Howard County, Indiana - The whole text, 1920 (part 7 of 11)

Morehead, Charles, belonged to Co. D, 112th Supply Train, at Camp Zachary Taylor. lie served in France with this outfit and later in Belgium with the Army of Occupation.

Morgan, Bradley, was born Aug. 28, 1894. He served from July 16 to Dec. 11, 191.8, in the Seventh Co., Second Development Battalion, Camp Zachary Taylor.

Morenslii, Dan, enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo. His training was received at Camp Shelby, Miss. In October, 1918, he went to France with the 1.52nd Infantry.

Morgan, Clarence Orville (.57), sou of L. J. and Luella Herron Morgan, was born at Swayzee, Ind., July 8, 1S9.5. He attended high school for three years. He was living at Greentown, Ind., when he entered the army, April 3, 191S, and was sent from Kokomo to Fort Hamilton, N. Y. One week from the day he left home he was taken to the First-aid Hospital and on April 16, 1918, he died from pneumonia. He had Vieen attached to the Twelfth Co., Coast Artillery Corps.

Morgan, John Kiissell (.57), sou of L. J. and Luella Herron Morgan, was born at Swayzee, Ind., Oct. 30. 1893. In April, 1913, he graduated from high school. On Sept. 4, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo, lud., and was assigned to the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, Camp Zachary Taylor. Oct. 4, 1918, he was transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison and promoted to acting sergeant. He returned to his home at Greentown, Ind., when he was discharged, Dec. 12, 1918.

Morgan, Lloyd E. (14), son of Charles Edward and Etta B. Morgan, was born in Russiaville, Ind., Sept, 7, 189.5. He married Bessie B. Kains June 13, 1918. In July, 1917, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and after being sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was ordered to Port Riley, Kansas, where he was a member of.^the mounted medical corps. In February, 1918, he was ordered to Fort Sam Houston, Texas,- and assigned to Laboratory No. 1; then in November he was transferred to the infirmary division of the Fourteenth Cavalry, and on Feb. 24, 1919, he was given his discharge.

Morgan, Oakley VanBuren (59), son of William B. aud Sarah Locke Morgan, both deceased, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. April 24. 1895. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1915 and from Purdue University in 1919. On June 7, 1918, he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., and was called to the Great Lakes Station July 5. On Sept. 1, 1918, he was released from active service there and placed ou active duty in the S. A. T. C. at Purdue University, where he remained until Dec. 20, 1918. He was a seaman, second class.

Morgan, Wayne W, 11). son of Miles nnd Fannie A. Morgan, was born at Sharpsville, Ind., Dec. 16, 1887. On April 26, IMS, he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was one of twelve selected for transfer to Camp Sheridan, Ala. He entrained from there for Camp I'pton, L. I., and sailed for France with Bat. E, 136tb F. A., Thirty-seventh Division. On April S, 1010. he received his discharg:e.

Morgan, Wilbur Earl (61, sou of L. .T. and Luella Herron Morgan, was born at Swayzee, Ind., Nov. 10, 1880. He atteneded bigh school two years. He entered the army at Upland, Ind.. Sept. 5. 1918, and was attached to the Thirty-third Co., Ninth Train Battalion. 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was later at Fort Benjamin Harrison attached to Co. F, Fifth Provisional Battalion, Engineers; later he was a member of Co. M, Second Detachment. Fifth Provisional Engineers: Co. A, Seventy-fifth Engineers; Co. A. 13Sth Engineers; and Second Overseas Casual Detachment. He was promoted to first class private.

Morris, Elvailore (1). son of James E. and Anna A. Morris, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 19, 1.S99. When he enlisted in the navy at Kokomo, Ind., he was assigned apprentice seaman. Great Lakes Station. He enrolled in the signal corps and was sent to the rifle range where he became an expert riflleman and second class gunner: on Sept. 1. 1918, he was advanced to fireman and ordered to Norfolk, Va., where he was assigned to the "Mayflower" for her maiden trip. On the second trip the boat sank, and Fireman Morris was rescued two hours later and taken to Hampton Roads Hospital, where he remained three weeks; then be was sent to Washington, D. ('.. and appointed officer's chauffeur at the naval yards. His discliarge was received Feb. 11. 1919.

Morris. Jolin AVallace (57), son of William A. and Florence J. Morris, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. July 28, 1896. On May ,30, 1918, he enlisted and was sworn in at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and ordered to Fort Sheridan, 111. He embarked for England from Camp Merritt, N. J., in July, 1918, and for several months was attached to Base Hospital No. 17, Dejon, France. On May 13, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp 2^ichary Taylor, Ky.

Morris, Ward .1. (43). son of .Tohn W. and Eliza Jlilligan Morris, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Sept. 11, 1889. He married F. Maude Gildersleve. After enlisting at Indianapolis, Ind., June 24, 1918. be went into training at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and with the Eighty-fourth Division he entrained for Camp Mills, N. Y.. Aug. 21, 1918. On the morning of Sept. 1 he left for oversees on the "Carmania," and after a thirteen days' voyage landed at Liverpool England. Two days later he went to the rest camp at Knotty Ash. Upon Jiis arrival in France he was ordered to .St. Annister in the southern part of the country. With a complement of 205 men from the Lincoln Division, he was transferred to the Ninety-first Division and used for replacement just after the battle of the Argonne Forest. While on the Flanders front he was wounded, and as soon as he was able to be moved he was taken to a base hospital in London. On Dec. 21. 1918. he arrived at Camp Merritt. N. J., and from there was sent to Fort Sheridan, 111., and mustered out in March. 1919.

Morrison, Audra Moshaline (97i, daughter of .Tohn A. and Flora A. Morrison, was born in New London, Ind., Aug. 6. 1887. On Sept. 4, 1918, she enlisted at Chicago, 111., as a yoeman(f) in the navy and was ordered to Washington, D. C, She was on duty in the electrical divisiou of the bureau of steam eugiueering, war and navy Iniildiug. Her enlistment was for a period of four years.

^lorrison, Traey O. (76), son of Andrew and Laura Morrison, was born at Summitville, Ind., Jan. 25, 1890. He attended high school for one year. His wife is Laura Fern Morrison. He entered the army at Elwood, Ind.. July 22. 1918, and spent four weeks at Camp Zachary Taylor and five months at Camp McClellan, Ala. His discharge was received there Jan. 8, 1919. He was a first class private in an ordnance detachment.

Morrow, Eaphy R. (19), son of John B. and Lena M. Morrow, was born June 27, 1891, in Woodford Co., Ky. After enlisting in the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 13, 1917, he was sent to France.

Morton, Treat (39), son of William and Amanda McLane Morton, was born in Miller, S. D., Dec. 27, 1888, but moved to Howard County when a small child. On Aug. 3, 1917, he enlisted at Sacramento, Calif., and on May 23, 1918. embarked for France. In the battle of Chateau Thierry be saw twelve days of severe fighting when the German hordes had penetrated the French lines to within thirt.v miles of Paris; at Soissons the Prussian Guard was defeated after one day of desperate fighting, and of the flfty-eiglit men in his platoon, only eight survived, and he suffered several slight wounds. As one of Gen. Pershing's shock troops, be was cited for bravery in the fighting at Pont-a-Mousson. Aug. O-IO. He was in the St. Jiihiel salient for five days. Sept. 12-16; for eleven days he was at Champagne. Oct. 2-12; and in the Mcuse-Argonne, Nov. 1, WLS. he was wounded in the right hand and left leg by a shrapnel shell. He was attaclied to the Seventy-fourth Co., Sixth Keginicnt. T'. S. .Marines and was presented with the French decoration, the Croix de Guerre, for liravery on .July 19, 1918, while at Soissons. Sergeant Morton was with the Array of Occupation from .Tan. 8 to July 4, 1919. He qualified as a marksman and sharpshooter. He arrived in the States and was discharged at Quantico, Va.. Aug. l."^. 19K>.

Moss, Algie R. (19l. son of .Taoob .and Sarali A. ChaHin .Moss, was born in .lackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 31. 1*86. He registered in Wheeler Co., Ore., and was directed by that lioard to leave Kokomo with a company of men April 2fi, 1918, for Camp Zaohary Tayfor. Upon being transferred to Camp Sheridan. Ala., he was assigned to the 148th Aniliulance Co.. 112th Sanitary Train, which embarked for overseas from Camp Upton, L. 1.. in .Tune, 1918, with the Thirty-seventh Division. He served as a stretcher l)earer in such engagements as the Baccaret sector, Avacourt sector, Meuse-Argonne otlensive. Pannes, Ypres-Lys olTensive and Lys-Escout drive. He returned to liis home at Sycamore April ].".. 1919.

Moss, Clarence I.oyd, son of Henry and Amanda Moss, was born Sept. 2. Is'.iT. in Clay Tp., Howard Co.. Ind. lie attended high school one term. On Dec. 15. 1917. he enlisted in the army and was in training at Fort Sill. 01;la., until Jlay 17, 1918: then he went to the motor school at St. Paul. Minn. On Aug. 17, 1918, he left for Dow Field, Arcadia. Fla. : on Feb. 1. he went to Camp Pike. Ark., and on February 10, 1919, he received his discharge.

Mugg, Fred .). (.VJi, son cif .Mr. .-iiiil Mrs. .Toseph Mugg. "as born in Taybu- Tp.. Howard Co., Ind., in 18It7. He was a high school student two years. While in Fresno, c.itif.. he entered the army and was assigned to 1 he 'Phirt.v-eighth Co.. lOCth Depot r.rigiiile. Catnii Lewis, Wash.

Mullen, Kniery ,M. |18|. son of Nolde and Zellma Howell Mullen, w.ls born in Libcrly Tp,. Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 13, 1.S96. He made his home with his grandparents, .Mr. and .Mrs. M. G. Howell, since he was a small child. He married Ethel Miller in September, 1919. On Dec. 3, 1917, he enlisted in the air service and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky.. and sent to Kelly Field, Texas, for training. From Dec. 23 to March 10 he was in the base hospital with pneumonia, which disiiualified him for overseas service. In June. 1918, he was transferred to Rockwell Field. North Island. San Diego, Calif., and attached to the 291st Aero Squadron as an airplane mechanic. In March 29. 1919. he entrained for Camp Zachary Taylor and was mustered out of the service there April 111. 1919

Mullen, Kurncy E., was born at Hunkerlull, Ind. He was twenty-eight years of age when he entered the army. Sergeant .Mullen was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., Feb. 17. 1919. His last assignment was at Caruthers Field. Fort Worth. Texas.

^lullen, Frank James IGO), son of August and Marie .Mullen, was born in Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 17, 1889. He left Kokomo. Ind., tor Fort Hamilton, X. Y.. April 3, 1918, and embarked for overseas in July with Bat. F, Forty-third Coast Artillery Corps. He was in the St. .Mihiel salient, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Verdun, west of the Mense, and on the firing line when the armistice was signed. He received his discharge at Camp Sherman. Ohio, Jan. 23. 1919.

Mulliken. .lolin William (.'591. son (.f E. C. and Eva I'.ennelt Mnlliken. was born \n Cirroll Co., Ind., Feb. 27, 1890. He gradnaled from high school: attended Purdue University one and one-halt years; and was a student in the Indiana Dental College at Indianapolis when he enlisted at the first O. T. C. at Fort Ben.1amin Harrison. Tie was ordered to Pen.sacola, Fla., for airplane instruction; then on Dec. 2.s. 1917. he was ordered to Cambridge, Mass.. to attend the radio school of Harvard University. He volunteered as pilot in aviation, but was rejected; then he entered the officers' nniterial school. Harvard, and graduated with the rank of ensign Oct. 5, 1918. In January. 1919. he was appointed commander ot the U. S. SS. "William F. Green." Navy 'i'.irds. Boston. .Mass. On .\ug. 29. 1919. he received his discharge there.

Miillis. Walter 1-rank iWi. son of Kkliiiid niid Alice Fiuney JIullis (Mrs. Corytlou Armstroiigj, Wiis liorn nt Cbaiiottesville. Iiul.. Jan. 23, 1SS9. In October, 1917, be went to Camp Zacliary Taylor; later he was sent to Camp Sevier, S. C. ; and then entrained for Camp Mills, L. I., for embarkation to France in June. 1918 He was on the front line for a month before the armistice was signed as a member of Headquarters Co., 115th F. A., Thirtieth Division (Wildcat). He returned from overseas, arriving at Charleston, S. C, April 1, 1919.

Clifforil Ray, was born June 12, 1806. He was in the army from Oct. 1, 1917, until April 4, 1919. as a member of Co. A, Sixth Engineers.

Mundy, Wlnfield A., was born in Sheridan, Ind. He was nineteen years old when he enlisted in the medical corps. When he was discharged at Camp Shelby, Miss., April 9, 1918, he was a first class private in Field Hospital No. 150, 113th Sanitary Train.

Murden, Robert Matthew SI., son of Ethelbert and Susan Douglas Murden, was born Oct. 3, 1SS8, in Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the army in May, 1917, at San Francisco, Calif., and after arriving in France he was sent to a motor school for advanced instruction. Sergeant Murden saw si.\ months of active service in Franco with Bat. E. 144th F. A.

Myers, Lewis Card (91, son of O. M. and Luna Gard Myers, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Jlay 1. 1S96. He graduated from the high school in 1914, and had completed his junior year at DePauw rniversity when he enlisted in the medical corps, June 5, 1917. He was in training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., un:;l Aug. 24, 1917: then he entrained tor Camp Dix, N. J., and sailed for overseas June 4, 1918, just one year after joining the army. He was in a training camp until September; then he went to the front lines and was on duty there until Nov. 8, when he was sent to a rest camp at Semur, France. Attached to the 310th Ambulance Co., Seventy-eighth Division, be participated in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonue offensives. On Feb. 8, 1919, be was one of sixteen men sent to Germany with the Inter-Allied Armistice Commission, and was stationed at Frankfort-on-the-Ober at a Eusslan-Prisoners-ot-War Camp. lie spent six months in Berlin. He was one of the last Howard County men to return to the United States. He reached Kokomo Sept. 28, 1919, after an absence of more than two years.

Myers, Ray Frank (20), son of Jacob L. and Anna iletzler Jlyers, was born in Miami Co., Ind., May 27, 1,S95. He enlisted at Peru, Ind., and went to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Sept. 21, 1917; there he entrained for Camp Merrltt, N. J., with Bat. C, 102nd F. A., Twenty-sixth Division, and arrived in France in March, 1918. He was wounded at Verdun Sept. 29, 1918, and was in a hospital when the armistice was signed. On April 7, 1910, he arrived in Boston, and was discharged April 25, 1919. at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Myers, Robert B., son of John and Mrs. Myers, was born at Sharpsvllle, Ind., Jan. 31, 1887. Upon going to Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept. 21, 1017, he was assigned to Bat. B, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division. While at Camp Sherman, Ohio, he was transferred to the First Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. He was discharged June 7, 1919.

Myers, William Frederick (44), sou of Elbert and Ardena Myers, was born at Noblesville, Ind., Feb. 1, 1899. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., June 21, 1917, and was sworn in at Fort Thomas. Ky. When be arrived at Fort Sill, Okla., he was assigned to Bat. E, Fourteenth F. A. On Jan. 11, 1010, he was mustered out of the army at Columbus Barracks, Ohio.

Mygrant, Bruce K. (2U), son of Alton S. and Mary 1. INIygrant. was born at Greentown, Ind., March 10, 1SS9. He was a student in high school in Kokomo one year and then attended business college until he graduated. He enlisted in the army May 11, 1917, and at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was assigned to the Q. M. C. and sent to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. lu August, 1917, he was ordered to Governor's Island, N. Y., and ou Oct. 17 landed in France. Sergeant Mygrant was stationed at Base Section No. 4. In July. 1919. he returned to the States and received his discharge at Camp Merrltt. X. J.

Mygrant, Scott C. (43), son of Alton S. and Mary I. Mygrant, was born at Elwood, Ind., July 10, 1896. In 1916 he graduated from the high school iu Kokomo, Ind. Enlisting in the army May 8, 1917, be was sent from Kokomo to Fort Thomas, Ky., and was there assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He sailed from Governor's Island, N. Y., for France Oct. 3, 1917, and was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Q. M. C. at Base Section No. 4. In January, 1919, he was sent to Coblenz, Germany, with supplies for the S. O. S. He received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 21, 1919.

Naftiger. I-eslie Roy (91), son of Rev. Leslie J. and Augusta Smith Naftzger, was born at liunkerliill. I)id.. Oct. 2, 1881. He graduated from the Jlnncie High School in 1899, and from DePauw T'liivt-rsity in UiOo. On Nov. U, 11:04, he iiinn-ied Julia Parr of Koliinno, lud. He was a member of tlie Indiana National Guard for sixteen years, rising from an enlisted man to the place of colonel ^Yl^ile on tlie Mexic.-iu Border, where lie served nine months; during this period he was a member at Muncie. Kokomo and Indianapolis. Entering the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, he was an instructor. In Aug. Lj, 1918, he was commissioned major and assigned to the command of the First Bat., ooGth Infantry, Eighty-fourth Division. Camp Zachary Taylor. When he went overseas the division was broken up and used as replacement troops. Major Xaftzger was assigned to various duties in the It. K. C. offices at LeMans; then he was ordered to Tours, where he AVas cl:ief rental officer of the A. E. F. for France aud Great Britain. He left France Jan. 8, 1!I20, for the States, and arrived in New York Jan. 21, 1920.

JJaiiie. diaries 1"., was born in Kokomo, lud. He was thirty-eight years of age at the time he entered the army. He was discharged at Camp Grant, III., Jan. IS, 191S.

Xeary, Eilwanl Fraiicio )31il, son of .John and Catllerine (rDonnell Xearj-, was born in Chicago, HI., April 12, 1894. In 1912 he graduated from St. .Mary's College, Dayton, Ohio. On July 21, 1917, he enlisted in the medical corps that was organized in Kokomo, lud., and with it went to Fort Benjamin Harrison and to Camp Shelby, Miss. There he joined the tank corps and was transferred to Camp Colt, Pa., and later to Camp Dix, N. J. Corporal Neary was mustered out of tlic army at the latter camp. His discharge was given Dee. S, 191S.

Neary, John, Jr.. son of ,Tohn and t'atlierine O'Donuell Xeary, was horn in Chicago, III. In 1909 he graduated from St. Mary's College, Dayton. Ohio On April 27, 1918, at Racine, Wis., he enlisted, and before going to England and France, he was at Camp Custer, Mich., and Camp Mills, L. I. He was on the firing line three months, starting in at the Toul sector aud ending at the Argonne Forest; while in this last memorable olTensive, Corporal Neary was wounded in the leg.

Neary, William Matthew, son of John and Catherine O'Donnell Neary, was boru Feb. 24, 1887. He was sent to the mechanical school at Indianapolis, Ind., July 3, 1918; later he was ordered to Camp Jackson, S. C, and there attached to Bat. D, Twelfth Reglmeut, F. A. R. D. His discharge was granted Jan. 1(1. 19i;i.

Nelson, Claude K. (77), son of Erue.sf and Nora Weakley Nelson, was born in Anderson, Ind., Sept. 211, 19(11. In June, 1917, he enlisted at Tipton, Ind., when he was sixteen years of age. He was a member of Co. E, 114th Infantry.

Nelson, Dale Harvey, entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. July 23. 1918, and was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. After he received special instruction at Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, f'a.. he was assigned to the 229th Aero Provisional Suuadron, Radio Mechanics. He received his discharge at Pittsburgh. Pa., Jan. 24, 1919.

Nelson. Ke.v E. (881. sou of .T. F. and Julia E. Blue Nelson, was born at Rochester. Ind.. Oct. 21. 1894. After registering June u. 1917, he was called to the National Army at Camp Zachary Taylor April 2(i, 1918; further training was received at Camp Sheridan, Ala., before he entrained for Long Island. He was ill when he reached France and was sent to the hospital at Bordeaux. He died there Aug. 7, 1918. He had lieen attached to the Headiiuarters Co., 134th F. A., Thirty-seventh Division.

Nesbit, Ross E, i9(Ji, son of Charles R. and Ella .Jane Nesbit. was born in Harrison Tp.. Howard <""o., July 31, 1887. He graduated from the New London High School and attended the Indiana State Normal and the Indiana ^ledical College, one year each. Three weeks after he enlisted in the army at St. Louis, Mo., in Juue, 1917, he sailed for England, and there in July be was with the first American troops to pass in review before a King and Queen of England since before the American Revolution. He was with the first 30,000 troops landed in France, and five days after arrival his regiment was exposed to German shell fire. For twelve months he was attached to the British forces, eight months of the time being engaged between St. (Juentin and Cambrai without going to a rest camp. From the very beginning, as light railtt'ay builders, they were forced to operate under very difficult conditions. As a member of Co. E. Twelfth Engineers, he took an active part on the following fronts: Cambrai offensive, Oct. 30 to Nov. 29, 1917; Cambrai defensive, Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 1917; Somme defensive, March 21 to April 20, 1918. Early in July, 1918, his regiment was transferred to the American forces on the Baccaret front with the Seventy-seventh and Thirty-seventh Divisions; later in the month, with fifty others, he was transferred to the French army on the Toul sector in construction work behind the lines, but was constantly under shell fire. At the end of six weeks he was returned to his company for engineering work at St. Mihiel ; he was also engaged in handling food supplies and ammunition for the drive of Sept 12 to

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]4. 191S. After the arniistice Sergeant Xesbit \v:is moved near Metz. ami there with his eomiiany tooli over ami operated the light railway lines of the enemy. Many times his regiment was called to do pioneer engineering. He left France for the United States April 27, 1010, and was ht)norably discharged May 10. 1010.

Neivliy, Glenn Holiart |2). sou of William F. and .Merali Shirley Xewliy. was born at Xew London, lud., Nov. 1, ISOo. After graduating from the New London High School, he attended Indiana University one year. On Feb. 0, 1018. he married Ethel G. Hamilton. He entered the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison May 14. 1917, and after receiving a commission as second lieutenant, he was sent to Camp Shelby, Miss., Sept. 0. 1017, and assigned to the lolst Regiment; later he was placed in the l?.Oth Machine Gun B.nttaliou and promoted to first lieutenant. All preparations had been made to go overseas wheu he was stricken with apiJendicitis and had to submit to an operation at Camp Mills, L. I. Again he ^vas assigned to overseas duty and was three days out on the Atlantic when the armistice was signed, and he was returned to the United States. He was discharged in the summer of 1010.

Newliy, Percy Leon ilOi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Seth B. Newby. was born near New Londou, [lid. When he entered the army, Sept. 21, 1017, he was assigned to the school for baiters aud cooks. Camp Zachary Taylor, lie was advanced to sergeant, first class, aud served as mess .sergeant and mess instructor in the Q. M. C. adjutant general's department. He continued in the same capacity after he was transferred to Camp Merritt. N. ,T. He was ilisch.irged in the summer of 1010.

Newby, Thomas Floyd, sou of .Toshna and Luella A. Newby, was born in Jlonroe Tp.. Howard Co., Ind. He graduated from high school in lOLj and from liusiness college in lOlC. He went with the volunteers on Nov. 11, lOlS, as far as Indianapolis on their way to the camp in South Caroliua. The armistice having been signed on the morning of their departure, the recruits were turned Imck and niuslcred onl of the army, after serving one day.

Newlin, Eugene Jlorris (-|:'.|. youngest son of Iir. W. H. and Fbirence Ilaworth Newliu. was born in New London. Ind.. .May 12, INOO. He graduated from high school in 1017. and ou Oct. 1. lOlS, went into military training in the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University. He was a member of Co. D, Barracks No. 17. until lie received his ilischargc in December. lOlS.

Newlin, Harry Calvin (,S2). son of Henry O. and Anna C. Newlin, was liorn in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 7, 1.S03. Enlisting in the aviation section of the army at Kokomo. Ind., April 25, Iftl.S, be was assigned to the Fifty-second n.illoon Co.. Kelly Field. San Antonio, Texas; .Tune S, 1018, he was transferred to the army balloi.n school. Anadia. Fla. lie received bis discharge .1an. 24. 1010.

Nenlin, Horace J. ll.'il. son <if Iir. W. 11. .ind Florence Ilaworlh Newlin. w.is born at New London, Ind., Aug. 24. ISOC. lie graduati-d from high school in 1014. In October. 1018, he enlisted and was sent to tlie S. .\. T. C. at Winona. On Dec. 17, lOl.S, he received his discharge at Indianai)oIis, Ind.

Newlin, Roy Clurkson l4;j|, son of Dr. W. 11. and Florence Haw.irth Newlin. \\as born in .New London. Inil.. Oct. o. l.SO.I. After graduating from the New London High School, he attended Indiana T'liiversity one year. On Sept. 7. 1018. be entered the limited service at Fort Benjamin H.arrison ami on Sejit. 20 he was ordered to East Chicago. Ind.. where he served under the supervision of the Adjutant-General of Indiana in the infantry, nnassigned. He was discharged in December, 1018.

Newman, Charles Harold, son of Timothy H. and Belle Nrwmaii. was born Feb. 24. 180.5. On Aug. 4, 1018. he was called to the Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Chicago. III.

Newman, Frank Leo, son of Timothy B. aud Belie Newman, was born March 0, 1803. He was in the service from .Tuly 1. 1018, to ,Tau, :!, 1010, as a member of Bat. C, Ninth F. A. E. D.. Valparaiso, Ind.

Newman, <iuy D. (81 1. was born Feb. 14. 1880. He served from .luiie 4. 1017. to Feb. 8, 1010. He was a first Ueutenant of infantry in the Thirty-eighth Division. He enlisted at Rushville. Ind., hut bis home is in Kokomo. Ind.

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Newman (Neumann). Robert Louis, was bmii June ITi. WOO. lie entered tlie army at Madison, Wis., and was attaelied to tlie personnel department. He was discharged from the S. A. T. C. of the rniversity of Wisconsin Dec. IS, 1018.

Newman, Waldo Emerson (10), son of C. P. and Elizabeth Grant Newman, was born at Greentown, lud., July 2(i, 30(10. When he completed the third year of high school he enlisted in the army at Koliomo, Ind., July 26, 1018, and was assigned to the 111th Ordnance Depot Co., Camp Grant, 111. He was promoted to corporal April 3. 1010, anil discharged April 18, 1919.

Newton, Omer Orestus (20), son of Samuel and Rosa Newton, was born in Hillisburg, Cninton Co., Ind., Dec. 17, 1894. He \vas sent to Camp Zachary Taylor in September, 1017, and served as cook until Jan. 1, 1010, when he was transferred to Camp Mills, L. 1.

Newyear, Rudolph O., was born at Pleasant Prairie, Wis. He was a member of Co. E, 152nd Eegiment, Camp Shelby, Miss. His discharge was issued Feb. 2, 1918.

Neyhart, Floyd B. (8.3), son of E. C. and Lou Blair Neyhart, was born at Kirklin, Ind., Oct. 0, 189-1. He graduated from the high school at Greentown. Ind., with the class of 1913. On May 31, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was on duty as follows: Troop I, Twentieth Cavalry, Fort Kiley, Kansas; appointed mechanic; Bat. E, Seventy-eighth Provisional F. A., Camp Logan, Houstoli, Texas; transferred to Fort Sill, Okla.: entrained for Camp Mills, L. 1.; sailed for France July 14, 1018. He was discharged from V. S. Regular Army July 0, 1019.

Nickell, Frank Ona, was born at Cohnna. Ind.. .Alarch 10. l.>>96. His lirst assignment was with the Forty-second Motor Ambulance Corps at the time of his enlistment at Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 21, 1017. After training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. he went to France in April. 1018. and returned in Jlay, 1010. He was promoted from private to lirst class private and then to first class wagoner. He was on the St. Mihiel and .Meuse-Argonne fronts. His discharge was issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio, June .5, 1910.

Norriw, Ri<-liar(l Daniel (18). son of .lesse A. ;ind Almetta Gano Nnrris. was born at Midd'.efork, Ind. He graduated from the Young America High School in lOltJ. and after attending the Muucie National Institute, he taught two years in high school. On April 27, 1918, he married Ova Ridgeway. He entered the army Sept. 4. 1018. and was a member of the Fifth Battalion, Light F. A.. Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. He w.is ninstcred out of the army Dec. 9. 1918.

Norris, William R. (72), was born in Union Co., Tenn. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., in June, 1917, and went overseas with the 318th Ambulance Co., 305th Sanitary Train.

North, .\neel R., was one of the company sent in the last quota, Nov. 11, 1018. Altliough he was mustered out .Nov. 12. 1018, he had the honor of serving one day in the army.

Norton, Harry O., was sent in the draft of Sept. 1, lOlS, to Purdue University. He was transferred to the Tenth Casual Co., First Provisional Regiment. His home was in Chicago before coming to Kokomo, Ind.

Norton, Harr.v Otis (.')ll, son of James Otis and Minnie B. Owens Norton, was horn in Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 17, 1890. His wife is Blanche Waldsniith Norton. Although he was married and perhaps could have been exempted from military service, he did not ask to he relieved from what he considered his duty; he came from lighting stock, for on his mother's side, his grandfather, great-grandfather and five great-uncles had served in the Civil War. After his enlistment, he was sent to Camp Hancock, Ga., and there assigned to the Ninth Co., Third Detachment. His last assignment was with the Tenth Co., Third Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade, Camp Sherman, Ohio. His discharge was given .Tan. 20, 1010.

XuiiiiN, Charles Frederick (21). son of C'lnilies i\nd 51;iry <TcrtnKlo Nniins. was born nt Weston. StMftordshii'e, England, April 111, 1S9S. lie moved with his parents to Kokomo, Ind. On April IT). lOlG. he enlisted in the Canadian Army at Windsor. Canada, and was assigned to the Ninety-ninth Windsor Battalion, called the pride of Es.sex County. In .Tuly. 191C, he arrived in England, and a few weeks later reached France. Nearly all of his regiment were either killed or wounded, and while be was not .seriously hurt, he bears scars ou his legs, which he says do not count. He was not permitted to enter the first line trenches until he was nineteen: then he was transferred to the Twentieth Canadian Battalion and was in the severe fighting (mi I lie western front. He returned to Kokomo in the summer of ]:il!i.

Field. Texas. Corporal Nutt was also at Americus Field. Ga., as chief crew man on airplane motors. He was mustered out Feb. 4. 1919, at Southern Field, Ga.

Nutt, Kay Sanforrt ((i2i, son of Samuel N. (deceased) and Tillie Nutt, was born in Benton Co.. Ind., Feb. 16, 1,S94. He was in the second quota to go to Camp Zachary Taylor. From Sept. 21, 1917, until his transfer to Kelly Field. Texas, he was attached to the .'?2."ith F. A. Sergeant Nutt was transferred from Kelly Field to Camp McArthur. Texas: and then to Camp Greene. Charlotte. N. C. After going t.. .Mid.llclowii, Fa., he was promoted to top sergeant of his SQuadron.

Oheiiauer, Victor Jackson, son of Victor J. and ICdwiua Elizabeth Shaw Obeuauer iboili deceased), was born at Detroit, Mich., Dec. 31, 1S96, He attended school at Dayton, Ohio. Indianapolis and Logansport before entering the University of Wisconsin. He had completed two and onefourth years there when he enlisted in the air service at Chicago, 111., Nov. 17. 1917. He was in training at the ground school, U. S. S. M. A., Frbana, 111.. .Tan. .5 to March 2, 1918: Camp Dick, Dallas. Texas, March 9 to March 31, 191.S; Ellington Field, Houston. Texas. March Si to May 27. 1918; bombing course. .Tune 1 to Aug. 31. 1918; Dow Field, Arcadia. Fla.. flying cadet and officer: commissioned second lieutenant R. M. A. A. S. A.. Aug. 13, 1918; Brooks Field (flying instructors school), Sept. 1. to Oct. 1, 191S; Park Field, Memphis, Tenn., flying instructor and later coinniaiider, Oct. 1, 1918, to March 14, 1919; Carlstrom Field, Arcadia, Fla., final test pilot and officer in charge of flying instructors training. March 20 to .Tune 11. 1919. He was discharged in Seiitember. 1919.

Oden. Francis Osborne, son of Willard O. and Amyrillis Oden. was born Jlay 1. 1903. in Howard Co.. Ind. He joined the navy at Kokomo May 27. 1918. and w.is sent to (Jamp Decatur. Great Lakes, 111. Ou June 14. 1918, he was ordered to Camp licwey. and on .Tune 18 went to Camp Ross. One week later he left for Hampton Roads. Va.. .iml on July 5, 1918. went to Liverpool, England, on the F. S. SS. "Iowa"; later he served on the T'. S. SS. ".New York." He received a discharge in July, 1919. and enlisted in the aviati(Mi se.-tion id' (he .inny at the Speedway. Indianapolis. Ind.. Aug. 21. 1919.

Ode.iUirk. Kennetli (iaylen (79), son of Dr. Gaylen IT. and .\nna Powers Odelikirk. was born in Detroit, .Mich. His wife is Enid D. Carter Odeiikirk. He enlisted at Muiirie. Ind.. <'eb..l2. 191.8. and was mustered in at Colnmlnis Barracks. Ohio. He was first cm duly at Camp Greeuleaf, Chattanooga. Tenn.; from March 1. ]91,S. to Jan. 16. 1919. he was in training at Hattiesburg, Miss., and there rec.-ived his dischar.ge ,is a first class private.

O'Donnell, Charles 1,. (97), son of Neil and Mary O'Donnell, was horn at Greenfield, Ind., Nov. 15, 1,884. He received an A.B. Degree from Notre Dame University and a Ph.D. Degree from the Catholic University of America. At the time of his enlistment for military .service as a chaplain, he was editor of the Notre Dame Scholastic, and Professor of Literature at the university, as well as a poet of national reputation. Father O'Donnell has submitted the following military record: "Commissioned Feb. 1. 191S. Notre Daiue. Ind.; sailed for overseas Feb. 27, 1918; served as regimental chaplain with the 117th Engineers, April to June. 1918. Baccaret .sector and the Mariie; chaplain with 332nd Infantry. July. 191.S. to April. 1919. in France, Italy. Austria and the United States. In battle of Vittorio. Veuetto. Italv. Iti'tiirned to the United .States in April, 1919. Honorably dis.harued April 23. IbP.i: first limlenantchaplain."

20, 1918. be was fen- threo weeks at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.: tben lie was transferred to Bat. C, 136th F. A., Camp Slieridan, Ala. With this organization he went to France, where he served nine montlis, one month of which was on the firing line, lie came home in March. 1919, and was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor, April 8, 1919.

Offutt, Claude Arnold, son of Demetriee and Maggie Offutt, was horn in Elkton, Ky.. Dec. 2.3, 1895. When he enlisted in the navy he was assigned to Co. 1. Fifth Regiment. Camp Perry, Great Lakes, 111. At the time of his discharge he was stationed on the U. S. SS. "Illinois," JS'avy Yards, Norfolk, Va.

OTlaherty, A. B., enlisted in the medical corps of tlie army at Zanesville. Ohio. He was discharged April ,'). 1910. He came to Kokomo. Ind.. in August. 1919. after taking graduate work in Chicago, 111.

Ogburn. Donald M. (TD). son of W. L. and Ivan M. Saylors Ogborn. was born in Converse. Ind., C)ct. 12. 1.S95. He was sent .July 1. 1918, in the selective draft to Valparaiso, Ind.: then he was transferred to Fargo, N. D.. and next to Camp >Sherman, Ohio, where he was assigned to the I'ifth Co., Second Battalion, and promoted to corporal.

Ogden. George Thomas (7.'5), son of Thomas A. (decea.sed) and Florence S. Seidell Ogden, was born April 1. 1.S91, in Kokomo, Ind. He was in the Kokomo High School three years. "Tnbby." as he was familiarly known, enlisted in the navy and was stationed at the Great Lakes School. However, he was not to remain there long, for he soon became a member of the "Four Singing Sailors" unartette which toured the country with a naval band at the time of Red Cross and Lil>erty Loan drives. He was discharged Jan. 5, 1919.

Oilar, Artliur L.. (18), son of JIartin L. and Rachel E. Oilar, was born in Kokomo. Ind., ,Tune 9, 1891. He graduated from the high school at Russiaville, Ind., in 1908, and from Indiana Medical College in 1913. In May, 1918, he was commissioned first lieutenant, medical corps, and on Jul.v 12, 1918, he reported for duty at Camp Hancock, Ga., and was assigned to Infirmary No. 703, C. M. G., O. T. S. He was discharged at Fort Ontario, Oswego, N. 1'., Aug. 5, 1919.

Oilar, Levi Harry (28), son of Henry C. (deceased) and Elizabeth Jones Oilar, was born in Russiaville, Ind.. Oct. 6, 1895. In 1913 he graduated from the Russiaville High School and in 1917 he received his B. S. Degree from Purdue University. While a student in college he was a member of the university cadet corps and was advanced to first lieutenant and captain. After he was commissioned at the O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison, he reported for duty at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Aug. 27, 1917, and until Jan. 1, 1918, he was a member of the Fifth Co., Second Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade; then he was appointed assistant instructor in the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor. Upon the complet'ion of the school he was again on duty with his former company from April 20 to June 15. 1018; except for a short period wheu he was assigned to the Seventy-second Co., Eighteenth Battalion; he served as adjutant until Oct. 25, 1918; then he was commissioned first lieutenant, infantry, and appointed assistant camp personnel adjutant. He received his discharge Feb. 28, 1019.

Oldfleld, Tipton B. |94|. was born in Kentucky June 17. 1895. He enlisted in the army June 13, 1917. and was placed in the coast artillery; on Aug. 1, 1917, he was transferred to Co. G, Forty-seventh Infantry, and one month later he was promoted from corporal to sergeant. His last assignment was with Co. B, Tenth Machine Gun Battalion. He received his training at Hull, Mass., Syracuse, N. T., and Camp Mills, L. I. While in France he was wounded twice and his regiment was cited for bravery in August, 1918. After the armistice be went to Germany. lie returned to Kokomo in August. 1918. after having served seventeen months overseas.

Orem. Julian Paul (20). son of James P. and Minnie F. Orem. was boru in Vevay, Ind., Sept. 21. 1.898. On April 0, 1915. he enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., and was sent to France with the Eighth Co.. Fifth Regiment, Second Division, U. S. Marines. In April, 1919, he returned to America and was assigned to duty at Norfolk, Va. The marines added to the glory of the American Forces a wonderful record of bravery and achievement.

Ormsby, Charles Francis (48), son of George E. and Bridget Smith Ormsby, was born in Elwood, Ind., but when he entered the army, April 26, 1918, he was living with his parents in Kokonin. Iiiii. oiit- inoiitii after lu* \^ent to Camp Zncbary Taylor, Ky.. he was ordered to Camp Sberidan. Ala., and was transferred later to Camp T'pton, L. I,, June 27. 1018. There lie entrained for Montreal, where on the following day he began his voyage on the St. Lawrence. Thirteen ship.s were in the convo.v leaving Halifax, N. S., and they were escorted by the battlesliip "Devonshire." When the danger zone was reached they were met by several destroyers or little "speed demons." After his arrival at Camp de Souge, France, his regiment practiced on the big guns on the range until Sept. 2.3. 1018; then they left for the front lines, .and on Oct. 17, Wl.S, he went into active service with Bat, D. l."Gth F. A. His discharge was issued at Camp Zaohary Taylor, Ky., April 8, lOlii.

Osborn, Bert A. (26>, son of Solomon and Eliza Osborn, was born in JIadisoii, Ky., Oct. 14, 1890. On Sept. 21, 1017, he was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky, He was promoted to corporal and chief wagoner. Before going to France he had instruction on the range at West Point, Ky. After his arrival in France, he was assig'ned to the medical department headquarters of the ."OOtb F. A., Veterinary Unit. In April, 1910, he was on duty at the American Remount Tiepot Xo. 7, Merignac Base Section No. 2. He returned to Kokomo in July. 1019, as a casual. IIc' \v.\i\ been kicked by a mule, but the injuries did not prove to be permanent.

Ormsby, George Joseph CiOi, son of (ieorge E. and Bridget Smith Ormsby. was born in White Co.. Ind., Dec. 10. 1800. He married May D, Hale. On Aug. 1, 1018, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was called to Indianapolis. Ind., Aug. l.'i. 1918. where he took medical in.struction for two months. While at Fort Wayne, Detroit, Mich., be was attached to the air service. His discharge was issued Jan. 2.s. 1919.

Osborn, Floyd Everett (70), son of Algie L. and Mattie Armfield Osborn, was born in Greentown, Ind., March 17, 1891. Ou Oct. 3, 1017, at Los Angeles, Calif., he enlisted and was sent to Camp Lewis, Wash., for infantry training; two months later he was returned to California and assigned to the mobile ordnance section at Camp Kearney. For six months lie remained with this branch of service; then he was transferred to the 372nd Bakery Co., and was ready to leave for France when the armistice was signed. As a first cbiss private he was mustered out of the army Jan. 1. 1019.

OHborn, Frank u., was commissioned first lieutenant. I'uring i)art of his service he was stationed at Camp I'ike. Ark., with the General Kemount Depot. Among other duties, he had charge of the shipment of mules from other states. He was released from service in September. 1919.

Osborn, Fred, son of Mrs. Ella Osborn. received bis military training at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Knox, Ky., beginning in Seiiteniber. 1017.

Osborn, Virgil R., son of Jesse L. and Sarah .T. Osborn, was born in Kokoipo, Ind., Dec. 8, 1802. When he entered the army at Huntington, Ind,, he was .Tssigned to Bat. E, 139th F, A., Thirty-eighth Division, Camp Ipton, L. 1.

Overholser, Charles A. (44i, son of ilr. and ;\Irs. A. E. Overholser, was born near r»arwin. Ind.. Oct. 31, 1.804. He enlisted Dec. 2, 1017, at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Camp Sholliy. -Miss., wliere he was attached to Co, E, 152nd Infantry, He left New York for overseas service May 2, 1018, and landed in Brest, France, May 10, 1918. Within three weeks he was in the trenches, as he was sent with other replacement troops to the Twenty-sixth Division and assigned to Co. B, 102nd Infantry. On July 28 at Chateau Thierry he was severely wounded and spent the next five weeks in a hospital at Nantes, t'pou recovery he was ordered to a rest camp at Tours; then to Blois; and finally to Chnumont. As he was unfit for duty at the front he was sent to heartciuarters for light worlj. Before he went to the trenches, he wrote: "I could hike twenty miles with (nil pack and not mind it much, for I am as hard as a rock." At the Belleau Woods olTensive he was burned with mustard g.is and .ibrnt half of his company was sent to the hospital. He returned to the St.ites late in June, 1!I10, and was sent to Camp Mills, N. Y., where he received nis discharge in July, 1010.

Overton, Earl H,, son of William and Susan Overton, W'as born near New Albany, Ind,, Dec. 22, 1S90. On April 2(i, 1918, he entered the array at Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned to

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O'Toole, Joseph Franeis (TGI, son of ThoLuas ,T. and Rose E. Kiefer O'Toole, was boru near Kokomo, lud.. Oct. 19, 1802. He graduated from the high school in Kokomo in 1912. On Sept. 23, 1917, he enlisted in the army and was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky., and then sent to Madison Barracks, K. Y. From Jan. IJ, 1918, he was with the A. E. F. in France, attached to Supply Co. No. .300, Q. SI. C. He was returned to the States and mustered out July 29, 1919.

O'Toole, Thomas Paul (6), son of Thomas .T. and Ro.se Kiefer O'Toole, was born near Kokomo, Ind., llarch 24. 1895. He completed one year of high school. He volunteered Oct. 19, 1917. and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio, where he served his entire enlistment. One month after he began his military training he was transferred to the school lor bakers and cooks and assigned to the adjutant general's department, detached from the Q. M. C. His discharge was dated July 14, 1919.

O'Toole, William Clement (60), son of Thomas J. and Rose Kiefer O'Toole, was born near Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 10, 1885. On Sept. 19, 1918, he was appointed army field clerk at Camp Sheridan, Ala. He served in the headquarters department of the adjutant-general until the c.-irap was closed, March 27, 1919, when he was honorably discharged.

Owen, Ralph Cartright, son of Fred B. and Jennie E. Chalfant Owen, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 1, 1895. He married Frances Jeannette Jackson of Kokomo, Ind. He enlisted in the aviation section of the army at Frankfort, Ind., and upon being mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent with a traluload of troops to Kelly Field, Texas. A special course of training in the welding school at .Jersey City, N. J., was his next assignment, and upon its completion, he returned to Kelly Field and was promoted to crew chief of airplanes. The authorities next sent him to the JIassachusetts School of Technology for four months of intensive training, after which he was commissioned second lieutenant and returned to Kelly Field, where he was placed in charge of the erecting and repair shop at Field No. 2: later, as officer in charge of instruction in the aero motor department, he was on duty at the air service mechanics school. On ,Tan. 23, 1919, he received his discharge and accepted a commission in the Reserve Army.

Owens, Ralph J., was born in Howard Co.. Ind. He was twenty-one years of age when he entered the army at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. He received his discharge there Sept. 9. 191S, because of physical disability. He married Sigfricfl iJuncan.

Ozenbaueh, Harry Burns, was born in Howard Co.. Ind. 0:i Nov. 11, 1918, he was ordered to Camp Wadsworth, S. C, but the signing of the armistice caused him to be returned home upon his arrival at Indianapolis, and be was mustered out of the army Nov. 12, 1918.

Packmayr, Frank L,., was the son of Sirs. Helen L. Packmayr. of Kokomo, Ind. Although bis home was in Kokomo, he entered the army June 5, 1917, at San Francisco, Calif. He went to I'rance with the Headiiuarters Co., 3B2ud Infantry. Ho died from wounds Sept. 28, 1918, but word was not received from the war department for several months. He left a wife, Mrs. Cora Gay Packmayr, and three small children.

Padgett, J. Howard (40). son of George W. and Belle Stultz Padgett, was horn in Orleans, Ind., Feb. 23, 1894. He graduated from the high school at New London, Ind., In 1913. Early in the war he tried to enlist at Gallion, Ohio, Marion, lud., and Kokomo, Ind., but in each case he was rejected because he was under weight. However, on March 29, 1918, he was accepted for the Nationjil Army and sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. where he was attached to the Eleventh Co., Third Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade. In April be was transferred to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and placed in Co. G, Sixth Field Battalion. In June he was advanced to corptiral, in July he became sergeant, ami the same month he was sent to France. He was a telegrapher, and was attached to the Forty-fourth Service Co., Signal Corps. He returned to his home in Russiaville in August, 1910.

I'arUer. Allison Karl, was born ,Tuue 26, 1898. lie joined tlie navy at Peoria, 111., May 7, 11117, and remained in active service until April 3, 1919.

Parker, Clifford D., son of George and Mary Parlier, -nas born at Hillsboro, Ind., Aug. 5. 1892. He gradu.ited from tbe Hillsboro Higb School in 1912 and from Wabash College in 191G. The National War Worli Council of the Y. M. C. A. sent him to Camp Shelby, Miss., as secretary on Aug. 21, 1917. On May 6. 1918, he was inducted into the National Army and sent to the psychological school. Camp Greenleat, Ga. On Aug. 1. 1918. he was transferred to Camp Zachary Taylor, Psychological section, camp surgeon's office. He received his discharge Dec. 18, 1918.

Parker, Paul Barbour (28), son of E. L. and Elizabeth Parker, was born in Greentown, Ind., iu July, 1898. He graduated from the high school in Kokomo in 1913. In May, 1917, he enlisted in the coast artillery and was assigned to the Q. M. C. when he was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was promoted to sergeant, after his arrival at Fort Sam Houston, and was placed on detached service making out muster and payrolls. After he was transferred from the U. S. Regulars to the National Army he was sent to the Horseslioers school. When he was mustered out he returned home for ten days and then re-enlisted for one year at Camp Travis, Texas. In July. 1919. he was transferred to Fort Robinson. Xebr., to establish a new remount station.

Parkey. Arvel E. (SO), son of Thomas J. (deceased) and Clara B. Parkey, was Horn in Howard Co., Ind., July 22, 1891. On Dec. 12, 1917. be enlisted iu the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., and on Dec. 29, 1917, he reported at the Presidio. Calif.; on Feb. 2, 1918, he was transferred to Fort Parry, Calif. Corporal Parkey received his discharge at Camp Grant, 111.. Dec. 29, 1918.

Parker, Russell Monroe (27), sou of Elda and Maude McNeil Parker, was born in Monroe Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 22, 1S97. He lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli McNeil. After graduating from the high school at New London, he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University, and was mustered out in December, 1918.

Parks, John, son of David and Etta Boucher Parks, was born in Greentown. Ind.. in 1892. He married Myrtle Southern. On April 26, 1918, he left iu the draft, going to Camp Zachary Taylor, and he went overseas with the 360th Casual Co. He was wounded.

Parr. William Walton (92), son of William D. (deceased) and Cora Walton Parr, was born in Elkhart, Ind., June 4, 18S7. He married Lucy Cole. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., in August, 1918, and after going to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky.. he was advanced to army field clerk, the highest non-commissioned otfice in the infantry branch of the service. lie served for a time as regimental sergeant major. After serving for more than one year at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was discharged in September, 1919.

Parsell. Ralph, son of Mrs. Ida Parsell, left Kokomo. Ind., for Fort Hamilton, N. Y., on April 3, 1918. He went overseas with Bat. D, Seventieth Regiment. Coast Artillery.

Paskell, Chester, was born at Sheridan, Ind. He was twenty-six years of age at the time he served in Bat. C, Sixth Regiment, F. A. R. D. He was dischargeil at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Dec. 16, 1918.

Paskell, Claude, son of James S. and Lillian Paskell, was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor in May, 1918. In June he left for foreign service as cook for the supply company of the 339th Inf.mtry, Eighty-fifth Division. He was one of the few Howard County men sent to Archangel. Russia, after going to both England and France. He left Russia in June, 1919. and arrived home in July, 1919.

Passafume, Alphonse (.5). son of Philip and Iressa Passafume, was born in St. Thomas, Canada, Oct. 2, 1.S98. Although living in Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the Canadian Army at St. Thomas in June, 1918, and had gone to France and was ready to start for the firing line when the armistice was signed. He was attached to Co. F, Fourth Reserve, which was sent to Surrey, England, where he remained until June, 1919.

Passafume, Frank (49), son of Philip and Iressa Passafume. was born in St. Tboma.s, Ontario, Canada, June 28. lliOO. lie joined the u.ivy jt Indianapolis. Ind.. Sept. 2, 1918. He w:is promoted to IfUjikT, Second Uegimeiit. ('Miiip r>ewe.v. Great Lakes. 111. In October, 1019, after spending a brief furlough with his parents iu Kokonio, Ind., he went to the training .station at Goat Island, Calif.

Patten, James Clarence i.'jl, son of James B. and Sarah F. Griffith Patten, was born in Sullivan Co., Ind., Feb. 4, 1S70. He attended school at JelTersonville, Ind., and graduated from Indiana University in 11)00. He married Kuth Kuddell of Kokomo, Ind. He served in the Twentyseventh Bat., Indiana \'ohinteers, Porto Kican campai,gn, Spanish American War, in 189S. Although engaged in business in Kokomo at the time of the World War, he enlisted in the tank corps and was commissioned second lieutenant and tank instructor .Tuly 20, 191S. He was ou duty at Camp Colt, Gettysburg. Pa., until he was mustered out of the army Dec. 1, 1019.

Patty, Harvey, son of Thomas M. and Ida Patty, was assigned Sept. 4, 1018, to Bat. F, Third Regiment, F. A. K. I).. Camp Zachary Taylor. He was a motorcycle instructor at the time of his discharge, Dec. 17, 1018.

Patrick, Theodore Ray, was born Feb. 17, 1882. He enlisted Pee. 2.8, 1917, iu the aviatiou section at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and was placed in the 279th Squadron.

Payton, Alorris W. (83(, son of S. C. and Rosa Roe Payton, was boru at Greentown, Ind,, Sept. 30, 1898. He attendetl high school three and one-half years. Ou .Tune 8, 1918, he enlisted at Kokomo. Ind., and was mustered in at .Jefferson Barracks. Mo., and assigned to Camp Sheridan. Ala., where he was attached to the Forty-fifth Infantry Hdqrs. Band. In January, 1019, he was transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga., and made permanent leader of the Jazz Baud, which was considered the second best band of its kind in the United States. He married Edna Bagwell in September, 1010.

Pearcy, Loyrt W. (82i, sou of George A. and Cora Alice Coleman Pearcy, was born Aug. 22, 1886. Enlisting at Toledo, Ohio, April 1. 1918. he was assigned to Co. G. 101st Infantry. He was on the following celebrated fronts: St. Mihiel offensive, Sept. 12-1.5; occupation of Troyan sector, Sept. 0 to Oct. 8; Meuse-Argonne otTensive. Oct. 1.5 to Xov. 11, 1018. On March 28. 1919, he left France and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, April 20, 1019.

Pearce, Florice B., was born in Miami Co., Ind. lie was a member of Bat. B. Twelfth Regiment, F. A. R. D., Camp Jackson, S. C. His discharge was dated Feb. 22, 1019.

Pearcy, Otis Waldo (70). .son of Jacob and Emma Pearcy, was born at Galveston, Ind., Oct. 21, 1888. His wife is Laura Pearcy. He enlisted in the array at Kokomo. Ind., and was sent to Indianapolis and then to Columbus, Ohio, where he was assigned to San Antonio, Texas. He remained at Fort Sara Houston frora Dec. IT. 1017. until March 14, 1019, when he was mustered out of the army.

Peck, David Thurston (43), son of Charles F. anil Rosa Peck, was born at (Jardeu ("'ity, Kansas, July 7, 1895. He entered the World War at Kokomo, Ind,, iu October, 1917, and was promoted to corporal in the ,32oth F, A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He had had two years of training in the Regular Army stationed in California.

Peltier, Roy O., son of Ernest V. and May H. Martin Peltier, was born in Martintou, 111., .Tan. 27, 1894. He married Mae Edith Smith, of Kokomo, Ind., April 12. 1010, soon after he was discharged from service. On July 23, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo and was stationed at the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., with the 1.59th Depot Brigade. On September 17, 1918, he was transferred to Camp McClellan, Ala., and was discharged there Feb. 17, 1919. He was advanced from private to corporal, sergeant and then to regimental sergeant major.

Pence, Ershel Georgre (80). son of James William and Laura Jane Ricker Pence, was born in Elwood. Ind.. April 19, 1896. He was living with his parents in Ivokorao, Ind., when he enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., June 11, 1017. While he was at the time assigned to the medical department of the Fifteenth F. A., he was later transferred to the Second F. A., Old Army, and with it sailed on the English boat, "Adric," landing at Liverpool, England, Christmas Da.v, 1917. Valdhorn, France, was reached on the last day of the year, and there the Second Division organized. It w'as ten weeks before gtins, horses and other equipment were drawn for the advance on the Verdun front. In April he was at Bonecourt and in May he moved nearer Paris. Forced marching orders to .Soissons came the middle of July, when the drive was begun to weaken the German hold on Chateau Thierry; and at St. Mihiel ground was taken that the Germans h.ad held for four .years. He was with the Second Division on all fronts in which it was engaged and then \^-ent into Germany, where he remained

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Peroival, Charles H., begau his nrmy training at Camp Zachary Taylor .Tuly 23, lOl.S. On Aug. 17 he was assigned to Co. G, Twelfth Aiumunition Traiu, Camp McCIellan. Ala., and promoted to sergeant. His wife is Edna I. Percival.

Perciyal, Walter (40), son of Harry and Mary Tercival, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 22, 1895. His army seryice dated from Aug. 30, 1018 to December, lOlS, at Camp Cusier, Mich., where he was attached to Co. L. Third Development Battalion.

26, 1918. He was in training at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sherman : then he was ordered to Italy with the A. E. F. as a menibor of Co. G, 332nd Regiment.

Perkins, Everett (47), son of .Tolin M. and Kachel Perldns, was born in Kokomo. Ind., Oct. 19, 1894. On Oct. 3, 1917, he enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo, but within a month he had sailed from an eastern port for France with the 165th Infantry, Forty-second Division (Kainbowl. He was on the Champagne front, the Ourq sector, Vesle Woods and Chateau Thierry. When he was fighting at St. Mihiel, Sept. 10, 191S, he was severely wounded. A piece of shrapnel entered his mouth, broke out two teeth, and lodged in his jaw. While he was being carried to the hospital a high explosive shell burst nearli.v, killing ;iU of the stretcher liearers who had him in charge, and broke his log. He was returr.od home and was mustered out of the army March 4, 1010.

Perkins, Floyd Wesle.v (-71. son of Abraham and Mary S. Martin Perkins, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. .Tune IS, 1801. Beginning Sept. 4, 1018, he served two months in the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zjichary Taylor, Ky., and two months in the P. A, R. D., Camp .Tackson, S. C. He was appointed chief cook. When he returned to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.. to receive his discharge, Jan. 3, 1010. he was assigned to the Seventh Co., Second Battalion, 159th Depot Brigad'e.

Perkins, Guy A. (20), Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins Venus, was born in Kokomo, Ind., and attended school here. He enlisted Nov. 8, 1914, in the 168th Coast Artillery and was stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va. During the trouble on the Mexican Border he was on duty at Fort Sam Houston and Bron-nsburg, Te.xas. Sergeant Perkins went to France with Co. A, Second Division Supply Traiii Motor Truck Co. No. 7. He served in Germany with the Army of Occupation.

Perr.v, Harr.v O. H. (481, "son of Harry B. and Grace R. Perry, was born in Alexandria, Ind., July 26, lOOO. He enlisted in the navy at Kokomo, Ind., .Tune 26, 1018, and after a few weeks of training at the Great Lakes School, he was transferred to Hampton Roads. Va., where he served as a second class seaman.

Peters, Byron Johnson ((57). son of Dr. D. C. and Mary JI. Peters, was born Oct. 1."). 1886. at Greentown, Ind. He married Mary K. Baker. After graduating from high school at Greentown, Ind., he received his B. S. Degree from Indiana University in 1914, and his M. D. from the School of Medicine in 1916. On July 5, 1917, he was commissioned first lieutenant M. C. R., and for several months he was on duty at Fort Benjamin Ilarri-son ; then he was appointed assistant surgeon at the school of military aeronautics. Austin. Texas. He received six weeks of special instruction at Hazelhurst Field, Miueola, N. Y. Further assignments were: Lao^ey Field, Hampton. Va. : Ellington Field, Honstou, Texas; Fort McHenry General Hospital, Maryland. He was discharged Jan. 9, 1920,

27. 1891. He graduated from the high school_ln Kokomo in 1011. When he entered the army, July 31, 1918, he was sent to Fiske Universit.v, Nashville, Tenn. : then with seventy-five men he was ordered to Howard University. Washington. D. C, for ^radlo instruction. During the time school was closed on account of the influenza epidemic, he volunteered to dig graves Iiecause

Peters, Ray A., was born born in Hemlock, lud. He enlisted at the age of eighteen, and was a first class private in Bakery Co. No. 364 Q. M. C. His discharge was issued at Camp Shelby, Miss., Jan. 30. 1019.

Petro, Cloyd Amos (03), son of James M. and Ella Karcli&'e Pelro, was liorn in Howard Co., Ind., July 14, 189C. He graduated from the Greentown High School ' in 1916 and the following year was a student at the Clarion Normal College. His service in the National Army lasted from Sept. 4 to Dec. 19. lOlS. He was attached to the Sixty-ninth F. A.. 170 Battalion, Ninety-fifth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. He was a sergeant in the non-commissioned officers' school.

Petro. Paul A. (.58), son of James M. and Ella Ratcliffe Petro. attended high school in Greentown, Ind., three years. In September, 1919, he married Ida Mae Yager. On Dec. 5, 1917, he enlisted in the aviation section of the army and was sent from Fort Thomas, Ky., to Kelly Field, Texas, and assigned to the Twenty-fifth Balloon Co.; next he was sent to Fort Sill, Okla. : and finally to Camp Morrison. Newport News. Va. In July, 1918, he sailed for France and was located for some time at Villiers le Sec, France. He was discharged at Camp Sherman, O., July 1, 1919.

Pettit. Clinton Sheridan, was born in Iveutucky March 1, 1898. His army service extended from February, 191S, to Jan. 26, 1919. He enlisted at Upland, Ind., and was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio. He had been a member of Co. M, First Pioneer Infantry, but at the time of his discharge he was attached to the First Co., First Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade.

Petty, Elden Ellsworth (49), son of Marion H. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Dec. 8, 1892. On June 5, 1917, he enlisted in the array at Fort Thomas, Ky., and was assigned to Co. E, Fifty-second Infantry, which went to France.

Petty, Herbert Eugene, was born Nov. 26, 1894. He entered the army at Peru, Ind.. Sept. 21, 1917, and part of his service was with the Headquarters Co., 113th F. A., Thirtieth Division.

Petty, James F., was born la Frankfort, Ind. He enlisted in the cavalry at the age of nineteen, but was transferred to the infantry. On July 15, 1918. he was discharged because of physical disability. He was then serving in the Thirteenth Recruit Co., General Service Infantry.

Petty, Rollle A. (52), son of Marion H. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co.. Ind.. Sept. 6, 1895. He entered the army June 5, 1918, and was assigned to Bat. F, 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Additional training was secured on the range at West Point, Ky. After reaching France his outfit received orders to go to the front, but was denied that privilege because of the signing of the armistice. Soon after returning to the Slates he received his discharge, March 1, 1919.

Petty, Russell O. (51), son of JIarion H. and Sarah C. Petty, was born in Howard Co., Ind., May 28. 1899. He attended school at Greentown, Ind. On July IS, 1918, he was assigned to Bat. C, Thirteenth Battalion, F. A. K. D., Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Phelps, Paul David (27), son of Charles E. and .Stella Maughmer Phelps, was born in Miami Co., Ind., July 4, 1890. He was stationed at the following places after his enlistment at Indianapolis, Ind., in June. 1918; Great Lakes Training Station, 111.; U. S. Naval Operating Base. Hampton Roads, Va.; U. S. Proving Grounds, Indian Head, Md.

Phlllabaum, Henry Otto (52) son of Louis and Emma Phillabaum, was born in Peru, Ind., in lass. His wife is Lenora Phillabaum. He enlisted in the army as an engineer at Fort Benjamin Harrison and landed in France Nov. 11, 1918, the day the armistice was signed. He was assigned to the Sixty-fifth Motor Transport Corps. He was discharged July 10, 1919.

Phillips, Chester, sou of- John and Tessie Rivers Phillips, was born at Peru, Ind., Aug. 30, 1890. On Sept. 4, 1918, he was sent to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., and remained there until he was mustered out of the service.

I>liip|>». flarciu-e (tJOi. sou u£ Robert :uul KlizaLietb CaLalil Philips, was born May 14, 18Si>. He married Johaona LiiuUg. He enlisted In the army Aug. 26, 191S. at Koliomo, Ind., and was cool; for Co. K, First Gas Regiment, until his discharge, Dec. 16, 191S.

Philips, James Elbert, son of William A. and D. P. Phipps. was born in Luttrell, Teun.. Feb. 1S95. He enlisted at JIarnardsville, Teun., April 27, 1918. and seryed until in February, 1919, with the 339th F. A.

IMiipps, Thomas M.. was born in 1892. In September, 1917, be enlisted In Tennessee and went to France with Co. A, 113th Machine Gun Battalion. He was killed in action. His par^euts live in Kokonio. Ind.

Pickering, Arnold Howard, son of William E. and Ada M. Holloway Pickering, was born in Taylor Tp., Howard Co.. Ind., Oct. 9, 1898. He graduated from high school in 1918, and entered the S. A. T. C. at Taylor rniversity, Tpland, Ind., Oct. 23, 1918, and was discharged Dec. 16. 191N.

Pierce, Edward E. (77), son of C. H. and Lillian Leach Pierce, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Feb. 17, 1891. After his enlistment at Fort Wayne, Ind., he served in France with the .306th Q. .M. (".

Pierce, Enunett Coin [S). son of William D. and Laura A. Pierce, was born in Kokomo, Ind., June 12, 189.5. He graduated from high school in 1912 Ou March 29, 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Corporal Pierce sailed from Camp Upton, L. I., and was stationed at Periquent (Dordogne), France, with Co. B. Fifty-second Engineers. He was given his discharge Jan. 4, 1919.

Pijanowski, John, was born in Mlowa, Russian Poland. He enlisted in the air service when nineteen years of age. On Dee. 10, 1918. he was mustered out of the army at Garden City, L. I.

Piner, Wallace Record, was born at Michigantown. Ind. His discharge was issued at Camp Zacliary Taylor, Ky., Dec. 13, 1918. He was then tliirty-one years of age, and attached to Troop C. First School, F. A. C. O. T. S.

Pinniclt. Ira, was born in Dubois Co., Ind. He was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor when he was twenty-two years of age, and assigned to Bat. A, 325th F. A.; later he was on dut.v at Camp McClellan, Ala., but he was returned to Camp Zachary Taylor to receive bis discharge. Feb. 7, 1919.

I'io. Charles A. (77). son of William .T. and Kosa Pio. was liorn in Greeuti-iwn. Ind. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind.. Oct. 1. 1917, and was attached to Troop L, Seventeenth Cavalry. Camp Douglas, Ariz. On Jan. 11, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz.

Pio, Joseph Earl (77), son of William J. and Rosa Pio. was born in Logansport, Ind.. in 1898. In August, 1918, he entered the army at Jefferson, Ohio, and after his arrival at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was assigned to the 159th Depot Brigade. At the time of his discharge, Dec. 20, 1918, at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was a member of Bat. C. Seventh Regiment, F. A. B. D.

Plough, Ervin Cliandler (49), son of Chester and Cora B. Chandler Plough, was born at Delphi, Ind., July 27, 1S99. He attended high school one year in Kokomo. On July 9. 1917, he enlisted in Co. E, and was on guard duty at East Chicago, Ind.. until ordered to Hatliesburg. Miss. After going to France he was transferred to the Headquarters Co., 116th Infantry, Twenty-ninth Division. He was to have gone on the firing line Nov. 12, 1918, but the signing of the armistice cancelled the orders. He reached Camp Stuart, Va., in May, 1919, and was mustered out of the service soon after.

Plotner, Orant Harrison (54), son of John H. and Belle Glenlzor Plotner, was born Oct. 27, ISSO. On July 23, 1918, he entered the army and four months and ten days later he was discharged because of illness. Practically all of the time he was in the service he either had inllueuza, pneumonia or other complications. He was able to do guard duty part of the time.

I-Iiiiniu'-r. Ilenipfr (S"il. sin ( f I'.eii .iinl Koiia I'lumiiier, \\:is liorii in Hnw.-ii'U Co., Ind.. Fol). 12. ISSIo. He enlisted in Alirun, Oliiu. .Tune 24, I'JIO. for service on tbe Mexican Border. TLie Oliio National Guard became the Tliirty-seveuth Division wlien it was called into federal service, and Sergeant Plummer was attaclied to Co. C, 146th Infantry, In June 15, 1918, lie entrained from Camp Sheridan, Ala., for an eastern port and made the trip to Brest, Prance, in seven days on the "Leviathan," the old German Vaterland. He was an active participant on the following fronts: Baccaret, Avacourt, Pannes, Jleuse-Argoune, Ypres-Lys and Ypres second offensive. He returned home ou the "Mani," and was mustered out of the army at t'anip Sherman, Ohio, April l.S, 1919, after an ahsence of nearly three years. In all of that period he was neither wounded nor gassed, sick nor absent from his company.

Plummer. Kayinond B. (91), son of Edward K. and Minnie A. Ueathcoato rUinnner, w;is !>orn Oct. 7, 1896. He has a high school education. On May l-M, 1918, at Kokomo, Ind., he enlisted in the army, and after going to Fort Benjamin Harrison, be was temporarily attached to Co. C, Fort.v-fourth Engineers. He was promoted to sergeant, first class, but was nnassigned until his arrival overseas in August, 1918. He was engageil in both narrow gauge and standard operations in railroad work with headquarters. Sixteenth Grand Division, Transportation Corps. He left the States ,Tuly "1, 1918, and returned July 1.5, 1919, after h.aving been stationed at LeMans. France, from Feb. 12 to .Tune IS. 191S. His discharge was dated at Camp Slierman. Ohio, .luly 24, 1919.

Poff, Ben,iamiii rranUlin (46), son of ,Tohn and Huth Anna liodgers Poff, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., .Tuly 17. 1890. He graduated from the Kokomo IlLgh School in 1918. Immediately after commencement he .ioined the navy at Kokomo. Ind., and was sent to the Great Lakes Station. At this time there \Aere about forty thousand sailors in camp, and recruits were being received at the rate of about one thousand each day: ni7r>n their arrival the Iioys were relieved of all chewing gum. cigarettes and patent medicines and for three weeks they were subjected to very severe training. He ^^"as transferred to Hampton Roads, ^'a., and drilled in the manual of arms and the art of making submarine nets: for six weeks he was also learning to be a fireman on the V. S. SS. "Iowa"; then on Sept. .".0. 1918, he left for Boston, Mass., and soon after went tn Europe. For ten months he was engaged in the transportation of foodstuff's to Germany and Russia.

l»o«»l, Churles II. (19). son of :\Irs. Ch;nies ^Martin. \\as born in <Treentown. Ind.. .Tune 1. 1892. ^^'ht'n he entered the army at St. Louis, Mo., he was sent to Camp Funston, Kansas, a National .\rmy camp: then he was transferred til Camp Kearney, Calif., where he was placed in Amliulauce Co. No. 1.59, 11,'ith Sanitary Train, Fortieth Division, and with this contingent he went to France. After the armistice he was ordered to Camp Hospital No. V. Humes, Haute Marne, France.

Poole. Hershel A., was born Sept. 24. 1990, lie joiueil the navy at Indianapolis. Ind.. July 17. 1918. and was released from active service Feli. 29, 1919.

Poratli, Joseph .Allen (9.'1|, sou of Carl A. and Martha Caroline'^. Tohnston Porath. was born at Braddoek, Pa., Feb. 3, 1898. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. in Ohio Northern University, Ada. Ohio, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 21. 191S. He was sergeant of Co. B. B. O. T. C.

Powell. Bernard ,1. (66), sou of T. I!, and Flora B. Kirkpatrick Powell, was born in Hush Co., Ind., July 20. 1889. On April 3. 1918. he entrained at Kokomo, Ind., for Fort Hamilton, N. Y. He left the States July 15, 1918, and was on duty in France as wagoner with Bat. D, Seventieth Coast Artillery Corps. He came home ou the "Manchuria." an army transport, and landed in New York Feb. 22, 1919. He was mustered out in March at Camp Sherman. Ohio.

Powell, Claude Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, was born in Vermillion Co., Ind., March 6, 1889. He had, in addition to two years in high school, a course in a technical college. In the late summer of 1918 he was sent from Kokomo, Ind., to the Chamber of Commerce Training Detachment No. 2, Indianapolis. Ind.. and from there he was ordered to Bat. D. Twelfth Regiment. F. A. R. D.. Camp Jackson, S. C. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Jan. 7. 1919.

Powell. Emery SI. |48I. sou of Mrs. Elmira Powell, was born in Howard Co.. Ijjd.. in 1863. He has been in military training longer than any other Howard County soldier, tor he has served fourteen years in the navy and fifteen years in the army. In 1918 he was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station as second class chief machinist.

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.Tackson Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Aug-. 17, 1S96. On Aug. 26, lOlS, be entered tUe army at Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned to the motor transport corps, Valparaiso, lud. ; then he was

Powers, Frank Patrick, was born July 4, 1893. On .Tuly 29, 1917, he enlisted in the aviation section of the army and was iu training with the Seventy-third Aero Squadron.

Powers, Jerr.v Edward, sou of Roger and ,Tohanna Powers, was born Nov. 4, 1-879, at Crawfordsville, Ind. He has a high school education. When he enlisted at Washington Barracks, D. C, April 19, 1917, he was ordered to Fort Slocum, N. Y., where as a recruit he \\*as assigned to Co. K. Fifty-seventh Infantry. On June 1, 1917, this outtit was transferred to Leon Springs, Texas, for three months of intensive training. Ou September 15, he "was ordered on special duty to the aviation fields near Fort Worth, Texas, which were then under construction, and were to be occupied by the Canadian Royal Flying Corps in October. On October 11 the regiment was sent to the Brow'usville district on the Rio Grande, but the various units were soon scattered to the oil fields and ship yards because of disturbances by enemy sympathizers along the Gulf of- Mexico. The United States Guards, an organization of former service men, not available for overseas duty, took their places in July, and the regiment was mobiiized at Camp Logan, Houston, Texas, and formed the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Brigade Infantry of the Fifteenth Division; then tbe.v were given further intensive training iu order to go to France at the first call, but the signing of the armistice changed the war plans, aud on Dec. 20, 1918, the Fifty-seventh Regiment was ordered to Camp Pike, Ark., for garrison duty. Sergeant Powers received his discharge April 18, 1919.

Pratlier, .\iga William (G7|. enlisted in the Indiana State Militia June 4, 1917, and was on guard at the munition factories at East Chicago, Ind. He went to Hattieshurg, Miss., where he was ill training for a year before going to France in October, 1918, as cook in Co. E, 152ud Infantry. Tldrty-eiglith Division.

Pratlier, Harvey Lester (66), son of Andrew and ^lary Prather, was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 8, 1895. In June, 1917, he enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, Ind., and was in the Calumet region of northern Indiana until ordered to Camp Shelby, Jliss., where his company became a part of the 152nd Infantry when transferred to the federal service. Sergeant Prather sailed from an eastern port for France in October, 1918, and again reached the States May 21, 1919.

Pruitt, Medford 3L, was born in Kokomo, Ind., and at the time of entering the arm.y he was twenty-four years of age. He was a member of Co. A, Twenty-eighth Battalion, U. S. Guards. On Jan. 9, 1919, be was given his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Purcell, .Vdam Edward, son of .Jacol.) L. ;ind Annie I'nrceli, was born Oct. IS, 1S9,3, at Cassville, Ind. C)n .Tuly 2M, I'.ilS, he went with a draft unit to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ivy., and until October, 1918, be was taking intensive military training. He arrived in France shortly before the armistice Was signed attached to the Second liegiment, F. A. R. D., Bat. A, Third Battalion. He remained in Europe until the si)ring of 1919.

Purcell, Harry Charles (50), son of Jacob L. and Annie Purcell, was born at Cassville, Ind., Oct. 21, 1.895. From Sept. 21. 1917, to September, 1918, he was a member of the medical detachment, ."i.'jth F. A., Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; he went overseas, but the armistice was signed soon after his arrival in France. On March 2. 1919, he returned to the States and was mustered out at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Pyke, Jesse Ellis (1), son of James D. and Cassie F. Pyke, was born in Tipton Co., Ind., June 2.5, 1890. He was graduated from the high school at New London, Ind., in 1911, and from Purdue Vniversity in 1915. He was commissioned first lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison JS'ov. 27, 1917, and on Dec. 15, 1917, he reported at Camp Sherman, Ohio. After reaching France, he was transferred, Sept. 22. 191S, from the 30Sth Ammunition Train, 158th F. A., to the Thirty-second Division, then stationed near Souilly, and assigned to the staff of Gen- eral Fleming. From Sept. 21 to Nov. 11, MIS, he was on the firing line in the Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives. On Nov. IT, 1918, he left Ecury, France, with the Army of Occupation, and marching through Luxemburg, arrived at lUngsdorf, Germany, where he was on duty several months. He came home in August and ^l as mustered out of the army at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Aug. 25, 1919.

Purvis. Talmaclge. was lioru at Sharpsville. Ind. At the age of twenty-nine years he entered the army and served at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., with the Eleventh Co., l.OTth Depot Brigade. His discharge was issued Dec. 4, 1918.

(luinn, AVriglit, served as a landsman electrician radio, V. S. Xaval Reserve Forces. He was discharged at Great Lakes, 111., May 27, 1918, because of physical disability.

Ragan, Arthur Edward (9S), sou of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kagan, was born in Howard Co.. Ind. He married Lena Etchisun. In January, 1917. he enlisted in Co. E, of Kokomo, but he was transferred to Co. F. 12sth Infantry. Corporal Ragan was sent to France and died there Oct. 11, 191,S, from wounds received in action.

Rakestraw, Wilbert Vern (40), son of Ileury B. and Linuie A. Rakestraw, was born at Sterling. Kansas, July 27, 1889. In 1890 he moved with his parents to Oakford, Ind. On Dee. 31, 1907, -be enlisted in the Marine Corps, and after a service of four years, he was honorably discharged. When the first O. T. C. was established, he immediately began training, and in August he was commissioned first lieutenant. As a member of the .335th Infantry, Eightyfourth Division, he was on duty at Camp Zachary Taylor, Camp Sherman, Ohio, and at Camp Mills, L. I. Just before leaving for France, he was advanced to captain. On .Sept. 19, 1918. he arrived at the port of Havre. France, and with his company left for southern France for three months of intensive training: then his company of two hundred and fifty men and six otDCers was scattered among other regiments, and he was assigned captain of Co. F, 113th Infantry, on Sept. 25, 1918. On March 10. 1919, he was placed on detached service at the University of Beaune, France, where for three months he was in attendance at this institution conducted by the goverument.

Ramseyer, Paul, was born at Forest, Ind. He joined the S. A. T. C. at Indiana Iniversity when he was nineteen .years old and served from October to December, 1918.

. Ranimell, Amos J. [H), son of William and Ella Rammell, was born .May IS, 1900. He completed two years of high school. Shortly after his enlistment in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 14, 191S, he was called to active duty. From March 20 to June IS he was at the Great Lakes Station; then he was called in a draft for transport service on the "Northern Pacific," one of the largest and swiftest boats used in carrying troops to France. He made eight trips to Europe and one trip to Cuba before he was discharged in the summer of 1919. On his final trip from France, with port almost in sight, traveling at a good rate of speed, and with lights all off, the ship struck a sand bar off the coast of Long Island; there, for eighteen days and nights tugs from New York and the crew worked constantly to loosen the boat, for she had buried herself in si.xteeu feet of sand. Finally she was towed into port, but It took three months of repairs in the dry dock, and one month in the river to replace the engines that had filled with sand, before she was in condition to make a trial trip to Cuba.

Zachary Taylor, and there on July 23, 1918, he became a member of the Fourth Co.. I. N. T. R., 159th Depot Brigade. He was discharged Jan. 24, 1919.

RatcliiTe, Owen Russell (."9), son of Mariou L. and Eliza J. Ratcllffe. was born at Russiaville, Ind., Sept. 11, 189G. After graduating from high school, he attended business college three months. On June 3, 1918, he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind.; the following four months were spent at the Great Lakes Training Station attached to Co. E, Eleventh Regiment, Main Station; later he attended the gunner mates school, assigned to Co. B, Eleventh Regiment; then he transferred to the radio school and his last training was received at the armed guard school. On Feb. 11. 1919, he received bis discharge at Great Lakes. 111.

at Russiaville. Iinl. In August, UilT. lie enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne, Ind. After receiying bis military instruction at Kelly Field and Camp Zacbary Taylor, he went to France where he was attached to Detachment No. 2. Signal Corps, A. S P. C.

Bawlings, Dale Henry it:'), son of James H. and Belle Mcintosh Itawlings. was horn Dec. 2.5, 1S04. at Windsor. 111. He attended school at JIattoon, III. In Noyemher. 1017. he was sent from Kokomo, Ind.. to Camp Custer, Mich., and assigned to the 310th Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop. In August. 1918, he left for France with the Eighty-fifth Division and was located at Dunkirk and later at Mehun. On April 21. Ifil!), he arrived in New York and was discharged April 30, 1919.

Rayle, Emil C. (95), son of Joseph B. and Mary Goodnight Rayl. was born at Sharpsville. Ind., Aug. 1, 1894. He completed his college work in April, 1916, and on June 1,5, 1917, he enlisted in the medical corps at Indianapolis, Ind. At Camp Greeuleaf, Chickamauga Park, Ga., he was placed in the Fourth Battalion, Twenty-seventh Co., and commissioned second lieutenant in the veterinary corps. For eleven months he was on duty in France. lie returned to the States in June, 1919, and was discharged July 10. 1919.

Rayl, Frederlelt Willard, son of James C. and Florence Rayl. left Kokomo. Ind., July 23, 1918, for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. : later he was assigned to the Wagon Co., Twelfth Ammunition Train, Camp McClellan, Ala. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Feb. 7. 1919.

Rayl. Walter .\.. was born at Sharpsville, Ind. When twenty-three years of age he enlisted iu the medical corps and was assigned to the 223rd Ambulance Co. His discharge was granted at Camp Sheridan. Ala.. Jan. 11, 1919.

Becobs, Roland, was born at Tipton, Ind. His age at entering the army was twentynine years. He served in Bat. A, Second Regiment, F. A. R. D., Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. His discharge was dated Dec. 11. 191S.

Reardon, John M., was born in Hoosick Falls, N. Y. He enlisted in the .iruiy when he was thirty-seven years old. His last assignment was with the 170th Aero Sipi.-idron. His discharge was issued at Mitchell Field, L, I., June 2.5. 1919.

Record, John L. (,52l, son of Grant and Ellen Record, was born in Kokomo. Ind., June 11, 1895. On May 28, 191S, he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis. Ind.. and received his training at the Naval Training School. Dearborn, ilich.

Reed, Calvin W. (8), son of Augustus E. and T.ucy B. Reed, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Aug, 27, 1896. As a mechanical draftsman in aviation, he enlisted at Kokomo. Ind.. Dec. 4. 1917, and after ten days at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was seut to Kelly Field No. 2. San Antonio, Texas, where for one month he was on drill and fatigue duty; the next two mouths were spent at Camp McArthur, Texas. With the 37.Sth Squadron he entrained for Garden City, L. I., and tweuty days later sailed from Halifax. Nova Scotia, on the "Corsican" tor\ England, where for nine months he was an inspector, machinist and flier. The last four months of the war he was rigger sergeant over a flight of nine aero scout machines. The return trip to the United States was made in December. 1918, and on Jan. 5, 1919, he was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio. On Feb. 4. 1919, he married Kathryn Nixon of Winchester, Ohio.

Beed, Edgar Eranklin (.54), son of William and Jane Reed, was born iu Howard Co.. lud.. May 19, 1888. His service in the United States Army began in September. 1917. He was seriously wounded in battle on the afternoon of Oct. 30, 1918, and died at the Mobile Hospital, Nov. 1, 1918. His body lies buried in the U. S. Cemetery No. 073. Grave No. 33, Esues. France, and the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded him was seut to his mother. Corporal Reed of Co. E, Sixty-first Infantry, had been recommended for second lieutenant shortly before he was wounded. On Oct. 29. 1918, he was sent with twenty-five picked men from his battalion to hold the town of AincevlIIe, France, about three miles west of Dun on the Meuse. At the time he was sent on this perilous expedition he was suffering from a deep aud painful burn on his knee from mustard gas. It was very difllcult for him to walk, but he uever complained and went willingly to bis duty. Even after he was wounded, ami at his own request, Le carried to :i corner ot tlie building: where be was st;iti>ned and tLiere, ou a stretclier, lie continued to shoot until dark, when it was sate to be taken to ;i hospital.

Reed, Fern Leon (55), son of William and Bertha Reed, was born in Kokomo, lud,, Augr. 23, 1895, On Aug. 22, 11118, he entered the army at Frankfort, Ind. Corporal Reed went overseas with Co. D, SWtth Pioneer Infantr.v. lie had been discharged from the Regular Army iu 1913.

Keed, John Edward (52), sou of Charles E. and Sophia R. Reed, was born at New London, Ind., Feb. 7,' 1891, On April 26, 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., where he received his military training. He embarked from Camp Stuart, Va., for overseas with Co. A, 31Tth Q. M. Lal>or Rattalion. He returned to the States and was discharged from the service iu July, 1919.

Reed, Ross, was born at Russiaville, Ind. He was twenty-three years of age when he was assigned to the Second Co., First Development Battalion, On Jan, 4, 1919, his discharge was issued to him at Camp Greene, N, C.

Reider, Ralph Benjamin, son of Peter and Hannah Reider, was born at Colorado Springs, Colo., April 6, 1891. He enlisted at Indianapolis, Ind., March 29, 191.8, aiid was attached to the base hospital. Camp Shelby, Miss., until his discharge in April, 1919.

Renliarger. Frank >I. (82). son of John and Mary Renbarger, was born Nov. 2,>, 1885, in Wabash Co,, lud. His wife is Pearl M. Renbarger. Knlisting at Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 16, 1918, he was sworn in at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, Feb. 18. 191.S. Ten days later he was sent to Camp Meigs, Washington, D, C. : one month later he was tran.sferred to the issue and sales branch Q. M. C, Washington, P. C. Corporal Renbarger returned to his home at Greentown, Ind,, after receiving his discharge Jan. 24, 1919.

Reeder, .Albert ('.. was born at Windfall, Ind. He was twenty-four years of age at the time of entering the army. He went to France with the 127th Casual Co. Upon bis return to the States, he was sent from Camp Merritt, X, J., to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and ou Feb. 14, 1919, he received his discharge.

ReDnier. William, enlisted in Kokomo, and after training for a year at Camp Shelby, Miss., sailed for France in October, 1918, with Co. K, ]."i2nd Infantry.

Rennaker, William, was horn March 2, 1S99. After joining the United States Marines, Nov. 22, 1916, at Indianapolis. Ind.. be serv-d until Sept. 18, 191S.

Reser, Frank L,,, was born in Indiana. He was attached to Co. M of the demobilization detachment at Camp Custer, Mich., at the time of bis discharge, Dec. 26, 191S, His age was given as twenty-si.x years,

Re.xroat, llerschel, enlisted in Kokomo, Inil., Oct. 5. 1917. He served for a time at Camp Shelby, Miss., but previous to returning to Kokomo he was at the United States Disciplinary Barracks.

Rexroat, William llardiii, was sent out from Kokomo in the selective service draft Feb. 26, 1918, and after a period of training at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was transferred to the base hospital, Camp Sheridan, Ala.

Reynolds. Chester, son of William F. and Anna E. Staton Re.vnoUls, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 17, 1890. On Oct. 16, 1917, he enlisted at Toledo, Ohio, and at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, he was assigned to the air service at Kell.v Field. Texas. With the Sixty-third Stjuadron, he embarked from Newport News, Va., Jan. 12, 1918, and arrived in Brest, France, Feb. 5, 1918. Returning to the Slides from Liverpool. England, he reached Brooklyn. N. Y., Dec. 11, 1918, and was discharged at Camp Sherman. Ohio, Dec. 29, 1918.

Rhodes, (ilenn, was a member of the Fourth Co,, First Regiment. 159th Depot Brigade, and was discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor July 29, 1918, because of physical disability.

Rhoads. Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rhoads. went to France with the famous First Division in the summer of 1917. He returned home in September, 1919.

Rlioa<U. Harold, son of ^Ir. iiiul Mrs. Ilarvoy Ulni.uls, served in the Twelfth F, A., Second Division. He was on (hity in France mid Germany for nearly two years. He returned to the States in August, 191!).