Howard County, Indiana - The whole text, 1920 (part 9 of 11)

Stonebraker, Ernest McKiniey (9), son of Horace G. and Lucy Stonebraker. was born March 5, 1900, in Cass Co., Ind. He enlisted in Co. E of Kokomo, Ind., in March, 1917, and was sent to East Chicago for guard duty; then he was recruiting agent in Kokomo until he was ordered to Hattlesburg, Miss., where he received special training in bayonet practice from an English instructor. In Seiitember, 1918, he was sent with the advance guard of the 152nd Infantry to England, and then to France, where be entered a school for bayonet drill. Sergeant Stonebraker was later an instructor in this work; he was also trained in sniping and observation work. He had been ordered to the front lines and was within six miles of the front when the armistice was signed. He wa.s transferrer! to Co. F. Forty-ninth Infantry, and sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to be illscharged.

Stout, Lindley H., son of Milton and Louisa A. Newkirk Stout, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Jan. IS, 1.888. After graduating from the New London High School in 190C, he attended the medical college at Louisville, Ky. Soon after graduation be married Edith Chandler and began the practice of medicine in Detroit, .Mich. Having been commissioned first lieutenant in the army, be left Detroit April 17. 191,S, for the U. S. Embarkation Hospital No. ?,. New York, N, V.

Stratford, Robert, was bom at Alto. Ind. He enlisted in the army when he was eighteen years of age and served in Co. D, Seventh Kegiment of Infantry. He was discharged because of physical disability Oct. s. 1917, at Gettysburg, Pa.

Straza, Dan, was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, April 26, 1918. He was a member of Co. K, 339th Keginu-nt, Eigbty-fifth Division, Camp Custer, Mich., when he received his disability discharge.

Strawback, Fred S. (17i. was born March 3, 1.891. When he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., Sept. 21. 1917. he was assigned to Co. E. 325th F. A., Eighty-fourth Division. He received his discharge Oct. :>0, 1918, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Streib, Paul Empertlss, son of George and Lena Lobdeil Streib, was born in Grant Co., Ind., Feb. 15, 1899. After gradual ing from high school, he attended Taylor University for one term. In August, 1918, he married Lillian E. Tomlinson, and on Oct. 25 following, he entered the S. A. T. C. at llpland. Ind. He received bis discharge in December.

StudebaUer, Dewey K., was born in Cass Co.. Ind. He was eighteen years of age when he enlisted in the army and was assigned to Bat. C, Sixtieth Coast Artillery Corps; later he ivas a member of the Seventeenth Co., Fifth Battalion. Dischari.:e Tnit. Camp Grant, 111. He was mustered out of the army Feb. IS, 1919.

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Studebaker, George W. (90), son of Benjamin and Margaret Kempt' StncleliaUer. was liorn in Liberty Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He married Zola Conway, after lie had graduated from the high school at Greentown, Ind.. with the Class of 1916. On Feb. 18, 1918, he enlisted in the army at Indianapolis, lud., and for two months he was attached to the 309th Engineers, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; then he was transferred to the Q. JI. C. at the same camp and was promoted to first class sergeant.

Stuart, Howard R., served in France and Germany for fourteen months. He returned from overseas in July and was mustered out in August, 1919.

Stutzman, Ervin, was born in Miami Co., Ind. At the time of his entrance into tlie army he was twenty-nine years of age. He was in the Machine Gun Co., Thirty-sixth Regiment Infantry, Camp Devens, Mass. His discharge was issued to him at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., Feb. 3, 1919.

Suddarth, Charles C, was born in Broomer, Ind. He was twenty-two years of age when he entered the army. As a member of the Headquarters Co., Sixty-seventh F. A., he was discharged at Camp Knox, Ky., Dec. 21, 1918.

Sullivan, Paul Ervln (51), son of William and Maude Sullivan, was horn in Greentown, Ind., May 8, 1900. Upon enlisting in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., be w-as first sent to the Great Lakes Station, 111.; then he was ordered to Philadelphia; and later to New York. On Aug. 28, 1918, he embarked for France, and for ten months he served as a first class seaman. Soon after returning to the United States he was ordered to the U. S. Naval Hospital, Fort Lyons, Colo.

Sullivan, Ralph L. (24), son of James L. and Roberta Mae Sullivau, was born in Greentown, Ind., Feb. 12, 1896. On Nov. 22, 1917, he enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind. After a period of three weeks at the Great Lakes Station, he was transferred to Philadelphia, and left there for France Aug. 28, 1918.

Sullivan, Reuel Robert (59), son of Peter and Anna Sullivan, was born in New Albany, Ind., but moved to Kokomo, Ind., with his parents. After training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., he was ordered to the New York Embarkation Hospital No. 3 and attached to the Q. M. C. He had been a momlier of the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, 1.59th Depot Brigade, at Louisville.

Summers, Harlow Edward (9), son of James L. and Maggie Summers, was born Jan. 25, 1896. On Oct. 25, 1917, he joined the navy at Indianapolis, Ind. He was stationed on the U. S. SS. "Lake Champlain" until discharged. Jan. 20, 1919.

Summers, Paul R. (S3), son of Lewis M. and Cora L. Summers, was born May 19, 1897, in Jackson Ti).. Howard Co., Ind. After graduating from the high school at Converse, Ind., in 1915, he entered Indiana University, and it was near the close of his sophomore year that he enlisted in Bat. F, First Indiana National Guard, April 11, 1917. The contingent was largely made up of university men at Bloomington. He was not called into federal service until Aug. 5, 1917, at Fort Benjamin Harrison. After his arrival at Camp Mills, L. I,, Sept. 7, 1917, the 150th F. A. was mobilized with the Forty-second "Rainbow" Division and given intensive training. Five weeks later, on Oct. 18, his unit sailed for France on the U. S. SS. "President Lincoln." After landing at St. Nazalre, he was moved to Camp Coctquidan and promoted to corporal. He was assigned to battery commandant special detail (which had to do with telephone work, reconnoitering, location of gnn position, etc.). On Jan. 15, 1918, he was ordered on detached service to the army corps signal school at Gondrecourt, and upon his return to his contingent Feb. 16, 1918, he was assigned to duty on instrument detail; then for two months, while on the Lorraine front, he served at the observation post near Vaequeville; he was also on the Champagne front; and while at Chateau Thierry he was promoted to instrument sergeant. This work consisted of locating positions, laying pieces, keeping firing records, aiding in computing firing data, and assisting in the camouflage department. On March 3, 1919, he was again ordered on detached service at the University of Toulouse. He returned to the States and was discharged July 28, 1919.

Suter, Edgar HacUIeman (4), son of Cliarles Frank and Martha May I-Iaclileman Suter, was born Jan. 17, 1895, in Kokomo, Ind. He attended liigh school three years. On Dec. 13, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Columbus Barracks, Ohio, but on Dec. 29 he was transferred to Camp Grant, 111.; and to Carruthers Field, Texas, March 29, 1918. In September he was sent to Call Field, Texas; and from an airplane mechanic he was changed to clerk of hangars and

.Swfene.v. Harr.v 1 11 1, son of Edward ideceased) and Belle Elson Sweeney, was born iu Kolcomo, lud. lie joined the arm.v shortly before the armistice was signed, and was discharged in December, 1919.

Sweigart, Alva, was born May 1. 18S3. In April, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind.. and wliile in the service ho was attached to Co. B, Sixty-third Regiment, Transportation Corps, A. E. F.

Swenson, George, served _ in France and was taken prisoner to Germany early in the war. He was only twenty-one years of age. but when he was released after the armistice he was said to look as old as a man of fifty years. lie claimed the prison horrors were indeseribaljle.

Snigert. Irving Bark (4). son of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Swigart. was born in Akron. Ohio, Jan. 20. 1S94. He is a graduate of the high school in Kokomo, Ind. On ilay 12. 1917. he entered the O. T. C. at Fort Beniamin Harrison, where on Aug. 1.5. 1917, he was commissioned second lieutenant and assigned to the .535th Infantry, Camp Zachary Taylor. On Dec. 31, 1917, be was promoted to first lieutenant, and on Aug. 1. 1918, be was advanced to captain at Camp Sherman. Ohio; then he was transferred to Camp Custer. Jlich., and changed from the Eightyfourth Division to the Fourteenth Division, w^here he was attached to a machine gun section. He was discharged .Tan. 2."i. 1919.

Swinney, Arlliiir Uiiell (2). son of F. M. and Mrs. Swinney. was born in Madison Co.. Ind.. .\Hg. 22, 1899. In 1917 he completed the high school course in Kokomo, and on March 12, 1918. he enlisted in the signal corps at Indianapolis, Ind. From .Tefferson Barracks, Mo., be was ordered to report at Kelly Field, Texas; there he passed the flier's examination in the mechanical training section and was sent to Washington, D. C, where be served as a dispatch rider and received instruction in flying. He was discharged June 2. 1919, at Camp Meigs, Washington, D. C.

Swisher, James .4ustin (82), son of A. I-, and Alice Alnora Goltry Swisher, was born at Fulton, Ind.. Feb. l.">. 1894. On April 1. 1911, he joined the navy; his first military experience was in 1912-1913 in Mexico and Central America. His dischai'ge was given at San Diego, Calif.. Feb. 23. 1915. with the rating of first class gun pointer. In the World War he was called in the dr;ift of Oct. 5. 1917. at Kokomo. Ind.. and after his return from France, he was discharged at Camp Grant, III., May 29, 1919. Sergeant Swisher had visited seven foreign countries while in the military service of the Fuited States.

Swisher. Ted Koosevelt (82). si>n of A. L. .-md Alice Alnora Goltry Swisher, was boru at Akron, Ind.. March (i. 1S99. Four days before America entered the war he enlisted in the navy April 2, 1917. He was promoted to first class gnu pointer on the V. S. SS. "Delaware," and before the armistice was signed he had spent nine mouths in the North Sea. His duties took him to three foreign countries and to Cuba. His enlistment will end April 2. 1921, but he was relieved from active service in the summer of 1919. In August. 1919. he married Vivian Chism.

Swope, James IO\erett (47i. sun of George Tl. and Dora E. Mitchell Swope, was born in Union Tp., Howard t.'o., Ind.. Jlay 31, 1887. On Sept. 21, 1917, he was called into service and received his first military training at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.; later be w.as ordered to Camp Shelby, Miss., and assigned to Co. I, 152nd Infantry. On June 3. 1918, he left for France with the June automatic replacement troops, Co. No. 16, and after he arrived overseas he was assigned to Co. H, 167th Infantry, Forty-second "Rainbow" Division. He was on three of the most important fronts of the war: Chateau Thierry, Verdun and St. Mihiel. Beginning July 26, 1918. he saw continuous service until Nov. 5, when he was sent to a hospital because of exhaustion. One week later he was ordered to a rest camp for a stay of five weeks. In February, 1919. be was transferred to the 146tb Infantry. His di.scharge was issued at Camp Sherman. Ohio, April 24, 1919.

Swope. Oscar Ray (16), son of William Russell and Myrtle Swope. was born at Greentown, Ind.. in 1897. He attended high school one year. He enlisted in the army at Hannibal, Mo., and served at Fort Wayne. Detroit, Mich., where he was attached to the Q. JI. C. He was discharged June 7. 1919.

Tague, Frederick Stanley (25). son of L. M. and Alice Tague. was born at Vevay, Ind.. March 7. 1888. He registered in the selective service at Worcester. Mass.. but he had previously enlisted in the aviation corps at Indianapolis, Ind. Although he had passed a per- feet exaniiiintion, be was not oaliecL Determiiieil to get iuto some branch of service, he went to Atlanta, Ga.. where he enlisted us a mechanic June 7, 1017, In August lie w'as promoted to first class private and in February, 1018, to first class sergeant in the motor transport corps. Camp Gordon, Ga. In October lie was recommended for second lieutenant and his papers were sent to Washington, I). C, for approval, but after the signing of the armistice the granting of commissions was discontinued.

Tanner, Ira Matthew (.5.5), son of .Joseph and Arcena Tanner, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Dee. 7, 180.S. He entered the array .Tune 24, IfllS, and after a brief period of instruction at Camp Dodge. Iowa, he was sent overseas with Co. V, SOflth Pioneer Infantry.

Tanner, Raymond S. (SO), son of Joseph and Arcena Tanner, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Sept. 10, 1805. His wife is Opal Tanner. He went to France with Co. F, 800th Pioneer Infantry, after having been in training at Camp Dodge from Aug. 4 to September, 1018.

Tarkin«ton. Luther B.. son of Jesse and Elizalieth Folette Tiirkington, was born in Howard Ind.. .Tnne 10. Isou. On ^lay 11, 1018, he enlisted in the navy .and was in active service until Jan. 0. 1010. at the Great Lakes Station, where he was rated seanian, second class.

Tate, "Walter Elzie, son of Samuel Scott and Katherine Buclvuer Tate, was born at Van r.iiren, Ark., Dec. .">. ISSO. He has a high school education. His wife is Helen E. Drieks Tate. On Aug. 7, 1018, he enlisted at Cincinnati, Ohio, and served until ,Tan. .30, 1010.

Tatem, Clifford J., son of William Carl and Dora Anderson Tateni, was l>orn in Kokomo, Ind., Nov. 2, 1807. When he enlisted in the army at Terre Ilante. Ind., lie was assigned to llie Xineteentb Infantry, Co. XI, Camp Travis, Texas.

Taylor, Charles Earl (40), sou of John W. and Mary C. Turner Taylor, was born in Kokomo, Ind., April 0, 1000. After graduating from high school he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana Univer.sity on Oct. 10, 1018. and was di.scharged Dec. 21, 1018.

Taylor, Charles Russell (28 1, son of Lewis L. and Rachel Kenworthy Taylor, was born at Xew London, Ind., but when a small child, he moved to Kay Co.. Okla. He enlisted in the army at League City. Texas, ami after three weeks of training, he was sent to Camp Wheeler. Macon, Ga., where he was a member of the medical section of the 121st Infantry, Thirty-first Division. Ou Sept. 28, 1018. he sailed for France and was stationed at LeMans until after the armistice, when he went to Bordeaux, Base Section No. 2, S. O. S. As a stretcher bearer, he ..ssisted in loading the sick and wounded from the front to the ships. In .January, 1010, he was ill with appendicitis in Base Hospital No. 208. Lanfling at Newport New.s, Va., in March, he remained at the Soldiers' Home, Hampton, Va.. for two weeks; then he was sent to the convalescent ward at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. and received liis discharge there in April. 1010.

Taylor, Gny Herman, was born at Lowell, Ind., Aug. 22. 1888. On July 31, 1013. he enlisted in the army at Jeftorson Barracks, Mo., and was assigned to the Eleventh U. S. Infantry. Later he was a member of the Fifty-first Infantry stationed at Texas City, Texas. He entered as a private, but was advanced until he became a second lieutenant. On July 6, 1918, he sailed for France. His return voyage began Jlay 7. 1010. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. July 10. 1010.

Taylor, Ei'erett Hobart (46), son of John W. and Slary C. Turner Taylor, was born near Young America. Ind.. Jlay 30. 1806. He married Minnie Maxwell. On Aug. 1. 1018, when he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., he was sent to Valparaiso, Ind.; then to Terre Haute: and shortly before the armistice, to Washington, D. C. where he was attached to the First Provisional Co., Seventy-first Engineers in the limited service. He received his discharge as a cook at Washington Barracks, D. C, Dec. 7, 1018.

Taylor, Harry A. (44), son of John W. and Mary C. Turner Taylor, was born near Young America, Ind.. June 25. 1889. On Dec. 11. 1017, he enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., and was mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky.; then he .went to Camp Hancock, Ga.. where be was promoted to sergeant. He embarked from Camp Morritt, N. J., and arrived in France Feb. 24, 1918, attached to the Twelfth Co., First Air Service Mechanics Regiment. For several months he worked on airplanes at Romorantin. He left Brest June 0, 1910, arrived at Hoboken June 1.8, and was discharged at Camp Sherman July 1. 1919.

Taylor. Robert, enlisted in Co. E of Ivokomo, and after training for one year at Camp Shelby, Miss., went to France with the 152nd Infantry in October, 1918.

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Taylor, Vern E. (97). son of Samuel K. finrl .Tosephiue G. Kessi Taylor, was born in Winamac, Ind. He attended high school in Kokomo, Ind., for three years and was at the time of his enlistment for Y. M. C. A. service, acting secretary for the association at liokomo. He was secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Kue d'Aguesseau, Paris, France, until he was appointed divisional secretary for the Rivera Leave Area (southern half of France) ; later he was business secretary at Monte Carlo, one of the most famous resorts in the world. He landed in Boston in July and returned soon after to Knkonio, Ind.

Teagle. Everett .Jaiiipii. was born at Keystone. Ind.. Jan. 18, 1S99. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. of the Mnncie Normal School from Oct. 22 to Dec. 20, 1918.

Tennell, Oscar, son of M. F. and Elizalieth Tennell. was born in Howard Co., Ind.. Aug. 12, 1892. In 1911 he graduated from the high school in Kokomo, Ind. On Sept. 1, 1918, he was sent from Kokomo to Purdue University, wliere he was a member of Co. B, Squad No. 23. On Nov. 8 he was transferred to Jlotor Transport Co. No. .577, Fort Wingate, New Me.\ico, and on April 19, 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor.

Terbune, William Hilton (91), son of Douglas and Amanda Terhune, was born in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 18, 1899. He graduated from high school and was in his sophomore year at Indiana Universify when he entered the S. A. T. C. in October, and served until December.

Thalman. .SiBinoiul (1), son of Abraham and Belle Levi Thalm.an, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Sept. 12. 1S8G. After he was graduated from the Kokomo High School In 1904 he attended Lake Forest Tniversity. He was commissioned second lieutenant at the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison and was assigned to the 3.'56th Regiment. Eighty-fourth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. In November, 1917, he was ordered to Hoboken, N. J., for army transport service at the port of emiiarkation, and was promoted to first lieutenant. In September, 1918, he was assigned to duty on the U. s. Army chartered Transport "'Minnesota," and sent to Marseilles, France. On Feb. 0, 1919, he received his discharge and was recommlssioned in the officers' reserve corps.

Tharp, Artliur F. (90), sou of Lewis and Ada Tharp, was born in Anderson, Ind., Dec. 9, 1900. Before America entered the war he enlisted in the army and was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., March 17, 1917. His assignments tor military training included : Fort Terry, N. Y., Camp Robinson, Sparta, Wis., and Camp Greene, N. C. He was killed in action in France on Aug. 12, 1918.

Tharp, Herbert Charles, was born at Elwood, Ind., Aug. 14, 1892. He enlisted in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 27, 1917. and was assigned to Co. M, 337th Infantry. His discharge was issued to hira Dec. 2G, 1918, at Plattsburg Barracks, N. Y., at the general hospital. He had been physically disabled while overseas.

Thatcher, Allen Sharp (50), son of Allen Sharp and Mary J. Jackson Thatcher, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 11, 1S91. He was graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1911. Although enlisting in the radio branch of the navy he was transferred to the ciuartermaster's department of navigation. While out on a 2,000-mile cruise on the TJ. S. SS. "Essex" as orderly for Senior Admiral Benson, he was taken ill with pneumonia five days before he reached port. He died at the Great Lakes Hospital, 111., Oct. .8. 1918. He had a first class seaman rating.

Thatcher, George Uewe.v (lU), son of Clinton and Daisy Thatcher, was born in Kokomo, Ind., May 23, 1898. After graduating from high school in 1918 he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana University Oct. 1. 191.S. and was discharged Dec. 21, 1918.

Thomas, Clinton Klliott (81), son of Preston and Clara Starn Thomas, was born in Benton Co., Ind. After enlisling in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 1, 1918, as a second class machinist, he was called to the Great Lakes School April 3, 1918. On his fourth trip across the Atlantic he was promoted to first class machinist. He had been in training only three weeks when he was assigned to the U. S. SS. "Mongolia," which was reported to be the first American boat to sink a submarine after the United States entered the war.

Thomas, Edgar Annos (25), son of Reuben and Ella Thomas, was born In Taylor Tp., Howard Co., Ind. He attended the Fnirmount Academy, the Indiana State Normal, and graduated from the Huntington Business College in 1904. On July 28, 1917, he enlLsted at Fort Wayne, Ind., and after being sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was sent two weeks later to Kelly Field. Texas, and assigned to the Eighty-third Aero Construction Squadron. On

Oct. 2S, 1017. he eutraineci for Garden City, L. 1., and on Nov. 22 went aboard the Carpatbian bound lor Liverpool. Me was sent to Isoudun, the largest training camp for American avi.itirs in France, .-ind bis outlit became tbe lyith Squadron. In i\larcb. 1018, be was ordered to liomorautin, a production maiutenauce center, where be was appointed foreman of a gravel pit and advanced to corporal. Here the first American Li))ert.v Plane was flown in May, lOlS. Later he was sent to Tours for clerical duty in tbe office of General Headquarters of Air Service. He also helped build barracks and hospitals at Tours. On Feb. 8, 1910, he landed in the United States, and after brief stops at Camps Lee and Stuart, he was mustered out of the army at Camb Zacbary Taylor Feb. 28, 1919.

TluiniaF^. Lewis .Alford (39), son of Omer and Ida Humphries Thomas, was born in Howard Co., Ind., Sept. 24, 1805. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and Wfas sent to Fort Thomas, Ky., Dee. 10, 1917; there he was ordered to Camp Hancock, Ga. On Feb. 28, 1018, he left for Camp Merritt. N. J., and his overseas duties took hira to England, France and Italy. He was promoted to corporal of the Nineteenth Co., Second Battalion. Jlotor Mechanics Air Service. Part of the time he was stationed at the overhauling park No. 721. He was in seven engagements on the front lines, but came through unharmed. He received his discharge at Fort Benjamin Harrison .Tune 0, 1010.

Tliuma^, Omer 1'., w;is l)orn at Columlins, Ind. He was eighteen .years old when be enlisted. His discharge was dated at Camp Zachaiy Taylor, Ky., Dec. 17, lOlS.

Thomas, Raymond t'orbin. son of John A. and -Minerva S. Corbin Thomas, was born in Clay Tp., Howard Co., Ind., .March 6, 1895. He enlisted in Co. E, and for the first few months of his service be was on guard duty at East Chicago, Ind.. beginning July 18, 1917. On Oct. 1.3, 1917, he left for Hattiesburg, Miss., but on .Tuly 18, 1918. lie entered the C. O. T. S. at Camp Gordon, Ga. On Nov. 30, 1018, he was commissioned second lieutenant, and shortly after he was discharged and placed in the reserve.

Thomas, AValter Kay (16), son of John W. and Julia Thomas, was born in Grant Co., Ind., Nov. 21. bsiiO. His wife is Lillian Thomas. lie was sent to the cantonment at Louisville, Ky., from Anderson. Ind., Sept. 21, 1917. and while there was a member of tbe Fifty-second Co., Thirteenth Battalion, 159tb Depot Brigade; later lie was attached to Co. F, 331th Infantry. When he went to France in February, 1918, be was transferred to the Fifth Co., First Motor Mechanics Regiment. Signal Corps. He was later changed to the V. S. Air Service of the French Army, and for eight months he was engaged in transporting food and ammunition to the front. After the armistice, he returned to the American Army and was promoted to first class sergeant, and his command was ordered to leave Versailles for Langres. He landed in Boston, April 22, 1019, and was discharged at Camp Zacbary Taylor. Ky.

Thompson, Burton Austin (7), son of Austin and Prudence Thompson, was born at Troy, Ind.. Dec. 29. 1S81. He graduated from high school at Bloomington. Ind.. and received his A. P... A. M. and .M. D. Degrees from Indiana University. In September, 1907. he married Queen Morrison, of Frankfort. Ind. In June, lOlC, he enlisted for service in tbe Third Infantry, National Guard, and as first lieutenant, remained at Llano Graude. Texas, until December, 1016. In June, 1017, lie became an instructor in the medical officers' camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. While at Camp Shelby he was promoted to captain, and after his arrival in Tours, France, he was advanced to major. Beginning in October, 1018, he w'as in foreign service with tbe 137th P. A. Medical Corps, Tbirty-eigbth Division. In December, 1018, he was transferred to Evacuation Hospital No. 24; then to Mesves Hospital Center; and later commanded a camp through which German prisoners cleared when returning to Germany. He returned to the States and was mustered out in August, 1919.

Thompson, James T. (94). sou of Joseph and Ellen Simpkins Thompson, was born Feb, 12, 1S04, in St. Helens, England. On April 20. 1918, be was sent to Camp Zacbary Taylor, Ivy., then he was transferred to the medical training camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Later he was sent to the base hospital at Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla., where be served as cook. He received his discharge Feb. 2, 1010.

Thompson, .'Lee Roy, Jr. tS6), son of Lee Roy and Delia F. Thompson, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Jan. 1903. On July 19, 191.^<. be enlisted at South Bend, Ind., and while on duty at the Great Lakes Stati m. he was a member of the Twenty-third Co., Sixteenth Regiment.

He received bis discliarge Feb. 7, IBia. At tlie time of his enlistment hp was ouly fifteen years of age, and was next to the youngest sailor serving in the navy from this country.

Thompson, William (12), son of Harris and Annie Thompson, was born at St. Helens, England, July 2, 18fl6. He was assigned to the Third Co., First Development Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, Camp Zachary Taylor, Sept 4, 1918. On Dec. 10, 1918, he received his discharge.

Thome, Chester Johnson (12), son of Dr. .1. C. F. and Minnie Johnson Thome, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Feb. li. l.Sfll. After graduating from the high school in 190S, he attended Ohio Wesleyan University. On April 3, 1918, he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and after reaching Fort Hamilton, N. Y., he was assigned to the Twelfth Co., S. N. Y., C. A, C. On .luly 6 he was sent to Fortress Monroe as a candidate in the O. T. C. On Sept. 24, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant and served in that cap-icity until Dec. 3, 1918, when he was promoted to first lieutenant. On Jan. 21, 1919, he was relieved from active service and placed in the reserve corps.

Thome, George Elmer (80i. son of Charles and Sophronia Long Thorne, was born near Alto, Howard Co., Ind., Oct. 10, 1872. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1889, and received a degree from Purdue University in 1893. On Aug. 15, 1902, he married Mabel Eugenia Corll. He was commissioned second lieutenant July 9, 1898, and as a member of the Twenty-second U. S. Infantry, landed in the Philippines In March, 1899. After serving through the Philippine Insurrection, he returned to the States in March, 1902. and until August, 1903, he was stationed at Fort Duchesne, Utah. The following two years were spent as a student in the service school. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1904 he graduated from the school of line, and in 1905 he completed the course in the staflf college. In September, 1905, he returned to the Philippines and was promoted to captain of the Twenty-fourth U. S. Infantry. He served through the campaigns against Tiducdud and Faustino on the islands of Samar and Leyte. In March, 1908, he again returned to the States, and was ordered to Madison Barracks. N. T. In August, 1908, he entered the U. S. Army War College, Washington, D. C, and was graduated in 1909. From 1910 to 1912 he served on the staff of Major-General Fred Grant. In December, 1912, he was assigned to the Seventh U. S. Infantry, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and in February, 191."., he accompanied this regiment to Galveston, Texas. He served in the Vera Cruz expedition in 1914, and was constructing quartermaster at Fort Huacuca, Ariz., from 1915 to 1917. His next promotion was to lieutenant-colonel. In June, 1918, he went to France as a member of the start of Major-General H. T. Allen, Ninetieth Division. Upon his promotion to colonel, he was placed on the staff of Lieutenant-General Hunter Liggett, First Army. He served through the St. Mihiel drive and the Mense-Argonue offensive. In January, 1919, he returned to the United States. He left in October. 1919. for Porto Eico. where he was ordered by the War Department for the work of organizing the national guard there. Colonel Thorne w;is Howard County's ranking officer in the World War.

Thrush, Lotus Tro.v (75), was born in Fnlton Co., Ind., May 1, 1897. He later moved to Kokomo, Ind., and it was here that he entered the army Sept. 4, 1918. While at Camp Zachary Taylor he was a member of the Fourth Co.. 159th Depot Brigade. His period of service ended Nov. 12, 1918.

Ticen, Fred V. (SO), son of Andrew P. and Dora L. Shatter Ticen, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. May 28, 1893. He was graduated from the high school at Frankfort, Ind., in 1912, and received his degree at Indiana University in 1917. Enlisting in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 1, 1917, he served from Dec. 3 to Feb. 4 in the Twenty-second Recruiting Co., Fort Thoma.s, Ky.; Feb. 4 to July 2,- 1918, recruit, unassigned, A. S. S. A., Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas: then he was on detached service in the Wright airplane factory. Dayton, Ohio, until Jan. 24, 1919, when he was discharged.

Timbernian, Raymond Perry, son of Mrs. Nettie R. Timberman, served in Troop B, Third Cavalry, on the Mexican Border from 1908 until 1912. On March 29, 1918, he re-enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and was promoted to corporal in the Third Co., First Regiment, Eighty-ninth Division, Camp Zachary Taylor.

Timms, Charles, was born July 4, 1894. His military service began April 29, 1918, when he was attached to the 317th Service Battery. Sergeant Timms was mustered out of the army July 2. 1919.

Titus, Harmon, was Iioru in Howard Co.. Ind.. Sept. l.'t. 1.SS6. He enlisteil in Co. E in June, 1917, and served until .Tan. 21. 1019. At tlie time of his discliarge at Camp Zacbary Taylor, lie was attached to Bat. D. Twelfth Regiment, F. A. E. D.

Tobias, John P. |T3|, son of Kalph Fentou and Hattie Belle Bowman Tobias, was born in Kokomo. Ind.. March 2fi, 1900, He enlisted in the army July 21, 1016. .ind after passing a successful examination in Indianapolis, Ind.. he was sent to Columbus Barracks. Ohio, where he remained one month: then he went to the Mexican Border, where be drove a field truck for Hospital No. 6 until he was discharged :is a first class private.

Tocliternian, Truman A., was born .Tune .3. ]S02. On April 1.5, lOlT. he enlisted in the army at Indianapolis and was there assigned to the 1.50th F. A., which was mobilized in New York as a part of the Forty-second Division. In October. 1017. he embarked for France and in February, 1918. he went into active service. After the armistice he was on the Rhine with the Army of Occupation. He received his discharge at Camp Zachary Taylor in May. 1919.

Tomlinson, Leonard Kay (64). sou of Joseph A. and Mary Lavona Rebelin Tomlinsou. was born Sept. 16. 1S96. near Summitville. Ind. He received his degree at Franklin College with the Class of 1019, but previous to this time he was in active service in the navy at the Great Lakes Station. III., from June 14 to Sept. 11, 1918: then he was transferred to Franklin College to continue his duties and at the same time take military trnininfi' in the S. A. T. C. from which he was discharged Dec. 20, 1018.

Tomlinson, Alonzo Burkliart, was born Sept. 7, 1893. His service in the army extended from Sept. 3, 1015, to May 15. 1917. He was a member of Co. E, Second Battery, 163rd Battalion. He had enlisted at Winchester, Ind.

Tompkins, -Tames W., son .of Abe and Moliie Adams Tompkins, was born in Hanson, Ky., in 1892. On July 19. 1018. he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind.. aud was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.. where he was promoted to corporal: later lie had additional instruction at Camp Upton. L. I., and Camp Humphreys, Va. At the latter eanip he was advanced to sergeant, and on .Sept. 15. lOlS, he sailed for overseas,

Tooley, Simon Morris (85). son of Perry M. and Mary E. Tooley. was born at Webb City, Mo., March 1, 1803. After graduating from high school at Medaryville. Ind.. he attended Franklin College two years. On Oct. 20. lOl.'i. he enlisted at Windsor, Canada, in the 111th Canadian Regiment, and after thirteen months in France, be was discharged Dec. 26. 1017. in order to comply with the draft laws of the United States. He re-enlisted in the British Army, and was attached to the Royal Engineers in the 223rd Wks. Co.. Eighth J Twentysecond Corps of the First Army, under General Iloru. Sapper Tooley was gassed at Cambrai Oct. 12, 1918, and on Oct. 30, 1018, he won the military medal at St. Quentin. He was on the firing line nearly three years.

Torrence, Harry O. (13), son of Mr. and .Mrs. W. W. Torrence, attended high school at West Middleton, Ind., for three years: then he was a student at Valparaiso University for part of one year. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind.. April 26, 1018. and he was promoted to corporal on May 16. On Aug. 31. 191.8. he became a candidate at the C. O. T. S. at Camp Gordon. Ga., and was commissioned second lieutenant in infantry Nov. -30. 1018. He was then placed in the reserve for five .vears.

Tray, Jacoli Harold. .Jr., son of Jacob Harold and Tabitha Miller Tray, was born at Lyons. Ind. He has a high school education. He enlisted in the army at Bicknell. Ind., and was a member of the Fifty-seventh Co.. Sixteenth Grand Division. A. P. O. 940. A. E. V.

Trayers, William .lames (44), son of James and Louise Trayers, was born in Piqua, Ohio. Dec. 8, 1898. Me graduated from the Kokomo High School with the Class of 1917. In September, 1918. he entered the S. A. T. c. at Notre Dame University, and was discharged in December, 1918.

Trees, Elliott J. (4), son of Fred L. aud Mary D. Trees, was born in Ivokomo. Ind., Jan. 21, 1899. After graduating from the Kokomo High School he was a student at DePauw University two years; then he enlisted in the tank service July 1, 1918, and was sent from Indianapolis, Ind., to Tobyhama. Pa. He was sent to France with Co. C, 327th Battery, shortly before the armistice was signed. On May 4: 1019. he returned to the States and was mustered out of the service May 22. 1019. In I he fall of 10i;i he resumed his college work.

Trees. John G. (25), son of John S. anil Alice Trees, «:is born in Howara Co., Ind., June 24, 1881. On May 10, 1918, be enlisted in tlie Canadian Army at Toronto and was assigned to Co. C of the railway troops. He died from heart trouble Sept. 18, WIS. at Camp Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Can. A short time before his death he had a severe hemorrhage following the extraction of a tooth, which weakened his physical condition. He was well liked by his comrades and was familiarly known as "Jack." His liody was returned to Koknmo, Ind., for burial. He had tried t^i enlist in the army in the Tnited States, but was refused because he was underweight.

Trees, Rnbert Conarroe (93), son of Fred L, and Mary D. Trees, was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. ."il). 1900. After graduating from high school in .Tune. 1918. he entered DePauw I'ni- Tersity. In October he was inducted into the S. A. T. C. and discharged in December wlie(( this line of military instruction was discontinued.

Tressel, Robert Paul (IS), sou of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Tressel, was born in Terre Haute. Ind., Feb. 28. 1896. He entered the army in Kokomo. Ind., in November, 1917. He was first sent to Camp Zjichary Taylor. Ky. ; then to Kelly Field, San Antonio. Texas; and finally to France in May. 1918, with the 660th Aero Squadron.

Trott. Emer.v Everet, was one of the men who volunteered to go in the hist quota of men sent out in the selective .service Nov. 11, 1918. While he went only as far as Indianapoli.s. Ind.. on his way to ('amp Wadsworth. S. ('., he had the privilege of serving in the army one day.

Trott, Lindle.v E., was bi rn at Greentown, lud., in 1897. He was wagoner of Bat. C, Fiftysixth Coast Artillery Corps. His discharge was issued at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1919.

Trott, Nona R. (56), was born at Greentown. Ind. He was twenty-three years of age whei» he entered the army. His service was with the provisional depot brigade, receiving department. Camp Dix, N. .T. On Dec. 23. 1918, he was given a discharge.

Troyer, Melvin K., was born at Millersburg. Ohio. He entered the army when twenty-one years of age, and served as a first class private in Co. A, Twenty-eighth Battalion, U. S. Guards. On Jan. 9, 1919, his discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.

Troyer, Russell I). (-17). son of John \V. and Cora M. Troyer, was liorn in Greentown, Ind.. July 3. ].S'.I7. His wife is Mary McBride Troyer. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo. Ind.. ilarch 8, 1918. and was in training at the following places befi>rG going to France with the mechanical department of the llOSth Aero Squadron: Jefferson Barracks. Mo.; Kelly Field, Texas, and Wrights Field, Ohio. He embarked for France from Camp Merritt, N. J.

Troyer. AVilliani .Janies, was born at Piqua. Ohio. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. at Notre Dame Tniversity from Oct. to Dec. 21, 1918. His age was given as twenty years.

Truax, Victor Ferdinand (41). son of Robert I', and Eflie M. Reeves Truax. was born in Kokomo, Ind. He remained in high school until he had completed the third year. On April 26. 1918. he entered the army at Kokomo. and soon after his arrival at Camp Zachary TayUtr, he was attached to the personnel office. In June he was sent to the personnel school. Camp Grant, 111., for two weeks of special training. I'pon his return to Louisville he was assigned to the record taking section. In July he was promoted to sergeant; in August, to battalion sergeant major; and in September to reghnental sergeant major. On March 5. 1919, he received his discharge.

Tuhhs, .Albert (45). son of Asa and Mary K. Tnbbs. was born in Miami <'o.. Ind. He enlisted in July. 1917, at Kokomo, Iml., and received his military training at Ft»rt Thomas, Ky., Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., and Camp Custer, Mich. He was promoted to corpor;vl and then to sergeant of Co. .M, Seventy-seventli Infantry.

Tubbs. Iranris I.eroy (.'JO), son of As;i and Mary F. Tubbs. was born in Miami, Miami Co.. Ind.. Jan. 4. 19(11. (jii May 3. 1918. he enlisted in the navy and was assigned to the I'. S. SS. "Iowa" :it the cimclusion of his training at Great Lakes, 111. He made one trip to Europe and was then ordered tit M.are Island. Calif., where he was placed on a receiving ship.

Tubbs. tieorge Ernest (52). son of Asa V. and Mary E. Tubbs. was born in Miami. Miami Co.. Ind.. Sept. 6. 1889. He married Florence Hoback. Previous to enlisting in the World War. he had served in the Philippines as a member of the Fourteenth Infantry. Regular Army. On Dec. 14. 1917. he re-enlisted at Indianapolis. Ind.. and for a short time he was on duly at I''<>rl Benjamin Harrison: then he was transferred To Camp Custer. Mich., where he was promileil to sergeant of Co. .M. Seventy-seventh Infantry. On Jan. 2(>, 1919. he was mustered c»u( of the service.

Tudor, Robert Lynn, soil of Stephen jiiid Eiiiuiu Tudor, was born in Kokomo, Ind. After eoniplotiug Lis liigli school work he spent a short time at Wabash College. He entered the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor in August, 1918, and was commissioned second lieutenant in November. He was released from active service and placed in the ofiicers' reserve corps.

Tudor. Ku.sseU E. (53), son of C. B. and Clara E Emehiser Tudor, was born in Saute Fe, Miami Co.. Ind.. Aug. 2'J, 18fl5. On May (i, miT. at Kokomo. Ini!.. he enlisted in the army and was seut to Fort Wayne, Ind. He went from there to Fort Thomas. Ky.. and on May 30. 1918. he was as.signed to the cavalry at Fort D. A. Russell. Wyoming: later he was transferred from Cheyenne to Douglas, Ariz., where he took part iu some of the Mexican skirmishes. He was promoted to corporal in Troop C, First Cavalry. He was discharged Sept. 24, 1019,

Turley, Chester Almond, was born Aug. 23, 1903. He joined the navy Dec. 23, 1917, and at the time of his enlistment he was the youngest sailor from Howard County in the navy. There were three boys from flow.-ird County who enlisted when only fourteen years of age: .John l'harle.< Adam;?. Harry Tbonias Brown and Che.ster Almond Turley. Up'.in his arrival at Great Lakes, 111., he was placed in the Tenth Co., Sixteenth He.giment. His discharge was issued in March, 1919.

Turley, Dewey, was born at Young America, Ind. At the time of his enlistment he was eighteen ye.irs of age. As a member of Co. B, Nineteenth Infantry, Fort Bayard. New Mexico, he was discharged ,Tuly 12, 1917.

Turner, Floyd Emery, was liorn .lune .8. 1.890. He enlisted at .\ii<lersoii. Ind.. .Tone 24. 1918. He was attached to Co. B. Eleventh Difantry.

Turner, Leslie Earl, was in the .Mrmy only one day. AUliciugh Uie arniistkv bad been .signed, he left for camp Nov. 11. 1918, and was discharged the next day.

Turner. Theodore Wayne, was born in Tipton Co.. Ind., Nov. 13, 1893. He was in camp at Syracuse, N. Y., when he was taken ill with influenza ami <lied there Oct. 4, 1918. He had been a member of the Ninth Kecruitiug Co., Battalion No. 13210. His body wvis returned to the JPrairieville cemetery and the funeral exercises were in charge of Co. D, Third Indiana Infantry, State Militia, of Kokomo, Ind.

Tweed, ,Jan\es Edgar (08i. son of Nevin .1. and Margaret .1. ^IcLaugliliu Tweed, was born in Cincinnati. Ohio, Oct. 10, 1894. From Sept. 5, 1917, to Dec. 9, 191.S. when be was discharged, he was in the service at (."amp Sherman, Ohio. He volunteered to go with the first five per cent, in the draft for the National Army. He was placed iu Co. H, :i29th Infantry, but on May 20, 1918, he was transferred to the Seventh Battalion, ],58th Depot Brigade, and after July 13, 1918, he was supply sergeant of this contingent. His parents live in Kokomo. Ind.

L'lielhor, Benjamin Louis, was born June .30, 18il8. He was a member of Bat. F. Fifty-fifth F. .\.. and serveil in the army from June 6, 1918, to Fel). 10, 1919. He was discharged at Camp Grant. 111.

VIrich. Enink, was born in Clinton Co., Ind. He was twenty-six years of age wlien he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. On July 29, 1918, he was discharged because of physical disability. He hart been attached to the Fourth Co., First Regiment, 1.59th Depot Brigade. His home is in Kokomo. Ind.

I'mfleet, Nelson <;., was born at ilt. Carmel, 111., March 20, 1884. He was a member of the Tenth Infantry at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind., and Camp Custer. Mich. Sergeant Umfleet received his discharge Aug. 2G. 1919, at Camp Custer.

Underwood, Holiart McKinley (17), .son of Robert P. and Virginia I'liderwood, was born at Frenchton, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1896. He was the fourteenth child in a family of seventeen. On Sept. 4, 1918, he was .sent to Camp Zachary Taylor from Kokomo, Ind., and was assigned to the Fifteenth Co., Fourth Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. For three weeks he was at the school for noncommissioned officers at Camp Knox: then he was " transferreil to the motor transportation department at Louisville, Ky. He was due to leave for France Nov. 15, 1918, but the signing o( the armistice cancelled the order. He continued the work of driving a motor truck until he was discharged Feb. 7, 1010.

Underwood, Robert P. (53), son of Robert P. and Virginia Underwood, was born July 29, 1802, at Crawford. W. Va. He was the twelfth child in a family of seventeen children. When he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., Oct. 1, 1917, he was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. Three weeks later he went to Washington, D. C. He was with a company of engineers that reached France Dec. 3, 1017, after a trip of twenty-one days on the Atlantic. He was in some of the most important engagements of the war: Chateau Thierry, Champagne, Somrae, and many minor battles. While on the Marne front on July 10, 1918, he was so severely gassed that he remained unconscious for four days. Ee was able to return to his company in a short time and continued to flght until wounded in the left leg in the Argonne Forest drive. As soon as he was brought home he was sent to the hospital at Camp Devens, Mass., where he remained ten days; then he left for Camp Zacliary Taylor, and he was in the hospital there for one month before receiving his discharge Feb. 26, 1910.

Unrue, Homer Morris (3), son of John and Margaret Henderson Unrne, was born at West Liberty, Howard Co., Ind., June 18, 1801. After graduating from the high school at Russiaville, Ind., he took the teacher's training course at the Muncie Normal. He was married to Ethel Stephons March 9, 1918. He entered the army on May 22, 1018, and was assigned to the Thirty-sixth Infantry at Fort Snelling, Minn.; later he was transferred to Camp Devens, Mass., where he was appointed instructor of English for foreigners in the development battalion. He was discharged Nov. 29, 1018.

Unvereaw, Walter H. (00), son of Henry and Rosetta Ward Unversaw, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 3, 1874. He was educated at Franklin College. On Dec. 2, 1896, he was united in marriage with Anna Cooper. He enlisted in the Indiana Legion, Co. E, Second Infantry, in August, 1894, and served, in turn, as private, corporal and sergeant, and reenlisted upon the completion of his first term of service. The Second Indiana Infantry was called into the United States service April 26, 1808, and became the 1.58th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.^ As a member of this organization he served as quartermaster sergeant of Co. E until the regiment was mustered out Nov. 4, 1898. On reorganization of the Indiana National Guard after the Spanish American War, he was elected first lieutenant of Co. B, Second Indiana Infantry. June 1. lOHO. On June 17. 1000, he was transferred and assigned first lieutenant and adjutant Third Battalion, Second Indiana Infantry; in September, 1905, he was relieved as adjutant and placed in command of Co. E; on Aug. 1, 1906, he was commissioned captain; this ofiice be retained until August, 1910, when he was relieved and assigned captain and adjutant of the Second Infantry; on May 28, 1915, he retired. On April 2, 1917, he returned to active service, and was promoted to major and assigned inspector general of the Indiana National Guard. At his own request, he was relieved of these duties Aug. 5, 1017, and was assigned the commander of the Second Battalion of the Fourth Infantry, Indiana National Guard. On this date the Indiana National Guard was called into Federal Service for the World War. The regiment mobilized at Fort Benjamin Harrison. On Sept. 25, 1917, the Fourth Indiana Infantry moved to Camp Shelby, Miss., and on Oct. 1, 1017, became, by war department orders, the 1.30th U. S. Field Artillery, and in September, 1018, was ordered overseas. They were equipped with 1.55 Howitzers and given training at Camp de Mecon, near Vannes, France. After the signing of the armistice bis regiment returned to the States, sailing on Dec. 15, and landing at Hoboken, N. J., Dec. 23, 1018. Major Unversaw returned on the "George Washington," after it had taken President Wilson to France on his first trip. His regiment served as escort to the President when he arrived in France, Dec. 13, 1918. Major Unversaw graduated with the fifth class for officers at Fort Sill. Okla., school of fire; he was also in school in France. He received bis discharge Jan. 20, 1018. and was the first president of the Howard County post of the American Legion. He was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel in Feb., 1920.

Itley, William Perry, son of Harrison and Mattie Mood Utiey, was born in Posey Co., Ind., July 27, 1S02. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., July 13, 1917, and was assigned to Co. M, Tenth Infantry, Regulars, Fort Benjamin Harrison. Corporal Utley later served at Camp Custer, Mich.

Urton, Orville B.. was born In Blonchester, Ohio. He was twenty-six years of age when he enlisted in the army. He served as first sergeant, Unit Dim., 1 Co. B, Forty-fourth Machine Gun Development Battalion. His discharge was Issued at Camp Logan, Texas, Feb. 14, 1019.

Valentine. Earl Sylvester (83), son of Charles and Martha Quiggins Valentine, was born at Charleston, 111., Oct. 11, 1800. As a volunteer be began his service at Fort Benjamin Harrison in August, 1017, when he was placed in Co. M, Fourth Regiment; further training was received at Camp Sbelby. Miss., wbere lie was attached to tiie 139th Machine Gun Battalion. Headc]uarters Co.; after going to Prance he was promoted to sergeant of Co. D, 116th Engineers; later he was corporal of Co. C, First Engineers, one of the oldest regiments, in point of service, in the American forces. With this organization he crossed the Moselle Elver Dec. 1. 1918, and twelve days later he arrived in Cobleiiz, Germany, on the way to Ehernham. where he was to be billeted with the Army of Occupation.

Valentine, Elvin Laverne (1), son of John C. and .Josephine Valentine, was born at Hartsville, Ind., Oct. 8, 1895. His higher education was obtained at the Muncie Normal, Winona and DePauw University. While a student at DePauw, he enlisted Nov. 28, 191T, in the Q. M. C. Remount Service, and after being mustered in at Fort Thomas, Ky., he was on duty at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and Camp .Joseph E. .Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. On Sept. 8, 1918, he sailed from Newport News. Va., with Field Uemount Squadron No. 321. At Bordeaux, France, he was appointed clerk in Remount Uepot No. 33, Montiers-sur-Saulx. In January, 1919, he was transferred to the Q. M. C. at large and promoted to sergeant. On July 16, 1919, he was discharged at Camp Sherman, Ohio, and in September he resumed his studies at the university.

Valentine, William (T4i, son of Albert and Nanna Hayes Valentine, was born in Charleston, 111., July 18, 1895. He began his army training when he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind.. March 29, 1918. Sailing on the "Olympia," he arrived in England May 12, 1918, and soon after was sent across the channel to France. On July 13, 191S, he w.is wounded. It was five days before he was taken to a hospital, because the allies were bending ever.v effort to check the advance of the Germans, and had but little time to care for the wounded. From that time he was sent from one hospital to another, and finally on JIarch 17, 1919. he arrived in Hoboken, N. J., and was sent from there to Camp Grant, 111., where he was later discharged.

Vanbibber, llowartl Ross (22), son of N. V. and Caddie B. Haworth Vanbililier, was born m Union Tp., Howard Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1853. He completed his high school course at Greentown, Ind., In 1914. On March 29, 1918. he entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., and after a short period of training at Camp Zachary Taylor, he was sent to France in May, 1918. He took part in the fighting until Oct. 2, 191.8, when, in the Argonne Forest, he was wounded in the left side by a machine gun bitllet. which broke his identification tag into two pieces. He was attached to Co. D, 111th Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division, formerly the Pennsylvania National Guard. His organization was demobilized at Camp Meade, Md., Feb. 24. 1919.

Vance, Carey B., son of Albert G. and Mary Ellen Vance, was born at Shelbyville. Ind.. in 1897. He is a graduate of the high school at Anderson, Ind. He enlisted in the tank service in Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 20. 1918. and began his training at Camp Colt. Gettysliurg, Pa. Later he went to France, but not in time to go on the firing line.

Vance, George K.. is credited in the final issue of the Stars and Stripes, the ofBcial newspaper of the A. E. F., with having entered the service at Kokomo. Ind., May 19, 1918. He was a field agent for the publication and served as a corporal in the ordnance department.

Vance, Paul Henry, son of John and Emma Vance, was born in Elwood, Ind., Oct. 10, 1895. He was in the training camps at Kelly Field and Camp Sevier, S. C, before boarding a ship at New York bound for Liverpool, where he landed March 29, 1918. He was at Oxford five months and at Portsmouth four months, before returning to New York, Dec. .5, 1918. On Jan. .5. 1919, he received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Vandenboscli, Ernest .roseph (46), son of Anthony J. and Sarah Vandenbosch, was born in Kokomo, Ind., March 10, 1897. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis, Ind., June 3. 1918. and was stationed at the Great Lakes Station. Later he was transferred to the U. S. Station. Detroit. Mich., to study engineering and gunnery on submarine chasers. He was a member of the Third Regiment.

VannyUe. Gerald (121. entered the army in the summer of 1918 in New Tork. but at the time of his enlistment he held a position in Kokomo, Ind. -^

Van Meter, Floyd Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Van Meter, was born March 2.5. 1896. He entered the army at Kokomo, Ind., April 26, 1918, and was given his first experience in military life at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. ; later he was transferred to the medical department at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and then to the University of Alabama tor further training.

Vanscoyk, Clyfle C, was born at Peru, Ind. He was twenty-one years of age when he enlisted. He was a first class private in Co. B, 209th Field Signal Battalion, Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., when discharged Feb. 8. 1919.

Vansickle. Samuel Gilbert (63), son of Joseph D. and Orplia Vansickle, was born at Bennett's Switch, Ind., Dec. 6, 2S9T. From September until December, 191S, he was a member of the S. A. T. C. at DePanw University. He had graduated from the ICokomo High School in 1910.

Vaughn, Benjamin Greene, was born Aug. 9. 1891. Ilo enlisted as a baker July 21, 1917, at Kokomo, Ind., and served in the 329th Regiment. S O. S.

\aiighn. Ilarr.v E. (S9), son of Joseph and Julia ^'aughn, was born in Ervin Tp., Howard Co., Aug. 12, 1895. He was inducted into the army at Kokomo, Ind., and sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1918. Two weeks later he left for France with Co. F, S99th Pioneer Infantry.

Vauter, Melvin D., son of David and Anna Vauter, was born in Atlanta, Ga. His wife is Florence Vauter. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., June 27, 1918, and was sent to France with Co. No. 4, 336th Regiment, Eighty-tourth Division.

Vest, John Ko)i of llr. and Jlrs. Charles JI. Vest, enlisted in the army Feb. 26, 191S. He went to France from Fort Leavenworth. Kans., with Co. C, 110th Field Signal Battalion.

Vice, Carlton B., son of ilr. and Mrs. Alphens Vice, received his first military training at Camp Zacliary Taylor, Ky. ; then he was transferred to the Q. M. C, at Fort Benjamin Harrison.

Vincenzo, LeBianco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Vincenzo, enlisted In the army May 4, 1918. He left Fort Benjamin Harrison for France with Co. F, Second Battalion, Twenty-second Engineers. He was discharged July 21, 1919.

Voll, John E., was born in Louisville, Ky., June 5, 1893 He was a student in high school for two years. On Feb. 16, 1918, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and upon his arrival at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he served in the signal corps until May, 1918, when he was transferred lo the Q. M. C, and promoted to sergeant. On Nov. 5, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant in the Q. M. C, and detailed to the purchase, storage and trafBc division. General Staff, Washington, D. C.

Vore, Glen Uurkett (21. son of E. G. and Ora B. Vore, was born in Deedsville, Ind., Sept. 28, 1898. He attended high school for two years. On Aug. 5, 1917, he enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison ; on Sept. 26 following, he was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss. Almost one year later, or on Sept. 15, 1918, he entrained for Camp Mills, L. I., where be embarked for overseas duty Oct. 3, 1918, with the sanitary troop, medical corps, 151st Infantry. He was mustered out in August, 1919.

Voorhis. Harold Oliver (76), son of Warren R, and Edna Curlee Voorhis, was born in Ivokomo, Ind., July 29, 1896. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1914, and in 1919 he received his A. B. Degree from Colgate University, N. Y., with honor grades admitting him to Phi Beta Kappa. When he enlisted May 15, 1918, he was first sent to Camp Meade, Md., but later he entered the O. T. C. at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and on Aug. 20, 1918, he was commissioned second lieutenant in field artillery. He served as an instructor in the training school from July to December, 1918, and was commanding oflicer of the school headquarters company, F, C. O. T. S., beginning in October. On Jan. 1, 1919, he received his discharge.

Wade, tee E. (59), son of Wiloby C. and Mary V. Kicketts Wade, was born at Mulberry, Ind., Aug. 19, 1887. On July 23, 1918, he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and assigned to the Fourth Co., 1.59tb Depot Brigade. After he was transferred to the artillery range at Camp Knox, he was placed in Bat. B, Seventieth F. A., and promoted to first class private.

Waelleigh, Panl Francis, son of John and Margaret Duedy Wadleigh. was born Aug. 31, 1886, at O.xford, Ohio. On June 26, 1906, he married Alma Stephens, of Liberty, Ind. He enlisted at Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 2, 1918, and was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His assignment was with the Second Development Battalion. He embarked from Camp Mills, L. I., and arrived over.seas May 19, 1918. He served through the St. Mihiel drive in September and the Meuse-Argonne offensive launched in October. In the latter engagement he was gassed, and wouudert in tl!e right lineo hy shrapnel, wliicli kept iiini in Base Hospital No. 7\ at Toul for tliree weeks. After the armistice went into etfect he went with tlie Army of (Jecnpalitjn > to Liixemljuri.', and to the lihineland as a meuil)er of the 409th Telegraph Battalion. It was bis dut.v while in active service to string wires and keep thein in repair from the advanced positions to regimental headquarters. This was hazardous work, as the line men were under almost constant fire from the enemy. He retvn-ned to the States and was mustered out April 28, 191U. at Camp (irant. 111.

Waggraiuan, Ned Marvin f.jUi, son of I.>. II. and Nettie Ilelsley Waggainan, was liorn in Kokomo, Ind., Feb. 3, lSO(i. Before entering the army May .'!. 1918, he hart finished three years in high school. After training at Camp Zachary Taylor, lie was sent to France with Bat. F, 325th F. A., Eighty-fniirtli liivision.

"Wagner, George Frederick (401, son of .Jacob and Catherine Wagner, was liorn In Howard Co., Ind., llarch 23. LSlifi. Kntering the army at Ivokomo, Ind., March 20, 1018, he was sent to Camp Zach.-iry Taylor, Ky. In April, lOlS, he was sent to Camp Vpton, I^. I., and in May he sailed tor France. The latter part of .June he went on the firing line with Co. E, 111th Infantr.v. Twenty-eighth iKeystonei Division. In August, 1918, he was promoted to corporal. Although w^ounrted in the shoulder on Au.g. 11, lOlS, he was soon back on the firing line. He went "over the top" nine tiiues.

tt'aisner, Walter (ira.v (77), son of William and Louise Gray Waisner, was born in Kokomo, Ind., May ."i, 1804. He m.-irried Mayme Dugas Tatmore. Entering the army at Kidiomo, he was attached lo Co. II, Sixty-seventh Infantry, Cainp Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala. His discharge was issued at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., .Tan. 28, 1019.

Waits, David, son of Mason B. and .Tosepliiue Waits, was born in Howard Co., Ind., March 10. 180.5. He married Mary O'Desia. He enlisted in Co, E, of Kokomo, in March, 1917, but in June he was transferred to Bat, B, 1.50th F. A.. Forty-second "Rainbow" Division. On Oct. 17. 1017, he received his discharge at Camp Mills, L. 1., N. Y.

Waldo, George Emerson, was born in Winchester, Ind. He was twenty-two years of age when be joined the S. .\. T. C. .it Purdue University, October-December, 1018.

Walker, Charles Waldo (0), son of .John li. and Lnln Arnett Walker, was born in Kokomo, Ind., in 1.800. He spent three years In high sciiool. On April 28, 1917, he enli.sted at Logansport, Ind., after being refused in Kokomo. He was mustered into service at Fort Thomas, Ky., and on May 3] was transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison; then on September 12 he was moved to Fi^-t Slieridan. HI.: on Nov. 2 he was ordered to Camp Zachary Taylor, where he remained until April 10, 1018, when he was transferred to Camp (Jordon, Ga.; Camp Sheridan, Ala., was the last camp where he was on duty, and he remained there until he was discharged, Feb. 20, 1010, with the rank of sergeant. Part of this jieriod of enlistnu^nt be was with the medical department of the Sixty-seventh Infantry.

Walker. Harry .M.. son of Scott It. and Emma Lanr.a Conk Walker, was born near Galveston, 'ind., and graduated from the high seliool there in 1911. On .June 8, 1018, he enlisted in the' Infantry and rci-eived his first training in that branch of service at Syracuse, N. Y., where for two weeks he was on duty as a member of Co. M, Twenty-seconrt Infantry; then be went to Camp Merritt, N. J., where be was attached to the ,33nth G. and F. with work at camp headquarters. On Aug. 8, 1018, he was promoted to sergeant. Dee. 28, 1918, he went to Camp Sherman, Ohio, and he received his discb.irge there Jan. fp. 1010.

Walker, J. Harold (00), son of Scott K. and Emnn; Laura Couk Walker, graduated from the high school at Galveston, Ind., and then taught for two years at Jewell in Howard Cotmty. He enlisted in the navy as a second class seaman, where be received three months if training; then lie went to sea as a .second class iiuartermaster, and made three trips to France in the transport service. In J.innary. 1019, he was recommended for a commission, and in the following February he receive 1 this hoiiLr. He was then placed on duty in the Bureau of Navigation, Washington. D. C., where ho was commissii.ned in the regulars and raised to lieutenant, junior grade. Later he was sent to the innnicip.il ferry. Xew York. N. Y.

Wallier. Luther, was lioru in Keutuoli}'. On July 19, 1!)17, he enlisted in Kokomo. Ind., nnd until Oct. 1.3, 1017. lie was on duty at East Chicago, 111.; then he weut to Hattiesburg, Miss., where he remained until June 4, iniS, when he entrained for Camp Merritt, N. J. On June 24, 1918, he arrived in Liverpool, England. He was on the firing line at Chateau Thierry tor si.x days, July 22-28, and on Aug. 7 he went "over the top" when the Americans began their drive on Amiens. In September he was at St. Mihiel, and later he was on the Meuse- Argonne front. On Oct. 10 he was wounded in the knee, and for two months he was confined to a hospital. He was the largest man in his company, tipping the scales at 2J0 pounds. At the time of his discharge, Jan. 31, 1919. he was attached to the Eleventh Co., Third Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade, Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Walker, Robert E. (83), son of Alex, and Mary L. McKibben Walker, was born in Cass Co., Ind., Jiin. 7, 1887. He was mustered into the army at Fort Thomas, Ky., Aug. 11, 1917, and sailed from New York, Nov. 23, 1917. For ten months he remained in England; then he went to France with the Ninety-second Aero Squadron (British Armyi and saw two months of active service. Ho returned to New York Dec. 4, 1918, and was given his discharge Dec. 22, 1918.

Walker, William W., was born in Cass Co., Ind. He was twenty-nine years of age when he entered the army. He was a member of the 105th Casual Co., but at the time his discharge was issued Feb. 13, 1919, he was attached to the Fifth Co., Twenty-ninth Battalion, 1.58th Depot Brigade, Camp Sherman. Ohio.

Wall, Omer Odell (07), son of William W. and Laura Baker Wall, was born in Elwood, Ind., IVIarch 12, 1898. He enlisted in the service at Kokomo, Ind., .Tuly 2, 1917, and was promoted to corporal in Co. E, 1,52nd Infantry; later he served in the Third Casual Company.

Walter. Philip Coffin, son of Clark J. and Edmia Coffin W.alter, was born in Kokomo, Ind., July 11, 1805. In 1915 he graduated from high school, and at the time he enlisted in the army, he was a Junior at Indiana Uuniversit.v. On May 9, 1918, he was sworn in at Fort Thomas, Ky. He was ordered to the ordnance supply school at Camp Hancock, Ga., for ten weeks of intensive training; then he received his overseas etinipment and sailed for France in a casual company July 31, lOlS. He was placed in a French Depot located at Noisy les See (Seine et Oise). His work consisted of conveying French machine guns to the American forces at the front in the Verdun and Toul sectors; such work took him to many parts of France. He sailed for the U. S. March 12, 1919, and was discharged April 8, 1919. As he was on detached service with nine other soldiers looking after American orders, he was not connnected with any company or division.

Ward, Donald (80), son of O. C. and Catherine Piekrel Ward, was born at Franklin, Ind., April 33, 1895. He attended high school two years. Entering the army .at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 28. 1018, he was assigned to the motor mechanics department at Valparaiso, Ind., and was later transferred to Fort Sheridan, 111. He received his foreign service equipment Nov. 4, 1918, and on Nov. 10 he was assigned the U. S. SS. "Sibouy," which was to sail for France. Siiiling orders were cancelled Nov. 12, 1018, and the ship proceeded to Newport News, Va. From there he went to Camp Lee, Va., where he remained until Jan. 27, 1010, whn he was sent to Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., to receive his discharge I'^b. G, 1919. He had been a member of Co. B, Eighth DivisioEi Motor Supply Train.

Ward, Havid Everett, served in the navy at the Great Lakes Station. He was released from active duty soon after the cessation of hostilities, Nov. 11, 1918.

Ward, Mansfield, was born at Hodgenville, Ky. He was twenty-four years old when he entered the army. He served in Co. B. Third Development Battalion. He received his discharge at Camp Grant, 111., Jan. 3, 1910.

Warner, Tod Otto, son of Ambrose and Pearl Warner, was born in Kokomo, Ind., March t), 1900. He enlisted in the army in March. 3917. and received notice to report at Fort Sheridan, 111., on April 1.3, 1017. On July 13, 1018, he left the United States with thirteen men from Kokomo who were attached to the Thirteenth Engineers. They landed in France on Aug. 13, 1918. He served as a night watchman, nurse and railroad builder. He received his discharge in the summer of 1919.

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Wariifr. Williiim II.. sun of John A. aiul Siismu .loiies Wni-iipr. Wiis horn at LogMTisport. Iiul., Nov. 29, 1ST5. On July 1. 1017. he enlisteil in the ,'irmy; he entrained from Camp Slieri- <lan, Ala., In May, 1018, with the IStitli Infantry, Meflical Department. He returned from Fr.ince and received his discbarge in May. inili.

«'arnock, Aniien Joseph (54), sou of Thomas M. and Cora Alice Eeeder Warnock. was horn April 2(1, 1809, in Howard Co., lud. He is a graduate of tlie high school at Converse. Ind. For two months he was attached to the S. A. T. C. at Wabash (.'ollege.

Warnork, Chester V. (ITl. was adopted by J. K. and Eva Warden Warnock when lie was eight mouths of age. He was horn at Fairmouut, Ind., Sept. 30, 1902. Before he enlisted in the army, June 24,' lOlS, he had completed two years of work iu the high school at Greentown, Ind. rpou his arrival at Jefferson Barracks, JIo., he was ordered to Camp Crane, Allen - town. Pa., where he was given a short course of intensive training in the medical department. His overseas duties weie iu one of the base hospitals in France. He returned to Orcentown, Ind., May 11, 1010. the day following his discharge from the .irniy,

Warnock. Otis Elilen (46), son ot D. Elmore (Eli) and Emma Larowe Waruock, was born Jan. 10, l.SOd. On Sept. 21. 1017. be was inducted into service at Kokomo, Ind., and sent to Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky.: later he tr.insferred to Kelly Field, San Antonio. Texas, and then to Camp McArtliur. Te.xas. The latter part of May, 1018, he lauded in France with Bat. E. Twenty-first F. A. Tpou his return to the States, he was sent to Fort Sheridan, 111., and was iu the hospital there recovering from the effects of au attack of pneumonia which he snflered while in France. It was expected that be would receive his discharge early in September, 1010.

AVarwiek. Ro.v (Ra.v), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Warwick, was discharged from the navy in Xoveuiber. 1010, after havin,^ spent four years in the service, two of which were overseas. His last assii'-'imeni was witli ti:c T'. S. SS. "Ingraham."

Washington, Ernest I*aul, sou of Thomas and Clara Uolding Washington, was l)orn in Kokomo, Ind., May 23, 1894. On March 20, 1918, he, with eighty-six other recruits, left Kokomo, Ind., for Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. There be was assigned to the Eleventh Co., Third Battalion, 150th Depot Brigade. He left the Louisville cantonment May 24, 1018, for Washington Barracks. D. C, and after assignment to Co. F, Second Eeplacemeut Kegiment. he embarked for France, June 1.5, 1018. from Iloboken, X. J. T'pon his arrival overseas he was stationed at Angers iu July. 1918. with the Fifth Provisional Co.. 116th Engineers. Forty-first Division. Six months later he left St. Naz.iiro on the (Jerman liner "Mercury." which arrived in New York Dec. 20. 1918. On JaTi. 6. 1019, he w.is discharged at (^anip Sherman. Ohio.

Watkins, Charles K. (17). son of James T. and Dania 10. Cain]>bell Watkins, was linrn in Kokomo, Ind., July 10, I.SOU. He was a student in high school three years. On March G, 1018, he enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and until June 27, 1918, he was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis. JIo.: then he was ordered to Kelly Field, Texas. July 17, 1918. he left for Dorr Field. Arcadia, Fla., where he was on <luty repairing airplane wings tintil Jan. 28, 1919. On Feb. 8. 1919. he received his discharge .it Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.

Watkins, Ernest .Monroe (74). son of John \\'. and M.\'rtle Austin Watkins, was born in Kew London, Ind., July 11, 1897. He was iu high school for three and one-half years. He enlisted in the navy at Indianapolis. Ind.. May 6, lOlS. as au electrician. At the end of three mouths of training he was rated machinists' mate, second class. His entire period of service was at Great Lakes, 111.

Watkins. Marshall Keid (52). son of James T. and Dauia E. Campbell Watkins, was born at Normauda, Ind., Dec. 13, 1880, His military training began Sept. 21, 1017, at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky., and before going to France he spent some time at the firing range at West Point, Ky., with the ,325th F. A. He was also given six weeks of Intensive training on the range at Bordeaux, and was ready to go to the frnnt when the armistice was signed. He sailed from a French port Feb. 2, 1019, and reached Newport News, Va., Feb. 15. His discharge was granted .n Camp Sherman. Ohio. March 1. 1010

Watson, Frederiek i6.j), sou of Isaac and Sarah Wats<in, was born iu Dover, N. J,. Nov. 9, 1801. When he entered the army at Kokomo. Ind., June 27, 1018, he was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio. On Sept. 10, 1018, he sailed from Camp Mills, L. I., and was stationed at As-

Watnon, Ivan Rale (5), wail horn near ttreentown, In<l,, May 3, ISSl, hot he sradnate'l from the high school at >'ew I,onrIon, Ind. He was one of the flrst men to volnnteer for training In the mechanieal school at Pnrdne f.'niyerslty. fie enllated April 27, 15»IS, and aailed on the -r-onlsTllle" from Hohoken, N. 3.. the first week In Joly with Co, C, Sl."th Ammunition Train, which later became the First Corps Artillery, After nine days In Kn^land he crossed the channel to Cherbonrg and saw service at Argentine, Lelfans, Orleans, St, Sazalte, Tonl and St. Mlhiel. His organization was dted for bravery In the last battle. Becan.se he was confined to a hospital with inflnenza when the armistice was signefl, he was transferred to Co, A, 31Sth Infantry, stationed near WJon, France. He was mnsteretl ont at Camp Sherman, O., Jnne 10.

Wat»«n. Lewix Event (I), son of Jamea Franklin and Ko<fetta TarvLs Watson, was bom at .Terome. Howard f'o.. Ind.. Feb. 23, ISOl, On Jlay 21, Itil.S, he went from Kokomo, ImL, to Camp Zachary Taylor. Lonlsville, Ky, He also reeelvefl Instmetlon at Washington, D. C, and on a rifle range la Virginia. He retnmefl from France ahont Tnly, 1J)19.

Waymire. Kay Verlin 1*5), son of David M. and Anna J. Waymire, wa.s bom at Remington, Ind., -Tnly 11. Iff^jO, As he was only seventeen wlien he volnnteered. It wa.s necessary for him to have the written consent of biii mother before be coulrl be accepted. In tise army. This mie having been complied with, be was acceptefl at Jefferson Barrack.s, Mo., and two weeks later he wa.s sent to Camp Hnmphreys, Va.. where he remained for seven ^eeks before entraining for Camp -Merritt. X. J., to hoard a transport. He Landed In Brest Sept. h, UHS, and was sent to a re^t camp fonr miles oat, where there was so much water on the gronnd, straw h.ad to be laid l)efore the pnp tents conid be pnt np. After remaining there two weeks, he was sent to Camp Crone, near St. Xastaire, whicb was perhaps the largest railroad camp In the world. He was kept basy driving tmck-s, cars, doing surveying and working at headqnarters in the office. The first leave he had secnred In thirteen montiis was in May, ISIS: then be was off for three days in Paris. He was still on duty In the late sommer of I!>1!>.

Weaver. Ctaarfen V,. son of M.ahIon and Martha Weaver, was bom In PnlaskI Co., Ind., in 1*4)2. He enlisted In the TTnited Stateii Mirines at I-ogansport. Ind., and from Jnne, WVt, nntil the close of the war. he was on the front lines serving as n. truck driver In Eat. C, Flftyfonrth Artillery. He took part In some of the most severe fighting of the war and had ra,any narrow escapes from death. Once hts track was Mown to pieces j at another time lie wa.<» wotmded in the neck by shrapnel, and he was sent to a ho«pit.al twice. On >Iarcb 12, ISfiSt, be arrived in the States and received bts disciiarge at Camp Zichary Taylor, Ky.

Webh. Eart MeKinlej- i'2D>. son of Charles and Ora E. Webb, was bom In Macon Co., IIL. in 1.S02. He moved witi ills parents to How.ard Co_ Ind, He gradiiated from the high scliool at Xew London, Ind.. and spent two years in Carlbam College. On April 28, ISM, be was sent from Kokomo to Camp Z-achary Taylor, Ky. : from there he went to Camp Greenleaf. Ga. : then to Camp Greene. X. C, .and In Angn.sr, IM.*, be sailed to France. He was st-ationed at the TT. S. Base Hospital Xo. 'A. A year was spent overseas: then he retoraed to the States and was mustered oat In AngiMt. TSfVa.

Weber. G«oree BIa.«»ias. son of Henry and Minnie HosHnger Web^, was born fa Clicasaw, OUo. In October. I.«g0. He entered tie army at Kokomo, Ind., and went overseas wttli the Fifth 0»_ Seventh Mechanical Ee^iment. Ordnance Ca.siial Section, stationed .at St. Loebti-S, France^

Weber. Kay t-, enter*! the army in May, Kl* and was discharged the foEowlng Steptember at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky. He was a member of Bat. B, EigfEty-fottrtli Dlvtsion.

WriHH Floyd Oliver tSL). son at Heazr Laey and IjXaza. May Wed^e!. was beta in Cobnnbtts. Ind_ May 13. VHfi. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. at Indiana Cniver^ty from October to December. WIS.

Weese, Marion Clinton (T2i. son of Theodore W. mid Dora E. Swisher \Veese, wns Ijurii in Vermillion t'o., 111.. .July 10, 1892. On Jlay 6, 1018. he hegnn his army service when he left Kokomo, Ind., for Fort Benjamin Harrison. On .Inly 21 he entrained for an eastern port in order ti go oversea.s. With Co. F, Twenty-.second Engineers, he went on the firing line on the Marne Kiver. Sept. 25. 1018. From Feb. 25, 1019. until his return home in .Inly, he was stationed at Ola Field, seven miles from Paris. He rpr-eived his disoharge at Camp Merritt, N. J., late in .July, 1019.

Weese. Tlieodore Tlioma.s, son of Theodore W. and Dora E. Swisher Weese, was born in Montgomery Co.. Ind., .T.-in. 10. 1887. lie enlisted in the Q. M. C. at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 29,

1917. He was first attached to Co. D. 113th Cavairy : later he was a member of the 11.3th Kemount Supply Train. He received his discharge at Camp Shelby, JMlss., Feb. 11. 1018, because of physical disaliility.

Weese, Pearl Todhunter 121;). son of Cassins S. and Dondeena Todhunter Weese. was born Feb. IG, 1897. near Kokomo, Ind. He was a student in high school two years. On Jlay 24. 1018, he enlisted in the Coast Artiller.v at Jefferson Barracks. Mo. The three months following his enlistment were spent at Fort Totten, New York. X. Y. His overseas equipment was given to him at Fort Hamilton. N. Y'. He was selected with other picked men for Bat. B, Sixth Anti-aircraft Battalion, a branch of the artillery service. On Sept. 23, 19)8, he left Hoboken. and after a voya.Ke of twelve days, following the northerly route and passing to the north of Ireland to avoid submarines, he landed at Liverpool, England, and on Oct. 10 reached Havre. France. He was sent at once to the anti-aircraft school at Fort Destains near Paris. A few days before the signing of the armistice he received his front line equipment. He sailed from Bre.st December -30. and was mustered out of the service at Camp Sherman, Ohio, Fell. 27. 1910. Before leaving Brest he w.is injured by barbed wire and upon his arrival at the base hospital at Camp Jlerritt, N. .T.. he was detained until he had recovered.

Welch. Noel Hudson, w.is sent in the draft to the Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis. Ind. He was transferred to Camp Meade. Md.. and assigned to the 427th Telegraph Battery.

Weller, \A illiaiu IJicbard, son of Peter and At)igail B. Watson Weller. was born at Mt. Etna. Ind.. May 22, 1887. After graduating from high school in 1007, he spent the next year in business college. He married Ida \. Hoppes. Although his home was in Ivokomo, he entered the army at W.-ibash. Ind.. and his militar.v assignment inchideil : Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., one month, beginning March 29, 1918; Camp Upton, I>. I.. May to Dec. 22. 1918; Camp Custer, Mich. He received his discharpe at Battle Creek Dec. 24. 1018.

Wells, Frank E. rJtit. son of William C. and Odella Drunimond. was l)orn at Butler. Pa. When seven months of age he was adopted by E. E. and Belle Wells of Kokomo. Ind. He was born Nov. 11, 1000, and enlisted in the army Aug. 20. 1917. His military instruction was received at Fort Thomas, Ky.. and Syracuse, N. Y'. While in France he was assi5:ned to Baking Co. No. 306. He was sent to a hospital twice on account of infection of the lun.gs.

Werlie, Clarence K. (19i. son of Williani II. anil Marie K. Rebmaun Werbe. was born in Rockville. Ind.. Jlay 29. ].^9.j. On April 2i;, 1918. he was assigned to the Twenty-fifth Co., Seventh Battalion, l.nOth Depot Brigade. Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Six months later he was transferred to the headquarters company, where he became chauffeur for Col. Bailey. At the time of demobilization he was sergeant in the motor transport corps service park. Unit No. 342. He also served as radiator mechanic. He was discharged June 10. 1910. at Camp Taylor. Ky.

West, Earl B. (74,1, sou of Jacob and Mary Scott West, was boru in Logansport, Ind., Sept. 30, 1893. He attended high school at Greentown, Ind., two years. His wife is Henrietta E. McKay West. Following his enlistment in the navy at Detroit, Mich., he was stationed at the Great Lakes Station from July 6. 1917. until January, 1018: then he was sent to Philadelphia, Pa. Beginning in April. 1918, he made six round trips to France. He was discharged at New Y'oi*. N. Y.. Feb. 3. 1910. with the rank of pharmacists' mate, second class.

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West. Erne!-t .Murroe "(89). son of Williiiiii :iiiil Tiliie Jane West, was born March 15, 1893. He was inaucted into the National Arm.v at Kokomo, Ind., Aug. 4, 1918, and upon bis arrival at Camp Dodge, Iowa, he w^as assigned to Co. F, ,8U9th Pioneer Infantry. He left Camp Upton, N. Y., for France in September, 1918. He was discharged in the summer of 1919.

Westmoreland, John G., was born in Pierce City. Mo. At the age of twenty-six years, he enlisted in the army and was serving in Co. K, lOTtb Infantry, at the time of his discliarge, April 5, 1919, at Camp Grant, 111.

Westei-velt. .lesse Hammer (SO), son of Shale iiiid LiicUa Wordeu Westervelt, was lioni in Howard Co.. Ind., July ii4, 189.5. Enlisting June l.-J, 1918, ut Kokomo, Ind.. lie was sent to Indianapolis, Ind.; but later lie was transferred to the Ordnance Department at Camp Hancock, Ga. On Sept. 22, 1918, he was ordered to the ordnance warehouse at Camp Fiuiston, Kansas, and placed iu the supply company of the Tliirtietli F. A,, Tenth Division. His discharge was dated at Camp Grant, III., ,7an. 24. 1919.

Wheatle.v, William Francis (22), was born in Keiiipti>ii, Ind., Oct. 2, 1890. After graduating from the Manual Training High School at Indianaiiolis, Ind., he was a student at Purdue University for two years. On Oct. 10, 1917, he was married to Geraldine Burns. He enlisted in the army at Kokomo, Ind., and was sent overseas with Co. C, Forty-fourth Engineers. He was wounded in action .Sept. 24, 1918, but ivas returned to duty in the transportation corps (Ey. M. of W.). Sergeant Wheatley received his discharge July 19, 1919, at Camp Mills, L. I.

Wheeler. Basil M. i2(ii, sou of Gustiii aud Carrie Walker Wheeler, was born Aug. 6, 1895, at Coatesville, Ind. On May 2, 1917, he enlisted in the army at Fort Wayne, Ind., and was sworn in at Fort Tliomas, Ky. He was transferred to Fort Dupont, Del.. May 16, 1917; then to Fort Mott, N. .J., where he was placed in the First Co., Coast Artillery. His next move was to the shipyards, Philadelphia, Pa., but he was later returned to Fort Mott and then to Fort Dupont. He sailed from Camp Merritt, N. .!., in the automatic replacement draft, overseas casuals, June 21, 1918. with Bat. F, Forty-third Artillery, C. A. C. He was in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argoune offensives, and later at Verdun and west of the Meuse River. He left France Dec. 29, 1918, and landed in the United Stales on New Years Day, 1919. On Jan. 23. 1919, he received his discharge .it Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Whelchel. Earl James, was inducted into the army Nov. 11, 1918, and diseharged Nov. 12, 1918. The armistice was signed the day he left for Camp Wadsworth, S. C.

White, Archie B. (.jfl), son of Willis L. and Annie E. White, was boru in Kokonio, Ind., March 9, 1888. He entered the army Aug. 24. 1918, and upon his arrival at Camp Dodge, Iowa, he was assigned to the supply company of the 809tb Pioneer Infantry. Later he was sent to Camp Upton, N. Y., where he was attached to Casual Co. No. 4. His discharge was given at Camp Zachary Taylor. Ky., Jan. IS, 1919.

White. Willard Blount (GO), sou of William A. and Emma Newcomb White, was boru iu Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 7, "1890. His wife is Cr.ystal I. Eaton White. He was in the army four weeks as a motor mechanic student, serving from Oct. 15 to Nov. 9. 1918.

White, M'illiam McKinley (64), son of William .\. and Emma Newcomb White, .was born in Kokomo, Ind.. Aug. 7. 1896. His service and that of bis twin brother are the same, as both left for the same camp Oct. 15, 1918, and both were mustered out Nov. 9. 1918, after having served as motor mechanic students.

Whitehead. Virgil W. (41), son of Charles and Catherine Whitehead, was born in Elwood, Ind., Aug. 12, 1S90. He is a high school graduate. On Dec. 3, 1917, he enlisted in the aviation section of the army at Indianapolis, Ind., and was sent to Kelly Field, Texas, where he stayed three months. With a special detachment, he was ordered to Detroit, Mich., to a school for airplane mechanics. Later he was a member of the 821st Aero Squadron at the Speedway, Indianapolis, Ind.

WicUersham, George li. (.571. served through the Siianish American War in Co. G. Eleventh U. S. Infantry. Three years he was enrolled with Co. A, Third Infantry, Indiana National Guard. He entered the first O. T. C. at Fort Benjamin Harrison May 15. 1917, and on Aug. 15 he was commissioned second lieutenant, Q. M. C. The next three months he was in charge of motor transportation at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky.; then he went to Washington. D. C, where he studied at the mechanical engineering lal)oratory aud took special work in motor inspection; following this he was assigned to the Hawthorne sub-depot, Cicero, 111.

Widner. Ollie Arlo (62). son of Daniel J. and .Mary F. Widner, was boru Jan. 1, 1877, .at Hoopeston, 111. On April 17. 1917, he enlisted in tlie army and received his first military train- ing :it Camp Cody. Deming, New Mexii.-o. He was a mrMiibfi- of the medical oorps at that place. After receiving Iuk discharge he went to Los Angeles. Calif.

Wild, Clifford O., was liorn at Logansport. Ind. He was twent.v-flve years of age wlieu lie was inducted into the National Army. He was transferred to the air service and received his discharge at rrhana, 111., Sept. 28, WIS.

Wiles, Oral Charles (.W), son of ilarion and Syrilda Kennett Wiles, was liorn Nov. 21. 1895. He was the first Howard County man called in the selective draft, who, when he found he was physically able to go to war, did not ask for exemption. On Sept. 21. 1917. he went to Camp Zachary Taylor. Twelve men had previously gone to camp, hut each one of them bad volunteered to go ahead of his number. Oral I'barles Wiles went to France with the .lune automatic replacement troops, and was assigned to Bat. C. Twenty-flrst V. A. He was discharged .July 30, 1919.

Wile.v, Verl Simpson, son of Porter A. and Myrtle Wiley, was born at Muncie, Ind.. Dec. 19. 1.S97. After graduating from the Kokomo High School in 1016, he entered the S. A. T. C. at Indiana I'niversity in October. 191.S. and was discharged the following December.

Willcutts, Morton Douglas (.59.1, son of W. H. and Emma Willcutts. was born at Carthage, Ind.. March 10, 1.S.S9. He moved with his parents to Greentown. Ind., at the age of two years. He completed his high school course in the Marion Normal, and in 1910 he entered Indiana Tniversity, graduating in 1914 with the degree of B. S., and in 1916 with an M. D, degree. He immediately entered the Indianapolis City Hospital as an interne, which position he resigned to accept an appointment in the U. S. Navy Jledical Corps. He was commissioned lieutenant. Junior grade, at the Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago, March 24, 1917, and was ordered to proceed to Washington, D, C. In May. 1917. he was sent to France with the first naval forces, and was stationed for seven months as a medical officer at the naval base at Brest. In January. 1918, having been promoted to lieutenant, senior grade - captain - he was assigned to the U. S. SS. "Aphrodite" as a surgeon for duty in the French submarine zone. He remained in this line of activity until the armistice was signed. Having previously applied for .service with the marines on the western front, be was ordered in November to the Fifth llegiment. Second Division, and with them went in March to the Rhine and .served in the Army of Occupation, first, as a battalion surgeon, and later as regimental surgeon, until the signing of peace with Germany, .June 28, 1919. On Aug. 11, 1919, he landed in the United States and left at once for the marine barracks, Quantico, Va,, where be was mustered out of the marines. In September, 1919, Captain Willcutts was offered by the government a three months' course in the naval hospital at Washington. D. C, and the choice of assignment to a naval hospital.

AViller. Henr.v Franklin, sou of Frank L. and Sophia Leona Wilier, was born -July 22, 1890, at Wheeling, W. Va. On May 30, 1918. he left Kokomo, Ind., for Jefferson Barracks, Mo.: there be was ordered to Camp Joseph E. .Tobnstou, and later sent to Camp Stuart, Va. He landed at Brest. France, Aug, 24, 1918, and was sent to the Chateau de Loir; then to Beaune Laiiversit.v. He remained in the Q. M. C. on financial work until he sailed Jul.v 14, 1919. Corpor:U Wilier returned to the States by way of the Azores,- landing at Norfolk, Va., July 28. 1919. He was discbiirged soon after.

Wilier, William Arnold, son of Frank L. and Sophia Leona Wilier, was Inu-ii at Wheeling. W, Va., Dec. 21. 1,898. He graduated from the Kokomo High School in 1918, and in October following he entered the S. A. T. C. at DePauw University, and was discharged Dec. 14, 1918. He was mess sergeant for more than one month of this period. In September, 1918. lie entered Purdue Universit.v.

Williams, Harry, enlisted in Kokomo, Ind. His training was received at Camp .Shelby, Miss., until ()i-lnlii-r, r.ibS, when hst left for France with Co. E, 132nd Infantry.