrs. Oletha Davis, lives in Kokomo. After graduating from the Francisco High School, he took a business college course. On Oct. 17. 1918, he became a memt)er of the S. A. T. C. at Oakland City, Ind.. and was appointed acling sergeant. He received bis discharge in Decemlier, 1918.
Davis, Stuart Bell (2), son of Alban C. and Lizzie Bell Davis, was born Dec. 27, 1892, in Galveston, Ind. After moving to Kokomo, Ind., with his parents, he attended Maplewood Classical School. He enlisted in the first O. T. C. in May. 1917. but did not complete the course. He again volunteered and was accepted for the first increment of draft men wlio went to Camp Zachary Taylor. Sept. '>, 1917, and was there assigned to the 325th F. A. In March, 1918, he was transferred to the aviation section at Crbr.na, 111., and graduated from the school of aeronautics, June 15, 1918; June 23 be was sent to Camp Dick, Dallas, Texas, and a month later to Caruthers Field, Benbrook, Texas, and there assigned to Squadron A. He received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., Feb. 17, 1919, having been transferred to that camp Feb. 0, 1919.
I>avis. A^'illard Kay (77), iy a sou of Elmer E. and F'ora Kniy:lit Davis, anil Inisliand of M. E. Winter Davis. He is a graduate of Purdue University. On April 12. 191T. be enlisted at West Lafayette, Ind., and was commissioned first lieutenant in the o36tli Engineers, at Fort Beniamin Harrison, Ind. He was on duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Camp Custer, Mich., before going to France in August, 1918. His enlistment was for five years in the Regular Army and three years in the Reserve Army.
Davis, William Talton (."i"). son of James P. and Mary F. Davis, was born in Henry Co., Va., Feb. 25, 1S92. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo. Ind., May 27, 191S, and was sent to Augusta, Ga. ; from Camp Hancock he was transferred to the ordnance department, Penniman. Va., and on April 5, lOU). he received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Davisson, Kobert -Viixazie (35), son of L. A. and Josephine Davisson, was born near Chalmers, White Co., Ind., July 26, 1889. Upon entering the army at Kokomo, Ind.. May 2, 1918. he was assigned to Co. G and later to Co. L, Fifty-first Infantry, Sixth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was at Chickamauga Park, Ga., for a short time liefore he sailed for overseas service from Long Island, July 5, 1918. He was in active service at the front from Sept. 10, to Nov. 11, 1918. He states, "The Germans were driven so rapidly during the last otTensive. that at titnes, only one meal a day could be had."
Dawson, I>onal(l Hanson (41). son of Auras G. and Nellie Cooper Dawson, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 2.3, 1899. He had reached his Junior year in high school when he enlisted in the Naval Resei-ve at Indianapolis, Ind., June 17, 1918. Three months were spent at the Great Lakes Training School before going to the navy yard at Seattle. Wash. After the armistice, he was released from active service in order to resume bis school work, and he was placed on the inactive list Dec, 12, 1918. Ou Jan. 7, 1919, he entered Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind.
Day. Clarenoe Gilbert, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Butcher, was born Aug. 26, 1896. He entered (he army at Kokomo, Ind., June 5, 1918, and was assigned to the Headquarters Co,, Sixt.v-eighth F. A., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Later he went to Camp Kno.K, West Point, Ky., where he received his discharge Dec. 21, 1918.
Day, Merrill C, was born at Gilead, Ind. He was twenty years old when he entereil the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University in October, 1918. His discharge was issued Dec. 21, 1918.
Dayhuff, Charles II. (801. soil of Samuel and Larlii- Duke DayhufT. was born Dec. IT, 1876, in Paoli, Orange Co., Ind. He completed three years in the Kokomo High School before he entered the Regular Army at St. Louis. Mo., Oct. 29. 1890. Until July 5, 1901, he was with the Eighth Cavalry : then he was transferred to the Fourteenth Cavalry. July 30, 1917, he was commissioned major in tlie ail.intant general's department, and ordered to Iloboken, N. J. Major Uayhnlf has a remarkable talent for remembering names and faces, and Ibis served him well in what was one of the busie.st military ports in the world. Major Dayhuff has been In service in the Philippines twice, his wife and son accompanying him on one trip : he married Monette Butcher in Kokomo just after he had returned from his first trip there. It is said there is but one Howard County soldier who has served a longer period in the military departments of our government than JIajor Dayhuff; but while the other man has been in the service for twentynine years, half of his time has been in the navy, while the entire enlistment of twenty-three years of Charles Dayhuff has been in the army, so to him belongs the honor of the longest continuous service in one branch of military activity.
Deal, Harold Owen (65), son of Joseph and Stella M. Deal, was horn in Kokcmo, Ind.. March 3, 1899. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1917. He entered the S. A. T. C. at Butler College. Oct. 1, 1918, and was mustered out of the service in December followin,g.
I>eardorff, Walter, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., in June, 1806. On Sept. 4, 1015. he enlisted at Columlnis Barracks, Ohio, and was there assigned to the Fifty-second Coast Artillery Corps at Fort .\dams, R. I. He was two years in foreign service, and was wounded once. He was on the St. Mihiel, A'erduii and Argonne Forest fronts. In November, 1919, he was cm doty at Camp Merritt, N, J., with the Supply Co. of the Thirteenth Infantry.
Dearing, Alfred, was born at CircleviUe, Ohio. At the age of twenty-two he enlisted in the army, and was assigned to Co. I. First Replacement Engineers. He received bis discharge Jan. 18, 1919, at Camp Zachary Taylor.
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DeLon, Carson McAlpin (9), son of Frank and Lottie MoAlpin DeLon. was lioru in Royal Center. Ind., Sept. 5, 1898. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind , Nov. 5, 1917, and was sent to tbe Great Uakes Naval Training School. He served on a hospital ship as third pharmacist's mate.
DeLon, Otho J. (4), SOU ol Frank and Emma Ilarrell DeLon, was born in New London, Howard Co., Ind., March 9, 1894. After attending high school for two years he went to business college one term. His service in the army began June 1."), 1918, when he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. He was transferred from the mechanical engineers to Bat. E, F. A. R. D. He went overseas Oct. 1, 1918, and was stationed at Vierzon, France. He was mustered out July 22. 1919, at Camp Mills, L. I., after having had a period of thirteen months of military training to his credit.
DeLuca, Jolin, was born in Italy, but at the time he enli.sted in the T. S. Army he was living in Kokomo, Ind. He had previously served in the Italian Army.
DeMoss, Roscoe Crete (311. son of Lewis N. and Winnie B. DeMoss (now Mrs. Tuttle), was born in Hartford City, Ind.. Aug. 17, 1895. He married Margaret Xeboe, Feb. 13, 1918. He enlisted in the army Nov. 16, 1917. and when he reported at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was placed in the school for buglers ; then advauced to quartermaster ; and later to guard. His record was marked "Excellent" on his discharge given March ."j, 1919.
I>eDman, Guilbert O., was born at Flora, Ind. He was twenty-six years of age when he began bis army service, and at the time of his discharge April 17, 1919, he was stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. as a member of Bat. A. IWtli F. A.
Deninaii, nilliani (). (321, son of Elmer and IJosa Denman, was born in Franklin Co., .Mo., Feb. 13, 1S97. lie enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind.. Jlay o. 1917. and was on duty with Co. E, at East Chicago, Ind., guarding munition factories until October, 1918, when he was transferred to Camp Mills, L. I. Co. B. .307th Infantry, to which be was attached, was not on the firing line. He remained in France until May. 1919, when his regiment was returned to the I'nitcd States.
Derbyshire, >Villiain, son of William and .Maruaret Derbyshire, went as a volunteer with the contingent that left Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 11, 1918. He had gone as far as Indianapolis, when mobilization orders were cancelled and he returned to his home after spending only one liny in military service.
Deshon, tilenn (211, son of William ami Dora Deshon, was born at I'airniioinl. Iiul. He completed one year of high school. He enlisted in Co. E. of Kokomo. Corporal Deshon was later a member of Co. E, 327th Infantry. Eighty-second Division. He returned from France, reaching Camp I'pton, N. Y., May IS, 1919. The voyage was made on the transp trt
Deshon, Guy (22), son of William G. and Dora Deshon, was born at Fairmount, Ind., July 29, 1897. He attended school in Kokomo, Ind., until he had completed one year of high school. He enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo. As a corporal in Co. E. 327th Infantry, Eighty-second Division, he served in France. He and his brother were in the same company and both retnrned on the "Luchinbach", and were sent to Camp I'pton, L. I., to be discharged in May, 1919.
DeVana, William BurrcU (3C), son of John Patrick and Florence M. DeVana, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 29, 1888. He entered the service when he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky,, Sept. 21, 1917 ; later he was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., and assigned to the 152Dd Infantry, where he was wagoner in the supply company. On Jan. 30, 1919, his discharge was issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Deweese, Herbert K. (C3j, son of Dr. L. and Mrs. Deweese, was born at Hemlock, Ind., Nov. 23, 1897. He gradtmted from the Kokomo High School in 1915. When he enlisted in the army in Aiu-il, I'.US. lie was sent to Camp riancock, Ga., where he remained nntil October, when he sailed tor France. lie was on duty at Tours. He returned to the States and was discharged iu the summer of 1919.
Deweese. Howard Bare (9). son of Joseph C and .Jennie Bare l>eweese. was l>orn iu Tipton Co.. Ind.. Feb. 113, 1893. After attending high school one year, he took a business college course. He enlisted in April. 1917, and was commissioned second lieutenant at Fort Ben.iamin Harrison, and first lieutenant at Camp Shelby. He also was on duty at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp I'erry. before embarking from Montreal, Canada, for overseas service. Early in November, 1918, he received a transfer to a fighting unit, and was on his way to the front when the armistice was signed. Although he did not get to participate in the last offensive, he was a witness of the peace celebration in Paris, and went with the Army of Occupation into Germany, passing through the devastated area at Chateau Thierry and the Argonne Forest, lie reached Kokomo again on May 10, 1919, having .just been discharged from the service.
Dewitt, Orville S., son of Alvin F. and Zella E. Wilson DeWitt, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., June 22. 1809. He had his first e.xperience as a soldier when he joined Co. E, of Kokomo, and went to East Chicago, Ind., as a guard at the munition plants: then he went to Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss, lie was advanced to corporal and bugler. On May 20, 1919, he returned from overseas service.
DeVVitt, Raymond ('., son of Thomas Marion and Mary DeWitt, enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., in June, 1916, and was assigned to Troop L, Third U. S. Cavalry, and sent to France. He arrived at Newport News, Sept. 5, 1919, after twenty-one months of foreign service.
DeAVitt, Rollie Clemens, son of John W. HeWitt. was born Sept. .'iO, 1897. He enlisted in Che army .Tunc IS, 1917, and went to France with Co. E. 327th Infantry. Sergeant DeWitt reached New York on the return voyage May IS. 1919. ami was mtistered out of service at Camp Upton.
Dick, Earl H. (35), son of Charles and Mary Dick, was born in Tnion City, Ind., July 19, 1.S95. His enlistment in Co. E. of Kokomo, Ind.. dated from Alarch 30, 1017, when he was sent to the Cainmet district in northern Indiana for guard duty at the munition factories. He becnme ill Irom exposure in the rain, and was distharged because of physical disability.
Dillman, Ishmael Dill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edom G. Dillman, was born in Center, Ind., .\pril 10, 1.S9.-,. When he enlisted May 3, 1917, he was rejected, but on Aug. 30, 1918, he was accepted and sent to Camp Custer, Mich., where he was assigned to Co. D, Fourth Machine Gun Battalion, Fourteeuth Division. He received his discharge Jan. 24, 1919.
Dillman. I,awrence H. (29), son of .Tesse and Grace B. Dillman. was Ix.rn in Howard Co.. Ind., June l.">, 1889. In order to enter the National Army March 30, 1917. he was given an honorable discharge from the National Guard, and was stationed for a time at Camp Shelby. Miss., where he was assigned to Bakery Co. No. 303. On Sept. IG, he was transferred to Camp Mills, L. I., advanced to corporal, and soon after embarked for France.
Dillman, Ward D., .son of Mr. and Mrs. Edom G. Dillman, was born in Center, Ind., Sept. 10, 1897. He had enlisted in the National Guard, but at the time transfers were made, he was taken into the National .\rmy, and made a corporal in Co. A. Tenth Battalion. Chelsea Pier, W. 20th St., No. Fifty U. S. Guards. Soon after his discharge, he re-enlisted fur another year.
Dillon. Edward (701. son of James A. and Anna J. Dillon, was born Oct. 21, 1894. at -Vndorson, Ind. His wife is Laura Marie Bennett Dillon, to whom he was married Dec. 6, 1915, at Jellersonville, Ind. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., May 16, 1918, and was stationed on the V. S. SS. "Kingflsher," a mine sweeper, lie was released from active duty at Philadelphia, Pa., March 13, 1919, and returned to Kokomo, Ind.
Dillon, John .\., received his army training as a gunner at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Fort Sill, Okla. He was a member of the Thirty-fifth Division in France, going overseas with Bat. B, 128th F. A.
Dillon, Russell D., was born in Carroll Co., Ind. He was twenty-two years of age when he entered the army. At the time of his discharge at Columbus Barraiks. Ohio, Feb. 26, 1919, he was a first class private in Bat. C, Fifty-first Coast Artillery Corps.
Disinter. Floyil .1.. was liiira :it AViiiaiUML-. Iiiil.. Nov. 1. 1S98. He eullsted iu tUe navy May 8. lit 17, at (?hii.'ago, 111., and after trainiug at Great Lakes. 111., he was transferred to Philadelphia, Pa. For eighteen months he was in foreign service, and was on duty on the following lioMts: Conneetiont. Santiago, and .Tulia TjUcinnbach. His discharge was received at Great Lakes, 111.. March 1.-.. I'.llO.
Dixon, Walter N. (.^K sou of P-. F. iuid Amanda Kichardson Dixon, was born in Kokomo, Ind., March ?.l, 1892. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1910. On May 12, 1917. he enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ivy., aud was assigned chief of the finance and accounting division, Q. M. C, and assistant to the department quartermaster with headquarters at Chicago. He also had charge of troops which were transferred from one camp to another, and was traveling inspector, and inspector of units of the S. A. T. C. located within the central department. He was commissioned second lieutenant, and was discharged Dec. 14, 1918.
Doan, Harry Monroe, son of John and Clara Kingery Doan, was horn at Elizabeth. Ind.. Sept. 19, 1896. On May 3, 1913, he enlisted in the army, and for two years was on the Panama Canal at Fort Sherman with the First Co., Coast Artillery Corps. Nine months of his naval service was at Newport. R. I. His discharge was granted at Washington, D. C, May 8, 1918,
Donnatelli, Clu»rle^ Lawrence, enlisted in the army JIarch 1, 1017, and was ordered to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where men were trained for base hospital work: later he was sent to the base hospital at Edgewood, 5Id.
Dorse.v, William, was attached to Co. E, of Kokomo, which became a part of the 152nd Infantry at Camp Shelby, Miss. His foreign service began in October, 1018.
I>otterer, Ray, was sent to Purdue University in JIa.v, 1018. He was transferred from the training camp at Lafayette, Ind,, to the one at Indianapolis, Ind., and finally to Camp Zaehary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., where he was assigned to Bat. C, Thirty-sixth Battalion, Field .\rtillery Replacement Depot.
Douglas, £arl Malone (34>, son of Frank R. and Blanche Malone Douglas, was born near Alto, Howard Co., Ind., July 13, 1900. He was a student in the Kokomo High School when he enlisted in the army on his eighteenth birthday. Upon arrival at Jefferson Barracks. Mo., he was assigned to Co. \, Seventy-second Engineers, and sent overseas in September. 1918. His military training was secured at Camp Humphreys. Va., Camp Upton, L. I., and St. Nazaire, France.
Dowdell. Hal .Vbner. son of Mrs. Minnie Hickman, was born Aug. 11, 1802. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 15, 1918, and was ordered for training in the medical corps to Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. .\fler going to France, ho was assigned to Camp Hospital No. 41, and advanced to corporal.
Dowden, Jesse C, was born Dec. 28, 1887, near Kokomo. Ind. lie entered the army April 3, 1918, and went with a conipany of men to Fort Hamilton. N. Y.. and was there assigned to Fort Randolph, Canal Zone, Panama.
Downey, .\rlie L.. (24). son of Omer L. and Marj- E. Downey, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 23, 1890. .\fter completing three years in the high school, he enlisted in the army at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, March 2, 1917. When he had graduated from the school for bakers and cooks, he became chief cook at Camp Travis, San .\ntonio, Texas, for air Recruit Depot No. 329, Station 2.
Downey, Vonnie, son of Jasper and Susie Snyder Downe.v, was born Oct. 26. 1889, at Cassville, Ind. Ills enlistment In the army began Aug. 15, 1917, at Kokomo. Ind. He was advanced to chauffeur, first class. Thirty-fifth Aero Squadron. On March 25, 1919, he was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Downing, Raymond W. (79), sou of Charles and Sarah E. Conwell Downing, was born in Kokomo. Ind. Four days before America entered the war, or on April 2, 1917, he enlisted in the army, and at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was assigned to the Third Infantry, stationed at Eagle Pass.
Texas. Nov. 11. 11118. lie was transferred to the 141ttU Engineers. Camp Slielliy. ;Miss., and soon after his arrival there, he was ordered to Camp Zaehar.v Taylor. Ky.. where he was; di.'ieharged Dec. 19, 1918, as a member of the 150th Depot Brigade.
Downs, Oliver (08). son of William .T. and Sarali ^\'oodhall Downs, was horn at Anderson. Ind., May .", 1892. He received his dii>loma from the Koljomo High School in T.ill. and bis degree from Purdne t'uiversity in 1915. He enlisted in the army at Indianapolis. Inil.. anil liefore going to France, he was stationed at the following (raining camps: Columbus Barracks, Ohio: Camp Meade. Md. : Camp Laurel, Md. : Camp Bel Voir, Md. After serving overseas fourteen months, he was returned to New York where he was discharged in .Inly. 1019.
Downs, Roland i85(. son of "William .T. and Sarah Woodhall Downs, was horn Dec. IT, 1890, at South Side. Ohio. He graduated fiom the Kokomo High School in 1910, and from Purdue University in 1915. Enlisting in the radio service at Chicago, HI., April 25. 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant. His military record shows that he was on duty at Washingotn, D. C: Columbia I'liiversity, New York City: I, .ike Cliarles. La.; and r.ellc\ ille. Hi. lie was discharged Dec. 14. 191S.
DroUe, Chester .\rthiir (22). son of Ilan'ey C. anil Martha Droke. was born in Carroll Co., Ind., .Ian. l."i, 1897. His home was in Kokomo, Ind.. but he enlisted at Marion. Ind.. .\pril 12, 1917. and was sent to Boston, Mass., for training before going to France in August. 1918. with Bat. C, Tractor Artillery Keplacement Division, First .\rmy. He came home on the U. S. SS. "Louisiana." and was sent to Camp Upton. L. 1. His discharge was issued at Camp .Sherman,
Droke, David Uussell CM), son of Hiirvey anil .\lar(h;i Droke. w.is bum in Carroll Co., Ind., Aug. 29, 189S. He attended school in Delphi before coming to KokouK>, but he enlisted at Marion, Ind., and was .sent to Fort Strong. Boston, Mass.. where he was attached to Bat. B, Fifty-flfth Coast .\rtillery Corps. Landing in France March 0, 1918. he was soon sent to the front lines, where he fought for sixty-one con.secntive days on such sectors as Chateau Thierry and Verdun. Suffering from the effects of shell shock, he became completely paralyzed on one side, but even in such an extremity he kept on fighting, although at one time he had the use of only one hand. He was sent to the hospital at Plattsburg, N. Y. ; then to Cape May. N. .1., and Fox Hill, N. Y. He received a complete disability discharge and returned to Kokomo, Ind.,' .\ng. 2:j, 1919. His service had been with the Twent.\ sixth or famous "Yankee" Division.
Drumm, Kussell ,Ja.v i91(. son of Frank M. and Nellie .Miller I'rnmin. was born in Peru, Ind.. Oct. 18. 1.S90. He attended school in Peru, and the Utah Military School. Ogden. Utah. His parents live in Kokomo. Ind., but he enlisted at .Taekson, Ky., for the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned second lieutenant in Augnst, 1917 ; the next five months were spent at the Louisville cantonment training recruits: then he was sent to the Browning Machine Gun School at Camp Hancock, (la. Upon completion of that course he was appointed instructor and promoted to first lieutenant. He had been recommeinled for a captaincy when the armistice was signed. His discharge was received in December. 1918.
Dufenilaeh. Harold E. (67), son of E. C. and Caroline Troyer Dufendach. was born at Huntinghurg, Inil., .ind completed the high school w'ork there. He was attending Swarthmore College. Swart limore. Pa., when he entered the S. A. T. C, and was in the service from Sept. 12 to December. 1918.
Duke, James Leslie (4i. son of .Tames 11. ami Alice I... Ilinkle Duke. w;is born in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 16. 1895. He attended high school one year. Upon entering the army Sept. 21. 1917, he was assigned to the 325th F. A.. Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., but on Feb. 22, 1918, he was transferred to Co. C, Sixty-fifth Engineers, and sent to Camp Meade, JId. Instead of going overseas as planned, he was changed to the ?.l)2nd Battalion, Co. A, Heavy Tank Corps, Camp Colt, Gettysburg. Pa.; then on April 18 he was made a member of a casual company, and on May 1 transferred to the light tank corps, and promoted to sergeant. When he was commissioned second lieutenant on Aug. 22, he was assigned to Co. B, 30.5th Battalion, Heavy Tank Corps. He had reached Camp Polk, N. C, on his way to France when the armistice was signed Just one-half hour before the time set for sailing. He was given his discharge at Camp Greene. Charlotte, N. C, Jan. 2, 1919.
Dumoulin, Edward J. (21), son of Ferdinand J. and Mary C. Dumoulin. was born in Kokomo. Ind.. April 5, 1898. He enlisted in the army Jlay 10, 1917, and was among the earliest of the Americans to go on the firing line. He was with the First Division in the following engagements: Sommerville sector, Oct. 21 to Nov. 20; Ansauville sector, Jan. 13, to April 3;
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Cfiiitiguy, Aiu-il L'O to July 7; on tUis front he was gassed and sent to tbe rear: St. Miiiiel. Sept. 12 and 1:1; Argonne-Meuse, Oct. 1 to 12: operations against Mouzon, Nov. 7 and 8; marcli on Cobleuz Bridgeliead, Germany. Not. 17 to Dee. 15. 191S. He did not return home until late in lillil, as the l'"irst Division troops were kept in Enrope longer than other soldiers.
Duncan, Clarence G. (29,1, son of II. C. and Laretta Duncan, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., March fl, 1897. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 5, 1918, and was in training at both Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Knox, Ky., as a truck driver for Headqrs. Co., Seventieth Regiment, Eleventh Division, until liis iliscli.irge I'Vli. 7, 19111.
Duncan, James Butler (.34), sou of Isaac B. and Margaret Edgiugton Duncan, was horn in BryantsviP.e, Ky., June 1, 189i, After his enlistment iu Kokomo, Ind.. April 20. 1918. he was sent to the following camps: Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. : Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. : Camp Lee, Va.; and Valdahou, France. He landed overseas the day after the armistice was signed, but as his work was in the medical department, he was placed on duty at Camp Hospital No. 12. He was discharged July 12, 1919.
Duncan. Virgil Glen (l(i), son of Onier C. and Rosa Duncan, was born in Kokomo. Ind.. May 14, 1892. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1913. On June 5. 1917. he euli.sted in the Regular Army, and was assigned to Bat. C, Nineteenth F. A., Fifth Brigade, Fifth Division. Sergeant Duncan attended the third O. T. C. at Leon Springs, Texas, and was commissioned second lieutenant Juue 1, 191S: later he attended the Officers' School of Fire at Fort Sill, Okla. He was discharged early in 1919.
Dungan, Frank Tuilge (.56). son of Itoliert E. and Adah E. Fudge Dungan. was l»>ru in Xiokomo, Ind., April 17, 1895. His wife is Sadie A. Waldrou Dungan. On Aug. 15, 1918, he was sent to the Mechanical Training School at Indianapolis, Ind.. but was transferred to the First Recruit Squadron of the Air Service, Detroit, Mich. At the close of the war, he was acting sergeant, and had been recommended for the O. T. C, He received an honorable discharge Jan. 22, 1919.
Dungan, William X., was born in Howard Co.. Ind., and at the time of his enlistment he was only fifteen years of age. He was a private in Co. D, Fifty-fifth Infantry. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., March 12. 1919.
Dunlap, I/ee A. (Leander) |.?2), son of John and Emma Dnnlap. was born in Ohio Jan. 19, 1891. He was inducted into the army Sept. 21. 1917, and while in France he «as a member of the Motor Transport Corps R. P., Casual I'nit No. 772. He was wounded twice and severely gassed once.
Dunlap. Milforil Leon l.:;7). son of Samuel S. and Ituoma Kile Duiilap, was born in Howard Co., Ind.. Sept. 9. 1S98. Sergeant Dunlap's enlistment dated from Juue. 1917, until the spring of 1919. He was attached to Co. E. 152nd Infantry from the time he left East Chicago, Ind., where he had been on duty in tlie Calnniet district, until he returned from France. He had gone overseas in October, 191S.
Dunlap, Virgil Kay l31i. son of John and Harriet Thompson Dunlap. was born near Russiaville. Ind.. Sept. 15. 1900. He enlisted iu the navy at Kokomo, Ind., and reported to the Great Lakes Training Station for preliminary training before going to the Curtis Airplane factory at Buffalo, N. Y. tor guard duty : from there he was sent to New York City, and on Dec. 's. 1918. he sailed on the V. S. SS. for South .\merica.
Dnnlap. Worley Holmes (861. son of Joseph D. and Clara Holmes Dunlap, was liorn in Kokomo. Ind.. March 28. 1S93. His wife is Emma H. Ryno Dunlap. His education included high school work. Enlisting at Hagerstown, Md., July 2.5, 1917, he was attached to Co. B. 115th Infantry. Twenty-ninth I>ivision. Before leaving for France in June, 1917, he had ten months of training at Camp McClellan, Anniston, Ala. He reached Brest on June 27, 1918, and was on the firing line in the Alsace sector from July 2.') until Sept. 26; next he served in the Meuse- Argonne ofiiensive. north of Verdun, from Oct. 8 to ::'.l : from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20, 1918, he was in the O. T. C. at Valbonne, France. He reached America March 3. 1919, and was mustered out of the army at Camp Meade, Md., March 19, 1919.
Dunn, Francis, was twenty-three years of age when he enlisted in the army. He was born at Indianapolis, Ind. He served as a first class private, Co. D, Twelfth Battery, U. S.
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Dunn. Denzall Ko!-eoe. son of Mr. and Jlrs. William Dunn, was burn in KoUorao. Ind. He entered the nrin.v April 2C, IMS, and was sent to Camp Zaohary Ta.vlor. where he w.is assigned to the personnel ofliee. lOOth Depot Brigade.
Dunn, rurest ('., son of Robert F. and Amanda llcail.v Dunn, was burn al Forest, liid., Aug. 9, isnc. He enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne. Ind., .May 1, WIT, Two months were spent at Port Thomas, Ky., and eighteen months in the Coast Artillery School, Fortress Monroe, Va. As a ilrst class private, he was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Jan. 14. 101!), and relnrned to his home at Rnssiaville. Ind.
Dunn. George Howard i80), son of Lewis I. ^deceased) and Irene Belle Dunn, was born in Howard l.'o., Ind.. Oct. 10, 1894. He entered the army Aug. .1. liil.s, at Knkomo. Ind.. and was sent to Camp Sherman. Ohio, where he was assigned to Co. B. 126th F. A.. 1 ut was later transferred to the regimental headquarters band. He left for Prance Sept. 2.1, Itil.s. and returned in .January, llil',i. to Ins home at Oakford, Ind.
Dunn. Vral K.. stni of Robert F, and Amanila Heady Dunn, was born at Forest, Ind., Jan. 4. ISnn. He graduated from high school in 1917. On Dec. 1, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Kukomo, Ind.. and after spending three months at Fort Preble, Maine, he sailed for Liverpool on March IC. lOlS, with Bat. A, Fifty-fourth I'oast Arlillery Corps. After five months in France, he was placed in Bat. F, Si.Ktieth Const Arlillery (\orps. Although he took part in the Toul sector, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonue offensives, lie received no wounds. On .Tan. 26. 191!), he arrived at New York, and received his discharge Feb. 27, 1919, at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.
Durham. Jolin David, son of Elisha and Mary E. Crousore Durham, was born in Howard Co., Ind.. May l.S, 1000. After enlisting in the engineers corps at Indianapolis, Ind., .Tune 11, 1018. lie spent some time in training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Camp Humphreys, Va., and Camp Merritt, N. J. On Sept. 7. 191S, he hiiided in Fr.ance, and after the armistice was signed, he was detailed to S. O. S. and K. T. C. work at Camp (}. M. Dodge, France, until his return to the States.
Dwiggins, (ioyd Martin (65), son of Thomas Harvey and Alpha Dwlggins, was born Dec. 17, 1899. He attended high school for nearly tno years. He enlisted In the medical corps May 15, 1918, and arrived at Camp Gaillard, Culberta. I'anal Zone. July 23. 1918.
Dwiggins. Koks ilankins. son of Mr. and Mrs. .\. .1. Dwlggins. was born in Kokomo. Ind. He was sent to the S. A. T. C. at Winona Jjake. Ind.. on Oct. lo. 1918, but was later transferred to Indi.-inapolis, Ind.. and there received his dis(diargc Dec. 17, I'llO.
Eads, Orville V., son of William J. Eads. w.is born in Taylor Tp., Howard Co.. Ind., May 3. 1898. He enlisted in Co. E. of Kokomo, March 26, 1917, and was on duty at East Chicago, Ind., until he was sent to Hattiesburg, Miss.: later he was at Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga,, and he received his discharge there about Aug. 1. 1019.
Eads, Ofcar (':iffton (33), son of J. J. and It. D. K.ids. was l>[,rn Manh 22. 1.S06. When he enlisted in Co. E, he was sent to East Chicago, Ind., for guard duty in the Calumet region. There he was promoted to corporal and in July sent lo Hattiesburg. Miss. On Oct. 13, 1917, he was transferred to Co. E, Development Battalion, and on Sept. 15, 1918, he was advanced to sergeant, and served as instructor. His discharge was given at Camp Grant. 111., Jan. 3. 1919.
Eames, Ka.vniond Rexford (87), son of Joseph P. and Mary It. Earaes, was born at Blue Island, III., July 21, 1890. Two years of college work were done at Beloit, Wis. He will be remembere.l as one id' llie capable young business men of Kokomo who went awa.v to war. He enlisted in Chic.ig i in June. 1917. and was sent overseas with the Niiiety-si.\th Co., Second Battalion, Si.\th Ilegiment, IT. S. Marines. He had been given his military instruction at Paris Island. S. C\, and Quantico, Va. Prance was reached in .Tanuar.v. 1918. and until March 1, when he went into the trenches, he was stationed at Blevaincourt. He was in the Verdun sector until May 12, \Aheii the l-'irst Division, of which he was a member, was relieved back of Cantign,v. On Memorial Day orders came to be rushed on trucks to Chateau Thierry. The trenches of the front line were taken over on June 1 and 2. and in going over the top. he was one of twentyfour men who toi k Bouresches. Beginning June 0. I.e was detailed to act as "runner" for six
(l!iys. IIo was gassed at Bolleau Woods, June U. and died at Ked Cross Hospital No. 5, June l'!!. WIS. His grave lies just outside tlie city of Paris. It is said tliat wbeu the Americans were being heavily shelled, he stopped to look after a wounded comrade, and had not taken enough care of his own gas mask.
Earl.v, Ednuind Ray (15>, son of William L. and Anna G. Early, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 3, l.Srto. On April 3, I'JIS, he left Kokomo for Fort Hamilton, N. Y.. and a little later he was transferred to Fort Wadsworth, L. 1., where on June 1, he was assigned to Bat. U, Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps. He sailed for overseas July IS, 1918, and landed at Brest, France. After serving seven months, he sailed from St. Nazaire, Feb. 12. lOli), and landed at Hoboken. N. .J. His discharge was granted at Camp Slierman, (.)bici, .March 12, 1910.
Early, Ross Milo (85), son of W. L. and Anna G. Templeton Early, was born in Howard Co., Ind!, Nov. 10, 1890. His wife Is Belva Albright Early. He began his army service at Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 4, 1918, and later was- on duty at Camp Knox, where he was assigned to Ileadciuarters Co., Seventieth Field Artillery as a cook. He received his discbarge at Stithton, Ky., Dec. 31, 1918.
Easterling, Aldis B.vron (121, son of Alvin B. and Amanda Cosand Easterling, was born in South Bend, Kansas, Sept. IS, 1880. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1905, and from Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis. in 1912. For several years he was connected with the Young Men's Christian Association in South America, and for two years he was vice consul for the I'uited States at Valparaiso, Chili, S. A. lu March, 1918, he enlisted in the Specialists' School, and was rated master gunner in the coast artillery. Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco, Calif. In September. 1918. he was transferred to Fortress Monroe, Va., where he received an honorable discharge J^u. o, 1919.
Easterlingr. Thomas Leslie (31), son of Alvin B. and Amanda Cosand Easterling, was born at West Middleton, Ind., Feb. 12, 1884. After graduating from the high school in Kokomo, he attended Earlham College two years. He was a planter and teacher in Porto Rico for ten years before he enlisted in the World War, July 15, 1917. He was promoted to corporal at General Headquarters, Personnel Branch, Tours. France; then be was transferred to General Headquarters, Army Service Corps, Tours, and advanced to l)attalion sergeant major. He returned home about Aug. 1, 1919.
Ebert, George Alpheus (33), son of William C, and Lillie V. Chaney Ebert, was born Jan. 11, 1892, at RussiaviHe, Ind. He completed his high school work in 1911. "When he enlisted in the army Aug. 1. 1917, he was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky. After a brief period at Camp Zachary Ta.vlor, Ky., he was transferred from the bakery department to the air service where he was a photographer, and on Jan. 9, 1918, was sent tc Post Field. Fort Sill, Okla. Five months later he was .sent to Rochester, N. Y., to take a course in the U. S. Army School for aerial photographers. He was in the last large convoy overseas, l»ut was returned at once and mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1918.
Elierl, Emery Vernon Deham (74), son of John Deham and AIniira <'atbren Athen Elbert, was born at Dundee, Ind., March 8, 1&S8. He married LiUie May Powell. On Sept. 21, 1917, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was attached to Eat. E, 32.jth F. A., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. One month later he was transferred to Co. G, 152nd Infantry, Camp Shelby, Miss. At the time of his discharge May 11. 1918, he was a member of Co. C. KHtth .Machine Gun Battalion. He was released from service because of physical disability.
Eden, Justin January (37), son of A. L. and Betty Dawltou Eden, was born Jan. 12, 1898, at Grange City, N. Y. Later he moved to Kokomo, Ind.. where he was a student In the high school. On April 7, 1917, the day after America declared war, he enlisted, and after a short period at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent to Fort Delaware, Md., where he spent sixteen months in the coast artillery. After a month at Camp Eustis, Va., and two weeks at Newport News, Va., he sailed for France Oct. 7, 1918. He again reached Newport News. Va.. early in March, 1919, and was mustered out of the'army at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., JIarch 29, 1919.
Kdwiirds, Ira <'lande. Milniitcd sou of Henry (deceascil I and Malinda Thomas Edwards, was l>cirn in Boston, JIass., April 3, 1,SS5, Imt he came to Kokomo, Ind., when be was a small child. His fatlier was a Civil War veteran. He attended the Kokomo High School three years. Both his enlistment and discharge papers were made out in Minnesota. Sergeant Edwards was on duty in the medical department at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas.
EdwardH, I.pwis A., was born in Grand Rapids. Mich. He was a member of Bat. B, Third Develojnnent Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. On July 24, 1918, he was disclmrged at Camp Shrnn.iri. Ohio, because of physical disability.
Eikenberry. Dan H. (31), son of M. W. and Angeline EiUcnlierry, was born in Monroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 14, 1S8S. He graduated from the RussiavlUe Higli School in 1007; Indiana University, A. B. 1911; and A. M. 1015. He married Bertha Fisher of Snarpsville. Ind., Dec. 26, 1917, at New Orleans, La. He spent six months in the Army T. M. C. A. at Camp Shelby, Miss. He registered at South Bend, Ind., and was sent Irom that place to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., April 26, 1918. Four weeks later he was transferred to the ordnance training school. Camp Hancock, Ga,. where he remained until Oct. 15, when he entered the O. T. ('. He was discharged Nov. 28, 1918.
Eikenberry, L,elanrt Otbneal (6), son of Willis Andrew and Anna E. Eikenberry, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 6, 1893. He is a graduate of the high school at Flora, Ind. When he entered the army at Delphi, Ind., Sept. 21, 1917, he was assigned to the field artillery at Camp Zachary Taylor, hut soon after he was transferred from battery mechanic to engine mechanic in air service, Kelly Field, Sau Antonio, Texas. He was also in training at the Park Aviation Field, Memphis, Tenn., with the Sixty-fifth Aero Squadron before he was ordered to Camp Zachary Taylor. He was discharged March 25, 1919, with the rank of sergeant.
Eikenberry, Loren Warren (61), son of M. W. and Angeline Eikenberr.v. was born at McCook, Neb., June 13, 1891. On Dec. 28, 1917, he was married to Anna Jane O'Brien at Marion, Ind. He is a graduate of the high school at Greentown, Ind., and of the College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis. When he went to Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 21, 1917, he was assigned to the base hospital, and promoted to sergeant .Tan. 28. 1018, and first class sergeant July S. 1918. On July 20, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant, and sent to St. Louis, yio., where he was receiving officer in charge of stock records, stock, and storage at the medical supply depot. At the time of his discharge, Dec. 4, 1918, he was commissioned in the officers reserve corps, supply division, sanitar.v corps, U. S. Army.
Eikenberry, Virgil Lawrence (1), son of Willis Andrew and Anna Eikenberry, was born in Ervin Tp., Howard Co., Ind., July 21, 1892. He graduated from the Flora, Ind., High School in 1910; Franklin College, A. B., 1915, and A. M. Indiana University, 1016. Entering the First O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, May 1, 1917, he was commissioned second lieutenant, and assigned to the 150th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. When he had completed the course in the small arms school at Camp Perry, Ohio, he was commissioned first lieutenant. He entrained from Camp Zachary Taylor for France, landing there Sept. 3, 1918, and was assigned to the Second Corps School Detachment. In July, 1919, he came home from overseas, and was discharged Aug. 6, 1919, at Camp Sherman. Ohio.
Eldridg:e, Charles Ross (SO), son of Harry and Eva Conwell Eldridge, was born Sept. 25, 1806, at Kokomo, Ind. Following his enlistment, Dec. 12, 1017, he was sent to Fort Tliomas, Ky,, thence to t?an Antonio, Texas, and Inter to Georgia. He was graduated in radio mechanics Oct. 5, 1918. He was a member of the Ninth Co.. 297th Aero Squadron. His death, Oct. 29, 1018, was caused from an attack of pneumonia.
Elkins, Ernest B. (68), son of Mrs. Maggie Shideler, and husband of Grace F. Elkins, was born in Miami Co., Ind., March 25, 1889. He entered the army Aug. 2, 1918, at Davenport, Iowa, where he was taking graduate work in the Palmer Chiroprnclic School, and he was assigned to the Forty-second Co., 150th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; later he was transferred to the base hospital. He received his discharge early in 1919 and returned to his home in Kokomo, Ind.
Ellars, Edward E., husband of Ruth Ellars, entered the service at Kokomo, Ind., and received his preliminary training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. In May, 1918, he went overseas with Co. E, 111th Infantry, and was returned to the United States in June, 1019, and was given an honorable discharge. "Eddie," as lie is familiarly known, was victorious in a wrestling match in Paris, that won him a handsome and valuable trophy. The match was witnessed by General Pershing, the crown prince of Belgium, and many noted persons.
Ellars, Gale (57), son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ellars, was born at Miami, Ind., May 19, 1892. On May 20, 1918, he enlisted in the medical department of the army, and was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minn., and later at Fort Riley, Kansas. His discharge was issued in December, 1918.
Klleman, Clifforil (32). sou of Charles W. Elleninii, was born iu Howard Co.. liul. After graduating from the New London High School in 1911. he attended the Indiana State Normal, In September. IMT. he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., and was assigned to the 325th F. A. ; later he was transferred to the aviation section, and graduated in the U. S. School of Military Aeronautics, University of Illinois, in May, WIS; then he was stationed at the following places; Camp Dick, Dallas, Texas; Primary Flying Field, Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, La.; Payne, Miss.; and Carlstrom Field, Arcadia. Fla., where he took an advanced course in pursuit training and aerial gunner.v. He was commissioned second lieutenant.
Elliott, George Dodsworth (84). son of Matthew Pratt and Lulu Hull Elliott, was born in Kokomo, Ind., May 30, 1892. He graduated from the Maplewood Classical School in 1911, and spent two years at Ohio Wesleyan University. He enlisted in the First O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison. May 3, 1917, and was mustered out .Inly 3, 1917, because of underweight. He was a member of the Ninth Co.. Ninth Provisional Training Ilegiment.
Elliott, Roy E., was born nt Anderson, Ind. At the time of bis enlistment in Co. E, Second F>egiment, Indiana National Guard, he was thirty years of age. He was discharged at East Chicago, Ind., May 16, 1917, because of dependents.
Ellis, fiiarles T. (42), son of Keuben and Ilosa Ellis, was born in Jlonroe Co., Ind. He moved with his parents to Greentown, Ind., and entered the army from Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 11, 1917. He was .sent overseas with Bat. C, Fifty-sixth Coast Artillery Corps, and was in a number of engagments. On Feb. 11, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio, he received his discharge from the United States Army.
Ellis, Ezra (89), son of Orion and Cora Ellis, was born in Ervin Tp., Howard Co., Ind., April 17, 1896. On Aug. 24, 1918, he was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, and was stationed also at Camp Upton, L. I., before going to France in September, 1918. with Supply Co., 809th Pioneer Infantry.
Ellis, Major E. (211, son of .Tames E. and Cora Chaney Ellis, was born at Clay City, Ind.. Feb. 24, 1896. He Is a graduate of the high school at Shelburn, Ind. When he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 21, 1917, he was assigned to Bat. A, 32.')th F. A. Camp Zachary Taylor, Ivy. Later he was transferred to the aviation corps at Columbus, Ohio, and was attached to the following commands: Headquarters Co., 329th Infantry, and the Headquarters Co., Thirty-eighth Infantry, Third Division, A. E. F. Corporal Ellis was in signal work in France, and in the front lines at the Marne, St. Mihiel. and Argonne-Meuse offensives. His discharge was issued at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., May 23, 1919.
Eltzeroth, Willard Otis (30), son of Lewis and Eldore Chapman Eltzeroth, was lii>rri in Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 27, 1893. He enlisted in Troop C, Twenty-third Cavalry, at Louisville, Ky., June 7, 1917; this organization was changed to Bat. B, Eighty-first F. A., when sent to Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Calif. While on the range at Fort Sill, Okla., be was shell shocked, and was still in the hospital when his company left for Prance. Finally, he was given his discharge March 24, 1919, and his papers show that he received his disability in line of duty.
Elvin, James (35), son of James W. and Martha White Elvin, was born April 10, 1881, iu Minster, County Kent, England. On June 10, 1918, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Camp Funston, Kansas. Seven months later he was ordered to the arsenal. Rock Island, 111. He was promoted to corporal in Co. L, Twentieth Infantry, Tenth Division.
Erwin, Daniel Finley (G8), son of William G. and Jessie McDonald Erwin, was boi'n in Canton, Ohio. He enlisted in the army May 9, 1918, and was stationed on the stockade, 155th Depot Brigade, Camp Lee, Va.
Eskridge, Chester, son of William and Anna Eskridge, was born in Rockwood, Tenn., Feb. 22, 1893. He was ordered to Camp Dodge, Iowa, with a company of soldiers June 5, 1918, and was attached to N. Co., No. 2 Development Battalion.
Evennan. Oril (91). sou of Andrew .Martin nml Oplielia Ann EverniiUi. was horn at Bnrlington, Ind., July 16. 1.S75. He graduated from tlie Burlington High School in 1890, and from Indiana I'niversity in 1908. .Tune 11. 1912, he married Ruth Ann Patterson. He enlisted at Fort Porter, Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1918, and was ordered to Camp Sherman, Ohio, to e.xamine command for nervous and mental diseases, and was assigned to the 1.58th Depot Brigade; Jan. 29, 1919, he was transferred to the Physical Exam. Board. On May 7, 1919. he was ordered to Camp Funston, Kansas, as a medical examiner on the lioard of demobilization; then he was transferred to Camp Zachary Taylor, and received his discharge July 8, 1919, with the rank of captain, medical corps.
Fadely, diaries (36), son of John M. and JIartha E. Fadely, was born June 12, 1889, at Sycamore, Howard Co., Ind. He was in the draft at Leola, S. D., which was sent in September, 1917, to Camp Funston, Kansas. In March, 191S, he entrained for Camp Merritt, and sailed the same month. He was wounded July 27, 1918, but was back on the firing line Sept. 23, 1918. He was a member of the Machine Gun Co.. Thirtieth Infantry, Third Division.
Fadely, Cietis, was inducted into the army by the Howard County Board on N'ov. 11. 1918. While he went only as far as Indianapolis on his way to Camp Wadsworth, S. C he had the privilege of serving in the army one clay. He was mustered out Nov. 12, 1918.
Fadely, Floyd (29), son of John JI. and Martha E. Fadely, was born at Sycamore, Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 23, 1894. On May 1, 1918, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and began his training at Fort Thomas, Ky.; from there he was sent to Camp Humphreys, Ya., where he was assigned to the Third Engineers; later he served in the water supply company; hut his last assignment was with Co. A, Third Engineers.
Fagley, Williur Mantz, was born in St. Paul, Minn. He enlisted in the air service at St. Paul, and was ordered to Dallas, Texas; then he was in training at Fort Worth, Texas, Rantoul 111., Brooks Field, Texas, and Kelly Field, Texas. He was promoted from cadet to private first class, and then to second lieutenant, A. S. A. He was discharged at Chanute Field. 111., May 30, 1919.
Fall. Arch, was a lieutenant in Co. F, Fifty-eighth U. S. Infantry. lie served in France for several months. He is still in the Regular Army and in December, 1919, he was located at Gary, Ind.
Farrington, Jabez Virgil, son of John W. and Effle L. Stewart Farrington, was born in Grant Co., Ind., April 14, 1.898. He graduated from the Greentown High School in 1916. In October, 1918, he enlisted in the S. A. T. C. at Taylor University, and was discharged in December following.
Faulkner, Frederick William, son of Charles Thomas and Annie Edwards Faulkner, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 13, 1892. His record shows that he entered the navy at Kokomo, Ind.. Jan. o. 1918, and was rated fireman. He was discharged Oct. 10, 1919.
Faulkner, Ralph Howard, son of George H. and Emma F. Faulkner, was born at Red Key, Ind., July 20, 1889. He married Effle Lois Bye, of Milltown, Ind, When he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., be was assigned to Bat. D, 325th P. A., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was promoted to corporal, then to sergeant, and on June 1, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant, his grade being fourth in the third O. T. C. He did not receive his commission until after he had gone to Camp Jackson, S. C. ; from there he was ordered to Fort Sill, Okla., to the school of fire; and then to Camp Lewis, Wash., where he was assigned to the 13th Brigade, which was ready to go overseas when the armistice was signed.
Favre. p^i^e'il^sper (15), son of Camile and Florence Favre. was born in Kokomo, Ind., ,Tuly 20. ISOfl. v!)ri May 2, 1917, he enlisted at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky,, and assigned to the coast artillery. He asked to be placed In the train artillery in order to go overseas at once, but the signing of the armistice changed all plans, and lie was mustered out of the service at Fort Mott, N. 1'., Dec. 27, 1918.
Favre, I-red l'"raiicis (47), sou of Caiiiile niiil Florence l-'avre, was born In KoUomo, Ind., Dec. 31, 1893. Enlisting in the army at Koliomo, Ind., be was ordered to Camp Shelby, Miss., where he was assigned to the medical corps and placed on duty at the hospital. He received his discharge March !), Wlfi.
Featherstoue. Ernest E. (30), son of .Tames E. and Josie M. Featherstone. was born near Sharpsville, Ind., Nov. 22, 1897. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 15, 1917, and served as sergeant in the 148th Aero .Sijuadron, Aviation Section, England. lie was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Feb. 22, 1910.
Featherstone, Joseph Paul (33), son of .Tames E. and .Tosie M. Featherstone. was born near Sharpsville, Ind., Sept. 24, 1892. He enlisted in the aviation branch of the army at IColiomo, Ind., and was promoted to corporal in Sqnadron B, Rich Field, Waco, Texas. On March 29, 1919, he was given liis discharge.
Featherstone, Roy I>ogan (31), son of .Tames E, and .Tosie M. Featherstone, was born near Sharpsville, Ind., June 25, 1880. He enlisted In the army March 5, 1918, and was promoted to flrst-class private in the aml)ulance corps. Twenty-second Sanitary Tr;iin. Seventli Oivision. A. E. F.
Fee, Clarence C. (3), son of John Fee, was born iu Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 4, 1898. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., April 19, 1917. in the sanitary corps, and was ordered to Camp Shelby, Miss., where he was attached to the 151st Infantry. In September, 1918, he was sent to France and stationed at Tonl with the Third Array until he returned to the States, arriving here June 27, 1919. July 5, 1919, his discharge was received at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Feller, Earl Leroy (71), son of Albert William and Mary Rose Feller, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Nov. 1, 1.893. He attended high school in Kokomo two years, and completed a business course in 1913. He enlisted in the army at Evansville, Ind., Nov. 10, 1914, and after he was sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., be was sent to Fort Wardon, Wash.; then he was ordered to the school for bakers at Monterey, Calif., and there given his II. S. A. diploma. At the time of the search tor Villa, when American troops were sent into Mexico, be was stationed at San Antonio, Texas; later he was on duty at Port Oglethorpe, Ga., Camp Sevier, S. C, and Camp Mills, L. I. Sergeant Feller landed at Brest, France, May 19, 1918, and was later sent with Bakery Co. No. 308 into Germany with the Army of Occupation.
Fensterniaker, Charles Ervin (70), son of .T. and Flo Fenstorniakcr, was born in Frankfort, Ind., April 27, 1887. He enlisted for the duration of the war at Fort Thomas, Ky. Further instruction was received at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ivy., Camp Hancock, Ga., and Camp Merritt. N. J. He arrived overseas in JIarch, 191.S, witli I be Fifteenth Co., Second Regiment, stationed at La Pallice, France.
Fensterniaker, James F. (73), son of .T. and Flo Evans Fenstermaker, was born at Elwood, Ind., June 18, 1897. He enlisted at Chicago, 111., April 8, 1917, and at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., he was assigned to the aviation service. He had instruction at Fort Sam Houston. Texas, and Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, before going to France in August with the 1103rd Aero Squadron, which was stationed at Tours. Sergeant Fensternmker enlisted for four years in the Regular Army and three years in the Reserve.
Fenton, Ray Sidney, was born Sept. 17, 1S93. lie enlisted iu the army April 13, 1017, just one week after war was declared, and he mustered out March 21, 1919. His service was with Bat. A, Sixty-Sixth Coast Artillery.
Ferriday, John Thomas Myron (30), son of John and Jennie Ferriday, was born in Anderson, Ind., Oct. 20, 1899. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., soou after his graduation from the Kokomo High School in the Class of 1918. He was assigned to Co. D, First Hospital Corps, Barracks No. 025, North Camp Perry, Great Lakes, 111., but was later transferred to the U. S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
Fetters, George A., was born at Leesbnrg. Ind. lie served in Co. A. Ninth Ammunition Train, Camp McClellan, Ala., until ordered to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., where he received his discharge Feb. 7, 1919. Wagoner Fetters was twenty-three years of age when he began his army training.
riant, Floyd V. (9), sou of Perry A. mikI Nettie >1. Ilostetler Fiaiit, was boru in Howard Co., lud.. .Tilly S. 1S99. He eulLsted iu tbe army at Fort Wayne, Ind., June 25, 1917, and was sent to Fort Tliomas, Ky., to be mustered into tlie service. He was ordered to report to Fort Kiiey, Kansas. .Tnne 26. and was sent from tbere to Fort Slieridnn, 111.. .July 22. On Aug. 24 he was transferred to Camp Custer, Jlicb., and was assigned to Bakery Co. No, oUS. Sergeant Fiant was discharged Feb. 5, 1019.
Fields, Nicholas A., was born at Loogootee, Ind. He entered the army when he was twenty-three years of age, and served in the Twenty-.sixth Co., Seventh Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, until his discharge Nov. 2, 191S, l)ecanse ut pliysical disability.
Finch, Vessie E., was born in Howard Co., Ind. He was twenty-one years of age when he entered the service. He served as a first-class private in the Seventy-seventh Balloon Co. at Camp John Wise, Texas. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 21, 1919.
Finohim, Walter A., was boru in Sullivan Co., Tenn., April 25, 1SS7. He enlisted at Jefferson Barracks. JIo., July -1, 191S, and was sent to Portland, Maiue, where he became a wagoner in Bat. B, .Seventy-second Regiment. He was In France for eleven mouths. On May 29, 1919, his discharge was received at Camp Grant, 111.
Finney, James Carl, was boru at Bringhurst, Ind., Dec. 1.5, 1891. He enlisted at San Francisco, Calif., Nov. .5, 1917, and was assigned to Co. 9, IGCth Depot Brigade, Camp Lewis, Wash. While at this camp he was transferred to Co. A, 213th Engineers. Corporal Finney was discharged at the Presidio at San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 25, 1919.
Fires, John, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Napier Davis, was with the American Army in France. After his return, he married Jule Messersmidt, of Yonkers, N. V.
Fisher, Halstead Atlee (33), sou of S. M. and Harriet Fisher, was boru at Denver, Ind., Oct. 10. 1898. He moved with his parents to Kokomo, Ind., and attended high school. He obtained an honorable discharge from Co. D, Third Infantry, Indiana State Militia, of which he was a charter member, in order to enlist in the army at Kokomo, Jan. 11, 1918. When he was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., he was assigned to the 251st Aero Squadron, Signal Corps, and after a course at Pratt Institute. Brooklyn, N. Y., be was ordered to Fort Sill, Okla.. for further instruction; he then entrained for an eastern port and wont to France, where he remained until the summer of 1919.
Fisher, Ru!,sell Lowell, was a member of the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was discharged because of physical disability Sept. 25, 1918.
Fitzgerald, Joseph Leo, son of Dennis and Jlary Fitzgerald, was bora Dec. 13, 1895. He enlisted in the navy in August, 1917, and was later assigned to duty on a destroyer.
Fleming, Clarence Virgil, was born at Forest, Ind., in 1898. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. at Purdue University from October to December, 1918. Early in 1919. he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., in the Engineers Corps.
Flick, Leander Luther (30), son of Thomas -M. and Martha .\, Flick, was born iu Orange Co., Ind., Feb. 25, 1SS9. He moved to Howard Co., Ind., and was living at Russiaville when he entered the army Sept. 21, 1917. At Camp Zachary Taylor, he was assigned to Bat. D, 325th F. A. He served first as assistant and Inter as chief cook. In September, 1918, he went to France with the Eighty-fourth Division.
Flora, Otho Lynn (6), sou of William F. and Gertrude Bice Flora, was born near Kokomo, Ind.. March 12, 1899. On Oct. 2, 1918, he enlisted in the Marine Corps at Indianapolis, Ind., and was sent to Paris Island, S. C, where he was assigned to Co. No. 358, IMain Barracks. He was riora. Ku^^etI I. (o). sen of Bert and Carrie Flora, wa.s lioru Fel>. 10, 1807, at Plymouth, Ind. He e ilisted .\pril 1!), 1017, and was sent to Fcrt Benjamin Harrison, Aug. 5. 1017, and after three weeks of training he was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., .is a nieuilier cf the Sanitary Corps, 1.51st Infantry, Thirty-eighth liivisiun. In September. lOl.S, he was sent to Camp Mills, L. I., and from there to France. lie was given his discharge Fel). 11. 1010.
Flynn, Charles, was born in Kokomo. Ind. He enlisted in C". E when he was twentyfive years of age, but he was discharged at East Chicago, Ind., liec.iuse of physical disability -May IG, 1017.
Foor, Csa A'crn, enlisted in the nicdiral corps Feb. ]."p. lltl.S. at Knkoino. Ind., and was ordered to Camp Greenleaf, G.a.. for training; Liter lie was transferred i,i i he base hospital. Camp Shelby, Miss.
Fonl, Carl Donnelly lOO), son of Charles A and Emma Honiielly Ford, was born in Kokomo, Ind. His wife is Mary Jones Ford, He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1010 aud the following year attended Purdue University. June 28, 1018, he entered the army and was sent to the training camp at Purdue, and while there he was admitted to the O. T. C, Camp Hancock, Ga., where he received a commission as serand lieutenant soon after the armistice was signed. One month after l.is discliarj.e and rilnrn home, he was stricken with intlncnza, and death followed a few days later.
Ford, Earl Kay |71), son of Francis .M. and Belle Hays Ford, was born at State Line, Ind., March 4, l.SO.j. He married Corine Calhoun. When be enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, he was sent to East Chicago, Ind., for guard duty; then he was transferred to the field artillery Jan. 1, 1018, and was ordered to Camp Zachary Taylor. His discharge was given there Jan. 6, 1010, from the Second Ileadi.uarters Co., C. O. T. S. He served as .sergeant bugler.
Ford. Onier Marion, son of Francis .Marion and Belle Hays Ford, was born at State Line, Ind., July 26, 1017. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 2(1, 1018, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and from there transferred to Fortress Monroe, Va.. on Feb. 1. 1018. He was assigned to the licth Trench Mortar Battery wlien he landed in France. June 14, 1018.
Forrer, Edward Eli, son if .Mrs. .Mary K. Ferrer, was sent to Fort 1 la milt on, N. Y., April 3, 1018, and then to France as chief c lok in Bat. B, Seventieth CoasI Artillery Corps. Ills service there was from July, lOl.s. to February. 1010. He wns ninslered out in .Manh. liil'.i.
Fox. Frank B. |2:',|. son of Williiim Henry and Sarah Fo.\. was horn near Bedford, Lawrence Co., Ind., March 14, 1800. He entered the army at Louisville, Ky., May .'SI, 1917, and was assigned to Co. (i, 113th Ammunition Train. Camp Mills, L. I. On .Tan. 2.3, 1010, he was mustered out of the service at Camp .Sherman, Ohio.
Fo,v, Jasper Newton (24), son of William Henry and Sarah Fox, was born near Bedford, Ind.. Sept. 21. l.'Ol. He enlisted in Co. E, June 25, 1017, and on July 18, left for East Chicago, Ind.: then he went to ('amp Shelby, .Miss., in October. 1017. and was assigiiid to the machine gun couipiiuy of the 152nd Infantry. Sergeant Fox enibarked for England. Sept. IS, 191S. On Oct. 17. 191S, lie died of influenza, and his body is buried in tlie Everton Cemetery, Liverpool. England.
Fox, -laeoh B. ("29), son of William Plenry and Sarah Fox, was boru near Heltouville, Lawrence Co.. lud., Feb. 6, 1S97. He is a high-school graduate. When he entered the army at KoUomo. Ind., Jan. 31, 191S, he was assigned to the I. M. C. Base Hospital, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He \v;is discharged June 20, 1919.
Fox, Jesse Wallace (11, son of Isaac F. and Viola A. Fox, was born ne:ir Phlox, Howard Co., Ind. In 191.3 he graduated from the Windfall High School, and while a student at DcPauw University he enlisted in the army April 16, 1917. He was sent, in turn, to Jefferson Barracks, AIo., Fort Caswell, N. C. and Camp Greenleaf, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and had been advanced to sergeant before he was admitted to Ibe O. T. C. at Fort Oglethorpe; bis work there was interrupted when he was transferred to Saumme, France, but .at the end of three months he received his commission as second lieutenant, and was ordered to Bordeaux, where he was an instructor in the adjustment and wearing of gas masks. He was on the firing line near Metz for the six weeks preceding the armistice: then he went with the Eighty-ninth Division to Alsdorf, Germany. This division is known in army circles as the "Gen. Wood's Division.'' His discharge was issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June 17, 1919.
Frame, Walter J. (58), son of John C. and Lillie B. Anderson Frame, was born in Jonesboro, Ind., April 1,S, 1895. He completed two years in the Jouesboro High School and two years in the Marion Normal College. His parents reside in Kokomo, Ind., but he entered the service in Henry Co., Ind., April 27, 1918. For sixty days before leaving for France, July 4, 1918, he attended the mechanical training course at Purdue Tniversity. He was on the front lines at the close of the war as tractor driver and wagoner in Bat. B. .345th F. A.. Ninetieth Division, and after the armistice he went to Germany. He return.Hl to the United States in the summer of 1919.
Frame, William .V. (48), son of John C. and I.illie B. Anderson Frame, was born in Jonesl>oro. Ind.. April 18, 189.5. He married Kuby Johi\.son, Dec. 29, 1917. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., July ,3, 191.S, as a mechanic, and was sent to Indianapolis. Ind.. and then to Camp Sheridan. Ala., where he was discharged Feb. 20. 1919.
Freeland, Harold <^;ti.v (4). son <:>f llev. \^*illiani Beatlie and Laura E. Freeland, was born in Greencastle. Ind., Fell. 14, 1899. He completed the grades at Ricbmond. Ind., in 1913. and the Kokomo High School in 191fi. While a student at Del'anw University, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind.. July 23, 1918. and at the end of three weeks at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., was ordered to Fort Barrancas. Fla. Corporal Freeland went to France with the Thirteenth Co., Coast Artillery, and was assigned to Drafting Ileadiinarters, Second Army. Toul ; later he was placed in the llOlli Amnnmilion Train, Thirty-liKh Division. He landed in New York City, April 20, 1918.
Freeman, Elbert Karl |92), son of J. B. and Itbod.i Smith Freeman, was born i[i Howard Co.. Ind., Jan. 15, INSl. His wife is Myrtle Johnson Freeman. He was educated in the Fairmount Academy and Chicago Medical College. He was commissioned first lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Nov. 5. 1917. His service in the army was at the officers school. Camp Greenleaf, Ga. ; assistant surgeon, 310th Cavalry. Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont; regimental surgeon, Fifty-eighih F. A.. Camp Jackson, S. C. ; regimental surgeon, sub-depot quartermaster corps. Camp Jackson. S. C. ; transferred to Camp Grant. 111.. July 24, 1919; discharged at Camp Grant, 111.. Aug. 9, 1919.
Freeman. Paul Dwiglit (17), sou of George W. and Dora Hart Freeman, was l)orn Jan. 22, 1900, at Ilnssiaville, Ind. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1917, and while in Franklin College he was a member of the S. A. T. C. and first cornetist in the military band. His discharge was given Dec. 21, 191S.
French. Everett B., was born in Koone Co.. Ind., Jan. 21. l.S',14. He was assigned to tlie Thirty-sixlli Infaiitr.v, Fort Snelling. Jlinn., wlien lie enlisted at Leli.inun, Ind.. Ma.v 22, 191.S. His discbarge was received at Camp Zacliary Taylor. Ky., June 23, IWO.
Friend, Clyde Wilbur, son of Wilbur and JIary Henrietta Fogle Friend, was born in 1S9G, at Akron, Obio. His wife is Irma Lingo Friend, lie enlisted in tlie army at Kokomo. Ind.. March 29, 191.S. and went to France with Co. E, llltli Infantry.
French, Myron Andrew, was born Feb. 19, 1894. His army training began June 14, 1918, and ended Jan. IS, 1919. He was a member of Co. D. Forty-first Battery. Corporal French was discharged at the Erie Proving Grounds. Ohio. Ilis final assijiiiineiit was witli Ci>. H. Provisional Ordnance Battalion.
Frier, Albert Kay (oTi. son of Thomas Benton and -Mary F. Bishop Frier, was born in Howard Co., Ind., June 2.S. lf>91. lie attended the Young America High School two years. On Sept. 4, 191S, be was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Camp Zacliary Tayinr. Ky., and two days later he was detailed to serve as cook in Bat. B, Field Artillery Replacement Depot. After his transfer to Camp Jackson, S. C he was promoted to mess sergeant, and he was ready to go overseas with the Twenty-seventh Division when hostilities ceased. He received his discharge at Camp Zacliary T.iylor, Dec. 24, 191.S.
Fritz, Arlluir Allen, son of Henry and Isabelle Jeff Fritz, was born March C, 1S93, at Shelbyville. Ind. In December, 1913. he joined the Regular Army at Denver, Colo.; served thirty months in the I'iiilippines, six months in France, and was <ni duty in various camps in the United States. After bis return from overseas, be was located at Camp Humphreys, Va.
Fritz. Clyde A. (50), son of Chauuccy and Elizabeth Cox Fritz, was born Dec. 25, 1888, in Iticliland Center, Wis. He completed two years of high school work before coming to Kokomo, lud. He enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., July 7, 1917, and sailed for foreign service Sept, 18, 1917, after receiving the regular infantry training at Syracuse, N. Y., in July and August, and advanced work at Soulacourt. France. He was in action on the following fronts: Verdun, March 17-Jlay .3: Chateau Thierry. June 1-July 5; Soissons, July 18-20; Ponta-Mouson, Aug. 3-18; St. Jlihiel, Sept. 12-15; Blanc Mont Kidge, Oct. 1-9; Meuse-Argonne. Nov. 1-11. He was decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross at' Bendorf, Germany, Dec. 27, 1918, by Brigadier-General Kilburn, commanding the Third Brigade, V. S. Army. Twenty-siK men of tlie Ninth U. S. Infantry, of which Corporal Fritz was a member, were decorated at the same time. The citation read as follows: "Corporal Fritz accompanied a party of men which attacked a ravine infested with enemy machiue gun nests. During the exploit all except Corporal Fritz were either killed or wounded, but they succeeded in silencing enough guns to make further advance possible." In bis recommendation, the captain made mention of the fact that Corporal Fritz advanced for more than two hundred yards in front of the company lines to gain information concerning the enemy's position. He left Europe June 10. 1919, and was discharged July 12, 1919. He was also given the Croix de Guerre.
Froelich, Owen ClilTorrt, son of Augustus and Louise Graf Froelich, was born at Shanesville, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1.S93. His parents moved to Greentowu, Ind., and be entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1918 After reaching Fort Hamilton, N. Y., he was assigned to Bat. B. Fifty-eighth Coast Artillery Corps, and was nine months overseas, lieginniug July 15, 191,8. He was on the firing line on the Metz front in the Tonl sector. He left Europe. April 10. 1919. and was mustered out of the service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, May 20, 1919.
Frybargcr, Clarence (.35). sou of Henry and .Mary Sbrock Frybarger, was boru Sept. 17, , 1888. in Fulton Co., Ohio. He taught in the Howanl County schools for seven years. He graduated from the medical department of Aalparaiso University. For one year before his enlistment in the army, he was a surgeon at Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park. 111. He was commissioned first lieutenant in January. 1918, and sent, in turn, to Fort Oglethorpe. Ga.. Newport News, Va., and France. While on foreign duty, be was stationed at Evacuation Hospital No. 14.
FuIU, Floyd, enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo. He went to France with the 1.52n(l Infantry in October, 1918. His training was received at Camp Shelby. Jliss.
Furlong. Edward (74), son of William A. and Mary Critcblcy Furlong, was born in England. Aug. 27, 1899, He completed two years of advanced work in Christian Brothers School,
West Park House. EiiglanJ, before couiins to Kokonio. Intl. On June 28. lOlC, lie was sworn into the army ai Columbus Barracks, Obio. One month later he w-as ordered to Fort Sill, Okla., where he remained two years; then he was transferred to Camp Pike.^Ark,, for a period of three weeks. He embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J., in September, 1918, attached to Co. I, Thirty-eighth Infantry, Third Diyision. After the signing of the armistice. Corporal Furlong went to German}' with the Army of Occupation.
Fye, Jacob Andrew (GO), son of William and Nellie Disbro Fye, was born near Kokomo, Ind. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., from Kokomo, lud., with a company of men on July 23, 1918. He was a.ssigned to the Fourtli Co., 159th Depot Brigade, but on Aug. 17.
1918, ho was transferred to Co. G, Twelfth Ammunition Train, and promoted to wagoner at Camp McClellan, Ala. He was returned to Camp Zachary Taylor to receive his discharge Feb. 20, 1919.
Fye, John r. fC5), son of William and Nellie Disbro Fye, was born in Miami Co., Ind., iu 1.894. He left Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1918, with the contiugent that was sent to Fort Hamilton, N. T., and embarked for France .July 15, 1918, with Bat. D, Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps. His discharge was given to him at Camp Sherman, Ohio, March 12, 1919.
Gabe, James, son of John and Sallie Ilendersbot Gabe, was born April 25, 1887, at Martins Ferry, Ohio. After enlisting in the army at Newark, Ohio, June 24. 1918, he was sent to the motor transport school. Camp llolabird, Md. He remained there until discharged.
Gabriel. Walter A., was born in Howard Co.. Ind. He was twenty-seven years of age when he entered the army. As a mechanic, he served in the supply company of the Thirtyfourth F. A., Camp McClellan, Aln. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. Feb. 4, 1919.
Gadrtis, Cordell tee (79), son of Jesse L. and Belle Gaddis, was born at Marshall, 111. On July 20. 1918, he entered the army at Terre Haute, Ind.
Gaddis, Ophal Wilburn (84), son of Jesse L. and Belle Gaddis, was born Aug. 9, 1895. When he entered the army at Dayton, Ohio, in August, 1918, he was assigned to the Tenth Co., 350th Regiment.
Gaffney. Albert Edward (7G). is a son of James Gaffney, who was born In Smithtown, W. Va. His mother, Mary Malloy Gaffney. was born in South Bethlehem, Pa. Their home is now in Kokomo, Ind. In the fall of 1917, Albert Edward Gaffney enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., and later was assigned to the U. S. SS. "Pennsylvania."
Gaffney, John Joseph, began his service In the army Oct. 15. 1918, when he was sent to Valparaiso, Ind. His discharge was issued Nov. 29. 1918.
Gagliano, Biaggio (98), son of Mr. and Jlrs. Ch:frles Gagliano. was born in Siculiana. Italy, in 1895. He enlisted in the army May 11, 1917. He was assigned to Co. F, Second Battalion, Twenty-second Engineers, Fort Benjamin Harrison. He served in France for eleven months and; was in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He received his discharge July 21, 1919.
Gammons, Raymond F. (62), is a son of Robert (deceased) and Anna E. Gammons. He began his training at Fort Benjamin Harrison In May, 1917, in the First Indiana; then he was transferred to the Sixth Co., Third Regiment Air Service Mechanics, and went overseas in June, 1918. He was stationed at Romarantum, France. Sergeant Gammons made flights over the front line trenches in an airplane. When he returned to the States, he was taken to the hospital at Hoboken, N. J., and from there transferred to the general hospital. West Baden, Ind.: later he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., and at the time of his discharge, April 28,
Gardner, Arthur O. (331. son of Mrs. C. M. Moore, was born in Howard Co., Ind., in December, 1900. He enlisted in the medical corps at Kokomo, Ind., May 1, 1918, and was attached to the 327th Field Hospital, 307th Sanitary Train, which arrived in France July 18, 1918. He was ou the Tout Sector, St. Mihiel and Chateau Thierry. He was slightly gassed at St. Mihiel, but in the last days of tl)e lighting he was severely gas.sed in the Argonne Forest. He was invalided home in February, 1919, and from the Embarkation Hospital at Hoboken, N. J., he was sent to General Hospital No. 19, Oteen, N. C. lie received his disability discharge July 3, 1919, at the U. S. A. General Hospital No. 21, Denver, Colo.
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Gardineer, Robert I-eo, son of John C. and Delia Gardiueer, was born .Tan, 10, ISO". He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Feb, 2.5, 191S. His first training was secnred at Vancouver, Wash.; then he was transferred to Washington, D, C, ; next he was placed in the Ordnance School for Engineers at Aberdeen, Md., and assigned to Co. A, Sinth Engineers: later he was attached to the military police.
(lamer. Roscoe Hansell (6-1), son of William A. and Laura E. Hildebrand Garner, was born in .Tohnson Co., Ind., Sept, 8, 1.S90, After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1911, he attended the Y, II. C, A, College, Chicago, 111., for two years. On April 27, 1918, he was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to the motor training detachment at Purdue University. He went to France with Bat. B, .M4th P. A., Ninetieth Division, embarking from Camp Mills, L. I. He was on the firing line iu October, 1918, and with the Army of Occupation until .Tune. 1919; then he returned to the States and was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, June 25, 1919.
Garner, Russell H. (.31), son of William A. and Eaura E. Hildebrand Garner, was born Aug, IT. 1S97, in Brown Co., Ind, He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1915, On Oct, K. 1918, he was sent to Winona Lake, Ind., to the Motor Transport School, and after he was transferred to the Chamber of Commerce Detachment at Indianapolis he was discharged Dec. 19, 1918. He married .Tune Lantz in April, 1919.
Garrlgus, Ros.s Heath (S3), son of Allan C. and Gertrude Heath Garrigus, was l)orn in Kokomo, Ind., April 12, 1895. After graduating from the high school at Evansville, Ind., he attended Indiana University one J'ear. lie enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., May IT, 1918, in the TJ, .^. Naval Iteserve. and was in active service at the Groat Ljikes Training Station until Jan. 27. 1919.
Garrison, George C. (33), sou of Fremont and Elizabeth Eodkey Garrison, was born in C.-irroll Co., Ind., April 3, 1888. He went to Fort Wayne, Ind., to enlist in the army, and after Iieing sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was ordered to Syracuse, N, Y,, for two months; then be sailed from Long Island with the Forty-seeoud or "Rainbow" Division, Sergeant Garrison was a baker in the Q, >I. C.
Garrison, Ora F., son of Fremont and Elizalieth liodkey Garrison, was born in Carroll Co., Ind,, May 10, 1.88.5. In December, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Chicago, and was sent to Camp Grant, Rockford, 111. He was there for about six weeks before going to San Antonio, Texas. When his primary training in the flying school was finished, he was sent to the balloon school at Arcadia. Calif., and assigned to the Fifty-first Co. He was discharged Feb. 17, 1919.
Garritson, Rex (70), son of Christian Ellsworth and Electa May Garritson, w;is liorn in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 20, 1893, After graduating from high school in 1911, he attended Ohio Wesleyan University one year. He was commissioned second lieutenant at the close of the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison and was ordered to Camp Zachary Taylor for two weeks before going to Camp Shelby, Miss. Six months later he was promoted to first lieutenant and sent to the Fort Sill, Okla,, school of fire. When that work was completed he was on duty as an instructor in the fourth O. T. C. at Camp Shelby, Miss. In August. 1918, he was one of fifty to be selected for the officers' school of small firearms. Camp Perry, Ohio, and stood second highest in grades. He embarked from an American port for France, Sept, 1.5, 1918, with the 1.52nd Regiment, Thirty-eighth Division, and had reached Paris on his way to the firing line wlien the armistice was signed. In the Army of Occupation he was attached to Co. M, 113th Infantry, Twenty-ninth Division. He returned to the States in the spring of 1919.
Garshwiler, Guy (22), son of Ora E. and Mary A. Garshwiler, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 11, 1891. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., March 5, 1918, and was .sent to France. Discharged July 9. 1919.
Gaskin. Worley David (78), son of William F and Blanche E. Gaskin, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 3. 1898. lie became a stewaril in the marines when he joined the British Navy, and served for sixteen months. During tlie war he made one trip on the IT. M. T. Parrott to Ceylon li.v way of the Suez Canal. Previous to this enlistment, he had spent four years on the (Jreat Lakes and is a member of the T^ake Carriers' Association. After his return from the far east he sailed on the TI. S. SS. "Conway," bound from Philadelphia to Cuba. The vessel was reported lost iu .a storm ofl: the Atlantic coast and it was thought Worley Gaskin went down with his ship.
Gates, I^eslie E. (11), son of L. R. and Martha F. Gates, was born at Winamac, Ind., Feb. 10, 1892. lie graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1912, and from the U. C. C, Davenport, Iowa, in 1915. When he enlisted in the army, Dec. 15. 1917. he was assigned to the post hospital, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. On Aug. 15, 1918, lie eutered the F. A. O. T. C, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and Nov. 26, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant in the oflicers reserve
Gates, Kolly leroy (64), son of L. R. and Martha F. Gates, was born in Winamac, Ind., July 25, 1S93. He was living at Vermont, Howard Co., Ind., when he graduated from the Kokomo High School in 191.3. Enlisting at Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 191S, he was on duty at Camp Zachary Taylor until April. 1919. when he received his discharge. He was ignition instructor, June 15 to July 15 with the Twenty-seventh Battery; commissioned second lieutenant Oct. 16, 1918, and assigned to headquarters division, Fifth Regiment, F. A. R. D. ; reassigned to Bat. A.; special duty at entrainment station, Dec. 1, 1918, to Jan. 7, 1919; transferred to F. A. T. B. ; March 11 placed in First Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade.
service at Kokomo, Ind., and was made bugler in Co. A, 214th Field Signal Battalion, Camp Custer, Mich. On Jan. 2:3, 1919, he received his discharge.
Gathain, Samuel Walter, was liorn Feb. 3. 18S.S. He enlisted in the army July IS, 1917. at Rushville. Ind.. and was mustered out Jan. IS, 1919. He was attached to the 139th F. A., medical department.
Gattis, Paul James (15). son of Richard and Fidelia Gattis, was born Sept. 19, 1895. in Dublin, Ireland. In August, 1919, he married Edith Bell Gran in Kokomo, Ind. When he enlisted in the arm.v at Kokomo, .Tuly 7, 1918, he was sent to .Tefferson Barracks, Mo,, and from there he was transferred to Camp Leach, Wash., where he was assigned to the Fourteentb Provisional Camouflage Corps, whose work it was to paint guns, trucks, boats and other war material. From Camp Leach be was sent to Camp Raritan. N. .!.. to the debarkation camp for all munition used abroad. The work was on a larger scale than at Camp Leacn, but along the same lines. A discharge was given him at Camp Sherman, Oliio, March 7, 1919.
Gee, John Joseph (42), son of John and Catherine Gee, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 15, 1S96. On May 10, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was promoted to corporal in the Third Co., Ordnance Maintenance and Repair School, Raritan Arsenal, Mctuchen, N. ,T. He was mustered out of the service March 27, V.iV.i.
Gentr.v. Benjamin A. (67), son of Charles and Josephine Clark Gentry, was born at Greentown, Ind.. Dec. 27, 1.892. He completed the high school work in Kokomo in 1912. His wife is Lucile Wright Gentry. He was in training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., from September, 1917, until February, 1918, when he was transferred to the aviation department of the Univer.sity of llliiiois. On May 4, 1918, he completed the ground school work there and for eighteen days following was at Dallas, Texas; then he was .sent to Park Field, Millington, Tenn., where he was commissioned second lieutenant Sept. 7. 191S. Immediately he entrained tor Garden City, L. I., for overseas work in the air service depot. He received his discharge Dec. S, 1918.
George, Waldo Kmerson. was born at Westchester, Ind., Sept. S, 1.896. He was in the army from Aug. 31, 1918, until Dec. 14, 1918, at Camp Purdue, Lafayette, Ind.
Gerhart, George Roy (71), sou of Michael and Anna Trover Gerhart, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 20, 1.S93. He weut to Camp Zachary Taylor. Sept. 21, 1917, and sailed for France. April 1. 1918, with the Nineteenth Engineers. Ilis wile is Eva Hamilton Gerhart.
Gerhart, Otis A. (lOl, son of Daniel and Mollie Gerhart. was born in Howard Tp., Howard Co., Ind.. Oct. 15, 1891. At the end of his second year in higli school, he took a course in the Kokomo Business College. He entered the army April 26. 1918, and at the end of two weeks at Camp Zachary Taylor he was assigned to duty iri the office of the captain. Twenty-fifth Co., Seventh Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Corporal Gerhart was appointed chief clerk Sept. 1. 1918, and later was advanced to sergeant. In October, 1918. he was transferred to the field artillery and embarked from Camp Merritt. N. J., for Bordeaux, going by way of England. He left France June 23, 1919. and was mustered out in July, 1919.
Gerrard, John (01), son of Edwaril and .lane White Gerrard, was horn at St. Helens, Lancashire, England. He enlisted in the U. S. Army at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 4. 1917. After serving at Camp Shelby until Octolier. 1918. he went to France as a first-class private in the 151st Infantry.
GibKon. Carl Banta (SGI. son of Soluiyler aud ilimiie Gibson, w:is born Nov. 1, 1892, in Jefferson Tp.. Cass Co., Ind. He is a graduate of tlie liigh school at Logansport, Ind.. \yaliasli College, Crawtordsville, Ind.. and Brown University, Providence. R. I. He was commissioned second lieutenant at the second O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison aud after going to France was promoted to first lieutenant. His military instruction was received at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Kno.\, Ky. He returned from Europe and received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor in July. liilO.
Gift, Weldon .\rniean (91), son of Luther 1!. and Aldelphia Jay Gift, was born at Converse, Ind., June 14. 189D. His wife is Delight Summers Gift. He graduated from the Converse High School in 1913, and received his B. S. degree from Indiana University in 1919, and immediately began his medical studies in Jefferson Medical College. Philadelpbia, Pa. While iu the army he was attached to the enlisted medical reserve corps. .Morton Hotel Barracks, Monument Place. Indianapolis, Ind., from Dec. 20, 1917, to Dec. U. 191S.
Gilbert, Charles Raymond (11, son of Klvadore and Ella Gilbert, was liorn in En'in Tp., Howard Co., Ind.. July 12, 1891. Ills education was secured at the Young America High School and the Muncie Normal Institute. He was a teacher until he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 7, 1918. He entered the Great Lakes Training School, April 21, 1018. Sept. 5,
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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.