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liOckwood, Ralph Gregory (11), son of John J. and Nellie Ijockwood, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 17, 1894. On Aug. 13, 1917. he was commissioned first lieutenant in the aviation department at the O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison. l)ut at the time of his father's death he resigned his commission and- was given an honorable discharge. However, he enlisted .again Dec. 1, 1917, in Canada and was sent as a member of the English Royal Flying Corps School to the school of military aeronautics at the University of Toronto: next he was ordered to Borden Field and was commissioned first lieutenant in the Royal Flying Corps, Aug. 29, 1918, and stationed at Armour Heights, Toronto, Canada. In the United War Work campaign and the Fifth Liberty Loan campaign he secured ,'i flying machine at the Indianapolis Speedway for patriotic work in Kokomo. He received his discharge on the date the treaty was signed at Marseilles, May 7, 1919.
I/ogan, George W., son of Thomas and Cora A. Logan, was born at Walton, Ind.. June 19, 1000. His parents moved to Kokomo, Ind., and he entered the army here in .Tune, 1918.
Long, Audria E. (3 1, son of Arthur F. and Ella Long, was born July 10, 1895, near New London, Ind. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1914. In 1917 he received his diploma from the Indiana Dental College. Although commissioned in .Tune, 1917, he was not called into service until Sept. 14, 1918. but from that time he served as a first lieutenant in dental surgery attached to the Sixty-seventh Infantry, Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala. On Dec. 25, 1917, he married Olive Flora.
Long, Clyde (42), son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Long, was born in Liberty Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 3, 1807. He graduated from the high school in Greentown in 1914. After enlisting in the army Aug. 15, 1918, he was sent to Cincinnati. Ohio, to the school for auto mechanics. At the end of two months he was ordered to Camp Jackson, S. C, where lie was attached to Eat. E, Twelfth Regiment ; on Dec. 13. 1918, a transfer was made to Bat. A. Sixtieth F. A. Wagoner Long was mustered out nt the army Feb. 25. 1910. at Camp Grant, 111.
Long, Lawrence Rudolph (39), SOU of Charles W. and Flora B. Griffith Long, was Irorn in Greentown, Ind., Oct. 10, 1803. In 1912 he graduated from the Kokomo High Scliool. After serving on the Mexican Border, East Chicago, Ind., and Camp Shelby. Jliss., he was accepted at the O. T. C. Camp Stanley, Texas. With the rank of first lieutenant, he received further training at Camp Perry, Ohio. In September, 191.S, he went to France with Co. L. Sixtieth Infantry, Fifth Division. He was in Luxemburg with the Army of Occupation, liut he returned to the States March 31, 1919, with Co. M. ,364th Infantry, Ninety-first Division. He was sent to Camp Ivearney, Cal., for demobilization and was discharged May 15, 1919.
Lonz, Clarence A., was in the army at Camp Zachary Taylor. T\y., when lie volunteered to enter the tank service in February, 1918. He was sent to Camp Meade, Md., for a few weeks and then embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J., for intensive training in England from March until August, 1918. Ho went to France as a member of the 301st Heav.y Tank Battalion. He was on the Somme front and on the firing line when the armistice was signed Nov. 11. 1018. He had seen his first active service on the Hindenburg Line with the Twent.v-seventh Division, lie was mustered out at Camp Sherman. Ohio, in April, 1919.
Loop. James Denver (30), son of James D. and Anna Crume Loop, was born on a farm east of Kokomo, Ind.. May 2.1, 1.890. He attended the Kokomo High School one year. He enlisted in tile United States Marines in Boston, Mass., Sept. 26, 1017, as a recruit and was sent to Paris Island, S. C. He was also on duty at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and iustrnetor at the Virginia Beach Ritie Range from Dec. 25, 1917, to Jan. 7, 1918. On .Tan. 8. 1019. he entered the O. T. ('. at Quantico, Ya., and was commissioned, .Tune 16, 1019, second lieutenant, U. S. M. C. R. On June 15, 1010, Sergeant Loop was discharged and on June 2.'i w.is placed in the reserve corps.. He qualified as an expert rillcniiin.
Loop, Sherman C. (.87), son of Elijah E. and Jane Zimmerman Loop, was horn Feb. 0, 1801. lie married Hattie Coverdale. His service in the U. S. Army began when he enlisted at Piqua, Ohio, Nov. 24. 1913, and he was on duty at the following places : Camp Willis, Columbus, Ohio; Camp Pershing, El Paso, Texas (Mexican Expedition); eight months on reserve; Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio; Camp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala.; Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky. He was attached to Co. C, 148th V. S. Infantry, Tliirty-seventh Division; Fire-truck and Hose Co. No. 3.34, and camp quartermaster corps. He participhted in the raid on the Mexicans on Lorenzo Ford near El Paso, Texas. His discharge was gr.niled Fcli. 20. I'.il'.i, at Camp Zachary Taylor.
Lord, William Bernard (6). sou of Francis O. and Viola J. Conway Lord, was born in Union Tp., Howard Co., Ind., July 31, 1896. He attended high school for three years, on Oct. 15, 191.S, he was sent to Winona Lake, Ind., but w.as transferred to the Chamber of Commerce Training lietachnient No. 2. Indianapolis, Ind. He was discharged Dec. 17, 1018.
Lott, Charles S. Jr. (75), son of Charles S. and Elizabeth Lott, was born in Jlisliawaka, Ind., June 27, 1895. He attended Wabash College two years. His wife is Opal Reed Lott. Entering the army at Crawtordsville, Ind., April 23, 1917, he was assigned to the 113th Engineers, Camp Shelby, Miss. Corporal Lott was transferred to divisional headquarters with the special duty of reconnaissance and topography. He was commissioned second lieutenant In December, 1918, at the C. O. T. S., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was discharged Dee. 18. 191.S. and placed in the reserve for five years.
Love, CI»ar:e.s Kolier<ls (84). son of Charles Alexander and Laura Robords Love, was a sophomore at DePauw I'niversity when he enlisted in the S. ,V. T. ('. in October. 1!»]8. and was discharged in December, 1918. Since the death of his parents lie has maile liini hoTuc with his sister, Mrs. .T. V. Weisman.
Love, ,Seth, entered tlie army .\pril 20, 1918. He went to France, after a period of training at the Louisville cantonment, with Co. A, 112th .\nimuMilion Train, .\fter the armislice. he was placed in the military police in Belgium.
Love, Samuel A. (18l, son of Frank and Jennie Love, was born in Carroll Co., Ind., .\pril 10, 1800. He completed two years of high school work in Kokomo, Ind., and entered the arm.v here .Tuly 19, 1917, when he enlisted in the Q. M. C. Upon being mustered into the service at Fort Thomas. Ky., he was assigned to Bakery Co. No. 41 at Fort McPherson, Ga. He was transferred to Columbia, S. C, and made instructor in bakery ; then after a brief period at Fort Jay, N. Y., he was sent overseas, promoted to sergeant and assigned to Co. B. Sixty-fifth Engineers, R. T. O. After remaining in Europe twenty months, he landed at Charlestown, S. C, in July, 1010. mthI was mustered out of the army.
Lovejoy, Willhim Shelley (.57), son of Samnel S. and JIary E. Lovejoy, was biuai Jan. 15. 1800, near Kuknmo. Ind. He attended high school one year. When the first draft quota left Kokomo, Sept. 5. 1017, he was one of the twelve volunteers to leave on that eventful day. He was promoted to corpor.il and then to sergeant of Bat. D, 32nth F. A., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. In February, 1918, a call came for men for the tank service. It is probable that the following Howard Couuty men were the only ones in the tank corps who saw active service on the firing line: Walter Barnard, Kussiaville, and Cosmos Braun, Clarence Lonz, George Albaugh and W. S. Lovejoy, all of Kokomo. Together they went to Camp Meade, Md., and then a few days later embarked from Camp Merritt. N. J., for England, where intensive training was received from .March until .\ug. 2:!, 1918; then the channel was crossed, and on Sept. 20 they went into action with the T^'\'eiity-severit b TUvision on the Hiiidenbnrg Line. Sergeant Lovejoy went "over the top" tliree times as driver and mecbanic. He saw service on the Somme front, and was on the tiring line when the armistice was signed. He returned to the States, and was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 10, 1010.
LowOen, William Keith, was born in Michigantown, Ind. At the age of twenty-two he entered the arm.v and served lirst in the Second Co., Casual Detachment. His second assignment was with the Third Co., 152nd Hepot Brigade. On Jan. 22. I'.il0, he was mustered out ot the army at Camp Custer. ^liob.
Lowder, Arthur Edward, enlisted in July, 1917, and died June 16, 1919, at Superior, Wis., from pneumonia. Corporal Lowder was recruiting olBcer, and married Sallie Iricli, Aug. 30, 1914.
Lowery, Otis, received his training in aviation at San Antonio, Texas, with the Eighty-third Construction Scinadron. While in France he was attached to the 4nith Aero Squadson.
toy, I'ra L. (40), son of Frank and Isabelle Loy, was born in Tennessee Nov. 1, 1S99. He enlisted in the army Jan. 26, 191S, and was assigned to the coast arcillery when he was mustered in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. liefore going overseas in May, 191S, he received training at Fortress Monroe, Va., Lee Hall, Va., and Mulberry Island, Hempstead, N. Y. He landed in England June 1, 1918, and twelve days later he was sent to France, where he was placed in the French Artillery. He was in the last big drive, hut was not injured.
Lucas, Roy E. (."ill. son of Charles C. and Lydia Myers Lucas, was born Aug. 11, 1S92, in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the army in June, 1918, at the Presidio, San Francisco, Cal. In August, 1918, he was sent to Baltimore, Md., and in January. 1919, he was placed on guard duty at Wilmington, Del., as a menilier of Co. M, Sixty-third Infantry.
Luckey. Frank Joseph, son of Charles E. and Emma A. Lnckey, was born In Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 2:), 1S96. His wife is Marie Innis Luckey. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., March 28, 1918, and wejit to France with Co. G, llCtli Engineers.
Lnckey, Hayden Raymond, son of Charles E. and Emma A. Luckey, was born at Oakford, Ind., Oct. 28, 1893. He was sent in the draft which left Kokomo, Ind., for Fort Hamilton, N. Y., April 3, 1918. He was assigned to Bat. D, Coast Artillery Corps, which went to France in .Tuly, 191,8, and returned in February. 1919. He was ninstercil out in March. 1919.
Luns. Bruce D. (981. son of Rev. It. 'J', and Virginia Elizabeth Shanklin Lung, was born in Carroll Co.. Ind. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1906 and from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1913. He married Rose .Alurphy in 1917. When he was commissioned Hrst lieutenant in the medical dep.irtment, he was sent to Fort Oglethori)e, Ga., Sept. 19, 1918; two weeks later he reported at Holioken, N. J., but later he was assigned to hospital work at Camp Mills, L. I. He was ilischarged Jan. 21. 1919.
Lynch, Charles Howard (HOI. son id" Benjamin L. and Mary J.iiic Drake Lynch, was born at Bourbon, Ind., Dec. 29, 1873. He attended the Kokomo Business College. He enlisted at Washington. D. C, and was stationed at Camp Ilolabird. Md.. with Repair Unit No. 300; he was also on guard duty for two months and then transferred to the repair shop, where he was a master mechanic. He was promoted to iiu.irtermaster sergeant, senior grade. Feb. 12, 1919. He died March 16, 1919, after a few days' illness, at Ii"ort Mcllenry. Md. His body was returned to Kokomo, Ind., for burial.
Lytic, Dewey McKinley (75), son of William L. aud Eva E. Fylc Lytle, was born at Francesville. Ind., March 25, 1898. After his eulistment at Culver, Ind., in August, 1917, he was stationed at the following places before going to France; Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Fort Barranco, Pensacohi, Fla.; Fort Caswell, N. C, and Camp Merritt, N. J. He was on duty at Marseilles, France; Motz, Germany, and on the Swis.^ Border. He landed at Fortress Monroe, Va.. Jan. 8. 1919, and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, soon after. His service was with Bat. A. Sixth Trench Mortar Battalion.
Maas, Bernard L., son ot Moses aud Bertli.i .Maas, was b.ini Feb. 1. l.Stll. Upon his completion of the public .school course in New York City, he was a student in the New York City College for two years. When he entered the army April 3, 1918. he was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Fort IT.iniilton, N. Y.. but was later discharged because of physic.il disability.
Madress, rraiik P.. was burn iu FariuilUia, Italy, and was twenty-tliree years of age when he enlisterl in the ormy. When he was discharged at Camp Gordon. Ga.. Feb. 15, 1919, he was first sergeant of Co. K, Fort.y-flttli Infantry.
Maggart. Charles Nile (SO), son of J. M. and Alice E. Raper Maggart, was born in Carroll Co., lud. His wite is Hazel Waisner Maggart. On Dec. 12, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and as a mechanic he was placed in the air service at Orley Fields, near Paris, for eight months: then he was assigned to the work of testing motors. Sergeant Maggart was also stationed at Hanssimont. France, with the Fourteenth Co., Third Air Service Division. He was discharged July 11. 1919. at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Maggart, Ray V. (801, son of ,T. M. and Alice E. Raper Maggart. was born in Indianapolis, Ind. lie enlisted in the army at Logansport, Ind., March 29, 1918, and went to France w'ith Co. C, Tenth Field Signal Battalion. For some time he was stationed at Bois de Langinois: then he was moved up to the front lines, where he saw active service for thirty days. He was .struck by tlying shrapnel, but the injury did not prove serious. When the armistice was signed, he was on the front lines near St. Jlihiel. He was discharged July 5, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Maher, Joseph Charles (47), Ninth Co., Third Regiment. Motor Mechanics, went overseas in July, 1918, from Camp Greene, N. C, where he had been in training since his enlistment at Kokomo, Ind., July 2, 1917. except for a short period when he was attached to the sanitary corps, 151st Infantry, Camp Shelby, Miss. After his arrival in France he was transferred to the Eighteenth Co.. Third Regiment. Air Service Mechanics, Romorantin. Corporal Maher remained in foreign service until the summer of 1919.
Maher, Tliomas J. Il9l, was liorn in Howard I'o., Ind.. Feb. 21, 1894. He married Cecil McCauley, He enli.sted at Kokomo. lud., Aug. Id. 1917, and was as.signed to the place of first cook. Baking Co, No. 355. In May. 1919, he had been overseas seventeen months and was at that time billeted fifteen miles from Metz, Alsace-Lorraine.
Major. Kniery B. (49), son of John E. and Hala Major, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. May 31, 1893. He became a soldier July 2.3, 1918, and was appointed head cook, Co. G, Twelfth Ammunition Train, Camp McClellan, Ala. He was discharged there Jan. 23, 1919.
Major, Orville W. (51), son of George W. and Lucy E. Major, was born in Hamiltou Co., Ind., April 9. 1S97. He completed one year of work in high school. When he enlisted in Kokomo and was sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., he was ordered to Camp Merritt, N, J., and embarked on the ir. S. army transport Kilpatrick, July 5, 1918. for the Panama Canal, where he was assigned to Ambulance Co. No. S.
Maloney. James Stephen, Jr. (8fi). son of James S. and Catherine E. Hayes Maloney. was born in Logansport. Ind., June 2, 1890. He graduated from the St. Francis Academy. Kokomo, Ind. He volunteered In the first draft contingent of Sept. 5. 1917, but after training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., for ten weeks he was discharged Nov. 2(>. 1917, because of physical disability. He had been assigned to the 32.5th F. A.
Maloney, Joseph Arthur (87), son of James S. and Catherine E. Hayes Maloney, was born in Logansport, Ind., Aug, 12, 1899. He attended the St. Francis Academy and three years were spent in the Kokomo High School. He was under orders to go to Spartausburg. S. C, with those who volunteered for service in the last draft allotment, but on account of the signing of the armistice he went no farther than Indianapolis, Ind.. and was mustered out the following day, Nov. 12, 1919.
Mannings, Paul Benton, was born Feb. 8. 1894. He entered the army at Rushville, Ind., in Augu.'t. 1917, and was attached to Co. B, First Regiment, F. A. R. D.
Mannion, Leo JoNeph. was born Nov. 5, 1896. He entered the army Oct. 15, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Interlaken to the S. A. T. C. His discharge was given Nov. 9, 1918.
Manring, John Francis, was master engineer, senior grade, with Ilcadriuartcrs Detachment No. 1, Fifteenth Grand Division, A. P. O. 713. A. E. F.
Manring, Bussell Morris (7(li. son of William and Sarah Isabella .\yers Manring. was born in Greentown, Ind., Nov. 14, 1891. lie graduated from the Greentown High School in 1910, and from the Indiana School of Pharmacy in Indianapolis in 1914. Enlisting in Indianapolis, Ind., May 3, 1917, he was called into service ,Tnne 7, 1917, and served as first sergeant in the nn^dical department of the tielil hospital, Fort Benjamin Ilavrisou; tlien lie was on duty at Camp Shelby for one year. On Oct. 1, 1918, he entered the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor, and was mustered out there Nov. 27. lOl.S, before he had completed the course.
Marls, Robert .slierwin 1 71! I. son of Omer and Cora B. Sherwin Maris, was born at Eussia- Tille. Ind.. .Tune i, 1890. He enlisted in tlie aviation section of the army Aug. 6, 1917, at Fort McDowell. Cal., hnd was assigned to the Eighty-sixth Squadron. Kelly Field. Texas. Further training was received at Scott Field, Belleville. 111. On .Tan. 2, 1918, he arrived in England, and in March went to France, and was a participant in the St. Mihiel, Vendome and other engagements from Sept. 12 to Nov. 11, 1918. He received his discharge at Mitchell Field, Long Island, May 29, 1919. He was a fitter of airplanes until after the armistice; then he was appointed head cook for his squadron.
Marley, (iiaoncey Leo 1 44 1, son of Ted and Mrs. Marley. was born at Perrysburg, Ind., April 27, 1.S88. He attended high school three years. He was sent from Kokomo to Indianapolis to the Chamlier of Commerce Detachment No. 2, but later was at two camps in South Carolina, Camp Jackson and Camp Wadsworth. He was wagoner of Truck Co. B, Eighth Artillery Corps.
Marciuis, Don David (SS), son of C. V. and Frances A. Smith Marquis, was born at Oakford, Ind., Feb. 19, 1890. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 20, 1918, and was stationed while in France at Pont-a-Mousson with Bat. C, Eightieth F. A. He was mustered out on June 28, 1919, at Camp Zachary Taylor.
Marauis, Oren Kenneth (-19), son of Otis anil Mary Barber Marquis, was born in Greentown, Ind., March 21, 1898. He is a graduate of the Burlington High School. Seven days before war was declared he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was stationed with Co. E, at East Chicago, Ind. He was also with the same contingent at Camp Shelby, but on Aug. 26, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant and as.signed to Co. M, 152nd Infantry. On Oct. C, 1918, he left Hoboken for Liverpool, and after his arrival in France he was assigned to the Thirty-eighth Division at Nantes; later he was placed in the Thirty-sixth Division at Tounaire. He arrived in the t'nited States June 2, 1919, and was sent from Newport News, Va., to Camp Zachary Taylor, and was discharged there June 27. 1919.
Marquis, Kalph Irving (92). son of Otis and Mary Barber Marquis, was born at Greentown, ind.. Jan. 28, 1S99. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., April 23, 1917, and at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was promoted to corporal Oct. 16, 1917. When he was transferred to Fort Ethan Allen, Vt., he was attached to Troop E, Eighteenth Cavalry; but at Camp Shelby, Miss., he was assigned to the Seventy-sixth F. A. He went from there to Camp Merritt, N. J., and then sailed to France. For a time he was stationed in the northern part of the country. He was on the firing line in the Second Battle of the Marne, July 7 to August 2. St. Mihiel salient, Sept. 12 to IG, and the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Oct. 4 to 13. While c.irrying ammunition to the front lines he was -wounded. He heard the shell coming, jumped from his horse and threw himself on the ground. The shell killed his horse and wounded him in the right arm. He sailed for the United States, March 20, 1919, and in April was given his discharge from Bat. C, 170th F. A.. Third Division.
Marsh, .Samuel Kairden 1,78), son of Henry and Sarah Jlarsh. was born April 10, 1888. On Dec. 15, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the army and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He sailed from Newport News, Va., to St. Nazaire. France, in January. 1918. He served in the capacity of corporal. He was discharged .Tuly 20, 1919.
Marsh. William Henry, son of Henry and Sarah Marsh, was born July .3, 1898. When he enlisted at Kokomo. Ind., Sept. 26, 1917, he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., and then to Newport News, Va.. before going to France. He was stationed with the Eleventh Cavalry at St. Nazaire.
Marshall, Clyde, son of Benton C. and Effie J. Marshall, joined the army at Vancouver Barracks, Wash., in February, 1918, and was assigned to Co. C, 314th Engineers. He also had training at Camp Fremont, Palo Alt9, Cal., and the American University, Washington, D. C. Then he went to France.
Marshall, rioyd (12), son of A. C. (deceased) and Emma V. Marshall, was born in Kussiaville, Ind., March 3, 1895. In 1913 he graduated from the Russiaville High School. He attended Purdue University in 1913-1914 and Indiana University 1914-1910. He was sports-editor on the Kokomo Tribune when he entered the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, May 14, 1917. On Aug. 15. 1917. he was commissioned second lieutenant and assigned to the 159th Depot Brig.ide, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Ou Sept. 0, 1917, he was transferred to the Thirty-eighth Division,
Carai) Sbelby. Miss., and iUtached to the ISOtli Intantry. On Dec. 25, 1017, be returned to Cain[i Zachai-y Taylor, attached to the 33.5rd Infantry. On April 20, 1918, he was assigned to the First Replacement Regiment, Camp Gordon, Ga. He sailed on July 21, lOl.S, for Fr.ince with the Fourth Company of the July Automatic Replacement Draft. Immediately after arriyiug oyerseas, he was placed in the 16.3rd Infantry, Forty-first Division. After Jan. 5, 1919, he served with the Headcjuarters, First Replacement Depot, and convoyed troops over France, Belgium, Luxemburg and Germany until March 0, 1919, the date of his transfer to the American Expeditionary Forces University, Beaune, France. He embarked for the t'nited States, June 15, 1919, and arrived in New York July 1, 1919. His discbarge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., July 24, 1919, with the grade of second lieutenant.
Marshall, George D. (5), was born in Cass Co., Ind., Dec. 17, 1S72. His higher education was secured at Kentucky University, the Medical College, Louisville, Ky., and the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, ludi.-uiapolis, from which he was graduated in 1904. He enlisted in the army in June, 1917, and after attending the O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison from Sept. 15 to 22, he was assigned as orthopedic surgeon at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. On April 8, 1918, he was appointed chief of orthopedic service, base hospital. Camp Joseph E. Johnston. On July 21. 191.8. he left for over.seas service iu the reconstruction hospitals of Lon-. don. Southampton and Liverpool, remaining in this work for eight months. He was commissioned first lieutenant, medical reserve corps, July 16, 1917; captain, Dec. 22, 1917; major, ,Tuly 19. 1918. On March 2r^, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Dix, N. J., and returned to his home in Kokomo. Ind.
Marshall. John, son of James H. and Elizabeth Campbell Marshall, was boi-n iu Cass Co., Ind., July 8, 1888. He graduated from Indiana University in 1912. He served his entire enlistment from June ?,. 191S, to March 1. 1919, with the headquarters company of the 325th F. A. As a musician he was with the American forces in France from Sept. 9. 1918, to Feb. 15, 1919; then he returned to the States and was discharged March 1, 1919.
Marshall, Lloyrt Jennings, was sent to Winona Lake, Ind., Oct. 15, 1918. His discharge was received at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 21, 1918. He had been attached to the S. A. T-. C. of the Chamber of Commerce.
Marshall. Woody Corwin (73), son of A. C. and Emma Viola Albertson .Marshall, was born Aug. 12, 1897, in Monroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He graduated from high school in 1915 and attended college one year. He joined the navy May 20, 1918, at Indianapolis, Ind., and was rated apprentice seaman.
Martin, Charles K. 181 1, son of Clay and Margaret Hester JIartin. was liorn at Alto, Ind. After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1903, and from Purdue University in 1908, he married Addie Louise Mieleu. When he enlisted in the army at I.>etroit. Mich.. Nov. 19, 1917, he was assigned to the 330th F. A.. Camp Custer. Mich. For three months he attended the O. T. C. at Camp Jackson. S. C. and was a sergeant. On June 1. 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant and transferred to llio ordnance department. Rock Isl.ind. 111.
Martin, David Harrison, son nf Edward C. and Sarah E. Roe Martin, was born near Kokomo, Ind. On June 30, 1917, he enlisted and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. Seven months were spent at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, before going to France. Arriving there March 11, 1918, he went into action on the Marne in June and remained there throughout July and August. In September he was in the St. Mihiel salient, and in the Argonne Forest on Oct, 9, 1918, he was seriously wounded. For many weeks after his return to the States in the spring of 1919 he was in hospital ward No. 21 at Fort Benjamin Harrison. On June 9. 1919, he received his discharge.
Martin. David i.. was born in Fayette Co.. Ky., Dec. 29. 1892. His wife is Halcye Pickett Martin. He began his service Aug. 30, 1918. when he was sent from Kokomo. Ind., to Camp Custer, Mich., and assigned to the Seventy-eighth Infantry, Fourteenth Division. On Jan. 27, 1919, he received his discharge.
Martin, Emile F. (68), son of Victor and Mary Martin, natives of France, was born at Crystal City, Mo., Aug. 21, 1886. His first wife. Emma Hardeheck Martin, is dead. His sec- vjiul marring'e witli M:ir.v Miller \\':inslii'iuiji']i. Hp enlisted ;is a private in t'n. 1, Second Indiana Infantry, and was advanced to corporal April 20, liKIT; commissioned second lieutenant Feb. 29, lOOcS; first lieutenant March 5. 1911; captain Marcli 15. 1912; resigned upon leaving Kokomo ; re-commissioned captain Co. E, Second Indiana Infantry, .Tune 27, 101.5: on Mexican border eight months; East Chicago, Ind.. March 26-Aug. 15. lOlfi; Camp Shelby, Miss., Aug. 15-Oct. 5. 1918. Some time after his arrival in France, he was tran.sferred to the First Army Headquarters and appointed interpreter. He was in the Itattle of Sedan Nov. 0. 7 and S, and his discharge papers show that his hearing was permanently injured. He returned to the States in .Tune, 1919, and was mnsti'rcil out at Camp Dix, N. J.. June 20, 1919.
Martin, James Russell, son of Sylvester M. and Delia Martin, was born Jan. 30, 1898. After enlisting in the army at Koliomo. Ind., he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. His training in the aviation section was received at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. He embarked from Newport News for France with the 46Sth Aero Squadron.
Martin. Maynard Robert, sou of Hiram (deceased) and Angeline Martin, was born May 10, 1S96. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 11. 1917. and was assigned to headquarters company. F. M. S.. which was in France for several months.
Martin, Paul Linville, sou of Omar C. and Myrtle Martin, was only fifteen years of age when he enlisted in the army. He served in France for nearly fifteen months and was slightly wounded and gassed.
Martin, Pleasant D. (66), son of W. H. (deceased) and May Patterson Martin, was born at Greentown, Ind., June 21, 1891. He attended high scliool two years. From July 6, 1915, to July, 1919, he served in the navy on the battleship T'. S. SS. "Utah." and went to Cuba. South America, France. England and Ireland. The "Utah" was in the couvoy on one of the President's trips to France, and he was on special duty in London for a time. He holds first prize in marksmanship with 12-inch guns, having made six bulls-eyes in six shots in one miiiulc and two seconds, which is almost the world record. He was promoted to coxswain.
Martin, Roy Melton (19), son of Dr. Amos Addison and Nettie Jane Daily Martin, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 24. 1,892. He graduated from the New London High School in 1911. After going to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Sept. 21. 1917, he was promoted through the various grades to sergeant. Before finishing the course in the radio signaling school, he was trans-' terred to the gas, flame and smoke department, and after going to France, he was an instructor and inspector in this work. He left the United States Sept. 5. 1918. with Bat. D, 325th F. A.. Eighty-fourth Division, and was mustered out of the army March 1, 1919.
Martin, Vauglin Monroe (81), son of L. B. and Nancy Smith Martin, was born Oct. 11. 1896, in Payette Co.. Ky. He entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. March 29, 1918. After spending five months at Camp Z.-ichary Taylor and five months in France, he was sent to Germany, attached to Co. G, Sncth Inf^intry, Eighty-ninth Division, and was on duty there three montlis.
Martin, H'allaee llarolil lOli, son of George Clay and Hester Thorne Martin, was born at Alto, Ind., Dec. 9, 1895. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1913, and was in his senior year at Indiana University when he enlisted in the army in April, 1917, the same month war was declared. On Oct. 3, 1917, he sailed with the Forty-second "Rainbow" Division and went into action in Lorraine Feb. 21, 1918. He was on the Champagne front in July. 1918: also at Chateau Thierry and in the Toul sector. After going to Germany he was placed on detached service and sent to the Sarbonne University in Paris for four months. He was advanced to sergeant of Bat. F, 150th F. A., Sixty-seventh Brigade. In August, 1919. he returned to the United States and was discharged.
Martz, Frank Alonzn (47), Son of Otto and Anna Martz, was born in New Albany, Ind., but joined the anny while living in Kokomo, Ind., June 5, 1917, and was attached- to the medical corps, Camp Shelby, Miss.
Mason, William Evert (CO), son of Jonas E. and Lillie E. Roberts Mason, was born in Grant Co., Ind., Jan. 8, 1900. He enlisted at the Kokomo recruiting oflice and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., May 8, 1918. He arrived in France. June '21, 1918, and was in active service with Co. C, 314th Field Signal Battalion until the armistice was signed. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, June 10, 1919.
Massey, George W. (50), son of Naldo and Emma Quade Massey, was born at Edwardsville, TU., Dec. 17, 1898. He graduated from the high school at Swayzee, Ind., although his home was iu Howard County. He oulistecl in the army at Marion. InJ., .Tan. IT, 1917. and was on duty at Port Tliomas, Ky.. and Greenville, S. C, until sent to France with the 1106th Air Replacement Squadron. Upon his return to the States he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor and there discharged .Tan. 3, 1919, as a member of the Fifth Co., Second Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade. He was discharged September 12, 1919.
Mast. Clarence Jacob, son of Andrew L. and Daisy O. Mast, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. IS, 1895. He graduated from the Converse High School iu 1913. On .Tuly 13, 1917, he enlisted in the army and was assigned to Co. E, Forty-second Infantry; later be was a member of the 139th F. A. After training at Camp Shelby, Miss., for one year, he left for France Oct. 6, 1918, and returned to the States Dec. 23, 1918. His discharge was granted .Tan. 15, 1919.
Mast, Meldo K. (82), son of Samuel li. and Lydia C. Sproal Mast, was born near Greentown, lud., July 24, 1895. He was inducted into the army at Ivokomo. Ind.. April 26, 1918. After spending six weeks at Camp Zacbary Taylor, Ky., he was attached to the llSth Ambulance Co., 112th Sanitary Train, Camp Sheridan, Ala. Five weeks later he entrained for Camp Upton, N. Y., and embarked for England and France. He saw service on the western front and was gassed at Verdun.
.Matthews, Elmer, son of Michael and Emma Courtway Matthews, was born in Benton Harbor, Mich., in 1888. He enlisted In the n.nvy at Indianapolis, Ind.. May 1, 1918, and on the thirteenth of the month he was called to the Great Lakes Station, where he was in service until Dec. 17, 1918, with the Tenth, and later the Seventeenth Regiments.
Matehett, Clyde (94), son of J. W. and Irene Marshall Matchett. was born at Elwood, Ind., Sept. 10, 189.5. On Dec. 13, 1917, he enlisted in the medical corps, and saw service with Co, I, at Camp Stuart, Va. He had not been discharged in September, 1919.
Matlock, Edwin Leon (48K son of James E. and ^Mattie J. Jlatlock. was Itorn in Kokomo, Ind., In 1897. He entered the army Aug. 2,8. 1918, and was stationed at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, as a member of the Twenty-fourth Co., Sixth Battalion. His discharge was given in February, 1919.
Mattix, Paul Rhodes (84), sou of .Tustlce C. and Nellie Rhodes Mattix. was born at Gas City, Ind., Jan. 4. 1893. He graduated from the Maplewood Classical School in Kokomo, Ind., in June, 1910. and the Kokomo Business College in 1911. After several attempts to get into the army, he was finally accepted at Cleveland, Ohio, in September, 1918, and was commissioned second lieutenant Oct. 31, 1918. A short period was spent at Washington, D. C, in the motor transport corps before he was transferred to Camp Holabird, Md. He was there when the armistice was signed, but soon after he was returned to Washington, D. C, and assigned to the maintenance division, motor transport corps. Muniti(uis Building. He was discharged in the fall of 1919.
Maudlin, Paul Eugene (45), son of Mrs. Mattie Dearinger, was born iu Kokomo. lud., Dec. 12, 1894. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Oct. 5, 1917, and assigned to Bat. E. 325th F. A.; then he was transferred to the 159th F. A., Brigade Headquarters; and finally to Camp Knox, Ky., before he sailed from Camp Mills. L. 1., on the English ship "Orduna" for Liverpool. After his arrival at Cherbourg, France, Sept. 22. 1918, he was sent to Camp de Souge near Bordeaux. He left for the States Jan. 6, 1919, on the U. S. SS. "Wllhelmlna," and was mu.stered out of the service at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. Feb. 1, 1919.
Maupin, Garnett Earl, was born in Kokomo, Ind, When he was twenty-two years of age he enlisted in the Q. M. C. He was on duty at Camp Hancock, Ga., when he was discharged .Tan. 27, 1919.
Mayfleld, Hollace Earl (38), son of Dr. Marcellus and Laura P. Mayfield, was born at Charleston, Ind., Feb. 13, 1S93. After graduating from the Kokomo High School, he attended Wabash College three years. He enlisted in the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison May 12, 1917, but re-enlisted iu the aviation section and graduated from the school of military aeronautics, T'nlversity of Texas, Feb. 16, 1918. His training in primary Hying was received at Barron Field, Fort \\"nrtli. Texas. He qualified for military reserve aviator and was commissioned second lieutenant .luly 17, 1918. During the following month he was located at the aviation concentration camp, Camp Dick. Dallas. Texas; then he was ordered to Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, for advance training as bombing pilot, and was stationed there until discharged, Jan. 10, 1910.
Mays, Gilbert Henry (72), son of Charles and Emma ^lays, was born in Miami Co., Nov. 25, 1896. He attended high school for nearly four years and then spent one year at Valparaiso University. He enlisted in the Q. JI. C. .Tune 3, 1918, and was accepted as a typist and clerk .It the personnel office, Fort Thomas, Ky. ; three months later he went to Washington, D. C. .-ifter six weeks there he left for France with a gas and oil unit, and with this contingent he was placed on duty at Tours. He was advanced to private, first class.
McAdanis, James Franldiii, son of Mrs. Jlnry Mc.\dams. enlisted in the arm.v May 3, 1918. and was mustereil in ;it Fort Thomas, Ky. He was ordered to Camp Forrest, Ga., and there promoted to corporal of Co. D, Fifty-first Infantry, Sixth r»ivision. He saw active service on the western front.
McBride. Claude, son of .Tames L. and Clara II. Shelbourne McBride, was born at Freedom, Ind., May 10. 1.89C. His wife is Eletha N. Reynolds McBride. His military training covered a period of six months, beginning Aug. .30, 1318, when he entered the National Army at Kokomo, Ind.
McCain, George Knig:lit (40), son of C. K. and Kate Hunt McCain, was horn in Kokomo, Ind., April 8, 1894. He enlisted in Co. E, Second Indiana Infantry, June 2C, 1916, and was promoted to sergeant. For a time he served on the Mexican Border: then he was transferred to Co. L, Third U. S. Calvalry, Nov. 9, 1916, and was promoted to flrst-class private in the Regulars. He landed in France Nov. 3, 1917, and was stationed at Burbonne les Baines and Romorantum, France. After serving twenty months he returned home, reaching Boston June 30, 1919. He was sent to Camp Devens, Mass. He was released from active service at Fort Myer. Va., Sept. 11, 19i:i.
McCann, Frederick Hay (,S6), son of Frank and May Cobee McCann, was born in Union Tp., Howard Co., Ind.. .May 16, 1897. His schooling extended through one year of high school. His wife is Elizabeth (ientry McCann. On Aug. 1, 1918, he went to Valparaiso, Ind., but on Aug. 13 he was transferred to AUentown, Pa., to the army school for mechanics, .\lthough the armistice had been signed, he sailed Nov. 1.3. 1918, for Liverpool, and thence to France to a base hospital. He served as an ambulance driver in S. S. U. No. 618, Convoy Automobile Par. B. C. M., with the French Army for several months.
McCoDnon (McCariniin), Koltert Edward, received Ids training in the avi;i(ion section in San Antonio, Texas, after lie eiilislerl and was swi rii in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was attached to the Eighty-third Construction Squadron until he went to France. While overseas he was a member of the 494th Aero Squadron.
McCarty, Paul B., son of E. L. and Frances Anderson McCarty, was born at Tipton, Ind., July 4. 1890. He married (Jladys Lucile Culp in Kokomo, Ind., and entered the army here Oct. 15, 1918. He was in the motor transport corps at Rolling Prairie, Ind., Winona Lake, and Indianapolis until his discharge. Dec. 11, 1918.
McClure, Robert Arthur (13), SOU of James Robert and Flena Jemima Saunders McClure, was born in ^'ermilli^^n t.'o., Ind., Sept. 5, 1886. In 1910 he married Zola Gale Norton. On Jlay 5, 1917, he entered the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned first lieutenant Aug. 2.8, 1917. and sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, where he was assigned to Co. M, 335th Infantry, Eighty-fourth Division. He was an instructor in field fortification, bayonet and pistol drill; he was also at Camp Sherman; and at Camp Perry, Ohio, he had charge of fifty first and second lieutenants of bis division while training in the small arms school. On Sept. 19, 1918, he arrived in England and four days later reached France. He was mustered out June 2, 1919.
McColley. Marry Itenton. was sent from Kokomo. Ind., tn ('aiiiii ZneliMry Taylor Marcli 29, 1918, aud \yas clisuliarged Juue 25, 191S. because of physical disability. He was a member of the Eleveuth Battalion, 1.5!)th Depot Brigade.
McCool, Earl Clayton, son of G. C. and Nellie McCool, wa.s born at West Middleton, Ind., Dec. 27, 1809. After graduating from high school there he attended Indiana University. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., in April, 1918, and was stationed at the following camps: Jefferson Barracks, JIo., Fort Totten, N. Y., Fort Marro, Va., and Camp Eustis, Va. He was sent to France with Bat. C, Fiftieth Coast Artillery Corps, and remained there until January, 1919. Corporal McCool was mustered out Feb. 28, 1919.
McCool, Glen Endicott, son of (i. C. and Nellie Ib-rool. was born .it West Middleton, Ind., Ind,, Oct. 1.5, 1897. After completing his high school course he attended Purdue University one year. He enlisted in the army at Indianapolis, Ind., April 7, 1917, the day after America entered the war. While at Fort Benjamin Harrison he was promoted to corporal, but at Camp Shelby, Miss., he was advanced to top sergeant. On Sept. 14, 1918, he sailed for France with Co. C, 113th U. S. Engineers. He reached Kokomo again on June 28. 1918.
McCool, James Victor (75), son of G. C. and Nellie McCool. was I'orn in Ervin Tp., Howard Co., Ind., May 19, 1895. In addition to bis high school work he was a student at Indiana University two and one-half years. After he enlisted at Indianapolis, April 15, 1917, and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was in training at the following camps: Fort Hunt, Fort Washington and Camp Zjichar.v Taylor. His service in France began in March, 1918, and as a radio operator he served in the St. Jlihiel salient and the Meuse-Argonne drive with the Sixtieth Coast Artillery Corps. He was on the Mense River when the armistice was signed. On Jan. (i. 1919. lie landed in the United States.
McCoy. Claude Wesley (40), son of .Mr. and .Mrs. Daniel McCoy, was born in Burlington. Ind., Jan. 29, 1896. He attended high school three years at New London, Ind. On Aug. 31. 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the army and from Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent to Madison Barracks. N. Y., and then to France. He was attached to Supply Co. No. 301, Q. M. C. He was overseas for eighteen months, and after the armistice he was placed on detached service in order to attend Beauin> University. He was discharged July 12, 1919.
McCoy, Everett Freeman, son of Mr. .inil Mrs. 1). M. McCoy, was liorii at Sharpsville. Ind. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1907. After completing the law course at Indiana University, he began the practice of law in Indianapolis, and it was while there that he enlisted in the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and was commissioned first lieutenant. He went to France with the Eainbow Division aud participated in all of the battles in which the Forty-second Division was engaged e.xcept Soissons, and through it all he escaped injury. In April, 1919, he returned to the States aud was mustered out at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
McCoy, Walter William (73), son of Benjamin C. and Nancy Alice Tatem McCoy, was born iu Howard Co., Ind.. Aug. 18, 1888. After enlisting at Kokomo, Ind., he was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., June 4, 1917, and on June 9 he was assigned to the Twenty-third Cavalry, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; later he was sent to Camp Fremont, Palo Alto, Calif.; then to Port Sill, Okla., July 2, 1918; and November 2, 1918. he embarked from Camp .Mills. L, I., for Brest, France. He retufcned to Camp Mills Jan. .8, 1919, and received his discharge at Camp Knox, Kv., Feb. 18, 1919.
McCracken, Oral Markus, was born Dec. 27. 1896. He entered the service at Terre Haute in August, 1918, and was discharged Dec. 17, 1918. He was in training at the Indianapolis Technical School.
McCray, Clarence (,'J5), son of Robert and Sarah McCray, was born in Kentucky Aug. 21, 1898. He entered the army Sept. 26, 191.S, and was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Camp Custer, Mich., where he was assigned to Co. B, 418tb Reserve Labor Brigade, Q. M. C.
McDaniel, Chester Faris, son of Mitcbel and Lou llolison McDaniel, was born at Russiaville, Ind., March 26, 1899. He attended high school three and one-half years in Kokomo, Ind. He served in the S. A. T. C, at Wabash College from Oct. 5, 1918, to December, 1918,
McDaniel. Nolen Emisoii (oO), son of Jlitchel aud Lou Hobsou McDauiel, was born in Eussiaville, Ind.. Dec. 31, 1892. After graduating from the New Loudon High School, he attended Indiana University two years and the fniversity of Colorado one year. He was naarried Jan. 13, 1917, at Quincy, 111., to Elfie May Green. As soon as war was declared in April,
1917, he tried to enlist but was rejected. However, when the draft law went into operation, le was accepted at Quincy, HI., and sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, in September, 1917. He was promoted to corporal and sent overseas in August, 1918, with Co. A, 337th .Machine Gun Battalion, Eighty-eighth Division. His contingent was not included in the sailing list until after midsummer, 1919.
McCreary. Virgil Roscoe (95), son of Aiex. and Sarah Smith McCreary, was born in Clintou Co., Ind., Oct. 5, 1897. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 10, 1917, and five days after he was mustered into service at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., where he remained flv^ months. With the exception of time spent in drilling he drove a motor truck. Immediately after his arrival at Camp Merritt. N. J., he was sent to the hospital with the mumps. Upon his recovery, three weeks later, he was assigned to the 212th Casual Co., which sailed for France June 14. 1918. Seven days later he landed at Southampton, England, and immediately he crossed the channel to France. He went then to the following places: Blois, Chaumont, Chatillion-sur-Seine, Keeey-sur-Orce. At the last place he rejoined his old company, the Forty-second Field Hospital No. 48, which then had the care of the Ninetieth Division for four months. On Oct. 23, 1918, his company was transferred to the Argonne sector and located on the Meuse-Argonne front. After the armistice, he moved Nov.
1918, he moved to Monteau (Yonnc) and took charge of Camp Hospital No. 67. He left for Brest, France, March 18, 1919, and on April 7. 1919. he embarked on the German ship "Graf Waldersee," which reacheil New York April 20, 1919. After staying at Camp Dix, N. J., ten days, his unit was demobilizcil and sent to various camps to be discharged. On May 6, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Sherman. Ohio.
McDonald, Uoiiald (.AIcDoiiel, Doiiel), son (if Thomas ami Ilosa Knotts Mel>onald, was born in Elwood, Ind., July 2, 190O. His wife is Mae Hullingor .McDonald. On Aug. 2!>, 1917, after he had enlisted in Co. E, he was sent to guard munition plants in the Calumet district of northern Indiana. He was transferred to the 213rd Casual Co. and with them served overseas. His last assignment was with Co. L, Fifty-ninth Infantry. Fourth Division. On April 16,
McDonald, Earl Ernest (70), son of Aaron and Sevilla Geeting McDonald, was born near Galveston, Ind., Oct. 18, ISflO. He graduated from high school in 1911. On April 17, 1917, he was sworn in al Columbus Barracks, Ohio, just a few days after America entered the war. Throughout liis enlistment he served with Co. B, Thirty-sixth Infantry, and was in training at the following places: Fort Clark, Texas; Debrio, Texas; Fort Snelling, Minn.; Camp Devens, Mass.; and Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was discharged at the last camp March
McDonald, JIark L,. (71), sou ot Aaron and Sevilla Geeting McDonald, was horn in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 11, 1893. He attended high school two years. On Oct. 5, 1917, he went to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., where he was a member of Bat. D, 335th F. A. On Nov. 12, 1917, he was ordered to Camp Shelby, Miss., and assigned to Co. I, 152nd Infantry. He set sail for France Oct. 5, 1918, and upon his arrival overseas, he became a memlier of Co. B, 307th Infantry, Seventy-seventh Division. He was discharged May 22, 1919.
McDowell, Guy, son cf Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McDowell, was born Dec. 18. 1886. He was in the army from Sept. 21, 1917, to lice. 9, 1918, and while at Hattiesburg, Miss., he was assigned to the headquarters company of the 152nd Infantry. At the time of his discharge he was attached to Co. E, Development Battalion.
McDonnell, Charles V. (39), son of Frank and Bella Record McDonnell, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 10, 1.S98. He bad the honor of sailing on the first transport taking soldiers to France, and it is probable that he was the first Howard County soldier to reach France with the American Expeditionary Forces. He had been with Gen. Pershing on the Mexican Border since his enlistment at Indianapolis, Sept. 1, 1915. and was promoted to corporal of Bat. C, Sixth F. A. He was a member of the First Division and took part in the battles ot Verdun, Soissons and Chateau Thierry. He was on the firing line the greater part of the time from October, 1917. until November, 1918. At one time he was a member of the battery that fired the first shot at the enemy in October, 1917, in the Lnneville sector. He arrived in Kokomo Sept. 29, 1919, from Baltimore, Md.
McEntee, M'illiani Joseph, son of James and JIary Murray McEntee, was born in Rush Co., Ind., April 20, 1891. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26. 1918, and after train- ing at Camp Zai-bary Ta.vhn- Willi <'o. I>. ll'Jtli .\nuiuiintiiiii Train, Tliirty-scvpiith Division, lie was sent to France, lie liail more tlian six nioiillis of active service and was stationed part of the time at Ambly, France.
McEwan. »il Duncan, was born April 13, ISito. He enlisted in tlie army at Helena, Mont., .Tnly 10. i:il7. and was discharged Feb. 14, 101!).
McFarland. A, Harold, was promoted to sergeant in Co. E, and after training at Camp Slielby, Miss., he went to France with the 152nd Infantry in October, 101.8.
.MoGaw. Charles Edward (I'.), son of William I... and Bettle H. McGaw, was born in Bel Air, Md.. March 14. IsO.j. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1015. When he enlisted at Fort Benjamin Harrison in April, 1017, he was rejected on account of heart trouble and under weight. He vidunteered to go in the draft of Oct. 5, 1017, to Camp Zachary Taylor, and was accepted and promoted to corporal of Bat. K, 3i5th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division. He went to France about October, 1018, and returned to receive his discdiarge March 1, 1010.
McGlnnis, Charles Koss. was born at Medaryville, Ind. He was twenty-one years old at the time he was sent to the S. A. T. C. at the Indian.ipolis Chamber of ('ommerce. His discharge was dated Dec. 17, 1018.
McGowan, .Andrew J., enlisted in the army Sept. 4, 1017, and left Camp Dix, N, J., for England with the Eighteenth Co., Fifth Battalion, 1.53rd Depot Brigade, Thirty-fourth Division.
McHale, Thomas Patrick (411, son of JIarfin and Catherine ilcHale, was liorn in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 2S, 1S03, He was one of the company of men who left Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1018, for Fort Hamilton. X. Y. He was appointed wagoner of Bat. D, Seventieth Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps. After the organization of his contingent, he was moved to Fort Wadsworth, N, Y., and thence to France on .Tnly 14, 1018, on the V. S. SS. "Great Northern." On July 22, he arrived at Brest and was encamped at La Memhrolle for the organization and training school No. 4, Angers, France, in whirh artillery truck driving was taught. He left France on the Feb. 12, 1010, and landed at Iloboken, N. .1., Feb. 22, 1010. He received his disch.-irge March 12, 1010, .at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Mcllrath, Arnold, sou of Henry and Florence Morris .Mcllrath, was born at Russiaville, Ind., May 3, I.SSS. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis. Ind., .lune 2S, 1018, and was relieved from active duty Feb. 10, 1010. From .Inly 1 to Oct. IS, 1018, he was on duty at Newport, R. I.; then he was transferred to the officers" material school, ordered to New York, and after an eight weeks' course he passed the examinations successfully Jan. 27, 1010. For some time he was a cadet on the V. S. S8. ".Joseph R. Parrott," Ke,v West, Fla,
.Mclntiirf, Llo.vcl Irving (.SI, son of Samuel F. and Laura Br.van Mclnturf, was born in Jeri>rae, Ind., Dec. 10, ISOC. In 1014 he graduated from the high school in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 23, 1017, and at Norfolk. Va., passed the examinations in radio work and was sent to Harvard T'niversity for four months, after which he became a second class radio operator. Then he received instructions to take charge of niue men and three ships from Duluth. Minn., to the Atlantic coast. In June, 1018, when he went to France, he became a first class radio operator. An opportunity came in March, 1010, for him to go with supplies to Poland, mid on this trip he went by way of Holland, the Kiel Canal and Danzig, (Termany.
McKay. Charles Odell (701. son of Cyrus J. and KUa E. McKay, was born May 20. 1870. at Hemlock, Howard Co., Ind. His wife is Mary Pearl Piatt McKay. On May 13, 1809, he enlisted in the Spanish American War and left Indianapolis for the Presidio, San Francisco. Calif. On July 31 he embarked for Manila. P. 1., and arrived at Fort Santiago, P. I., Sept. 3. He was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant of Co. L. Twentieth T'. S. Infantry. The chief battle in which he was engaged while on the islands was at Toba. Batangas Province, Dec. 7-8-0, 10(11. In March, 10(12, he came to Fort Sheridan, III., and was discharged there May 12, 1002. At Ccdumbus Barracks, Ohio, Oct, 2, 1008. he re-enlisted and was given a special assignment with the Thirty-sixth Coast Artillery Corps: then he was transferred to the 144tli Co.. C. A. C, at .Moultrieville, ,S. C., where he served as chief observer. In February, 1011, bis contingent was sent to the Jlexican Border and mobilized as infantry, but on Oct, 1, 1011, he was returned to Moultrieville and given a discharge. In the World War he was in the call of Oct. 11, 1018, but on account of influenza his departure was delayed until
Nov. 11, 1918, wlieu lie left for Spartanburg, S. C. with tlie last company of men wlio left Kokomo, Ind., on the day the armistice was signed. lie was discharged on Nov. 12, WIS.
McKay. Xorvin Paul I4i. son of Charles D. and .Tessie Lonise .McKay, was born in Howard Co.. Ind., Feb. 29, 3S9(1. lie is a gradnate of tile high scliool at Uussiaville. Ind., and at the time of his enlistment in November, 1917, he was a senior at the American School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo. He went from this place to St. Louis. Mo., and then to the Great Lakes Training School, bnt was transferred to the radio school at Harvard University. After spending a few weeks at the Wakefield Kifie Range and Bumpkin Island, JIass.. Naval School, he was transferred to sea duty and .served in the North Atlantic during the months of July and August. IIHS. On Sept. 9 he was recalled and sent to Pelham Bay, N. Y.. to finish his training as a cadet. On Dec. 2. 191S. just one year after he reported to the Great Lakes Station, he was commissioned ensign in the U. S. Navy, and in .Tann.-try. l'.H9. he was assigned to the U. S. SS. '-West Apaum" for duty in foreign waters.
McKay. Otho L. (94). son of Norvin G. anil U.ichel Katon .McKay, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., April 2.'3, 1879. He was graduated from high school and dental college He enlisted Sept. 8. 1917. while at Windfall. Ind.. and was discharged .July 15. 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He had been commissioned first lieutenant, dental corps, and assigned to the 113th Engineers, Thirty-eighth Division. Camp Shelby, Miss. On April 19. 1918, he was advanced to captain, and in March. 1919. was promoted to major. He arrived in France Sept. 28. 1918. and left there June 12. 1919. attached to the headquarters of the Seventh Division. He served in the Army of Occupation from April 24 to May 29, 1919. His wife is June Ilolman McKay.
McKee, .Joliii Dukes (10), son of John E. and Anna A. Dukes ilcKee. was born in Kokomo. Ind., Dec. 4. is'.i'.i. He graduated from high school in 191N, and enlisted in the S. A. T. C. at DePauw University, where In- \^"as in training from Octt)lM'r to I UM-einlier. I'.ils.
MoKiniiey, Horace K., son of Will J. and Ida D. Graves McKinne.v, was Iiorn at Bourbon, - Ind., Clct. ol. 1S91. He graduated from high school. His wife is Luhi P. Bennett McKinney. On ilay 2, 1918. at Ltigansport. Inil., he enlisted in the U. S. Heavy Tank Corps and was sent to (/olumbus Barracks. tHiio. and then to Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa., \\'here he was assigned to the a)3rd Battalion, lie landed in England Aug. 29, 1918. On Dec. 20. 1918, he arrived in New York fr«.nii I^ngbiiid .ind received his discharge Jan. C. 1919.
McKinne.v, Willium Carl (libl, s<)(i of William \\'ill.ird and (.lidding .McKiliney, was Iiorn near Greentown. Ind.. April 29, 1893. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 15,
1918, and began his niilitar.v training at Camp Funstoii, Kansas; then he was sent to Camp Stanley, Texas, ^^'llil^ in France, he was stationed at Montague with Co. B, 323rd Field Signal Battalion. On Jl.iy 2J, 1919, he returned to the States after having been in .service fifteen months
>IcKorkle. William Donald (90), son of William D. and Musedora McKorkle. was born in KiiUoiuo. Ind.. July 7. 1890. He graduated from high school in 1910. On .May 14, 1918. he was sent to JetTerson Barracks, Mo., and there ordered to Camp Hancock, Ga., and attached to the Third Casual Co.. First Provisional Regiment, O. T. C. In September, 1918, he went overseas with Co. A, Eighth Provisional Regiment, Ordnance Battalion Detachment from Watervliet Arsenal. N. Y. He returned to the States and was discharged in .Tul.v, 1919.
Mcl^eland, Herman A., son of Arthur and Youtlia McLeland of Russiaville, Ind., was born in Scircleville. Ind. He was educated in the high school at Richmond. Ind., and attended Indiana University. He enlisted in the army in February, 1918, and was sent to Fort Oglethrope, Ga.: and then to Camp Merritt, N. J. In September, 1918, while serving as a nurse in the embarkation hospital at Ellis Island. N. Y., he contracted Infiuenza, which developed into pneumonia and cau.sed his death. His body was returned to Russiaville for burial.
McLeland, .lames Koy, entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., March 29. 1918. He was promoted to field sergeant of the Twelfth Co., Third Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.
McMahan, Olat Archie (83), son of Arthur and Doi-tlia ISrattain McJIahan, was born at Elwood, lud., Dec. IT, 1896. He has a college education. His wife is Ella Maloney Jlcllahan. On April 26, 1»16, he Toluteered at Muncie,' lud., for duty on the Mexican Border and was at Llano Grande from July 15, l'J16, to March 20, 1017. In the World War he was commissioned second lieutenant in the United States Army and served in the infantry. His home is now in Kokomo, Ind.
McMulIen, Lester F., was horn at Idaville, lud., Jlarch 2, 1SS7. On Jan. 0, 1918, he enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky.. where he was assigned to the Twenty-second Co., Sixth Platoon. Upon his arrival at Carruthers Field, Texas, he was placed in the 20Sth Aero Squadron. His dischart'e was issued at Camp Grant, 111., Feb. 15, 1910.
McNeal, Ka.vmoiui L. (43), son of Dr. George L. and Mrs. McXeal. was born in Miami Co., Ind., Aug. 11, 1806. He graduated from the Kokomo High School and was a student in the school of medicine at Indiana University when war was declared. Immediately he enlisted in the medical department of the army on April 11, 1017, and left Bloomington, Ind.. for Jeffersonville, Ind., where he was on duty until ordered to Camp Shelby. Miss. Finally on Oct. 4, 191S, he embarked from Camp Mills, L. I., for France, After the armistice he was stationed with the American Army at Ringsdorf, Germany, until placed on detached service at the University of Beaune, France. He was mustered out of the army upon his return to the United States, May 5, 1919.
McNew, Earl Fay (87), son of Jerry and Mary Jane McNew, was born Jan. 23, 1887. His wife is Mabel Xunemaker McNew. When he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., Sept, 2, 1918, he was sent to Camp Grant, 111., and remained there two months. He was in England for one month working -in a munition plant. His discharge was received at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 17, 1010. He was a first class private.
MoNew, Floyd Gilbert 120), son of Jerry and Mary Jane McNew, was horn in Tipton Co.. Ind., Dec. 2, 1892. He came to Howard County to lire when he was twelve years of age. He could have secured exemption from military service on agricultural grounds, but when reminded of this, he said, "I am no better than the other boys. It is my duty to answer my country's call." He hired another to take bis place in the fields, and enlisted March 18, 1918. From Camp Greene, N. C, he went to France in May, and from July 11 until he was fatally wounded Sept. 28, 1018, he was on the firing line, and a participant in some of the most famous drives of the war, such as: The Second Battle of the Marne, Chateau Thierry, Soisson, Bellean Woods, St. Mihiel, Verdun," Hill No. 64 and the Argonne Forest, in which he lost his life. In March, 1010, the parents received word from the war department that their son had died Oct. 6, 1018, from wounds received in battle.
McNutt, Eliert Leroy (48), son of John II. and Minnie A. JIcNutt, was born Feb. 22. 1895, in Kokomo, lud. He completed three and one-halt years of high school work. When he entered the army Sept. 21. 1017, he was assigned to Bat. C, Twenty-first F. A., Camp Zachary Taylor. From Sept. 12 to Nov. 11, 1918, he saw active service in France in the Vosges Mountains and the St. Mihiel sector. After the armistice he was billeted at Berange, Germany, attached to the Fifth, or "Ked Diamond," Division. He came honic about August 1, 1910, after serving sixteen months overseas.
BIcNutt. Harry Edison (04), son of John II. and Minnie A. McNutt, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 24, 1800. While in his senior year of high school be enlisted July 5, 1918. and was sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He was ordered to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla., and appointed military postal clerk. He received bis discharge Jan. 9, 1919.
McBeynolds, Clarence S. (68), son of W. II. and Viola Mclteynolds, was born in Kokomo, lud., Dee. 29, 1890. He is a high school graduate. On April 8, 1918, he entered the army at Bagley, Minn., and was sent to the auto mechanical school. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; then he was transferred to the field replacement depot. Camp Jackson, S. C. ; later he received instruction at the artillery brigade training center. Fort Sill, Okla. He was there appointed motorcycle instructor, promoted to first class sergeant, and later he was placed in full charge of the school. He was mustered out of the army at Camp Dodge, Iowa, in March, 1919.
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McRe.vnoUls, Everett Raven 111), sou of CliMiles li. niid Mary Belle Heuderson JlcEeynolds, was born at Cassville, Ind., July 31, 1893. After gr.^'.duatiug from high school in Kokomo in 1913, he spent one year at Purdue University. On May 14, IfllS, he was sworn in the Naval Auxiliary Reserve, but was not called to the service until Sept. 9. 1918. He was first at the detention camp, Co. No. 546 B. 954, Camp Luce; then he entered the deck officers' school at the Municipal Pier, Chicago, where he remained six weeks. He returned home soon after the armistice was signed.
McKeyiiolds, (ieorse .M. (Kli. son of W. 11. .lud Viola McKeynolds, was born in March, 1897. He is a graduate of the Kokonio High School. When he entered the army Sept. 1, 191S, he was sent to Indianapolis to take an electrical course at the Arsenal Technical High School, Detachment No. 3. Upon the completion of this work he was transferred to the signal corps and attached to the Forty-second Co.. Engineers, Fort Benjamin Harrison, which contingent was ready for overseas duty when the armistice was signed. He was discharged Dec. 15, 1918.
McKeynolds, llowaril Nelhon 111, son of Charles K. and Mary Belle Henderson .McKeynolds, was born at Cassville, lud., Jan. 17, 1890. He attended school in Kokomo, Ind., the Starkey Seminary, N. Y., and Defiance College, Ohio. His military training began in September, 1917, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was appointed mounted orderly to Colonel Bundell. In April, 1918, be was transferred to Greenville, S. C, and soon after placed In the ordnance department. In June he was sent from Camp Sevier to Camp Mills and embarked for France from there with the Thirtieth (Wildcat) Division, largely made up of troops from the Carolinas and Tennessee. He was in action with the 115th F. A. at Mt. Kemmel and the Meuse- Argonne region, both on the east and west banks of the Meuse. His division was decorated and highly praised by General Haig. He returned to the States in JIarch. 1919, and was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor in April, 1919.
MoReynoldc. .1. Wesley (.39), son of J. R. and liachel Pence McKeynolds. was born near Kidiomu, Ind., April 23, 1894. After graduating from the Kokomo High School he attended Indiana University two years. On May 8, 1917, be enlisted in the army and was commissioned second lieutenant. He was stationed at Camp Zachary Taylor several months; he was also at Camp Shelby, Miss. M'hile in France he was a member of the 3081h Supply Train. His discharge was dated Oct. 1, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Inwa.
McVety, Lester O. ((iCil, son of George and Ellen Webb McVety, was born in Kokomo, lud., Jan. 14, 1890. He was in East Chicago, Ind., with Co. E, but completed his training at Camp Shelby, Miss., and Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. As a member of Co. G, 328th F. A.. Eightysecond Division, he went to France. He did not return home until .Tune, 1919. and was discharged in July. Ininiciliately after his return from overseas he married Gladys Johnson.
Mead, David, son of Selar (deceased) and .Margaret E. Mead, was born in Kokomo. Ind., June 4, 1898. He graduated from high school in 1917 and was attending Purdue University when he entered the S. A. T. C. He was also at the O. T. C. at Fortress Monroe. Va., but he returuf-d to Purdue when I he armistice was signed and dischiirged there Dec. 19. 1!HS.
Meatzie, Brittan (14), son of Nelsini and Silta (Jl'ahani Mcat'/.ie. was burn in Festus. Mo., July 13, 1897. He was married Jan. 5, 1918, to Dora M. Underwood. On Oct. 15, 1918, he went to Rolling Prairie, Ind., with the members of the contingent who were inducted into the S. A. T. C. He was there five weeks and then transferred to the motor transpi>rl corps at Valparaiso and discharged there Dec. 21, 1918.
3Ieck, James £«lg:ar (.84), son of George Edgar and .Margaret O'Brien Meek, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 29, 1890. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1910; then he attended Purdue University one year and Ohio Wesleyan University one year. He enlisted In the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison May 12, 1917, and was discharged July 3, 1918, because of tmderweight and a weak heart, lie had been attached to the Ninth Co., Ninth Provisional Training Regiment.
Medley, Ovid Albert {4.")), son of Samuel L. and Idella Jledley. was born Jan. 2,s. 1900, in Kokomo, Ind. He attended high school. When lie enli.sted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 30, 1918, he was assigned to the signal corps, wireless branch, and was stationed at Jersey Cit.v, N. J., until May, 1919, when a transfer was made to the military telegraph office, Ilobokoi, N. J. He was granted his discharge July 22. 1919.
Meguire, Joseph ;>lartin (93), son of Edgar D. and Mary Anderson Megnire. was Ijoru at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Oct. 11, 1889. When a small child he moved to Kokomo. Ind.. where he attended school. He entered the army there Sept. 21, 1917, and was in training at Camp
Z.iehary Taylor. Ky., xiutil May 5, 191S, when be entrained for an eastern port and sailed for Brest. France, May 18, 1918. He was employed in the construction of the American railway, and the building of roads and warehouses. He left France June 20, 1910, and was mustered out at Louisville, Ky.. July 18. 1919. having served iu the 513th Engineers as corporal of Co. C.
Meiner. .Joseph .iaron (12). son of Joseph and Mary I'lmer Meiner. was horn at Arrowsmith, 111., June 2t>. ISSO. He graduated from St. Louis University in 1903. and on June 22, of the same year, married Bertha Johnson. He was practicing medicine iu Kokomo, Ind., when he was commission first lieutenant in the medical corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison Sept. 11, 1918. He was assigned to the infirmary. Fourth Provisional Engineers Battalion.
Meinzer, John Frederick (51), son of Phillip C. and Susan A. Meiuzer. was born in Howard Co., Ind.. May 16, 1891. After graduating from high scliool he attended Indiana University two years. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 12, 1917, and after he was sent to the Great Lakes Training School, he was placed on the t'. S. SS. "Essex" and appointed third quartermaster. He was transferred to the ensign school at Chicago, III., and received his discharge there Jan. 14, 1919.
Melton, Walter Franklin (79), son of James D. and Nellie E. Baxter Melton, was born at Jerome. Ind. His wife is Cora M. Hess Melton. He enlisted in the army at Peoria, HI., and became an aerial gunner at the Rock Island Arsenal and the Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. He was promoted to sergeant, first class, and was also mess sergeant. He received his discharge at Camp Dix. N. J., Dec. 9, 1918.
Jlerrell, Leslie C. Malcolm, was born at Galveston, Ind. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. at Purdue University from October to Dec. 19. 191S.
Merrell, Paul Millard (42), son of .T. W. and Minnie Dupler Merrell. was born Aug. 2(1. 1897, in Kokomo, Ind. After his enlistment in the army at Fort Wayne. Ind., he was sent to Fort Thomas, Ky. ; one month later he was ordered to Fort Oglethorpe. Ga.; at the end of sixteen days he was transferred to Camp Di.x. N. J., and after training there for ten months, he left Wrightstown for France with the SOOth Co., F. A., Medical Department, Third Battery, Seventy-eighth Division. He returned to the States in April, 1919. and was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Merrell, Kay James (82), son of Elmer and Belle Merrell. was born iu Howard Co., Ind., July 2. 1893. He was sent to Camp Sheridan. Ala., April 26. 1918, and there assigned to Co. D, 136th F. A., Thirty-seventh Division.
Meshling, Edgar Jesse, was born at Burlington. Ind. His age at enlistment was given as twenty-five years. Corporal Meshling was discharged from the U. S. Army at Camp Zachary Taylor Nov. 29, 1918.
Metz, Emin Leroy (19), son of John and Carrie Schafer Metz, was born in Howard Co., Ind.. but he entered the army at Olivet, 111., as be was there attending the Illinois Holiness College preparatory to preaching. He married Lois G. Waltz Juue 19, 1918, and on June 26, 1918, he left for the National Army Camp at Camp Jacksou, S. C. He was second cook and later promoted to mess sergeant of Co. C, Twelfth F. A. K. D. On Oct. 4. 1918, he died of pneumonia and was interred in the family cemetery, three miles west of Plevna, Howard Co., Indiana.
Michaels, Clifford William, was horn Sept. 24, 1894. He enlisted April 19. 1917, and was discharged March 21, 1919. He had been attached to Bat. B, Sixty-sixth Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps.
Michael, Ira B.. was born at Carl. Ind. He entered the army when he was thirty-one years of age and served as a first class private in Ibe Provost Guard Co.. Camp Beauregard, La. He was discharged there Dec. 27, 1918.
Michaels, Roy, enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo. When his company arrived at Camp Shelby. Miss., he was inducted into the federal service as a member of Co. E, 152nd Infantry. He left tor France In October, 1918.
Middleton. Ervin (41)), son of Alvin and Rosa Wright MidcUotoii, was born at Russiaville. Ind., Jan. 12. 1807. He enlisted in tbe navy at Indianapolis, Iml., and was assigned to Co. C. Seventli Regiment, Camp Perry, Great Lakes, III.
Miles. Fred B. (2), was ]nn-n .Tuly o. ISiU. He entered the army Sept. Ti. 1(117, at Kokomo. Ind., anil was sent to France with the 22Sth Aero Squadron.
Miller, Arthur Franklin (19), son ot James H. and Maggie \V. Miller, was born in Snlly Co., S. D., July 18, 1894. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., as a chautleur and was stationed at the following places: Fort Thomas, Ky., Camp Hancock, Ga., and Camp Merritt, N. J. On Feb. 18, 1918. he embarked for France, where he drove a motor truck, and was sergeant of the First Co., Second Motor Machine Regiment, Signal Corps.
MUler. Clifford Leo (48), son of Chester and Elizabeth Miller, was born at North Grove, Ind., Jan. 12, 1900. After completing three years in the Kokomo High School he volunteered in tbe navy Jan. 14, 1918, and was stationed at the Great Lakes School. He was promoted to hospital apprentice, first class; then to third class pharmacists mate; and next to pharmacists mate, .second class. After the armistice he was on duty at the Naval Hospital, New London, Conn. He returned from Annapolis, Md., Oct. 10, 1919. and continued bis pharmacy course at Purdue University.
Miller, Curtis A., son of Mrs. Alice Patten, was sent to the Louisville cantonment when he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. April 20, 1918. He served in France with Bat. A, 349th F. A.
Miller, Frederick, son of August and Augusta Miller, was l)orn at Anderson, Ind., in 1899. He enlisted in tbe army at Kokomo. Ind.. Aug. 14, 1917, and in October following he went to France as a member of Bakery Co. No. 30G. Oftentimes his work took him into the battle area where the fighting was tbe hottest, lint he came through it all nuliarmert, after many narrow escapes.
Miller. George David (94), son of Samuel D. and Letitia A. Long Jliller. was born Oct. 26. 1890, in Carroll Co., Ind. He enlisted April 3. 1918, at Tipton, Ind.. and was sent to Fort Haniilton, N. Y., where be was assigned to Bat. E, Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps. On July 15, 1918, be sailed for France, and left St. Nazaire for home Feb. 12. 1919. He was musterea out at Camp Sherman, Ohio, March 1, 1919.
Miller, George W. (68), sou of I. F. and Ellen Conwell .Miller, was born in Ervin Tp.. Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 26, 1895. He married Mary Mistier. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 5, 1918. and two days later he was sent from Fort Thomas. Ky., where he was sworn in. to Camp Sheridan. Ala. He was cook in the 233rd Ambulance Company. On Feb. 3. 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.
Miller, Harry Alford (7:'.l, son of Charles A. and Delilah Miller, was born in Clay Tp., Howard Co., Ind., July 9, 1887. He graduated in 1906 from the high school at Galveston, Ind. On Oct. 2, 1909, he joined tbe navy at Indianapolis, Ind., and was promoted from hospital apprentice to pay clerk, and then to paymaster. For two years before war was declared he was on the sea, and at tbe opening of hostilities he was placed on duty at Brest, France, as paymaster. On .Tuly 20, 1910, he received his naval diploma.
Miller, Harry Roseoe. was born in Kokomo, Ind. He was twenty-five years of age when he was inducted into service. His discharge was given at Camp Zacbary Taylor. Ky., Nov. 9. 1917, because of physical disability.
Milier, Henry Robert, son of August and Augusta Miller, was born in Anderson, Ind., ii) 1894. His wife is Lillian May Miller. On Oct. 6, 1917, be enlisted at Kokomo as a baker, and after being mustered into the service at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was assigned to the Louisville cantonment, where be remained until discharged, with the rank of sergeant.
Miller, Harry S. (3), son of L. C. and Mary A. Hite Miller, was born in Mcmroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind., April 21, 1890. He left Kokomo, Ind., April 3, 1918, for Fort Hamilton. N. Y., and there was assigned to clerical work in the headquarters company of the Fortieth Artillery Brigade. Coast Artillery. Corporal Miller returned from France and was discharged in January, 1919.
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Miller, Kenneth Eclnaril, si>n of Ehvood (). .iiiil I.iilii Parks Miller (ileoeased i, was lioni in rem. Iiid. lie tried to enlist at Kokomo, Pern and Indianapolis, but was rejected eacli time. Fiuall.v, lie was accepted at Kokomo, lint when given a second examination, he was rejected. Three weeks later he Joined the marines and was accepted at Indianapolis and sent to the Brooklyn Nav.v Yards, where lie was still on dnt.v in the fall of Will, attached to the Sixtieth Co.. Marine Barracks.
Miller, Marvin Lester l."ill. son of Oral and Vioia .Miller, was born May .S. l.sllT. in Kokomo, Ind. He was at Puget Sound, Wash., when lie joined the navy, Sept. 29, 1910. He was stationed on the battleship which patroled the Pacific and captured Mexican smugglers. When war was declared the w.is sent to the Atlantic, where it assisted in guarding transports. On one of his trips across the Atlantic lie had the satisfaction of seeing a German submarine sunk at the end of a three-hour chase, lie was promoted to first class fireman.
Miller, Homer Ralph, son of W. C. and Frances I. Current Miller, was born at Huntington, Nebr., Jan. 7, 1S94. He graduated from the high school at Crofton, Nebr.. and from Valparaiso Fniversity Law School in 1917. He was inducted into the army at Kokomo, Ind.. Sept. 21, 1917, and upon hi.s arrival at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. he was assigned to Bat. D, .325th F. A.; later he was transferred to Co. K, 1,52nd Infantry and placed on duty in the records office, Bourges, France. Fpon his return to the States he was sent to Washington, D. C. where he had further work in the A. G. O. section. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. Sept. l,"), 19111. lie had entered the army as a private and was discharged with the rank of battalion sergeant major.
Miller, Otto Frederick, son of August and Augusta Miller, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1889. His wife is Agnes .Miller. He has been in the navy since 11109. and during the World War won distinction in fighting sulnnarines. One ship upon which he was stationed was blown up and only forty-seven of the crew escaped. He was rescued at the end of the second day by a French liner and landed in France. As chief petty officer he was stationed, after the close of hostilities, at Norfolk, Va.
Miller, Parks M., son of Elwood O. and Lnln Parks Miller (deceasedi. joined the regular army before war was declared. On Oct. 14, 1918, he was so severely wounded that he was left crippled for life, and was sent by the government to the vocational training .school in Chicago.
Miller, Virgil Ilenr.v. son of Alex, and .Mary E. Kipheii .Miller, was born Nov. 'JO, 1.895. After graduating from the high school at Greentown. Ind.. he attended Valparaiso I'niversity. He enlisted at Kokomo. Ind.. Feb. 28, 1918, and was sent to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., for training in the medical department; then he went to Langley Field, Hampton, Va., March 11. 1918. On Feb. 17. 19111. he was transferred to the Q. M. C. and promoted to first sergeant April 19, 1919. He was ilis.li.irged at Camp Zjichary Taylor, Ky., May 7, 11119.
Miller, Williuin Ora (051, son of Harry and Mary Pullen Jliller, was born Feb. 23. 1901, at Kokomo, Ind. He graduated from the graded schools in 1917, and entered the navy on Feb, 23, 1918. From the Great Lakes Training Station he was sent to Philadelphia, Pa., where he passed the test for second class baker; then in June, 1918, he was ordered to I'ondillac, France, and later to Queeustown, Ireland, department of navigation.
Milligan. Garland Brant (80), son of Solomon and Martha Stucky Milligan, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 2, 1890. He began his army service April 5, 1918. when he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind.. and was sent to Indianapolis and then to Jefferson Barracks. Mo.; there he was assigned to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville. Fla.; further training was received at Camp Hill, Va.. and Newport News, Va.. before he went overseas as cook in the Q. M. C. He was discharged at Camp Sherman. O., Aug. 23, 1919.
Mills, Noble E. (401. son of Frank and Mary Mills, was born Nov. 1, 1895, On Dec. 13, 1917, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and was in training at the following places before going to France with the 308th Field Remount Sciuadron : Columbus Barracks, Ohio: Fort Riley, Kansas; Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla.
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Mills. Paul (51), son of Charles E. aud Edna Mills, was born in Carroll Co., Ind., in 1S97. He enlisted in the arni.v at Fort Benjamin Harrison Sept. lO, 1017; later he was transferred to Camp Custer, Mich.
Mills. Kussell R. (12). son of .John aud Pearl Daniels Mills, was horn at Bunkerhill, Ind.. Jan. 8, 1001. From the time he joined the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., until he went to France as a seaman on the V. S. SS. "Leviathian." he was on duty at the Great Lakes Station. Chicago, and the League Island Navy Yards, Philadelphia. After his arrival at Brest he was transferred to the V. S. SS. "Carola" in November. l',11«, and was stationed :it the naval base.
Milner, George Robert W. (26), sou of Cyrus H. and Mary Elizabeth Whitaker Milner, was born at Middlefork, lioL, in 1S!I4. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1914. He registered in Detroit, .Mich., but had his records transferred to Kokomo, Ind. At the end of five weeks of training at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was sent to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. ; then he went overseas and landed in France April 2,S, 1918. Beginning June 1, 1918, he began active service in the Vosges mountains; then followed St. Die, Frappelle, St. Miliiel, Meuse-Argonne and many minor engagements. The troops became greatly fatigued by the rapid advance and continuous fighting. Four years of labor by the enemy and the greatest resources at their <;ommand had made the positions supposedly impregnable, for the Verdun hills aud the almost impenetrable forest of the Argonno were of themselves a mighty barrier. Yard by yard the Americans penetrated the deep ravines and forests, though greatly outnumbered. When the armistice came the troops, though war weary, went on to Germany, and Private Milner was stationed in Lu.\emburg with Co. D, headijuartors detachment. Finance Department. He arrived home early in August, 1919, after spending nineteen months overseas with the Fifth Division.
Mistier, .Tolin, Jr. (-D, son of John and Mary Shock Mistier, was born March 2:i, 1896, in Dayton. Ky. He entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. Sept. 21. 1917, and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., aud Camp Knox, Ky.. before going overseas Sept. 7, 1918. as a corporal In Bat. D. .325th F. A. Arriving at Newport News. Va.. Feb. 15. 1919, he was discharged March 1, 1919, at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Mitchell, Charles, entered the army Nov. 11. 191S. and was mustered out the following day, ;is the armistice had been signed the day he entrained for Camp Wadsworth, S. C.
Mitchell, Herman James, son of Boone iind Mollie Mitchell, went to Fort Hamilton, N. Y., April 3, 1918, and was there assigned to the Twelfth Co., but was later placed in the Ninth Co., Coast Artillery Corps, and sent to Fort Sherman, Canal Zone, Panama.
Mitchell, Howard J., was born at Tipton, Ind. When he was assigned to Bat. F, F. A. P. D., Camp Zachary Taylor, he was twenty-one years old. His discharge was dated Dec. 17. 1919.
Mitchell. Kenneth Sylvester (20), son of William and Huldah Morris Mitchell, was born in Erviu Tp.. Howard Co.. Ind.. June 16, 1892. In 1911 he graduated from the New London High School; then two years were spent at the Indiana State Normal; two years at Earlham College; and one year at Ilaverford College, Pa. On March 29, 1918, he began his army training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. with the depot brigade, but later he was placed in the Q. M. C, and at the time the war closed he was serving as deputy zone supply officer. His work at Camp Zachary Taylor had been with the cash sales and inspection branch. He was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant.
Mitchell, Theodore C'ommett, son of George and Eva Carver Mitchell, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 26, 189.3. He pursued his studies through one year of high school. On Dec. 15, i917, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and until Feb. 6. 1918. served with the 161st Depot Brigade; then he was transferred to the 282nd Aero Squadron. His foreign service lasted from Aug. 8 to Dec. 11, 1918. His discharge was received Dec. 27, 1918, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and at that time he was attached to the Third Co., First Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade.
Mock. Floyd R. (87). son of Kalstoii auil Delhi Shenuan Motk, was liuru Feb. 10, 11)05. at Clymers Station. lud. He entered the army at Attica. lud., .Tune 20, 1918. and was attaciied to Bat. E. Sixtli Regiment. F. A. R. D. He was mustered out of the army at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. Dee. 16. WIS.
Mohler. Harley V. (20l. son of Uoliert A. and Jlary I!. Mohler. was born in Henry Co., Ohio. .Tune iS. 1887. He was assigned to Bat. D. 325th F. A., when he entered the army at Camp Zacliary Taylor. Sept. 21, 1017, and on .Tune 29, 1918, he was advanced to corporal. He returned from foreign service in France Feli. 15. 191!), and was discharged at Camp Sherman. Ohio. March 1. 1919.
1. 1918. he enlisted in Kokomo and was with the medical department in France at Camp Hospital No. 2(1. lie was discharged after having served more than one year.
Montgomery, Charlei. Bernard, was born at Shoals. Ind. He was placed in the limited service at the age of thirty years and served In Co. D, Fifth Regiment, Kllst Depot Brigade. His discharge was issued at Camp Grant, 111., Dec. 13, 1918.
Moon, Don Pardee 1 191, son of Barnabas C. and Ella P. Bennett Moon, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. April 18. 1894. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1912, and having been recommended for appointment by U. S. Senator Benjamin F. Shlvely, he was admitted to the v. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. He was graduated number four in the class of 1916 and commissioned ensign. From the very first he e.xhibited marked ability and was promoted until he became lieutenant, senior grade, TT. S. N. He was on the battleships "Alabama" and "Rhode Island" until the "Arizona" was launched. On this, the greatest ship in the American Navy, he was radio officer and broadside battery officer, successively, and during the war he served as assistant in gunnery and plotting room officer. The Arizona was ordered to France to accompany the President on his return voyage to America in .Tuly. 1919. but owing to an emergency call for a battleship in the Near East, it was ordered to the Mediterranean and proceeded to Smyrna, where she remained for a month in case of trouble in southeastern Europe: then the Arizona returned to the United States.
Moon. Joseph EmersoD, son of Jesse and Frances L. Moon, entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. April 26. 1918. He was transferred from Camp Ziichary Taylor to Camp Sheridan, Ala., and appointed cook instructor, attached to the First Provisional Co.. Development Battalion. He received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor in .Tanwary, 1919.
Mooney, Robert S. (92). son of James E. a)id Sarah A. Forrer Mooney. was born Sept. 14, 1896. On Sept. 5. 1917. he went to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. and at the end of three months he was transferred to Camp Shelby. Miss., and remained there for thirteen months. While in France. Corporal Mooney was stationed at St. Lucas, anil attached to the Fifty-second Guard Co. He reached home again Aug. 16. 1919.
Moore, Lewis Douglas (4.11. son of Ed S. and Georgiana Scott Moore, was born in Kokomo. Ind.. Dec. 18, 1897. He was graduated from the local high school in 1916 and entered Purdue University the following September. On July 15. 1918, he enlisted in the artillery branch of the service and was sent to Fort Sheridan, 111. I..ater he was transferred to Fortress Monroe. where on .Tan. 5, 1919. he was graduated from the C. A. O. R. C. as a second lieutenant and placed in the five-year reserves. He will graduate from Purdue In the civil engineering department in .Tune. 1920.
-Moore, Bruce Victor (66), son of Ilarles O.scar and Effle Trees Moore, was bi>rn in Howard Co., Ind., in 1891. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1910: Indiana University, A. B., 1914; A. M., 1017. He was doing graduate work on a research scholarship at ("olumbia University when he enlisted in the army Feb. 1, 1918. He was assigned to the Psychological Co. No. 1. M. O. T. G., Chickamauga Park, Ga. ; later he was sent to the Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D. C, and commissioned second lieuteuant. On Nov. 9, 191S, he was ordered to the U. S. General Hospital No. 20. Whipple Barracks, .\riz., where he was chief of reconstruction service until Feb. 23. 1919; then he was ad%'anced to chief psychologist. He was released from service in August, 1919. and entered c.irnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, for advanced study.
Moore, Charles Fry (IS), sou of D. N. aud Dicy A. Moore, was born Aug. 2.S, 18SS, near Armsti-oiig, 111. He was iiicUictert iuto tine National Army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26, 1918, and was assignea to tlie Twenty-flftli Co., Seventh Battalion. 1.5!ith Depot Brigade, Camp Zacbary Taylor. On May 18, 1918, he was sent to Camp Sheridan, Ala., and placed in the headquarters company of the 13.5th F. A., which reached England June 28, 1918. He was in the Meuse-Argonne sector from Sept. 20 to Oct. 26; the Marbacbe sector from Oct. 10 to 23; the Troy sector from Oct. 27 to Nov. 11, 191.8. Leaving France March 24, 1919, he was mustered out April 11. 1919.
Moore, Ra.vinoiid ('., tiorn in Kokomo, Ind, He was nineteen years of age when he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University. His period of service lasted from Octolier to Dec. 21, 191S.
Moore, Koscoe Sherinaii (UT). sou of Harles Oscar and Effle Trees Moore, was lioni in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. 6, 1899. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1916 and was a student at DePauw University from 1916 to 191S. Instead of returning to college in the fall of 1918, he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 7, 1918. After reporting at the Great Lakes Training Station he was transferred to Pelhani Bay, N. Y.. and was eommis.sioned at the officers' material school in May, 1919. Ensign Moore was then released from active service and will serve three years in the reserve.
Moran, Edward (86), son of William and Ella I'uol .Moran, was born at Greensfork, Wayne Co., Ind. When twenty-six years of age he volunteered for service and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor Sept. 21, 1917. Eight weeks later he went to Camp Sheridan, Ala., where he served until discharged, Feb. 27, 1919. As a member of the salvage unit, Q. M. C, he was never absent from his company and his record was "excellent."
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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.