Howard County, Indiana - The whole text, 1920 (part 5 of 11)

Hunt, Raymond Sailors (58), son of Adelbert H. and Queen Sailors Hunt, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 2. 1895. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1912 and Northwestern University in 1916; then he attended Harvard University one year. On July 1, 1918. bo was assigned to the chemical warfare service at Washington, D. C, but later he was transferred to the O. T. C. for engineers at Camp Humphreys, Va. He was again transferred to Camp Kendrick, N. J., in the gas chemical warfare. He was discharged the first week in December, 1918.

Hunter, Allan Rieliniond (4), SOU of G. B. and Gertrude Hunter, was born Nov. 16, 1895, at Nicholasville, Ky. He is a graduate of the Kokomo High School. On Oct. 4, 1917, he enlisted in the army and was ordered to Madison Barracks, N. Y., from Fort Thomas, Ky. During his stay in France he was in the bookkeeping department. Supply Co. No. 30.8, Q. M. C, St. Sulphice, near Bordeaux. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., July 15, 1919.

Hunter. Oren Pearl, son of A. E. and Ida Vincill Hunter, was born at Forest, Ind. His high school work was done at Matthews. Ind., and his collegiate education was secured at DePauw University. His home is in Ivokomo, Ind., but he enlisted at Youngstown, Ohio, and was sent to Camp Oakniont near Pittsburg, Pa., May 18, 1917. On July 20, 1917, he arrived at a French port and was immediately placed in the work of constructing warehouses, barracks and railroads. While confincil in a hospital in Bordeaux, he underwent an operation, and after being transferred to Hospital No. G at Chatteroux a second operation was performed. On April 4, 1917, he was sent to the classification camp and assigned to grave registration service, but at the end of three days it became necessary to again go to a hospital. On Sept. 2, 1918, he arrived in the United States and was sent to a hospital at Plattsburg. N. Y. He remained there until Jan. 17, 1919, when he was discharged.

In .Tune, 1018, lie liecnme n memher of llie Oirith Supply Co., Camp .Joseph E. .luliuston, Jacksonville. FI.i. A few (liiys later he went to Camp Stuart, Va., in order to sail for I'-rance in July. He -n-as sent with T^nit Twelve to Verdun, the nearest commissary to the firing line, and remained there until the armistice was signed, when he was ordered to Sorey, France, another commissary base, where l:e was stationed for several months. He was at Coljlenz. Germany, from March 1, inin. until he was ordered home. He received his discharge in .Tuly, 1919.

Hunsinger, Harr.v (81), son of Peter and Obluna Bachman Hunsinger, was born in Liberty Tp., Howard .Co., Ind., March 15, 1891. After graduating from high school in 1910, he attended college until August, 1012. His army service began July 26, 1918. when be entered the army at Kokonio, Ind. He w.-is advanced to sergeant, ami was discharged Oct. 1.5, 1919.

Hurd, Lelaml stanforil (IGl. son of Burge and Alice Penny Hurd, was burn at Parker, S. D. He altendeil high school at Huntington, Ind. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26, 191.8, and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. On May 15, 1918, he was appointed corporal of the Twenty-fifth Co., Seventh Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade. He was commissioned second lieutenant at the O. T. C. at Camp Gordon. Ga., Nov. .'50, 1918, and was placed in the reserve.

Ilurstel, .luM'pli I ranris (.54), son of Theodore and Antoinette Binder Hurstel, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. April 17, 1895. He married Theresa Meunier. On April 26, 1918, he left Kokomo, Ind., for Camp Zaoiiary Taylor, Ky. For five mouths he served as cook in the Twenty-fifth Co.. Seventh Battalion: then he was assigned to B.iking Co. No. lO" and sent to Camp Knox, Ky. He was discbar.<ed .Ian. 29. 1919.

to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind. From Sept. 26, 1917, to Sept. 15, 1918. he was at Ilattiesburg, Miss.: then he wenl to France as a first-class private.

Iriek, Mazen, son of Lee R. and Emma I rick, was born in Tennessee in 1S98. He enlisted in the army in Kok imo, Ind., June 5, 1918, and was assigned oflioers' cook. He was discharged at Camp Grant, lil.. Fell. 20, 1919. where be was a member of the Eighteenth Discharge Unit. His last assignment was with the Si.vtleth I". A.

Irlck, AVilliani Irank. son of Lee It. and Kn>nia Irick, was born in Inion Co.. Tenn., Feb. 2, 1902. He enlisted in the navy June .% 1918, and was placed on duty as fireman.

Irvin, Walter I.org |25), son of Fred B. and Jessie S. Irvin, was born Aug. ],S, 1890, in Howard Co., Ind. His education extended through one term in the Kokonn) High School. On March 5, 1918, he enlisted in the aviation branch of the army, and after training at Kelly Field, Texas, he was sent to Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., to take a course in aerial mechanics; advanced instruclion was also received at Chanute Field, 111., before going to Babylon and Hempstead, N. Y. He siiled for England July 1,5, 1918, as a member of the 267th Aero Squadron. He died of Spanish infiuenz i Nov. 7, 191,s, at the Canadian Central Hospital, Shornciiffe, Kent Co., England. The eomiuanding officer wrote: "Your son was an excellent young man, and since being with this organization his conduct and character have been excellent, and we feel that his loss is not only a gre:it loss to the 267th Squadron, but to his country, which he served so well."

Irwin, Thomas .lames, .Jr., son of Thomas J. and Essie Suddoth Irwin, was born in Anderson, Ind., Sept. 15, 1,S9:3. He attended high school one ye.ar. His wife is Anna Mussmann Irwin. On Feb. 2."!. 1915, he enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and was stationed at Jackson Barracks, La., until Jan. lU, 1917, when he was transferred to the general service infantry with station in the Louisiana district service on the Mexican Border. He was on detached service at Camp Stanley, Texas, because of physical disability (pulmonary tuberculosisl.

Jacks, Harr.v B. (25). son of Thomas K. and Maria Brown Jacks, was born at Lebanon, Ind., July 10, 3872. lie completed one year of high sch ol before coming to KoKonio. Ind., where he married Carrie L. Souers, Feb. 3, 1S93. He enlisted in tlie Spanisli-American Ajtril 26, 189S, and was promoted to corporal in the loSth Indiana Volunteers. After bis transfer to tbe Thirty-eigbth U. S. "N'olunteers, he was advanced to sergeant. He was in the China Relief Expedition and the Philippine Insurrection from Sept. 4, 1S99, to Feb. 5, 1901; then he was sergeant of militar.v police in JIanilla. P. I., from Feb. 6, 1901, to May 30, 1902. He enlisted in the World War at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. IS, 1918, and was commissioned first lieutenant in the National Array June 6, 1918, and assigned to Co. A, 412th E. L. Battalion, Camp Travis, Texas, until March 15, 1919, when he was transferred to Co. L, Nineteenth Infantry. Regular Army, and assigned to border duty, Douglas, Ariz.

Jackson, Ora C'arvaso (53), son of John and Margaret Jackson, enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, Ind., in August, 1917. He was later a member of Co. B, llGth Headquarters, Mounted Police, France. His wife is Dessie Jackson.

Jackson, Wilbur, son of James and Louis Eay Jackson, was born July 17, 1895, at Greentown, Ind. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26, 1918, and when discharged Boo. 10, 1918, he was a corporal in the Twenty-fifth Co., Third Regiment, 159th Depot Brigade, stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor.

Jacoutot, Louis J., Jr. (72), son of Louis .T. and Mary Piquet Jacoutot, was born in Elwood, Ind., Aug. 18, 1895. He married Edna Ellen Graham. He enlLsted iu the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., May 16, 1918, and was released Dec. 20, 1918, with the rating of naval baker, first class. He was released from active service at Great Lakes, III.

Jacquier, Louis L. (45), son of Germain and Elizabeth Jacquier, was horn in Marathon City, Wis., Feb. 27, 1891. He attended the St. Francis Academy in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the army at Washington, D. C, July 15, 1918, and was sent to Blackburg, Va., and later to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. As a member of Motor Co. No. 11, he served until January, 1919, when a transfer was made to the 812th Co., Motor Transport Corps, Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C. He was discharged .July 1, 1919.

James, Benjamin (75). son of Elijah and Lucinda James, began his army service at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Sept. 21, 1917. In December he was transferred from the 325th F. A. to the Tbirty-fltth Engineers, and left for overseas duty Jan. 28, 1918. From Feb. 15 to July 8 he was stationed at LaRochelle, France; then he was placed in the Fifty-second Engineers, and a little later in tbe .Sixty-fifth Engineers; next he was assigned to the Fifty-third Motor Transport Corps and promoted to first-class private. He reached the United States March 12, 1919, and- was mustered out of the army at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 4, 1919.

.James, Ira A. (56). is a son of William A. (deceased) aiid .Tennie .Tames. His wife is Dessie Elkins James. He began his military duties at Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 4, 1918, when he was assigned to the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Haltalion, l."i9th Depot Brigade. lie was transferred to Camp Jackson, S. C. Nov. 3, 1918, and placed in Bat. A, Eleventh Regiment, F. A. R. D. He was returned to Camp Zachary Taylor and given his discharge Jan. 3, 1919.

James, Lee (74), son of Elijah and Lucinda Watson James, was born at Russiaville, Ind. His wife is Ethel Neff James. He was stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor for nearly a year, having entered the army Sept. 21, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind. Sept. 1, 1918, he was transferred to Fort Niagara and assigned to the Thirty-second Battery, V. S. Guards, and later to the Forty-seventh U. S. Guards. His discharge was given Jan. 16. 1919.

James, Omer Delos. son of Mrs. Alice Wiverly, enlisted in the army May 6, 1918. and was assigned to Co. F, Second Battalion, Twenty-second Engineers.

James, Ora Ray (90), son of Daniel and Nancy Marsh James, was born at Ridgeville, Ind., Feb. 23, 1898. After graduating from high school, he attended the Muncie Normal two terms. He entered the army in Randolph Co., Oct. 19, 1918, and was sent to the S. A. T. C. at Muncie. Ind. On Dec. 17. 1918, he received his discharge.

James, Rol>ert (77), son of Elijah and Lucinda Watson James, was born at Russiaville. Ind. He enlisted Sept. 24, 1917, at Fargo, N. D., and on Sept. 28, 1917, he was mustered in at Jefferson Barracks. Mo. He was assigned to the Eighteenth Recruit Co. and sent to Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., Oct. 10, 1917, where he was attached to Troop A, Twenty-fifth Cavalry, whicli boo;ituo llic- Eighty-third F. A. in NoveuU)er, ]'J17. Tlie rejiiinuiit \v;is transferred to Caiiip Fremont, Cal., in Fehrtiury, 11)18, and became a part of the Eighth or "Pathfinder" Division. Ilis regiment, \vith others of the Eightli Artillery Brigade, passed in review before Maj. Gen. .Morrison at the Stanford .Stadium, Leland Stanford University, California, and Madame Schumanu-Heink sang as the boys marched along. The following period of thirteen weeks was spent at target practice at Fort Sill, Okla. ; then he entrained for Camp Mills, L. I., and left for Franco. While he did not arrive in time to Ije on the firing line, be was there on duty until Jan. 4, lOlrt, when be sailed from Bre.st. On Feb. 19, 1919, he was mustered out at Camp Knox. Ky.

James, William AV. U).5), son of .Tohn and Mattie Gordon .James, was born in Christen Co., Ky., iu January, 1897. He entered the army at Kokomo, lud., Sept. 2G, 1918, and was sent to Camp Custer. Mich., where he remained until discharged in April, 1919.

Jarvis, diaries G. (5:2), son of Stephen and Sarah Jane Jarvis, was born in Howard Co., Ind., .Tan. 10, 1S80. He enlisted in the army April 24, 1917, the same month the United States declared war. After spending a short time at Fort Benjamin Harrison, he left for France in October, 1917, with the ISOtb F. A., Forty-second (Kainbow) Division. As a mechanic and driver of snppl.y trucks to the front lines, he experienced the gravest danger constantly. He was in the following engagements: Luneville sector, Feb. 23 to March 2.3, 191S; Baccaret sector, March 30 to June 20; Cliampagne-Marno offensive, July 15 to 18; Aisne-Marne offensive, ,July 20 to Aug. 11; St. Mihiel, Sept. 12 to 16; minor operations in the Woevre, Sept. 17 to 30; Meuse-Argonne offensive, Sept. 30 to Mov. 11, 191.8. He was with the Army of Oecnpation from Nov. 17, 1918, to April 1, 1919. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., May 9, 1919.

Jarvis, Klden (.j3l. son of Mrs. Daisy Smith, was born at Greentown, Ind., June 18, 1000. He graduated from higli school in May, 3018, and on June 18, 1918, he enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., as a chauffeur. lOight weeks of intensive training was received at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. : then he received bis overseas eanipment and sailed from Newport News. Va., Aug. 22. 1918. Upon his arrival at Brest, France, Sept. 9, 1918, he was assigned to Salvage Unit No. 315. From Sept. 12 to 16 he was engaged with the Eighty-ninth I>ivision in the St. Mihiel offensive; Sept. 26 to Oct. 8 he was iu the Meuse-Argonne offensive with the same division; from that time until the armistice he was in the Meuse-Argonne with another division. He received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 12, 1919. He was accidentally killeil in an automobile accident near Sharpsville, Ind., Sept. 19, 1919.

Jay, Gilbert I>eljafayett.e, Jr. (93), son of Gilbert D. and Sarah Lyon Ilolliday Jay, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 14, 1S94. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1911; received his A. B. degree at Wabash College in 1915 and his M. B. A. from Harvard in 1917. He married Helen Lent at Gowanda, N. Y., Jan. 7, 1918. On April 27, 1917, he enlisted at the Boston Navy Yard and was called to active duty Aug. 28, 1917. On Oct. 2 he was sent to the Fore River Shipyard, Quiney. M.iss., and on October 20 reported for duty at the Naval Turbine Shop, Buffalo. N. Y. Ensign Jay was discharged May 8. 1919. and placed in the reserve forces, having previously been advanced to lieutenant , junior grade.

Jay, Philip Ilolliday (93), son of Gilbert D. and Sarah Lyon HoUiday Jay, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 12, 1890. He completed the high school work iu 1909 and graduated from Wabash College in 1913. On Oct. 4, 1917, he enlisted at the Boston Navy Y'ard and was assigned to active duty Oct. 5, 1917, at the Fore Kiver Plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation. Ltd. On Oct. 17 he was transferred to the Naval Turbine Shop operated by the same company at Buffalo, N. y. He had charge of cost inspection under the supervision of the U. S. Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts. He was chief petty officer and was released from service July 16, 1919.

Jay, Thomas B. (11), son of Charles A. and Anna Jay (both deceased), was born in Kokomo, Ind. His wife is Hazel Good Jay. He received his military instruction at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and went to I'rance. He was mustered out of the army at Fort Benjamin Harrison in April, 1919.

Jay, Weiiilell Tliomas (93), son of Gilbert I), and Sarah Lyon HoUiday Jay, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 13, 1898. He graduated from high school in 1915 and received his A. B. degree from Wabash College in 1919. He enlisted in the navy at Boston, Mass., Oct. 1, 1918, and was on duty at the junior oflncers naval school, Cambridge, Mass., until he was released from duty Dee. 11,, I91.S. .-uid pl.iced in the reserve forces.

JenUiiis. < hitrles Sampson (ST), sou of Mr. :iiul Mrs. Hnriy G. Jenkins, was burn ia Groeutown. Ind.. June ;:o, l.'^OS. He was on duty in tlie liospital department of tbe army and serving at tlie National Soldiers Home when he was drowned at Newport, Va., April 24, 1910. His body was recovered and returned to Kokomo, Ind., for burial.

Jenkin!>, l-ewis E. (IS), son of Lewis and Margaret E. Anthouy Jenkins, was itorn ar Findhiy. Ohio. April 10, 1802. He graduated from the high school at Greentown. Ind., in Hill. On May ol, 1017, he enlisted at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sworn in at Fort Thomas. Ky., and assigned to Bat. A, Twentieth Cavalry, Fort Riley. Kansas. Corporal Jenkins wa.-* transferred to the field artillery at Camp Logan, Texas, and later was sent to Fort Sill. Okla. He .mailed for overseas duty July 34, lOlS, from Camp Mills, L. I. While stationed at Liffol le Grande, France, he was pronicited to sergeant of Bat. A, Seventy-eighth F. A. He was discharged July 0, lOli).

Jennings. Ardra II. (GO), SOU of W. II. and Cordelia Jennings, was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1018, and there assigned to Co. L, First Gas C. W. S. His wife is Nellie Jennings.

Jennings, Doyle G., son of Loureu and Lucy Jennings, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., Aug. 16, 1900. He enlisted in the uavy at Indianapolis, Ind., July 22, 1018, and was ordered to Camp Farragut, (ireat Lakes, 111. He was advanced to second-class seaman.

Jerdon. KoIIie, was born at Rusliviilc, Ind. He was twenty-six years of age at the lime he enlisted in the army. When he was discharged at Camp Custer. Mich.. Jan. 22. 1010. ho was a member of <'o. M, Seventy-eighth Infantry.

Johnson, ( har>s I". (70). son of Austin L. and Lovena Penland Johnson, was born at Greentown. Ind., April 2, 1891. He was a member of the class of 1910 of the Greentown High School, (hi May ;il, 1017. he enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sworn into the service at Fort Thomas. Ky. One mouth later he was sent to Fort Riley, Kansas. His entire ' service from Hcc. 1. 1017, was on the Mexican Border, part of which period was spent at Fort <'lark, TexMs. lU* was promoted to first class sergeant of Trooi) E, Thirteenth Cavalry.

Johnson. C. Otto (25). son of Edward K. and Ida Perry Johnson, was born Dec. 15, 1803, at Indianapolis. Ind. On April 26, 1018. he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., and was assigned to the Twenty-fifth Co., Seventh Battalion, ISOtli Depot Brigade. Camp Zachaiy Taylor, Ky. After his transfer to Camp Gi-eenleaf, Ga., he was placed in Provisional Ambulance Co. T. At the end of one month lie was ordered on detached service at the post headquarters, signal corps, and on May 21, 101!), he was promoted to corporal. His discharge was granted June 4. 1010. On April 18. 1010, he m;irrii'i! AlLerta Wallace of Cliatlaiini g.i. Tenn.

Joluison, Au;^:u!-tus W ., was born at Wanki^'aii. 111. He was twenty-eight years of age at the time he began his army service. Vu Sept. 2. I'.ils, he received his discharge at Camp Custer, Mich., because of physical disability.

Johnson, lion (110), son of Austin L. and Lovena I'enland Johnson, was bi rii at Greentown, Ind., Dec. 13, l!l'92. He completed his high schocl course in 1910. He enlisted in the army at Fort Logan, Colo., and alter a period of training at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., he was sent to Charlotte. X. C. in November, 1917. He left Camp Greene for France April 20, 191S. and from early in July until one week before the armistice was signed he was on the tiring line witli Co. C, Fourth Engineers, Fourth Division. He was at St. Mihiel and the Argoune Forest making roads, building bridges, filling holes in the l)attlefield, anil continually preparing the way for the infantry. In December he went with the Army of (Occupation to Duengenheim, Rhineland, Germany. He was advanced to first-class sergeant.

Johnson. Ernest t A., son of B. F. and Dorothy Bigelow Johnson, was born at Paulding, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1893. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 28, 1917.

Johnson, Glen (68), SOU of Austin L. and Lovena Penland Johnson, was born at Greentown, Ind., Sept. 22, 1896. He graduated from high school in 1015. In December. 1917, he enlisted In the army at Indianapolis. Ind. In April, 1018, he embarked for France from Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C. Although his brother had enlisted in Colorado, both were placed in the same company at Cam[j (Jreene and went overseas and served together. As a member cf Co. C, Fourth Engineers, Fourth Division, he went on the firing line in July, 1018. and was later in some of the heaviest fighting of the war, especially at St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest. Seven days before the armistice was signed he and his brother were given a furlough of seven days, which they spent in the beautiful Alpine city of Grenoble. Franco. In the Army of Oceupiition he was sta-

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Johnson, Indro E. (44), son of Mrs. Lillie K. Johnson, was born in Erviii Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1892. He enlisted in Koliomo, Ind., March 6, 1018, and the next day left for Kelly Field, Texas. He was transferred from the aviation branch of the army to the balloon service and sent to Camp John Wise, Texas, where he was attached to the Fifty-seventh Balloon Co, The ship on which he was going to France was twenty-four hours out on the Atlantic when it was recalled owing to the signing of the armistice. He was sent to Morrison, Va., and there he was mustered out of the army with the rank of chauffeur in transportation. Dee. 14, 1918.

Johnson, James Warren (84), sou of James D. (deceased) and Maude Anderson Johnson, was born in Kokomo, Ind. When he enlisted in the U. S. Naval Reserve School, he w'as a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin. He was on duty from April to October before he entered the Ensign School at Pelham Bay, N. Y. As soon as he received his coiumission, April 25, 1910, he was ordered to duty at South and Whitehall streets, New York, N. Y.

Johnson, Joseph Richmond (70), son of James D. (deceased) and Maude Anderson Johnson, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 11, 1893. After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1910, he spent one year at the University of Wisconsin. Since then he has been in Florida, lie enlisted in the navy at Atlanta, Ga., as a machinist's mate in the aviation section and was assigned to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. He was advanced to second and first-class machinist's mate, C. P. O., and then to flying machinist on hydroplanes. He was graduated in machine gunnery and appointed motor instructor in the ground school. He is rated M. M. M. C. E. C. P. O. in naval aviation.

Johnson, Leon A., son of Augustus A. and Anna Johnson, ,was born in Fulton Co., Ind., Feb. 22, 1898. He enlisted in the army April 27, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., and after passing the examination at Fort Wayne, Ind., he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., for five months; thence to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., for three months, and then to Camp Lee, Va. Three days before time for sailing he was transferred to the base hospital at Camp Lee and placed in charge of medical property.

Johnson, Oils Edgar, son of William H. and Anna Johnson, was sent in the draft to the Deaf School training camp at Indianapolis, Ind., and later to Montgomery, Ala., where he was attached to Co. No. 7, Casual Detachment.

Johnson, Oliver Manuel (8), son of William and Leah Bradley Johnson, was born in Grant Co., Ind., March 14, 1878. He graduated from the Bennett Medical College, Chicago,, in 1907, and from the National Medical University, Chicago, in 1908. He married Florence Miller. On June 15, 1918, he was commissioned first lieutenant in the medical corps and was ordered to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he remained from June 29 to July 16, 1918. From then until Oct. 20, 1018, he was sent by special order to Camp Dix, N. J.; then he was transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison, and for three weeks he was on duty at General Hospital No. 25. His last assignment was at Camp McClellan. Ala. His discharge was received Dec. 9, 1918.

Johnson, Rolla, son of John T. and Fannie Johnson, enlisted in the army May 2, 1917, and was mustered into the service at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was sent to France with Co. D, Sixth Ammunition Train.

Johnson, Virgil, was born in Kokomo, Ind. He was twenty-five years of age when he entered the army. He served as wagoner for the Third Co., 158th Depot Brigade, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1919.

Johnson, Wayne T. (70), son of Austin L. and Lovena Peuland Johnson, was born Sept. 30. 1900. He had completed his second year in high school at Greentown, Ind., and was seventeen years of age when he enlisted in the engineers corps at Indianapolis, Ind., June 10, 1918. Most of his enlistment was spent at Camp Humphreys, Va., where he was transferred to the Motor Transport Corps No. 494. He was one of four brothers in the army, all of whom were enlisted men.

Johnson, Willard L. (28), son of George W. and Rosa M. Johnson, was born Oct. 28, 1893, near Burlington, Ind. He graduated from high school at Russiaville, Ind., in 1915. After reporting at Fort Thomas, Ky., when he enlisted in the army, he was ordered to Camp Sheridan, Ala., and assigned to Co. B, Twenty-fifth Machine Gun Co., Ninth Division. He was in service from Aug. .';, 1918, to Feb. 8, 1919.

Johnson, William K., Jr. (SO), sou of William II. and Ella Brooks Jolinsou, was boru iu Chicago, III., Sept. 19, 1S94. ^Yhen he was inducted into the army Aug. 24, 1918, he was sent with others to Camp Dodge, Iowa. He entrained for Camp Upton, N. Y., Sept. 13, and nine days later sailed on the U. S. SS. "President Grant" for France. He was on fatigue duty at St. Nazaire for two months; then he was sent to St. Luce for guard duty until Dec. 23, 1918. After Dec. 23, 1918, he was attached to Co. F, S09th Pioneer Infantry, and assigned to Camp No. 2 Casual Kitchen. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 2, 1919.

Jones. Claude Dale (G6), son of W. F. and Alta J. Cooper .Tones, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., .luly 31, 1S93. He was inducted into the army at Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 21, 1917, and promoted to corporal June 29, 191S: then to sergeant Aug. 1, 1918. He was first gunner in the 325th F. A. and received training at both Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Ivnox. He entrained for New Yorlf in August, 191S, and left port Sept. 3. His contingent had been ordered to the firing line for duty beginning Nov. 17, but the signing of the armistice rescinded the order. He was near Bordeaux all of the period he was in France or until April, 1919.

Jones, Charles Everett, was born in Kentucky Sept. 12, 1896. He served at Camp Z;ichary Taylor, Ky., as a private, corporal and sergeant from Aug. 26, 1917, to March 25, 1919.

Jones, Clement Oren (69), son of Wilbur E. and Mary Myrtle Jones, was born in Kokomo, Ind., in December, 1900. He enlisted in the array the same month war was declared and qualified for three lines of service: truck driver, aviator and cook. He received xnstruction at Fort Thomas, Ivy., in Texas, Toronto, Canada, and England before going to France, where he w'as attached to the First Pursuit Group, Twenty-seventh Aero Squadron. He was on the firing line at Chateau Thierry and was at Verdun when the armistice was signed. His discharge was given May 15, 1919.

Jones, Denzal Ray (44), son of Charles P. and Artie E. .Tones, was boru in Harrison Tp., Howard Co., Ind. In September, 1919, he married Bessie M. Long. He left Kokomo, Ind., In the draft of June 13, 1918, and was in training at both Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Shelby before entraining for Camp Merritt. He served on three fronts in France as a member of Co. I, 166th Infantry, Forty-sixth Division. His discharge was issued at Camp Grant, 111., April 5, 1919.

Jones, John Paul, was stationed in Washington, D. C, with the Q. M. C, after his discharge from the service. He was one of the men who served only one day. He was mustered in on Nov. 11 and discharged Nov. 12, 1918.

Jones, lester Paul (47), son of Thomas B. and Martha Bell Jones, was born March 14, 1894, in Kokomo, Ind. His wife Is Eva Burns Jones. He arrived In France July 5, 1918, as wagoner of Co. A, Fifth Regiment Engineers. His enlistment began in May, 1917.

Jones, r-awrence Beckner (2), son of William Otto and Mary Lendora .Tones, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 8, 1900. He enlisted in the United States Marines Oct. 1, 1918. and on Oct. 14 reported at Paris I.sland, S. C. He was appointed express agent at the head division. He was discharged April 24, 1919, and re-enlisted Sept. 2, 1919.

Jones, Louis R. (63), son of Richard and Josephine Jones, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 5, 1899. He enlisted as a baker in April, 1917, and was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Park Field, Tenn., where he was a first class private iu the Q. M. C.

Jones, Lowell R. (58), son of Richard and Josephine .Tones, was born in Toledo, Ohio, May 3, 1901. He entered the army Jan. 22, 1918, and was sent from Fort Thomas, Ky.. to Waco, Texas. He embarked for France from Camp Merritt, N. J., with Bat. A, 147th F. A. He was wounded.

Jones, Oliver Franklin, son of Ehenezer and Nanajan Jones, was Ijorn Jan. 12, 1892. His wife is Elsa Merle Hawkins Jones. He enlisted in Chicago in 1900 and was commissioned first lieutenant. Immediately after his return from overseas service, June 28, 1919, he re-enlisted in the Regulars.

Jones, Ralph Curtis, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in September, 1885. His collegiate work was done at the University of Chicago. He enlisted in the Canadian Army at Vancouver, British Columl)ia, and was promoted to sergeant while in France. He was stationed at Bonu-onthe-Khine in the Army of Occupation.

Jones, Ronald (7), son of Howard E. and Cora M. Hume Jones, was born in Kokomo, Ind. He volunteered in Co. E, and for three months was on duty at East Chicago, Ind. Eleven months were spent at Hattiesburg, Miss. Oct. 5, 1918, he sailed overseas with Co. E, 152nd Infantry, Thirty-eighth Division, but after his arrival in France he was transferred to Co. E,

3^7tli Infantry, Eiglity-secoud Division. Jan. 1, 1918, he was promoted to corporal, and Sept. 13. l',»18, lie was advanced to sergeant. He landed in New York May 22, WW, and was discharged May 28, 1919.

Jones, Koy McDade (54), son of Thomas B. and Martha Bell Jones, was born April 20, 1890. His wife is Blanche Robertson Jones. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor from Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 21, 1917, and was mustered out Feb. 28, 1919. He was promoted to corporal in the Seventh Depot Brigade.

Jones. Russell B., son of Charles B. Jones, enlisted in the U. S. Marines. He returned from France in September, 1919. He was in several engagements.

Jones, Theodore (95,1, son of A. O. and Bell Herrell Jones, was born at Lincoln, Cass Co., Ind., Feb. 28. 1896. He was called for military service Aug. 13, 1917, and was mustered in Sept. 21, 1917. the day he left for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. In the spring of 1918 he was removed to Camp Sevier, S. C, where he remained until June 1, 1918. On June 4, 1918, he left for overseas with the Thirtieth or "Wildcat" Division, largely made up of Southern troops. In speaking of these troops. Gen. Haig said they ranked with the greatest of the war in what they achieved. As a member of Bat. D, 115th F. A., Ordnance Detachment, he served in the Argonne west of the Meuse from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5, and the Valley of the Woevre, east of the Meuse, from Oct. 10 to Nov. 11, 1918. He arrived in the States March 28, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor April 18, 1919. He held the rank of wagoner.

Jones, Sherwood, son of George W. and Harriett McAllister Jones, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 7, 1887. He enlisted April 9, 1918, and began bis army training at Camp Greene, N. C. On May 2, 1918, he sailed from Camp Mills, L. I. He went into the Chateau Thierry drive on July 15 and was wounded July 20. From that time until Sept. 1 he was in a hospital. On Sept. 7 be was on the firing line at St. Mibiel. In the Meuse-Argonne be was wounded, and from Oct. 6 until ready to sail for home he was conflnecl to a hospital. While in France he was a member of Co. K, Fifty-ninth Infantry Regiment, Fourth Division. After his discharge April 12, 1919, he came to Kokomo and was soon after married to Pearl Nutter.

Mo., but attended school in Kokomo, Ind., until he had completed one and one-half years of high school work. He was on the artillery range at West Point, Ky., or at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., from Sept. 21, 1017. to Sept. 19, 1918; then he went to France. He returned home in February, landing at Newport News, Va., Feb. 17, 1919. He was promoted to sergeant in Bat. D, 325th F. A.

Jones, W. Scott (75), son of James J. and Florence McFarland Jones, was born at Anderson, Ind., July 28, 189.8. He is a graduate of the Anderson High School. When he enlisted in April, 1917, he was assigned to the 150th F. A., Forty-second (Rainbow) Division, and left tor France in October, 1917. He served in all of the numerous engagements of this noted division, which went on the firing line in February, 191.S, and remained until the armistice was signed. Then he went to Germany with the Army of Occupation, and returned to the States in April, 1919, and was mustered out of the army at Camp Zachary Taylor in May, 1919.

Jones, Wilbur L. (03). son of Richard and Josephine Jones, was born July 7, 1895, in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the army March 19, 1917, and served in the hospital unit of the medical department at Fort Sill, Okla.

Jordan, J. Leslie, enlisted at Fort Thomas, Ky., Oct. 12, 1917. Upon his arrival at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, he was assigned to the 485th Aero Construction Squadron. He left the camp in Texas for Camp Morrison, Va., and on March 4, 1918, sailed from Newport News, Va., and landed at St. Nazaire March 21. For thirteen months he was on French soil doing construction work at Romorantin, Contras, Chatenay sur Seine, Lebourne and Bordeaux. On April 21, 1919. he left France, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, May 23, 1919, with the rank of corporal.

Joyce, James Swift (17), son of John H. and Mary Swift Joyce, was born Nov. 19, 1883, in Deer Creek Tp., Miami Co., Ind. He graduated from St. Francis Academy and the Kokomo Business College. He enlisted In the army at Topeka, Kan., in Augu.st, 1917, and was commissioned second lieutenant at the O. T. C. at Fort Sheridan, 111., in November, 1917. In January.

1918, lie went to Frauce and served at tlie Amorican Headquarters at Tours: there he was promoted to first lieutenant and then to captain iu the railroad department. lie was mustered out of the army iu July, 1919.

Joyce, John Stanislaus (11), son of John B. and Mary E. Swift Joyce, was born in Miami Co., Ind., Nov. 19, 188.3. He is a graduate of the St. Francis Academy and the Kokorao Business College. He was commissioned first lieutenant at the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor. He enlisted Aug. 2.8, 1918. and was placed In the reserve corps for a period of five years.

Joyce, Joseph Floyil, adopted sou of John B. and Mary Swift Joyce, was born Oct. 6, 1899, in KoUomo, Ind. He enlisted in the aviation corps in March, 1918, and was sent from Jefferson Barracks, Mo., to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He received a discharge in July. 1918, because of physical disaldlity incurred \\iiile at cauin.

Juloiv. Everett (9), son of Edward and Kninia Iiarnell Julow, and grandson of Ernest E. Julow, a civil war veteran, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 31. 1898. He enlisted Iu Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 3, 1917, and was assigned to the G16th Aero Squadron Supply Depot, Middleton, Pa. lie was discharged March 31. 1919.

Julow, James Franklin (39l. son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Julow. was born at Greentown, Ind., July 21, 1S95. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1913. His wife is Jeannette Ton Julow. He enlisted iu the army May 17, 1917, and was commissioned second lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison and was assigned to the infantry at Camp Shelby, Miss. May 1, 1918, he was promoted to first lieutenant and sent to France and later to Germany. He returned to the States July 20, 1919. and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, until Aug. 22, 1919, when he returned to Kokomo, Ind.

Julow, William Ellsworth, son of Allicrt K. .niil Anna May Nuuer Julow, was born near Sycamore, Howard Co.. Ind.. May 3, 1893. lie left Kokomo for Camp Zachary Taylor Sept. 21, 1917. Three months later he was transferred to the infantry at Camp Shelby, Miss. One year later he left with the headquarters company of the l."i2nd Infantry for France. After arrival there Corporal Julow was transferred to the headiinarter.^ cumpany of the 116th Infantry.

Julian, Leo ti. (821, son of LaFayette and rerinelia Weesner Julian, was born in Wabash Co., Ind., Sept. 28. 1877. Before war was declared by the United States, he enlisted at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was assigned to duty at Washington, D. C, Aug. 1, 1917. He left for France with the First Gas and Flame Regiment and was on the western front for twenty months. Among the important engagements in which he took part were: Thiers, Chateau Thierry and Garcnne. He was gassed twice and struck with a bayonet once. When be was discharged in March, 1919, he immediately re-enlisted for one year and was sent to Colnnibns Barracks, Ohio, and attached to the Tentli Recruit Co.

Kanahle, Russell Ilolcombe (23), son of A. Clintom and Flora Kanable. was born in Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 12. lyM. He attended high school for two years at Bear Lake. Mich., but graduated from the Kokomo High School in 191.'). He was a sophomore at the Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, 111., when he enlisted in the Regular Army. In August, 1917, he sailed for foreign service attached to the medical section of the Twenty-sixth Engineers. For several months he was in active sei'vice, and after the armistice lie went to Germany. In March, 1919, he returned to the States and received liis discbarge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 14, 1919.

Kassel, Joseph (96), son of Lloyd and Louise Kassel, was born in Ford City, Pa., Nov. 19, 1892. He enlisted in the army in Kokomo, Ind., July 26. 1917, and after bein^ sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent to Fort McPherson. Ga., Camp Wheeler, Ga., and Camp Mills, L. I. He landed in France Oct. 21, 1918, with Baking Co, No. 312, Thirty-first Division. On Sept. G, 1919, he liegan his voyage home, and was mustered out at Camp Zachary Taylor Sept. 27, 1919.

KaufTman, Leiand A. (26), son of Rev. Bertice A. and Sophia Kauffman, was born in Bates Co., Mo., June 23, 1897. He is a graduate of the high .school at Portland, Ind. On June 14, 1914, he enlisted in the army and for three years he was on the Mexican Border, where he was promoted to platoon sergeant. He was stationed with Troop C, Fourteenth Cavalry, in the following places: Fort Clark, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Fort Sam Houston. He married Marie Rohn, of San Antonio, Texas, shortly before leaving for Prance in June, 1917. His service ivas with the famous Second Division, He was both gassetl and wounded, and was either a particiiJant or witness of all the engagements in which his command had a part. He brought back to America the horse of General Bundy. His discharge was issued at Camp Lee, Va,, Feb. S, IIHO.

Kaylor. Keuueth Browniugr, was born Jan, 10, 1895, He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., June 24, 191S, His service was with Co, B, 158th Infantry, Fortieth Division.

Keegan, Edward L,. (81), sou of Lawrence J. and llanuah Omara Keegan, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Hay 28, 1891. He graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1!I07. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo May 2, 1918, and embarked for France July 6, 1918. In the meantime he had been in training at Fort Thomas, Ky., Camp Forrest, Ga,, and Camp Upton, L. I. Soon after reaching Europe he was sent into the Alsace-Lorraine country and saw active service on the flense River and in the Argonne Forest offensive. He was wagoner with the supi')ly company of the Fifty-second lufautry, Sixlh Division, Regulars, After the armistice he was stationed at Uouvres, P^rance.

Keegan, AVilliani Joseph (05), sou of Lawrence J. and Hannah Omara Keegan, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 23, 1805. He enlisted in the navy Way IG, 1918, and four days later he was called to the Great Lakes Training Station, He was transferred to Philadelphia, Pa,, and embarked for foreign duty Aug, 20, 1918, He was assigned to Base No, 29, Cardiff, Wales, and saw active service in the submarine zone, as he was plying between British, French and Dutch ports. His rating was that of first class baker.

Keeling, Frederick T.., was born Nov, 2], 1S97. He entered the army July 17, lJ)iS, and was discharged Feb. 14, 1919, He was a member of the Fiftieth F, A.

Keisling, Lloyil Merrill (72), sou of Ira F. and Minnie E. Tarkington Kcisling, was boru at Tipton, Ind., July 2, 180.'!. He graduated from the New London High School In 1911 and from DePauw University in 1915. On April 29, 1918, be enlisted in the navy and on July 5 went to the Great Lakes Station. In September he was called to the receiving station at Philadelphia, Pa., and one month later was assigned to the receiving ship band, Norfolk, Va. He was released from active duty Feb. 1], 1919, witli the rating of musician, second class, reserve forces.

Keisling, Paul Tarl>ington (2), Son of Ira F, and Minnie E, Tarkington Keisling, graduated from the high school at New London in 1913 and was a student at ItePauw University for two years. He was cnnimissioned second lieutenant at the C, O, T. S., Dec. 4. 191s.

Kellar, Claude Earl (74_), son of Lewis C. and .Martha K. Pennington Kellar, born In Howard Co., Ind,, July 8, ISS.?. His wife is Lola Inez Miller Kellar. lie served an enlistment m the navy from March 12, 1901, to 1905, He enlisted in the navy again Jan, 31, 1018, and spent one month at the Great Lakes Station, three weeks at Detroit, Mich., aud seven weeks at the League Lsland Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa, He arrived in France May 30, 1918, and one month later he was sent to a hospital. In August. 1918. he was returned to the States, and on Nov. 30, 1918, was dis(>harged from the Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, N. V.

Kellar, John Homer (73), son of "Lewis Cass and ftlartha Evaline Pennington Kellar, was born near Kokomo, Ind., July 4, 1888. He served an enlistment in the United States Regulars, beginning in 1910. He enlisted in October, 1917, in the Canadian Army, and was assigned to Co. D, Fifty-second Battalion. The latter part of January, 1918, he went to France and was in active service on the front lines when he w;is wonmled Aug. 12. 1918, by bursting shrapnel striking his hand.

Keller, Levert N, (01). son of George \V. and .Minerva Ellen Keller, was born in Hickory Co., Mo., March 22, 1.S94. When he enlisted in the army he was sent to the lithographing training school at Washington, D. C. ; then on June 13, 1918, he began his service with Co. A, Second Engineers. He was sent to France, where he saw active service, and after the signiug of the armistice he was sent to Germany. Duriug the Meuse- Argonne offeusive he displayed such great heroism that he was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross, and was cited for bravery March 21, 1919, by General John J. Pershing at Ehrenbreightstein Heights, near Coblenz. This honor came as a reward for swimming the Meuse under terrific shellflre to make fast a floating bridge. While performing this act of heroism the rifle he carried was shot to pieces and the pack on his back was torn away b.v shrapnel, hut he escaped uninjured. He was discharged ;it ("'amp Sherman, Ohio. 10, 1919.

Kellar, Lenii, Kiilpli (7(j|, son of Lewis Ciiss ;\ii(l llartha Evaline Peiiniiigtou Kellar, was born Dec. 15, 1897, near Kokomo, Ind. He married Geneva Murray June 10, 191G. On Feb. 23, 1918, lie began liis military training at tlie American University Experimental Station, Wasliington, D. C, and was promoted to sergeant in the chemical warfare section. On Dec. 10, 1018, his discharge was issued to him at Washington, D. C.

Keller, Dean, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 8, 1894. He entered the army June 1, 1918, at Glenrock, N. Y. He was a member of Co. L, Forty-fourth Infantry, Camp Lewis, Wash. Later he served at the Presidio, San Francisco, Cal., but his discharge was dated at Cheyenne, Wyo., July 2, 1919.

Kellar, William Otto, entered the army Sept. 21. 1917, and was promoted to corporal of Bat. E, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division. He .served overseas six months and was discharged Feb. 28, 1919.

Kelloggr, Harold J., was born at Grand Kapids, Mich., Oct. 21, 1.S89. He entered the service May 10, 1918, and was discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., Feb. 11, 1919. His last assignment was with Co. M, 223rd Casual Co., Brest, France.

Kelley, James E., son of James E. and M'innifred Ann Kelley, was born at Frankfort, Ind., June 26, 1897. He is a g'raduate of the Frankfort High School. His wife is Bernice Harlan Kelley. After he enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., he was ordered to Camp Forrest. Ga., and two months later left for France. Reaching there in July, 1010, he w-as in the Argimne Forest drive, and after the armistice he was stationed at Allevard. France, as a first-class private in the medical department of the Fifty-second Infantry.

Kelley, Ord M., was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Camp Zacbary Taylor. Ky., in July, 1918. While in France he served with Co. B, 112th Motor Supply Train.

Kelly, Orval, son of John W. and Harriett Kiver Kelly, was born in Clinton Co., Ind., in 1890. His home is at Russiaville, Ind. He married .Martha A. Name. He entered the army Aug. 30, 1918, at Tipton, Ind., and was discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., Jan. 22, 1010.

Kemp, David S. (86), son of Sherman and Elizabeth Carter Kemp, was born at Elwood, Ind., Oct. 20, 1802. His wife is Fay Davis Kemp. He entrained for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Sept. 4, 1018, and was assigned to the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, 150th Depot Brigade. Three weeks later he was transferred to Bat. A, Sixty-seventh F. A., West Point, Ky. After serving as supply corporal, he became orderly for the first lieutenant. His discharge was granted Dec. 20, 1918.

Kempf, William, was born May 20, 1892. He enlisted in the army Sept. 21, 1917, and was discharged March 1, 1010, after having been at Camp Zachary Taylor and in France. He went overseas in the fall of 1918 with Bat. D, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division.

Kendall, Harry Lawrence (88), son of Charles C. and Rena Stibbens Kendall, was born in Wabash, Ind., Aug. 20, 1000. He graduated from the Kokomo High School with the class of 1910. He was one of the volunteers who left Kokomo for South Carolina Nov. 11, 1918. Government orders stopped the train at Indianapolis and he returned home the following day and was mustered out Nov. 12, 1918. In September, 1019, he entered Purdue University.

Kendall, Merrill, son of Howard and Myrtle Kendall, was born in Jasper Co., Ind., Jan. 4, 1898. He enlisted in the aviation department and was advanced to sergeant before going to France.

Kenilall, Russell 1"., son of Howard and Myrtle Kendall, was born in Jasper Co., Ind., Jan. 2, 1901. He enlisted Jan. 12, 1917, at the age of sixteen; he was then In the second year of high school. He was promoted to corporal and served in France for a year and eight months. He arrived in the States July 5, 1919, and was sent to Camp Devens, Mass., to be mustered out of the service.

Kendall, Wilbur H., son of Howard and Myrtle Kendall, was born in Jasper Co., Ind., in 1896. He joined the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 7, 1917, and was assigned to Port Clinton, Ohio, as a seaman guard. In November, 1919, he was promoted to quartermaster, first class, at the naval air station, Akron, Ohio.

Keinvorlhy. Clarence .'Miltoii (43), son of E;>rl T. and Louie Thompson Kfiiwoitliy, was born Jan. 13, 1900. in Monroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He graduated from tbe New London High School, and entered tbe S. A. T. C. at DePauw University in September, lOlS. His discharge was granted Dec. 14, IMS.

Kenwortliy, Clarence Hilliani (OS), son of Benjamin and .Tennie Colborn Kenworthy, was born in Peru, Ind., Sept. 15, 18'.)1. He had served three years In the army previous to his enlistment in the World War, May 11, 1918. When he reached France in July, 1918, he was assigned to tbe 168th Infantry, Forty-second Division (Rainbow) and was immediately moved to the front lines. He was wounded at tbe St. Mihiel salient Sept. 24, 1918, and was in several hospitals. He sailed from Brest March 3, I'.ilO.

Kenworth.v. John Tlioniri> i.">i, sun of .^il'crt .'iiid Ccnigia Edwards Kenworthy, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 11, l»d. He gnulualeu from high .-^ol-ool in 1914. He enlisted In the tirst O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, May 12, 1917. On July 2, 1917, he was discnarged because of Injuries. Jan. 31, 191S, he was accepted as aviation pilot, signal corps, but owing to illness he was unable to answer tbe call. He entered the S. A. T. C. at Wabash College, but at the end of five weeks was discharged owing to physical disability. Next he was accepted for training at Camp Fremont, Cal., but the signing of the armistice cancelled this call.

Kepner, Henr.v (20), son of .Jacob S. and Maggie M. Kepner, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. .30. 1900. He enlisted in May, 1918, and was sent from Jefferson Barracks. Mo., to Camp Joseph E. .Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. He left Newport News, Va., for France with Butchers Co. No. 314, Q. M. C.

Kepner, James Marion (39), son of Harvey and Julia A. Kepner, was born in Miami Co., Ind. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 21, 1917, and after receiving training at the base hospital at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., he was sent to France as corporal and wagoner in tbe Forty-second Motor Ambulance Co. After his arrival in France he was advanced to sergeant and placed in charge of all the motor trucks of his company. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June 4, 1919.

Kepner, William E. (1), son of Harvey and Julia A. Kepner, was born in Miami Co., Ind., .Tan. 6, 1.893. He completed one year in the Kokomo High School. When war seemed imminent between the United States and Mexico, he enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, June 26, 1916, and was sent with the national guard to the Mexican Border, where he was advanced to lieutenant. Soon after war was declared against Germany he resigned his command and joined tbe United States Regulars. Some time later he was commissioned captain of the Fourth Regiment, Infantry, and .sent to France. Near Cunel, France, Oct. 5-6, 1918, an .attack was made on a woods which was well protected by machine gun nests. In the face of a withering fire. Captain Kepner, with three men, rushed a machine gun nest and in a hand-to-hand fight routed the enemy and put the gun out of action. For this extraordinary act of heroism be w-as awarded tbe Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre, the latter being a French decoration. He was also created a chevalier in the French Legion of Honor, and was given a medal b.v the U. S. M.arine Gun Corps for four years of good conduct. He was recommended for a congressional medal and promotion to major, but neither one of these were granted. At another time, while under heavy fire, he advanced beyond the lines to make observations and was shot through the face, the ball striking him behind the right jaw, plowed its way through and came out on the left side just below tbe mouth and tore away a part of the jawbone. He was sent to a hospital in Paris, and it was not until Feb, 1, 1919, that he was able to rejoin bis regiment in Luxemburg in the Army of Occupation, He arrived in the United States Feb. 15, 1020.

Kessler, Roscoe Virgil (4S), was born May 20, 1897. His wife Is Rosa Lee Becker Kessler. He volunteered June 3, 1918, taking tbe oath at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He received his training at Camp Hancock. Ga., Camp Raritan, N. J., and Camp Eustls, Va, On Oct. 5, 1918, he embarked from Newport News, Va., with the Forty-ninth Regiment, Ordnance Detachment, Coast Artillery Corps. While overseas he was stationed at Havre and Bordeaux. On Feb. 22, 1019, he left France and was sent to Camp Stuart, Va., and then to Columbus Barrticks, Ohio, for demobilization.

Kessler, Russell If. (40), was eighteen years of age when he enlisted in the army iu July, 1917. He was assigned to Baking Co. No. 314 of the Eighty-fourth Division. From Camp Zachary Taylor he was transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio, for a brief period before going to France in September, 1918. Corporal Kessler remained in France nearly a year.

Key, Edward A. (38), son of William A. and Mary Hayes Key, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 12, 1806. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., May 10, 1018.

Keyes, Phyllis E. (58), son of Charles H. and Martha L. Hunt Keyes, was born at Walton, Cass Co., Ind., May 31, 1892. Enlisting In the navy at Columbus, Ohio, he was ordered to the Great Lakes Station, III. After he was promoted to master of arms, he was sent to tbe submarine base, New London, Conn., and advanced to shipbuilder and later to third-class gunner; tlien a transfer was made to the commercial guaril, and sailed for France on the U. S, SS. "Undaunted." After the armistice he was sent to Germany on an American convoy to escort the German battleships, which were surrendered to the allies.

Keyton, Theodore Floyd, went to France in September, 1918, with the Eighty-fourth Division and returned to the States about Feb. 15, 1919. His training had been received at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sherman.

Kidder, Harry O. (56), Served in France as a dispatch rider for nearly twenty mouths, and was one of the few Howard County men to be awarded the Croix de Guerre. He re-enlisted in August, 1919, and was assigned to the aviation service.

Kidder, Alvin Leslie (72), son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Kidder, was born Feb. 20, 1899. He graduated from the Kokomo High School with the class of 1917. On Oct. 15, 1918, he was mustered into service as a marine and on April 17, 1919, he was given his discharge.

Kidwell, Alonzo M., son of Stephen W. and Martha E. Kidwell, went to Camp Zachary Taylor, March 29, 1918, and was sent to France as a .sergeant in the Twenty-eighth Division.

Kile, Leonard (19), son of John and Anna Dunlap Kile, was born in Howard Co., Ind., April n, 1S95. lie was a member of the Twenty-fourth Co., Sixth Battalion. I.'j9th Depot Brigade. Camp Ziichary Taylor. Ky. lie received his discharge Dec. 10, 1918.

Kimball, Willis Otto (48), son of Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Kimball, was born at Middlefork. Ind., June 17, 19U0. After the death of his father he 'made his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Whitecotton, of Kokomo, Ind. He was barely seventeen years of age when he enlisted in the army in July, 1917, going to East Chicago, Ind., and remaining there until September. In October he went to France with Bat. B, 150th F. A., Forty-second (Rainbow) Division. The last word received from him was on Aug. 9, 1918; in May, 1919, information came from the War Department th.it he had died in France Feb. 18, 1919. from gunshot wounds.

Kimmel, Fountain K., was born in Indianapolis, Ind. He was twenty-one years of age when he enlisted in the .signal corps. He was discharged as a first-class private at Ithaca, N. Y., April 16, 1918.

King, Boy Lincoln (84), son of Levi and Arlie Yoder King, was born at West Liberty, Ohio, Aug. 2.3, 1894. He completed one year of high school. His wife is Marie Riley King. He entered the army at Kokomo, Inil., Aug. 31, 1918, and for two weeks was attached to Co. F, Thirty-second Infantry, Camp Dodge, Iowa; then he was sent to Kelly Field, Texas. After graduating from the cooks and bakers school, he was appointed first cook for the E. M. T. D. Feb. 5, 1919, he entrained for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and received his discharge on Feb. 18, 1919. At Kelly Field he was a member of the First Co., Third Wing, Concentration Brigade.

Kirkpatrick, George i\.. entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. '>. 1918. He was assigned to Co. C, Unit No. Motor Transport Corps, Metropole Hotel. Indian.ipolis. Ind.

Kirkpatrick, Roscoe C, son of Mrs. John Buyer, was born in Carroll Co., Ind., but at the age of two years he moved to Howard County. Just a short time before he entered the army he went to California and he was tliere at the time of the registration. He was inducted into service at Long Beach, Cab. Oct. 5, 1917. His mother received from the War Department the Belgian War Cross which had been awarded for gallantry. Following is the communication: "Roscoe C. Kirkpatrick, first sergeant of Co. C, .364th Infantry, has been awarded the Belgian War Cross by the Belgian government, and the same has been approved by the commander-in-chief. You are authorized to accept and wear such decoration. The award was made for the following services rendered: Due to a shortage of platoon leaders, he was acting as first sergeant of Co. C. He took command of a platoon attack that culminated in the capture of Spitalls Bosschen, Belgium, Oct. 31, 1918. He bravely conducted his troops and was fatally shocked by the explosion of a shell close to him, his death resulting that afternoon. By command of General Pershing. James G. Harboard, chief of stalT."

Klein, Alexander (22), son of Eli and Rosa Klein, was born in Kurland, Russia. He enlisted in Co. E. and was on the Mexican Border six months; then he joined the Regulars and was sent to Fort Morgan. Aln., for duty in the coast artillery. Ju.st as he was ready to leave for

France the armistice was signed and lie was sent to Camp Eiistis, Va., to do military police work as a member of Bat. D, Tliirty-flttli Coast Artillery Corps. He was discliarged Jan. 8, 1920.

Klein, Harry N. (11), son of Eli and Rosa Klein, was born in Kurlaud, Russia, Oct. 15, 1894. He completed two years in high school. On April 20, 1918, he began his training at Purdue University in the mechanical course, and June 30, 1918, sailed for France and was sent at once to the anti-aircraft gun school in order to become an instructor in this work. He was a luember of Bat. C, 344th F. A., Ninetieth Division, and of the Third Army of Occupation in Germany. He landed in the States again June 24, 1919, and was sent to Camp Zacbary Taylor to receive his discharge.

Knouff, Edgar Norringer (41), son of Harry and Tott Gorman Knoutt, was born March 26, 1897, at Logansport, Ind. He enlisted Sept. 1, 1918, as an electrical engineer and was assigned to the Technical High School, Indianapolis, Ind.. and placed in Co. D, Ninety-third Engineers. His discharge was given at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Dec. 16, 1918.

Knowlton, Ernest Eugene (28), son of Chauueey B. and Hepsie Moss Knowlton, was born in Jackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind. After graduating from the Swayzee High School, he attended the Indiana St.-ite Ncjrmal. His wife is Lola il. Iloroho Knowlton and -his two children are Lavon and Jennette Knowlton. He enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 29, 191S, and after an eight weeks' course in military aeronautics at the Georgia Technical Institute he was commissioned second lieutenant; later he was promoted to first lieutenant. He was sent to Kelly Field, Texas, and to the armorers' school, Wilbur Wright Field; advanced training was pursued at Uxbridge, England. In France Lieutenant Knowlton was assigned to the 402nd Telegraph Battalion, Signal Corps. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor, July 24, 1919.

Knowlton, Millard (38), son of Chauncey B. and Hepsie Moss Knowlton, was born in a dug-out at Colfax, Neb., Feb. IS, 1875. His parents returned to their native State of Indiana when he was tw'o years of age, and he worked on his father's farm and attended and taught school until he graduated from the Indiaua State Normal in 1902 and the Indiana Medical College in 1905. He began the practice of medicine in Terre Haute, Ind., but in 1910 he went to New York to lecture on the prevention of tuberculosis; next he was employed by the State Board of Health of New Jersey to direct an educational campaign on public health. In 1917-18 he took a special course in Harvard University Technology School of Public Health and was examined while In Boston for service in the army. He was ordered by the War Departineni to Topeka, Kan., for duty in connection with venereal disease control, and was commissionea captain and detailed for work in the United States Public Health Service. He was discharged Feb. 28, 1919.

Kolmar, Emll I're<lericli, son of Frederick and Marie King Kollmar, was born in Akron, Ohio, Feb. i:j, 1887. He was educated in the Kokomo schools and the University of Michigan. He enlisted in the army at Pittsburgh, Pa., and was commissioned first lieutenant in the artillery June 1, 1018. He was assigned to the Ninth Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Okla.

Kovar, Victor E., entered the army July 22, 1918, and was sent to the cooks and bakers school. Camp Dodge, Iowa, and assigned to Co. A, 161st Depot Brigade.

Kraner, Harold E. (67), son of Charles and Edna Rumple Kraner, was born in Adams Co., Ind., Sept. 7, 1896. He entered the army in September, 1918, and was assigned to clerical work in the infantry, lie was discharged Dee. 10, 1918.

Kranz, Ferol Loring, sou of Mrs. Idella Booe, entered the army Aug. 1, 1018 and was sent to Valparaiso, Ind. On Aug. 13, 1918, he was ti'ansferred to Pittsburgh, Pa., to take an electrical course for two months. When this was completed he was placed in the 224th Field Signal Battalion, Camp Meade, Md. He served with this outfit until Nov. 9, 1918, when he was transferred to Co. G, Thirteenth Depot Brigade. He receivjed his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 20, 1910. -. ,> -

Kranz, Vivien Amos, was born June 10, 1S95. He entered the army at Logansport, Ind., April 26, 1918, and was discharged April 8, 1019. He was attached to Bat. B, 136th F. A., Thirtyseventh Division.

Kratzer, Keith Eugene, was born at Urbana, 111. He was twenty-two years of age when he began his army service. He was a member of the S. A. T. C, Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis, Ind. His discharge was dated at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 19, 1918.

Kreag. Miilculin. Oall, son of Charles and Cioldie Gall Kreag, was born at Cicero, Ind., March 26, ISUO. In 1916 he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind.. Xov. 19, 1917, and was in training at the Great Lakes Station for seven months; then he was in England for fonr months before he was returned to Pelham Bay, X. Y. He was rated second quartermaster.

Krise. Leoraril, was attached to Bat. D, 32.5th F. A. He was sent to France in the fall of 191S and again reached the United States Feb. 18, 1919, going from Newport New.s, Va., to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ivy., to receive his discharge.

Krupp, Carl W., was born in Koble Co.. Ind. While at Camp Zjichary Taylor, Ky., he belonged to the Fir.^t Co., Eighth Battalion, lS9th Depot Brigade. Because of physical disability he was discharged April 30, 1918.

Kriplean. Paul Henry, son of Frank and I'aukMia Fecldiek Kriplean, was born in Wisconsin May 10. 1892. His wife is Lucy Wagner Kriplean. He entered the army at Medford, Wis., Oct. 21, 1918. and was discharged Dec. 17, 191.8. He was on duty at both Camp Dodge, Iowa, and Camp Nichols. I.a. His discharge was granted at Camp Dodge with the rating of carpenter.

Kuelin, .lolin .M.. sou of Mrs. Mary Kuehn, entered the army April 26, 1918, when he was sent from Kokonio. Ind., to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He went to France with Bat. A, 134th F. A.

Kubns, Harry C. (Kunts) (52), son of Joseph II. and Ella L. Gabriel Kyhns, was born in Howard Co., Ind. He was twenty-one years of age at the beginning of his service. At the time of his discharge, March 27, 1918, he belonged to the First Co., Coast Artillery Corps, of the Coast Defense of Delaware. He had been stationed at Fort Dupont, Del.

Kunts, Orel P. (851, son of Orel B. and Mae Kuntz, was in service nearly ten months following his induction into the army April .'., 1918, when he left Kokomo, Ind., for Fort Hamilton, N. Y. He was also in training at Camp Eustis and Camp Stuart, Ya.. before starting to France. He had left port, but was returned when the armistice was signed, and sent to Fort Hamilton, N. Y., and then to Camp Grant, 111., where he received his discharge Dec. 23, 1918. Sergeant Kuntz's serial number was 604,141.

Knntz, Frank J. (14), was born Jan. 20, 1888. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 21, 1918, and was discharged March 1, 1919. He received his military training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Kuntz. Robert Leroy (76), son of Jacob E. and Thressa Fleming Kuntz, was born May 9, 1900. He attended high school three years. He enlisted in the medical corps at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., June 24, 1918. and after spending three weeks in training there he was transferred to Camp Crane, AUentown. Pa. Nine weeks later, or in September, 1918, he was sent to France and placed on duty at Camp Hospital No. 53, Base Section No. 6, Marseilles. He returned to the States and was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, July 23, 1919.

Kyzar. Archie Carl (14), son of Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Perry Kyzar, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 19, 1893. He enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. .5, 1917, and for three weeks was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. At Camp Shelby, Miss., he was so severely hurt in a storm that he was given a disability discbarge.

Kyzar, James Howard (50), son of Mr. and Mrs. Commodore Perry Kyzar, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 5, 1897. At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the marine corps at Denver. Colo., Oct. 28, 1913. For six months he was stationed at Mare Island, Cal. ; nearly three years were spent in the Hawaiian Islands; then he was promoted to corporal and appointed recruiting officer at Denver, Colo. His discharge was granted at Quantico, Ya., but he returned to Denver and re-enlisted for the duration of the war. Sergeant Kyzar was then sent to Cheyeune, Wyo., as recruiting officer, but soon after left there for Quantico, Va., and embarked for France

I/ackna, Joseph (62), son of Altonye and Vencene Tomorella Lackna, was born ia Italy June 10, 1889. He married Florence McFarlan. He enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., July 9, 1917, and was promoted to corporal of Co. G, Forty-fifth Infantry. On Feb. 10, 1919, he was given his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. In October, 1919, he left for an extended visit in Italy with his aged parents.

Ladd, Freclerickson Russell (90), son of Clarence and Lucy G. Ladd, was boru July 17, 1892, at Hartlino. Wash. In August, 1917, he was accepted by the local board at Albia, Iowa, and proceeded to Camp Dodge, Iowa, Feb. 25, 1918, where he was assigned to Bat. E, 339th F. A.; later lie was transferred to Co. K, Fifty-sixth Kiigiiieers, Washington BarracUs, 1). ('. In .May. 1D18. he was advanced to corporal and later transferred to Co. D, 603rd Engineers. "Searchlight" Division. Going overseas in July, 191S, he was again placed in the Fifty-sixth Engineers, but in Co. P. He was on the front line for thirteen -neelss in the section from Calais to Quentin, and was promoted to master engineer, junior grade, Sept. 4, 1018. His discharge was given In March, 1919.

Laden, Lewis Earl (40), son of Jackson and Mary Etta Laden, was Iiorn in Fairmouut, Ind., May 19, 1S92. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1912. On Dec. 11, 1917, he enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind,, and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. ; then after training at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, he embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J., and was advanced to corporal in Motor Truck Co. No. 414. He was in the Champagne-Marne defensive and the AIsne-Marne offensive. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., July 7, 1919.

Lamb, Ezra Fay (52), son of Ben.iamin Frank and Mary Jane Stephens Lamb, was born In Howard Co., Ind., .Tune 30, 1S9.5. He entered the army June 18, 1918, and before going to France with Co. E, 336th Infantry, Eighty-fourth Division, he was in training at the Motor Mechanics School, Indianapolis, Ind., and Camp Sherman, Ohio. He sailed from Camp Mills, L. I.. as a member of a ration handling detail.

Lamb, William Harrison (6), son of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Lamb, was born Feb. 28, 1897. He completed the work in the Greeutown, Ind., Higli School in 1915. He was not called into service until Oct. 15. 1918, when he was sent to Winona Lake and assigned to Co. D; then he was transferred to Co. C, Detachment No. 2, Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis, Ind., and discharged there Dec. 13, 1918.

Lamm, Anderson Paul (77), son of C. A. and Sarah Eidgway Lamm, was born at Amboy, Ind., Oct. 1, 1895. He was graduated from high school in 1914 and the following year attended business college. Enlisting at Indianapolis, Ind.. Dec. 14, 1917, as a stenographer, be was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and then to Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C. He sailed for England Feb. 6, 1918, and was sent to the mechanical repair shops, Neviers, France. The shops were moved to Verueuil, France, at a later date. His assignment was with Co. I, 303rd R. U., and his discharge was given June 27, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Lamm, Lewis Jennings (76), son of C. A. and Sarah Eidgeway Lamm, was boru at Amboy, Ind., May 16, 1899. Upon his enlistment at Indianapolis, Ind., in the ambulance section of the medical corps, he was sent to Columbus, Ohio, and then to Manila, P. I. When the American troops were ordered to Siberia, he debarked at Vladivostok with Ambulance Co. No. 4. which was attached to the depot quartermaster department. He was advanced to wagoner and was still in Siberia Feb. 4, 1920.

Lamonreaox, Harold L., son of Napoleon and Mollie Lamoureaux, enlisted in the n.avy at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 15, 1917. He was assigned to the U. S. SS. "Commodore," and was released from active duty Jan. 15, 1919.

Land, Lee Roy, was born at Groomsville, Ind. When he waa discharged at Camp Knox, Ky., Dec. 20, 1918, he belonged to Bat. E, Sixty-ninth F. A. His age was given as twenty-four .vears.

Landis, Virgil B., son of Ora B. and Ida M. Burris Landis, was born at Camden, Ind. After enlisting in the infantry at Kokomo, Ind., he received bis drill in army maneuvers at Camp Laurel and Camp Glenberry, Md. On April 13. 1918, he landed at Brest, France. As wagoner in Wagon Co. No. 5, Twenty-third Engineers, he was on the following fronts: St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, Neuvielle, Avacourt and Verdun. From Nov. 27, 1918, to April 21, 1919, he was stationed at Conplains; and at Le Mans from April 21 until in May, when he was sent to the embarkation port at Brest, where he remained until June 1, 1919. His discharge was issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Landrieth, William Leo, was born in Hendricks Co., Ind. He was twenty-nine years old when he enlisted in the motor transport corps. His discharge was given ,Tan. 6, 1919, at Camp Uolabird, Md. He was promoted to sergeant. His wife is Donnie Fae Landrieth.

Lane, Monroe L.. wns born nt Tipton, Ind. At tbe time of liis discliarge at Cump Zacliary Taylor, Ky., Dec. 5, 1918, he was a member of tbe Twenty-tbird Co., Sixth Battalion, 15!ltb Depot Krigade. He was twenty-four years old.

Lane, Ovid Charles (10), son of George B. and Lillie B-. Lane, was born July 2, 1S95, iu Kokomo, Ind. He graduated from high school and then attended Indiana University one year. He married Kathryu Balsbaugh. On May 1. 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery, and from Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent to Fort Dupont, Del. On June 8, 1918, he was placed in the Second Co., C. A. C, Fort Mott, N. J., and on July 12 clianged to the First Co. On July 26 he was assigned to the hospital at Fort Mott. He left for Washington, D. C, Dec. 19, 1918, for morale work iu the office of the surgeon general. From Dec. 22 to Jan. 30 he was associate editor of the "Right About," a soldier publication in New York City. After Feb. 5, 1919, he was news editor on the "Detroit Azuwer." He was advanced to first-class sergeant. He received his discharge Oct. 20, 1919.

Lane, Pearl Leroy 120), son of Norman and Bertha I>ane. was Ijorii Jan. 18, 1897, in Grant Co., Ind. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 15, 1918, when he was sent to Winona Lake. Then he was transferred to the motor transport corps at Indianapolis, Ind., advanced to corporal and discharged Dec. 21, 1918.

Langley, Elce, son of Silas and Mary Laugley. was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor July 23, 1918; upon arrival at Camp McClelhui, Ala., he was attached to Co. C, Twelfth Ammunition Train.

Landruni, Floyd R. (27), SOU of John and Annie Hinker Landrum, was born in Miami Co., lud. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 15, 1917, and after a period of service on the Me.xicau Border he was sent to France in the spring of 1918 and promoted to sergeant of Co. M, Sixty-first Infantry.

Landrum, Othel W. (51), sou of John and Annie lUnker Landrum, was born in Miami Co., Ind. lie enlLsted April 2, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., and served on the Mexican Border. He was assigned to tlie supply company at Eagle Pass, Texas.

Lantz, Glenn Burnell (10), son of Stephen and Martha C. Lantz, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Oct. 9, 1899. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1918, but he joined the navy April 2, 1918, two mouths before commencement. After passing the advanced wireless examinations, he was sent to Newport, E. I., and then to Harvard Vniversity, where he was graduated in the high-power wireless class and rated secoud-clas.s radio electrician. At the V. S. Itadio Station, Belniar, N. J., he was advanced to second-class petty officer. On Fel). 12, 1919, he was transferred to Washington, D. C, and assigned to the office of the director of naval communications and cable censor. When lie was discharged Aug. 25, 1919, he was first-class radio electrician. In September, 1919, he entered I'urdue University.

Lantz, Kay E (45), son of Stephen F. and Martha C. Lantz, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 1, 1897. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1916. His wife Is Gladys Aloore Lantz. On Jan. 1, 1918, he enlisted as a draftsman in the aviation corps and was sent from Fort Thomas, Ky., to San Antonio, Texas, where he took a course in the mechanical school; then be was transferred to Americus, Ga., as draftsman and crew chief. He was returned to Texas to attend tbe wireless telephone school at the University of Texas and was assigned to Co. C, Barracks ,\, Peun Field, Austin, Texas. Upon the completion of this course he was attached to Sciuadron C, Ellington Field, and on Jan. 31, 1919, he received his discbarge.

Latbom, William Henry (51) son of Samuel C. and Lillie Lathom, was born Dec. 25, 1890. His wife is Mamie Maralis Lathom. He enlisted as a baker at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 1, 1917, and after receiving a diploma in this course of instruction he was appointed mess sergeant, C'amp Zachary Taylor. I'rior to his enlistment he bad served six years in the army, fourteen months of the time in the Philippines and five years iu Texas anil California.

Laugbner, Harry B., was born at Forest. Ind. He was inducted into the army when he was twenty-three years of age. At the time of his discharge he was in the S. A. T. C, Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis, lud.

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I-.auren('e, Clarence Sylvester, sou of Jobii F. and Sarah J. Lawrence, was born iu Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 21, 1S90. He entered the army July 23, 191S, at Kokomo, Ind., aud was sent to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., where he was assigned to the Nineteenth Co., Fifth Battali<Mi. loOth Depot Brigade.

I^awson, John, son of Henderson and Viola Cronsore Lawsou, was born in Kokonm. Ind. He served two enlistments in the United States Marine Corps: Sept. 2, 11)07, to Sept. 1, lUll, and April 2G. 1918, to April 12, 1919. He was promoted to sergeant.

LawsoD, Ollie. son of Dan and Martha Lawson, was born May 6, 1S94. He entered the army July 23, 1918. and was assigned to Co. D. Twelfth Ammunition Train, Camp Zacluiry Tnylor, Ky.

Lawson. William, son of B. F. and Martha Garris Lawson, was born at Windfall, Ind., June 11, ISSG. When he became a soldier March 5, 1918, at Elwood, Ind., he was assigned to Co. I, Fifty-ninth Infantry, Camp Greene, N. C. He sailed from Camp Mills, L. I., and landed in England May 13, 1918. He was on three fronts: Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and the Argonne Forest. He was slightly gassed, and wounded hy a bullet in the left foot. He was promoted to firstclass private.

Lay den, Gerald l>ell>ert. was born at Greentown, Ind., Jan. 22, 1900. When he enlisted at Swayzee, Ind., April 21, 1917, he was assigned to the First Co., Coast Artillery Corps, Fort Constitution, N. II. He left Camp Dix, N. J., with the Seventy-eighth Division, 308th Machine GuD B;ittalion. He was wounded and sent to Base Hospital No. 48. After serving in the St. Mihiel sector he was transferred to Paris and returned to the United States as a member of Casual Co. No, 1143. Ilis discharge was received at Camp Mills, N. Y., June 12, 1919.

L.eatlierman, Cecil Marion, was induetod into tiie army Aug. 30. 1918. and w;is discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., Sept. 3, 1918, because of physical disability.

Leach. George Ward (SI), son of J. C. and Anna Ward Leach, was born iu Kokomo, Ind., Doc. 2G. 1S93. He graduated from high school in 1912. He enlisted in the army April 28, 1918, and was assigned to Co. G, Twenty-second Engineers, Third Battalion. He left the States Aug. 21, 1918, aud embarked from Montreal, Canada, for Liverpool, England, on the "A alacla," an English vessel. Cberbinrg, France, was reached on Sept. 18. Six weeks were spent on the Meuse Kiver, where the last big drive was made. He was at St. Mihiel and in the midsr of the fighting nntil the armistice was signed, for he was stationed with the light railway builders. He was in Germany from December until shortly before his return to the States in July. I'.tlS. He was discharged at Camp Merritt. N. J.

Leaman, John Edward, was born Feb. 11, 1889. He was in the service from Sept. o to 15, 1917, and was assigned to the 325th F. A., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. His discharge was given because of physical disability.

Learner, Ellis Moulder (97), son of Benjamin F. and Alary E. Admonson Learner, was born Sept. 19. 1883, near Kokomo, Ind. His wife is Fern Osborn Learner. After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1902 he spent two years at Purdue University in the agricultural classes, one ye:ir at Northwestern University in the theological school, two years at Chattanooga University, and one year in Chicago University in Y. M. C. A. study. It was while serving as general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Richmond, Ind., that he enlisted for Y. M. C. A. war work. He was camp secretary at Hattiesburg, Miss., six montlis: then be took intensive training for one nmnth at Springfield. Jiass. After his arrival in Paris he was assigned to Neufchateau and then Dii'kirch, Luxemburg, where he was division.-il entertainment secretary of the Thirty-third (Prairie) Division, billeted iji about seventy towns. He returned to the States in July, 191',).

Lee, Clarence A. (2Tl. son of John li. and Alice M. Lee, was horn in Paris, Ark. He enlisted in the army in September, 191G, and was assigned to the "Olympia" as second-class fireman. When the "Olyjupia" went aground aud was in danger of being destroyed, he was transferred to the New York Navy Yard aud later to the Caryers Farm, Greenwich. (Nmn.

Lee, Bert Arthur (20), sou of John R. and Alice M. Lee, was born at Center Ridge, Ark., April 15, 1888. He entered the army Oct. 5, 1917, and received his military training at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sevier, S. C, until he went overseas in August, 1918. As ho w^as not able to do trench warfare, he was transferred to Bat. B from Bat. D, Eightieth F. A., and assigned to the headquarters company. He was discharged June 28. 1919.

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Lee, Daniel F., was born Aug. 12, 181)6. He entered the army May 21, 191S, and was discliarged Nov. 23, 1918, after having served at Camp Custer, Jlicli., in Co. G, KJOtli Development Battalion. On Nov. 22, 1918, he received bis discharge.

Lee, William Alton, was born at Tipton, Ind. He entered the army at the age of twentytwo years. When he was discharged at Camp Custer, Mich., Jan, 28, 1919, he belonged to Co. D, 214th Engineers.

Leffert, Harry Martin, was born Oct. 28, 1892. He joined the navy April 10, 1917, and w-as a baker at one of the submarine bases. He was discharged at the U. S. demobilization station of the navy at Pittsburgh, Pa., .Sept. 13, 1919.

Leicht, Leslie Raymond (57;, son of William and Daisy Etta Leicbt, was born July 31, 1895, in Joliet, 111. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 9, 1017, and was assigned to Troop I, Seventeenth Cavalry, Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz.

Leicbt, Sylvester Roderick (46), son of William and Daisy Leiebt, was born in Joliet, 111., Jan. 29, 1.897. He entered the army June 1, 1918, and was assigned to Bat. E, Si.xty-first F. A., Camp Jackson, S. C. On Jan. 7, 1919, be received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Leist, Charles, served as a corporal in Co. E, l!32ud Infantry. His training was received at Camp Shelby, Miss. In October, 1918, his foreign service began.

Leonard, Dwiglit B. (94), son of Benjamin P. and Lena L. Kohlmicr Leonard, was born Oct. 10, 1894, at Marion, Ind. His wife w^as Edna lola Swartz. He enlisted Sept. 5, 1917, at Anderson, Ind., and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June 3, 1919, as a corporal. From the 159th Depot Brigade at Camp Zacbary Taylor he was placed in Co. G, 334th Infantry. On April 1, 1918, he entrained for Camp Logan, Houston. Texas, and was assigned to Co. M, 131st Infantry, Thirty-third Division On May 21, 1918, Corporal Leonard embarked from Camp Upton on the U. S. SS. "Leviathan." After living two weeks in stone barracks at Brest, France, he was sent to Fruicourt, then to Melville tor training under British authority, and the middle of July he went to the firing line. On Aug. 11, 1918, he received honorable mention for bravery on the field of the Somme front in the Fifty-eighth London Division. He was also at Verdun, the Argonne, east of the Mouse River, and at St. Mibiel. From Christmas until April he was at Fishbach, Lu.xemburg, in the Army of Occupation.

Lewellen, Ernest, was born at Converse, Ind. He began his army service when he was twenty-two years of age. Corporal Lewellen served in the Headquarters Co., 137th F. A. His discharge was issued at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Jan. 17, 1919.

Lewellyn, Ernest H. (92), son of Elmer E. and Mary Pippinger Lewellyu, was born June 20, 1899, at Frankfort, Ind. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 2, 1917, and went to Prance with the famous First Division, the first to go to France and the last to return. He was in the Sixteenth Infantry Supply Co., which went to Europe in June, 1917. He was on the firing. line beginning in October, 1917. and was on four fronts. After the armistice be remained in Germany until August, 1919, but did not reach the States until in September.

Lewis, Thomas Elwood, was born at Georgetown, 111. He entered the S. A. T. C. at the University of Illinois and was on duty from October to December, 1918.

Lindley, Harry H,, was born at West Baden, Ind. He enlisted in the U. S. Guards when he was thirty-five years of age, and was on duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., when he was discharged May 15, 1918, because of physical disability.

Lindley, Jesse O. (54), son of Joseph M. and Frances Fry Lindley, was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 5, 1872. He was barred from the American forces on account of bis age, so he enlisted in the Canadian Army June 10, 1918. After training at Camp Niagara until July 31, 1918, he was sent to Camp Purfleet, Essex, England.

Lindle.v. Xorvell Evert 1 23). son of .lolrn Hilton and Lyilia Jeffries Lindley, was horii near Kokomo, Inil,, June 9, 1891. He graduated from the liigli school in Greentown, Ind., in 1909 and then attended Valparaiso University two and one-half years and the JIarion Normal one year. In 1917 he graduated from the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music. On May 22, 1918, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind.. and had the following assignments: Co. A, Thirtysixth Infantry: Eighteenth Ohservation Battery; Twenty-third Battalion, F. A., C. O. T. S. : Columbus Barracks. Ohio; Fort Snelling, Minn.; Camp Devens. Mass., and Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. His discharge was dated Nov. 28. 1918.

lindley, Samuel Arthur, son of Ambrose E. and Sarah J. Lindley, was born in Liberty Tp.. Howard Co.. Ind., Oct. 22. 1898. He entered the army in July, 1918. While in France he was located with A. A. T. D., Section B, A. P. O. 713.

I-lndsay, David Shirley (88), son of George B. and Melsena Richardson Lindsay, was born in Kokomo, Ind., May 8, 1894. On May 2.3, 1918, he enlisted at Indianapolis. Ind.. and on May 27 he was called to the Great Lakes Training Station. On June 16 he was transferred to the League Island Yards, Philadelphia. Pa., and on July 4, 1918, he sailed for the Pauillac Naval Station, France. After the armistice he was engaged in tearing down buildings on the camp sites and sending the material to Belgium. On Feb. 1.5, 1919. at East Leigh, England, he was placed on one of the German boats that had been turned over to the United States. His return voyage was made on the U. S. SS. "Jlobile" in April. 1919; but later he made one trip to Europe before he was released from active duty. His rating was M. M.. second class.

Llndsey, J. Frank (90), son of George W. and Lucinda M. Evans Lindsey, was born at Vincennes, Ind., July 9. 1889. He graduated from the high school at Bruceville, Ind., in 1907, and from the law department of Indiana University in 1913. On Aug. 1.5. 1917, he enlisted in the O. T. S. and was cimmissioned first lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison Nov. 2(i. 1917. He was assigned to the ?..57th Infantry. Ninetieth Division. Jan, 5. 1918. Arriving in France on July o he went into action Aug. 22 in the St. Mihie! sector; from Oct. 16 to Nov. 11. 1918, he was on the .Meuse-Argonne front, and on the latter date he was recommended for a captaincy. On Dec. 8 he went into Germany with the Army of Occupation. He was battalion intelligence officer and commander of the Third Battalion, .3r)7th Infantry, regimental intelligence oflBcer. officer in charge of civil affairs, 17.Sth Brigade, and aide-de-camp to Brig. Gen. J. P. O'Niel, commanding general of the 179th Brigade. Captain Lindsey took part in every battle in which the Ninetieth Division was engaged, and was wounded twice. He returned to Kokomo, Ind., in June, 1919.

Lines. William Frank (64), son of Mort and Jennie Lines, was born in Wabash, Ind., Dec. 13, 1897. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind.. in March. 1917. and was sent to the Great Lakes Training School. He served in France as a corporal in the Fifth Co., Third Regiment, ^L K. A. Air Service. He arrived home July 7 and was mustered out about July 15. 1919. He had been a member of Co. E, of Kokomo,

Lines, Winfleld Scott (84), son of Hiram H. and Anna Julian Lines, was born April 17, 18.S0. His first army experience was with Co. L, 158th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War, April-November, 1898. He was also a sergeant in the Indiana National Guard, Sept. 29, 1903, to Aug. 1, 1904. In the World War he was sergeant, Co. A, Second Battalion. V. P. Army, from Feb. 19, 1918, to .Tan. 17. 1919.

Linskey, Thomas Charles (95), son of John and Elizabeth Linskey. was born in Elwood, Ind., Oct. 19. 1892. He enlisted at Clinton, Ind., Sept. 19, 1917, and was assigned to the office, chief engineers. Fourth Army Corps, France, but his training for this work had been received at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and Camp Shelby, Miss., where he was attached to Co. B. 301st Engineers.

Linskey, "William James, sou of John and Elizabeth Linskey, was born in Elwood, Ind., July 4, 1894. He received his army training at Camp Custer, Mich., and Camp Wheeler, Ga., and went to France with the headquarters company of the 116th Infantry.

Linson, Elmer Roscoe (02), son of Frank and Iva Greenleaf Linson, was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 12, 1888. On May 2, 1918, he was sent to Fort Thomas. Ky.. when he enlisted in the U. S. Army. After training at Chicknmauga Park, Ga., he was sent to France with Co. E, Fiftysecond Infantry.

I-ocke, William Frederick (2Cl, son of Abraham and Jlollie Spangler Loclje. was Ijorn Marcli IS, 1889. He married Nellie Maple Nov. 1. 1917. When his nnmber was reached in the selective service July 1, 1918, he was ordered from the oil fields at Irvine. Ky., to Valparaiso, Ind.. but on Aug. 13, 1918, he was transferred to Rolla, Mo., and advanced to corporal in the engineers corps of the Missouri School of Mines; later he was sent to Fort Howard. Baltimore, Md.. and while there he was acting sergeant and mechanician in the Fifth Co., Coast Artillery Corps. On Dec. 17 he was sent to Camp Grant, 111., and discharged there Dec. 27, 1018.

I-ockridge, William S. (66), son of ,Saranel and Rachel Hendricks Lockridge, was born near Sycamore, Ind. His wife is Minnie Parks Lockridge. He was one of the few men from this county to see service in Russia. After enlisting at Detroit. Mich., in August, 1917, he was promoted to corporal in the headquarters company of the .339th Infantry at Camp Custer, Mich. He was at Archangel, Russia, almost one year. He arrived in the States about July, 1919.