Military: WWI This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cay Merryman caym@infowest.com August 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm "THE PRICE OF OUR HERITAGE" W. E. Robb, 1919 American Lithography and Printing Company, Des Moines, Iowa Argonne The regiment after its work on the St. Mihiel front, rested only a few days in the territory which it had conquered. The movement then was to be westward, into the battle of battles, in the wooded hills of the Argonne. One day's march from the resting place brought us almost back to the old trench line, and there we were hastily loaded aboard trucks and in one night's seemingly endless ride, we landed near the town of Deuxnouds- debant-Beauzee, just to the west of Verdun. Here we bivouaced for a few nights, and again took up the move into the line of battle. Two days march placed us south of that historic city of Montfaucon, in the woods that bear its name. Here amid shell holes, shattered trunks of trees and the debris of battle, we pitched our shelter tents and rested as only tired men rest. This stop was short. We moved forward past the town of Montfaucon, westward to Epinonville, through the village of Eclise Fontaine and the valley of River Exermont. Brief was the time to grasp the situation. Forward into the fight we moved, and relieved the famous and battle-scarred First Division, which had been doing battle with the enemy. Here we entered upon the first phase of the most trying battle throughout the term of war. … Today there lies resting among the pinnacled hills between Exermont and Landres St. George our contribution to that gigantic struggle; there we left them amid a grandeur of towering hills and steep ravines. Unsurpassed in beauty will be their resting place, when nature has kindly healed her wounds from passing Armies. Unsurpassed was their glorious death upon the steep and wooded slopes of Hill 288 and the Cote de Chatillon, and unparalleled were the difficulties they overcame, the heroic feats they accomplished; always face to face with an enemy who is desperation was fighting as he never fought before, and proudly I write here that facing that enemy they died. Time may fill the minds of the living with many thoughts, but will never erase from our memory the names, the acts, or the gallant work of the men whose names are herein inscribed. LOETZ, Theodore H., page 329, photograph, 102234 Sergeant Company L Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Loetz, Sioux City, Iowa. In Sergeant Loetz, Company L had a man who was always cool, fearless and aggressive in the face of the enemy. He played an important role in the capture of Hill 212. He was sent to the Army Candidate's School for commission, but was taken ill and died of pneumonia in a hospital. Sergeant Loetz had many friends in the regiment. NIESWIADOMY, Walter, page 329, photograph, 1487619 Private Company B Killed October 10, 1918, at the Argonne Forest near Montfaucon. Buried in Grave No. 2, Map of Montfaucon. Private Nieswiadomy was killed on the road near Montfaucon. He enlisted October 5, 1917, in the Texas National Guard, joined the 168th regiment at St. Mihiel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nieswiadomy, Chappel, Texas. POLTON, Charlie, page 330, [no photograph], 100139 Corporal Company B Killed October 11, 1918, at Argonne Forest near Montfaucon. Buried in Grave No. 2-A, Map of Montfaucon. Relative's address, Mrs. J. P. Bernicker, Nevada, Iowa. Private Polton was killed by shrapnel on the road near Montfaucon. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne, Sergy and the St. Mihiel Drive. ARNOLD, Marvin T., page 330, photograph, 1485751 Private Company B Killed October 11, 1918, during the Argonne Forest drive. Grave No. 2-13, Map of Montfaucon. Private Arnold was killed by shrapnel while on the march near Montfaucon. Son of Mrs. Susan Arnold, Geneva, Texas. Came to the regiment as a replacement from the Texas National Guard. ABEGG, Alfred, page 331, photograph, 100215 Private Company B Wounded on October 11, 1918, and died in hospital. Son of Mrs. Mattie Abegg, Des Moines, Iowa. Private Abegg was wounded by bursting shrapnel on the road near Montfaucon and died later in the hospital. As a runner for the First Platoon, Private Abegg carried messages thru several barrages and kept up liason under heavy fire. He served with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. JOHNSON, C. R., page 331, photograph, 246981 Private Company B Killed in the Argonne Forest near Montfaucon. Buried October 12, 1918, in Grave No. 2-D, Map of Montfaucon. Private Johnson was killed by shrapnel on the road near Montfaucon. He served with the regiment in all their previous campaigns. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson, Waterford, Pennsylvania. LINT, Charles C., page 332, photograph, 2969321 Killed October 11, 1918, in the Argonne Forest. Buried in Grave No. 208, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Estep Lint, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. Private Lint was killed by shrapnel. He entered the service May 26, 1918, in the National Army and was transferred to Company B, September, 1918. WILKENSON, George W., page 332, photograph, 99890 Sergeant Company A Killed October 14th, at Hill 288, Argonne Forest. Buried in Grave No. 2-39, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilkenson, Winterset, Iowa. Sergeant Wilkenson was wounded July 28th and sent back to the hospital. Altho his wound still bothered him, he returned to the regiment six weeks later. During the offensive on October 14th he displayed remarkable heroism and courage. He charged and captured three machine gun nests, which reduced his platoon to one-half its number. He unhesitatingly gave his life in personally charging and capturing a fourth machine gun nest. BENGE, Harold W., page 333, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company A Private Benge was wounded on October 14, 1918, and died from wounds on October 27th. He was hit by a shell while going over the top in a support wave. Born May 20, 1901. Son of Mrs. Bertha Benge, Des Moines, Iowa. PITTMAN, John B., page 333, photograph, 3210204 Private Company D Killed October 14, 1918, at the Argonne near Hill 288. Private Pittman was killed by a high explosive shell on the morning of the first advance in the Argonne. He had served with the regiment in the St. Mihiel Drive. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Pittman, Brockton, Alabama. CRAWFORD, Lynn, page 334, photograph, 99915 Corporal Company A Wounded on October 14th in the Argonne. Buried at Fleury Sur Airs. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Crawford, Chapin, Iowa. Corporal Crawford was with the company in the trenches at Lorraine and at Champagne, where he was wounded by a shell in the hand and went to the hospital. He returned shortly and escaped unhurt during the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient. Corporal Crawford was fatally wounded in the attack on Hill 288, and died a short time later in a base hospital. MAYNARD, Thomas A., page 334, photograph, 1855699 Private Company E Killed October 14, 1918, on Hill No. 269 east of Exermont. Buried in Grave No. 2-3, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Private Maynard joined the company shortly before the St. Mihiel Drive and had gone throughout that engagement bravely. He was a good soldier who faithfully discharged all the duties assigned to him. Relative's address, Annie May Maynard, Castalian Springs, Tennessee. WALTON, Albert T., page 335, photograph, 100831 Sergeant Company E Killed October 14, 1918, on the reverse slope of Hill 288. Buried in Grave No. 1-20, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Relative's address, Mrs. Jennie Burns, Bloomfield, Colorado. Sergeant Walton was regarded as one of Company E's finest men and best soldiers. He had made a brilliant record in the Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry. His loss was greatly felt by his many comrades and friends. MINER, Harold, page 335, photograph, 99753 Private Machine Gun Co. Killed October 14, 1918, in the Argonne Forest. Buried in the Argonne. Private Miner while advancing with his squad was struck by a machine gun bullet, which killed him instantly. He had been thru the Lorraine Campaign, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and the St. Mihiel Drive. Born at Olin, Iowa, October 25, 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miner, Olin, Iowa CONAWAY, Earl T., page 336, photograph, 99359 Corporal Headquarters Company Killed October 14, 1918, at the Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 1-16, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Corporal Conaway was a member of the Stokes Mortar Platoon and was back of the front line waiting for orders to move. A shell burst nearby a group of men, which killed two, one of which was Conaway, and seriously wounding another. Corporal Conaway was cheerful and painstaking in all he did and showed marked devotion to duty. He was a civil engineer in civil life. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Conaway, Tabor, Iowa. SCRIVNOR, J. D., page 336, [no photograph] 1487461 Private Company B Killed October 14, 1918, at Argonne Forest. Relative's address, Mrs. Annie Howell, Austin, Texas. Private Scrivnor enlisted July 21, 1917, in the Texas National Guard and was transferred to B Company August 24, 1918. During the St. Mihiel drive he displayed great courage and on the way to the Argonne was always helping others. LOCKE, Robert T., page 337, photograph, 99299 Private Headquarters Company Wounded October 14th and died in Field Hospital No. 165. Private Locke was a member of the Stokes Mortar Platoon. He, with the other members, were back of the front line awaiting orders to bring up the guns. They were joking, heedless of the shells that were going over their heads at random, when one struck almost in their midst. Private Locke had both legs blown off and died soon after reaching the hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Locke, Hartley, Iowa McFADDEN, Leo P., page 337, photograph, 99429 Private Headquarters Company Killed October 14th at the Argonne. Buried in Grave No. I-24, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John McFadden, Storm Lake, Iowa. Private McFadden had just returned from the hospital to which he had been sent on account of sickness, just in time to go into the Argonne. He met his death while waiting orders to take up the Stoke Mortar guns. A shell burst in the midst of a number of men, which killed him instantly. Private McFadden was always well liked and willing to do more than his share of the work. WEBSTER, Francis M., page 338, photograph, 99712 Corporal Machine Gun Company Killed in the Argonne, October 14th. Buried in Grave No. 2-I, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Corporal Webster was hit in the chest by a piece of high explosive shell, dying almost instantly. He was one of the most popular members of the company and had many friends throughout the regiment. Webster was a cartoonist and had drawn many cartoons of incidents in his trench warfare experiences. Graduate of Maquoketa High School. Had his B. A. Degree from Des Moines College. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Webster, Central City, Iowa. NEWTON, Floyd P., page 338, [no photograph], 99832 Private Machine Gun Company Killed in Argonne Forest October 14, 1918. Buried at the foot of Hill 288, marked with a cross. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Newton, Waseca, Minnesota. Private Newton was advancing with his squad when he was struck with a machine gun bullet and died a few hours later. He had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign, Champagne, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel. MARTIN, John J., page 339, photograph, 307201 Private Company D Killed October 14, 1918, in Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 2-14, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mrs. Bridget Martin, Hazelwood, Pennsylvania. Private Martin was acting as a stretcher bearer in the Argonne Battle and was killed by an exploding shell while carrying a comrade to the first aid station. KINGTON, Willie E., page 340, photograph, 1890857 Private Company D Killed October 14, 1918, in Argonne. Private Kington was killed by a high explosive shell on the advance towards Hill 288. He had made a splendid record at St. Mihiel. Private Kington came as a replacement in August, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Kington, Madison, North Carolina. GIBBONS, Michael, page 340, photograph, 2719681 Private Company D Killed near Hill 288 in Argonne Forest on October 14, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-28, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibbons, Wakefield Mass. Private Gibbons was instantly killed by a high explosive shell while advancing up Hill 288. Private Gibbons came to the 168th Infantry as a replacement just a short time before his death. DYE, Tramble, page 341, photograph, 3210222 Private Company D Killed in the Argonne Forest October 14th. Buried in Grave No. 2-15, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Private Dye was a member of the First Battalion Scouts. He was killed by machine gun fire in the advance on Hill 288. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dye, Elba, Alabama. GRAY, Glen H., page 341, photograph, 100638 Sergeant Company D Killed October 14, 1918, in Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 2-25, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gray, Amana, Iowa. Sergeant Gray was leading his platoon in the advance when he was hit by machine gun bullets and killed. In the trenches in Lorraine Sergeant Gray showed great bravery and exceptional ability as a leader of men and received rapid promotion. LISLE, Earl J., page 342, photograph, [no serial #] Private Company E Killed October 14, 1918. Son of Mrs. Mary Lisle, Perry, Iowa. Buried in Commune of Gesnes near River Meuse, France. Private Lisle was killed by a high explosive shell, while advancing on Hill No. 288. GREEN, Lee A., page 342, [no photograph], 101219 Private Company F Killed at Argonne Forest near Hill 288, October 14, 1918. Buried near where he fell. Private Green was asleep in his dug-out on the side of the hill, when a German shell; lit directly at his feet, nearly blowing off one leg. The shock was too great and he died while he was being carried to the ambulance. Private Green was liked by everyone and was a first class soldier. His wonderful nerve was commented on by his surgeon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Green, Clarinda, Iowa. WALL, Joseph W., page 343, [no photograph], 3993417 Private Company F Killed October 14th in Argonne Forest. Buried in Grave No. 1-22, Map of Kreimhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Wall, Selma, North Carolina. Private Wall had dug his fox-hole on the night of October 14th, and was asleep when a German shell lit directly at his feet and killed him instantly. He was one of the last replacements to join the regiment. VOSS, Edward J., page 343, photograph, 99765 Private First Class Machine Gun Company Killed October 15, 1918, in the Argonne Woods. Buried in the Argonne Forest. Private Voss was hit in the side by a spray of machine gun bullets, while he was assisting his corporal in getting a machine gun ready for action. He lived for about two hours. Private Voss had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Voss, Pomeroy, Iowa. SCOTT, Leland D., page 344, photograph, 99843 Corporal Machine Gun Company Killed October 15th, during the Argonne advance. Buried in the Argonne Forest. Emergency address, C. A. Thompson, Morning Sun, Iowa. Corporal Scott was shot in the leg. Richards went over to bind up his wound and while so doing, Scott was hit again in the top of the head and killed. Scott was working with his squad getting a machine gun ready for action. SAVOY, Peter, page 344, [no photograph], 100549 Private Company C Killed October 15th, in the Argonne Forest near Bois de Chatillon. Private Savoy, with his company, were getting ready to attack and he was kneeling behind some bushes waiting for the order to go forward. A high explosive shell hit him, killing him instantly. He had been wounded at Chateau Thierry and was in the hospital from July 26th to October 5th. Emergency address, Chas. Varelles, Chicago, Illinois. BELL, William Z. E., page 345, photograph, 1351191 Private Company C Killed October 15, 1918, in Argonne Forest near "Bois de Chatillon" Buried in Grave No. 2-33, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mrs. Zulu Bell, Route C. Marianna, Florida. Private Bell was bringing a litter to carry a wounded man from the field to the rear when he was hit by a shell and killed instantly. He had served with the regiment in the Chateau Thierry drive and was in the fight at St. Mihiel. CREASEY, Enerott O., page 345, [no photograph], 3174356 Private Company A Killed at the Argonne Forest near Hill 288, October 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-31, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Creasey, Beaver, W. Va. During the offensive operations in the Argonne, Private Creasey served as a stretcher bearer. This is work that requires that a man be strong, brave and fearless and all of these qualities belonged to Pvt. Creasey. It was on Hill 288 that this brave soldier paid the supreme sacrifice while searching for wounded comrades under cover of darkness. The morning light revealed his body where he had fallen. GALLIGHER, James G., page 346, [no photograph], 2721002 Private Company A Killed near Hill 288, October 15, 1918. Private Galligher was a member of the automatic rifle squad on account of his great courage. In the Argonne Private Galligher was in an outpost far in advance of his company. All day long, without food or rest, he had been Spraying the German lines with a withering fire. When darkness fell, the enemy attempted to locate him, for his ceaseless fire had caused many casualties, by shooting up flare rockets. One of these hit Private Galligher in the stomach, burning him to death. LAMB, Randolph, page 346, [no photograph], 2790567 Private Company A Killed at Argonne Forest October 20, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-27, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Son of Mrs. Stella Lamb, Yonkers, N.Y. Just before entering the Argonne Woods Private Lamb was selected as a litter bearer. The life of a litter bearer in action is one of constant exposure to shell and machine gun fire. Yet Private Lamb constantly disregarding his own safety rescued his wounded comrades and carried them back to a place of safety. He was hit while doing this and instantly killed by a shell fragment. SHARP, Lester W., page 347, photograph, 1486576 Private Machine Gun Company Killed October 15, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Sharp, Chandler, Oklahoma. Private Sharp was advancing in the Argonne with his squad when he was hit by a piece of shell, which killed him instantly. He had been on the St. Mihiel Drive and this was his second campaign. PARRISH, Frank, page 347, [no photograph], 100181 Private Company B Killed October 15th at Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 2-11, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mrs. Mary Parrish, Waterloo, Iowa. Private Parrish was killed by a high explosive shell while in a shell hole at Hill 288. He was a good soldier and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Private Parrish was with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. NUNNALLY, William R., page 348, photograph, 1341732 Private Company A Killed October 15, 1918 at Argonne Forest. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nunnally, Homer, Georgia. Private Nunnally was killed by a high explosive shell while bringing in the wounded. He had been with the regiment at Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. LEWIS, H. E., page 348, photograph, 3174268 Private Company B Died October 15th at Field Hospital No. 165. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lewis, Jane Lew, West Virginia. Private Lewis received a gunshot wound in the action at Cote de Chatillon. He was taken to the hospital where he died. HAGGQUIST, Alex, page 349, photograph, 302487 Private Company C Killed at Argonne Forest, October 15th. Buried in Bois de Chatillon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Haggquist, Alston, Michigan. Private Haggquist was kneeling behind some bushes waiting for the order to attack. A high explosive shell hit close to him, killing him instantly. He was in the trenches with the regiment in Lorraine, was in the engagement at Champagne and was in the battle of Chateau Thierry near Sergy. HIME, William L., page 349, photograph, 1488156 Private Company C Killed October 15th at Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hime, Cain City, Texas. Private Hime was kneeling behind some bushes waiting to advance with the company when he was hit by a high explosive shell and killed almost instantly. KIETH, Ira D., page 350, photograph, 3174414 Private Company C Killed October 15th near Bois de Chatillon. Buried in Grave No. 2-7, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kieth, Fola, West Virginia. Private Kieth was acting as connecting file between two companies as they advanced over Hill 242. He was hit in the back by shrapnel and killed instantly. He had been with the regiment but a short time, this being his first engagement. Born October 27, 1892, Fola, West Virginia. MARTINEZ, Mateo, page 350, [no photograph], 1487852 Private Company C Killed October 15th at Argonne. Buried in Bois de Chatillon. Son of Mrs. Viola Martinez, San Antonio, Texas. Private Martinez was hit in the back by a machine gun bullet and died on the way to the hospital. He was with the company and they were moving up to the front when he was hit. He joined the regiment just before we entered the St. Mihiel Sector and was in the drive at that front. BATES, John P., page 351, [no photograph], 302346 Private Company H Killed October 15, 1918 during the Argonne operations. Buried in Grave No. 2, Argonne Battle Field. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon W. Bates, Beardstown, Tennessee. Private Bates was killed during the advance on Hill No. 288 in Argonne Woods. SCHIWETZ, Max G., page 351, photograph, 1487560 Private Company C Killed October 16th at Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Schiwetz, San Antonio, Texas. Private Schiewetz was killed instantly by a shell while he was kneeling behind some bushes waiting to advance. He had served with the regiment at St. Mihiel and at Chateau Thierry. GRAMLEY, John J., page 352, [no photograph], 1486856 Private Machine Gun Company Killed October 16, 1918 at Argonne Forest. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Gramley, Cresent (sic), Oklahoma. Private Gramley was advancing with his squad in the Argonne Forest, when ;he was hit in the head with a machine gun bullet, which killed him almost instantly. He had been in the St. Mihiel advance and this was his second battle. THOMPSON, Nels, page 352, [no photograph], 100540 Private First Class Company C Killed October 16th at Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 1-13, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Jewell, Iowa. Private Thompson was killed by a machine gun bullet which pierced his lung, killing him almost instantly. He had been advancing with his company and was firing an automatic rifle when he was hit. SATTLER, Lawrence J., page 353, [no photograph], 100336 Corporal Company B Killed October 16th in Argonne Forest. Corporal Sattler was advancing through the wire in the attack on Cote de Chatillon in the Argonne Forest when he was killed by a machine gun bullet. He was in action with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne, Sergy and St. Mihiel. MAY, William, page 353, photograph, 100283 Corporal Company B Killed October 16th at Cote de Chatillon. Son of Daniel May, Indianola, Iowa. Corporal May was killed while advancing with his squad at Cote de Chatillon. He was a sniper, observer and intelligence worker. He was very efficient and a good soldier and a leader. MARSH, Donald J., page 354, photograph, 100134 Sergeant Company B Killed October 16, 1918 at Cote de Chatillon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Marsh, Carlisle, Iowa. Sergeant Marsh was killed by machine gun fire in the attack on Cote de Chatillon while leading a platoon in a daring dash across open ground swept by machine gun fire. He was a soldier of the highest type and served his company efficiently as "gas" sergeant. Sergeant Marsh was a member of the Second Platoon in the raid on March 5th, for which action the platoon was cited in the Orders of the French 128th Division. POUCH, Harold R., page 354, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Company B Died October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Pouch, New York City. Lieutenant Pouch after leading his platoon over difficult ground in the capture of Hill 288, was advancing to attack Cote de Chatillon when he was mortally wounded in the side by a machine gun bullet. When he reached the first aid station he still held the pistol in his hand. He died the following day. In the St. Mihiel drive, Lieutenant Pouch showed highly efficient command of a platoon while holding the line. HARVEY, Nathan C., page 355, photograph, 100107 Mechanic Company B Killed October 16th at Cote de Chatillon. Son of Mrs. Lucy L. Harvey, Greenville, Iowa. Mechanic Harvey was killed by a high explosive shell in the Cote de Chatillon while acting as a runner. HANSEN, Peter G., page 355, [no photograph], 100176 Corporal Company B Killed October 16, 1918 at Cote de Chatillon. During preparations for the attack on Cote de Chatillon, Corporal Hansen was mortally wounded by a machine gun bullet. He had served with the regiment to Lorraine, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. Relative's address; J. C. Jensen, Greenfield, Iowa. NELSON, Oscar B., page 356, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Company H Killed October 16th at Argonne. Buried, Grave No. 1, Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nelson, Ottumwa, Iowa. Lieutenant Nelson, after being wounded at Chateau Thierry refused to be taken to the hospital and remained in command of Company G. He was recommended for the D.S.C. for this act of courage. During the Argonne operations he was ordered to the hospital on account of severe illness, but refused to leave his company, Company H at this critical time. He was killed while leading his company against Hill No. 288 by machine gun bullet. GILLETT, Robert F., page 356, photograph, 1487671 Private Company B Killed October 16, 1918 at Cote de Chatillon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Gillett, Mathis, Texas. Private Gillett was killed in the attack on Cote de Chatillon. He was in the St. Mihiel Drive. SHAWALT, William, page 357, photograph, 302230 Private Company B Killed at Argonne, October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shawalt, Moon Run, Pennsylvania. Private Shawalt was killed in the attack on Cote de Chatillon while giving first aid to a comrade. He had a reputation in the Battalion as a good boxer and in service he had done excellent work as a stretcher bearer. Born in Moon Run, Pennsylvania, April 30, 1892. STOLLEIS, A. J., page 357, photograph, 1485535 Private Company B Killed at Cote de Chatillon, October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stolleis, Cuero, Texas. Private Stolleis was killed by a machine gun bullet while advancing near a hedge at Cote de Chatillon in the Argonne Forest. PINSON, Joe E., page 358, photograph, 1487862 Private Company C Died October 16, 1918. Son of Mrs. Mae Adair, Austin, Texas. Private Pinson received gun shot wounds in the advance near the Argonne Forest and was taken to a field hospital where he died later. Born at Guntersville, Alabama, March 4, 1889. PETERSON, Carl E., page 358, photograph, 302690 Private Company C Killed at the Argonne Forest, October 16, 1918. Son of Mrs. Ellen Peterson, Onekama, Michigan. Private Peterson was advancing with his company near Hill 288 when he was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet and killed instantly. He was helping to operate an automatic rifle when hit. OWENS, Aaron, page 359, photograph, 1891356 Private Company C Killed at the Argonne Forest, October 16th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Owens, Westminster, South Carolina. Private Owens was with his company advancing between Hill 242 and Hill 288. He was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet and killed instantly. He had served with the regiment at St. Mihiel. NICLEY, Bert A., page 359, photograph, 1568919 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918 at Argonne Forest. Buried in Grave No. 2-41, near Hill 288. Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Nicley, Advance, Indiana. Private Nicley was killed in the charge on Hill 288. He was hit through the body by machine gun bullets and died a few minutes later. He was with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector, Champagne and was wounded at Chateau Thierry. MESA, Domingo, page 360, photograph, 1636770 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918 near Hill 242. Buried in Grave No. 2-40, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Mesa, Montecito, California. Private Mesa was killed in the advance during the Argonne operations. HERBEL, George A., page 360, photograph, 100497 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918 at Argonne. Son of Mrs. Anna Herbel, Creston, Iowa. Private Herbel was killed in the charge on Hill 288. A machine gun bullet; hit him in the head and his death was instantaneous. He was with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. He was gassed in Lorraine and was in the hospital from May 29th to June 3rd. BURKE, John, page 361, photograph, 1105 Sergeant Sanitary Detachment Wounded October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Burke, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Burke was appointed Corporal Medical Department April 1917. He was appointed Sergeant on January 1918 and was on duty with the regiment during all the engagements up to October 16th, on which date he was severely wounded by a high explosive. He was sent to S. O. S. Hospital and was improving rapidly when pneumonia set in together with pleurisy and he died on November 9th. BAKER, William A., page 361, [no photograph], 3275785 Private Company A Killed at Hill 288 October 16, 1918. Buried Grave No. 2-30, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Baker, Lamotte, Iowa. During the battle for Hill 288, Private Baker was detailed as a litter bearer, and he displayed great personal courage in his care for the wounded. He worked unceasingly carrying his wounded companions to the dressing stations. While doing his duty he was struck by a high explosive and killed almost instantly. AUSTIN, William S., page 362, [no photograph] 3282885 Private Company A Killed at Hill 288, October 16, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-32, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mrs. Daisy Austin, Union, South Carolina. Private Austin was assigned to a litter bearer's squad where he continuously worked under heavy shell fire, taking care of the wounded and assisting them to aid stations. During the Battle of Hill 288 on October 16th, while searching for a wounded comrade, he was instantly killed by a high explosive. He died like a true soldier, doing his duty. FARRADAY, John Jr., page 362, photograph, 1780848 Private Company C Killed October 16th at Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farraday, Frostburg, Maryland. Private Farraday was advancing over Hill 242 with his platoon when he was hit by a high explosive shell and killed instantly. BAKER, Sidney W., page 363, photograph, 1488128 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918, at Argonne Forest. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Baker, Kerrville, Texas. Private Baker was crossing an open space during the attack and was directly exposed to the enemy's fire. A machine gun bullet pierced his stomach and he died a few moments later. Born September 4, 1896. CRAIG, Leroy, page 363, [no photograph], 2252188 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Craig, Columbus, Kansas. Private Craig was killed during the Argonne operations. BUTCHER, Walter D., page 364, photograph, 3635376 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Butcher, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Private Butcher was advancing with his company between Hill 242 and Hill 288 when he was hit under the arm near the heart and killed instantly. He was with the regiment in the St. Mihiel Drive. BURROUGHS, Philip H., page 364, [no photograph], 2967979 Private Company C Killed October 16, 1918. Private Burroughs was advancing with his company between Hill 242 and Hill 288 and was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet and instantly killed. He had served with the regiment at St. Mihiel. Relative's address, Sallie Burroughs, Bedford, Virginia. NELSON, Earl C., page 365, photograph, 101571 Sergeant Company H Killed October 16, 1918 in the Battle of Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nelson, Sioux City, Iowa. Sergeant Nelson was killed during the taking of Tuilerie Farm, while urging his men to the attack with the words, "Give 'em hell, boys." A machine gun bullet pierced his heart, killing him instantly. Born March 29, 1896. ANGEL, Lester, page 365, photograph, 2857533 Private Company C Killed at Argonne Forest, October 16, 1918. Buried in Grave 2-38, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Angel, Canton, Illinois. Private Angel was with the company advancing between Hill 242 and Hill 288 when he was hit in the heart by a machine gun bullet and killed instantly. DILLA, Louis, page 366, photograph, 1487823 Private Company C Killed at Argonne Forest, October 16, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dilla, San Antonio, Texas. Private Dilla was killed instantly by a machine gun bullet as he was advancing between Hill 242 and Hill 288. He had served with the regiment at St. Mihiel. GILLESPIE, Henry T., page 366, [no photograph], [no serial number] Second Lieutenant Company H Killed October 16, 1918, during the Argonne operations. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Gillespie, Maysville, Georgia. Buried in Grave 2-28, May of Kriemhilde Stellung. Lieutenant Gillespie was killed while leading his platoon against Hill 288. He had only been with the regiment a short while but was well liked by the men. DIXON, Earl C., page 367, [no photograph], 241936 Private Company H Killed October 16, 1918, at Argonne. Son of Mrs. Anna Dixon, Johnston, Pennsylvania. Private Dixon was killed while advancing up Hill 288. KOHUTH, Joseph W., page 367 [no photograph], 246663 Private Company H Killed during the Argonne operations October 16, 1918. Relative's address, Mary Lutsock, Gipsy, Pennsylvania. Private Kohuth was killed by a high explosive shell during the Argonne operations. NORDMAN, Gilbert W., page 368, photograph, 302671 Private Company H Killed at Argonne, October 16, 1918. I Son of Mrs. Jennie Nordman, Duluth, Minnesota. Private Nordman was killed during the taking of Tuiliere Farm. He was a member of the Automatic Squad, which held its post under very heavy machine gun fire. HAWLEY, Edward, page 368, photograph, 302502 Private Company E Killed October 16, 1918 at Cote de Chatillon. Private Hawley came to the company in April, 1918, and served throughout the Lorraine campaign, Battle of Champagne, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel and was killed in the last battle of the war. He was known as an excellent soldier and gained a high reputation for character and honor. Relative's address, Edith Hawley, Manistee, Michigan. TUSING, Kay, page 369, photograph, 3168266 Private Company E Killed October 16, 1918. Relative's address, Mrs. Effie Canfield, Monroe, West Virginia. On the morning of the 16th of October, volunteers were asked for from Company E to aid in the evacuating of wounded men. Tusing volunteered and while engaged in this task, was killed. A brave soldier who met his death while performing an heroic act. This was Tusing's first big engagement, having joined the company two weeks before his death. SIGNORETTA, Martini, page 369, photograph, 3626755 Private Company E Killed on the forward slope of Hill 288. October 16th. Buried in Grave 2-43, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Private Signoretta had been with the company but two weeks when he met his death in his first great battle. Relative's address, Mary Bargata, Sewickly, Pennsylvania. MADISON, John, page 370, photograph, 101002 Private Company E Died in Field Hospital No. 165, October 16th. Relative's address, George Ross, McLeansboro, Illinois. Private Madison was always a good soldier and an expert automatic rifle gunner. A whole-hearted courageous boy and he met his death in the last engagement of the war. His loss was keenly felt by all his comrades who respected him for his courage and honor. CHAPAS, Stanis, page 370, [no photograph], 194439 Private Company M Killed October 16th at Argonne. Buried in Grave 4-B, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Private Chapas was killed during the advance through the Argonne Forest. Relative's address, Tom Korizler, Glendale, Pennsylvania. McNAMARA, Leo P., page 371, photograph, [no serial number] Lieutenant, former Sergeant Company B Killed October 16, 1918. He was buried at Cunel, France. Leo, after the Chateau Thierry battle was sent to Officers' Training School at Langres. He received his commission as 2nd Lieutenant the latter part of September and assigned to duty with the 5th Division, which he joined the first week in October. During the Argonne battle with this division, he was killed, while leading his platoon, on October 16th, by machine gun fire. Relative's address. P. L. McNamara, Ida Grove, Iowa. ESPY, Charles C., page 371, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company D Son of Mrs. Nancy Espy, Rural Route No. 4, Centerville, Iowa. Charles Espy was wounded in the Argonne Drive and was sent to base hospital No. 32. Espy was wounded in the right arm and lost a great deal of blood. The shock of the exploding shell and the loss of blood weakened him so that he was unable to recover. He died on the morning of October 23, 1918 and was buried in the cemetery of Base Hospital No. 32. MORROW, Ernest L., page 372, photograph, 100291 Private Company B Killed October 17, 1918 at Hill 288, near Landres, St. George. Private Morrow was killed by a machine gun bullet at Hill 288 near Landres, St. George. He was with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector and also Champagne, Chateau Thierry and at St. Mihiel. Relative's address, Mr. Donald Noble, Paullina, Iowa. BRANDT, Arthur F., page 372, photograph, 100943 Corporal Company E Died at Field Hospital No. 165, October 17, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brandt, Postville, Iowa. One of Company E's best soldiers. He always volunteered for the most dangerous missions. The final act of his life was of such daring that his colonel recommended he be given the Medal of Honor. He was awarded the D.S.C. He volunteered to act as guide to a position of security in the rear for his company. This was under heavy shell fire and he with four others were seriously wounded. After being placed on a stretcher and scarcely able to speak, he continued to direct the route. FELL, Herman, page 373, [no photograph] 1487714 Private Company B Died October 17, 1918, at Hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fell, Berclan, Texas. Private Fell was wounded by machine gun fire while advancing against Hill 288 and died later in the hospital. ZIDDNOS, Teddy M., page 373, photograph, 100608 Private Company D Killed October 17th at Argonne. Buried October 18th. Private Ziddnos was killed by a German hand grenade, which had been left as a trap. He was a Battalion runner and was a good soldier and loved by all who knew him. Relative's address, Mary Lesneski, Centerville, Iowa. WILSON, Clifford, page 374, [no photograph], 246076 Sanitary Train Died October 14th, in Field Hospital No. 165 Private Wilson died from a gun shot wound in the left leg, which he received in the advance in the Argonne Forest. KLINE, Ralph F., page 374, photograph, 302568 Private Company F Killed October 17, 1918, in the Argonne Forest. Private Kline was a runner. While his company was fighting on Hill 288, he happened to be in the most advanced position and saw some Germans operating a machine gun. He had no rifle, but borrowed one from a comrade and started for the Germans. He was instantly killed as several bullets from the machine gun struck him. Relative's address, Mrs. Seidl, Luxemburg, Wisconsin. QUINN, Govan A., page 375, [no photograph], 1488100 Private Company F Killed October 17, 1918, at Argonne. Private Quinn was a Texan National Guard. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Quinn, Salado, Texas. He was a good dress parade soldier and just as good in the lines. A quiet southerner of the old school. Quinn was an automatic rifleman and very efficient. The platoon was advancing against heavy machine gun fire and Quinn was firing an automatic rifle, when a machine gun bullet hit him between the eyes and killed him instantly. GARDNER, Wayland S., page 375, [no photograph], 2990633 Private Company E Died October 17, 1918 in Field Hospital No. 165. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gardner, Angier, N.C. Private Gardner joined the company in August and saw action at St. Mihiel and the Argonne. He was a good soldier and a willing worker. SMITH, Merwyn, page 376, photograph, 99318 Private, First Class, Headquarters Company Killed October 18, 1918. Buried in grave No. 3-1, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith, Sloan, Iowa. With several of his company Private Smith was carrying mess to the men in the front lines. They were going up a rather narrow valley when the enemy opened a heavy shelling. Smith was instantly killed. GAREY, Charles G., page 376, photograph, 99282 Private Headquarters Company Died of wounds, October 18, 1918, at Field Hospital No. 165. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Garey, Tipton, Iowa. The enemy knew that all supplies to the men in the front lines had to be carried through a narrow valley and they shelled this valley at irregular intervals. It was a difficult matter to tell when they would shell this valley and the men had to be fed. Private Garey was killed while on a detail carrying mess to the men. PHILLIP, Robert L., page 377, [no photograph], 2738171 Private Company F Killed October 18, 1918, at Argonne Forest. Buried in grave No. 3-2, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Son of Mrs. Mary R. Phillips, Goshen, Virginia. Private Phillips was one of the last replacements. He was carrying mess to his comrades when a German aeroplane sighted the detail and signalled to their artillery and the shell which came as a result killed him instantly. Carrying mess in the Argonne was a very dangerous and tiresome job and he was on this detail for several days and was always willing and faithful. WAMSLEY, Charles D., page 377, photograph, 3168230 Private Company B Died October 18, 1918. Private Wamsley received a gun shot wound October 16, 1918, in action near Cote de Chatillon and died in the hospital on October 18, 1918. Mrs. Hattie Wamsley (wife), Mill Creek, West Virginia. GROVER, Ralph E., page 378, [no photograph], 302478 Died October 18, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 165. Son of Mrs. Evelyn Grover, Fostoria, Michigan. Private Grover was wounded severely during the Argonne operations. He was removed to Field Hospital No. 165, where he died two days later. BUSICK, Clarence J., page 378, photograph, 101881 Private Company I Killed October 18, 1918, at the Cote de Chatillon in the drive through the Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Busick, Vallene, Indiana. A shell from a German 77 struck directly in the hole where Private Busick was asleep with his comrade and killed him instantly. Private Busick was an automatic gunner and a good soldier, always performing his duties in a soldierly manner. KERNS, Hugh J., page 379, photograph, 101923 Private Company I Killed October 18, 1918, at Cote de Chatillon in the Argonne Forest. Buried in grave No. 2-12, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Son of Mrs. Rachel Kerns, Pottsmouth, Nebraska. Private Kerns was in the rifle grenadier squad of the Fourth Platoon. He was industrious and never had to be told to do a thing a second time. A shell burst directly over the hole in which he and his corporal were entrenched. The corporal was instantly killed and Private Kerns was taken to the regimental infirmary where he died before he could be removed to the hospital. RODIN, Evald M., page 379, photograph, 101949 Corporal Company I Killed October 18, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rodin, Burlington, Iowa. Corporal Rodin was killed by artillery fire on Cote de Chatillon. He was a member of the First Platoon and had charge of a rifle squad. No one could question his ability as a non- commissioned officer and his work was always more than satisfactory. Born June 14, 1897. WILEY, John E., page 380, photograph, 1484654 Private Company I Killed October 18, 1918, at Cote de Chatillon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben P. Wiley, Gonzales, Texas. Private Wiley joined the company after the Chateau Thierry fight and was a litter bearer in the fourth platoon. He was killed on the Cote de Chatillon. A shell made a direct hit on the hole in which he was sleeping. He was always conscientious, willing and trustworthy. PETERSON, Harold H., page 380, [no photograph], 102553 No Company Given Killed October 18, 1918, in the Argonne. Buried in grave No. 2-42, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Peterson, Chicago, Illinois. Private Peterson was killed by a high explosive shell while eating his dinner in a fox hole, which he had dug for his protection. He had made a good record and was always cheerful and willing no matter how bad things were. His friends accord him the highest words of praise. HERBERT, Earl, page 381, photograph, 302504 Private Company M Killed October 18, 1918, at Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 2-20, Map of Kriemhilde, Stellung. Private Herbert was killed during the advance in the Argonne Forest. Relative's address, Mrs. Daim Ladroin, Memominee, Michigan. HENCH, Alvin, page 381, photograph [no serial number] Private Company A Company A reports this man captured by the enemy. War Department reports him killed. Reports uncertain at present. BURKES, Thomas, page 382, [no photograph], 1349544 Private Company K Killed in the Argonne October 18, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burkes, Taunt, Alabama. Private Burkes was in a hole he had dug for his own protection as the enemy was shelling our position. He was hit by a fragment of high explosive shell and killed instantly. He was with the regiment in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. PAYNE, William H., page 382, [no photograph], 31695449 Private Company I Died October 19, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 165. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Payne, Ceredo, West Virginia. Private Payne was acting as a stretcher bearer in the Argonne Forest and helping to carry back the wounded. He was fearless in the execution of his duty and had many soldierly qualities. MOORE, Sterling, page 383, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company C Son of Mr. Earl Moore, Greenville, S. C. Killed in action October 4, 1918. Moore was a very good soldier who had only been with the regiment a short time. Born April 1, 1891. NORD, Elmer, page 383, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company M Died October 19, 1918. Son of Mrs. Hulda Nord, Red Oak, Iowa. Private Nord was wounded October 18, 1918 during the advance in the Argonne. TOSON, Olivo, page 384, photograph, 100082 Corporal Company A Killed October 19, 1918 at Argonne. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Toson, Winterset, Iowa. Corporal Toson was killed instantly by a piece of shrapnel while in charge of a salvaging detail after his battalion had been relieved and were holding the second lines of resistance. He was a Liaison Runner and carried messages through heavy artillery and machine gun fire. His daring work was instrumental in aiding the determined and unfaltering advances of his company, and his coolness and courage inspired and buoyed up the spirit of many a comrade as he went over the top. MOTTER, Daniel P., page 384, [no photograph], 246704 Private Company K Killed in the Argonne, October 19, 1918. The enemy was bombarding our position and Private Motter was in a hole he had dug for his protection. A high explosive shell hit close to him and killed him instantly. Relative's address, Fred Motter, Big Run, Pennsylvania. HIGGINS, Robert M., page 385, [no photograph], 3624620 Private Company M Killed October 30, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-37, Map of Kriemhilde Stellung. Private Higgins was killed during the Argonne operations. Relative's address, Mira Higgins, Richmond, Virginia McGEE, Harold G., page 385, photograph, 10240 Private Company L Killed October 21, 1918 at Argonne. Buried in Grave No. 1-B, Map of Montfaucon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. McGee, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private McGee was killed by shell fire on the Argonne Front. He was a willing worker and an excellent front line soldier. He endeared himself to the officers and men of his company by his bravery and his faithfulness to duty and friends. It was often said of him that he was afraid of nothing. JONES, Champ Lee, page 386, [no photograph], 3165429 Private Company L Killed October 21, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 1-A. Private Jones was killed by shell fire on the Cote de Chatillon. Son of Mrs. Emma V. Florence, Bristow, Virginia. He was a dependable soldier and could always be relied upon to discharge his duty in an upright and intelligent manner. When he was killed he had just finished his tour of duty and had gone to sleep in his fox hole in the side of the hill. PAGE, Hollis T., page 386, photograph, 101632 Private Company H Died October 21, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 127. Buried at Montfaucon-Meuse, France. Son of Mrs. Flora T. Page, Central City, Iowa. Private Page received his wounds in action during the Argonne operations. He was taken to the Field Hospital where he died a few days later. OLIVER, Norman, page 387, [no photograph], [no serial number] Private Company G Killed October 24, 1918 at the Argonne. Son of Mrs. Mollie Oliver, Clarksville, Tennessee. Private Oliver was sent to this organization as a replacement and had been with us but a short time when we went into action in the Argonne. He was wounded by a fragment of a gas shell and was taken to the hospital where he died from his wounds. DUNHAM, Earl R., page 387, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company G Son of Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Dunham, Ottumwa, Iowa. Private Dunham was looking after a wounded comrade when he was hit by a machine gun bullet. He died two days later, October 29. 1918. DAVIS, Loren W., page 388, photograph, [no serial number] Corporal Company M Killed October 20, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis, Libertyville, Iowa. Corporal Davis was killed during the advance in the Argonne Forest. JONES, George F., page 388, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company M Died of wounds October 20, 1918. Buried at Les Isletts, France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Jones, Red Oak, Iowa. Private Jones received wounds in the Argonne advance. VAUGHN, George W. C., page 389, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Company E Wounded October 13, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. Vaughn, Providence, Rhode Island. Lieutenant Vaughn was seriously wounded near Montfaucon from an explosive shell. He was sent to the Base Hospital No. 68 located at Mars, where he died on November 11, 1918. He was buried with full military honors in the officers' cemetery at Mars-Sur-Allier. Lieutenant Vaughn attended the First Plattsburg Camp in 1916 and also in 1917. Born April 5, 1895, Providence, Rhode Island. IRVIN, Fred, page 389, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company A Died at Base Hospital, Camp Dodge, February 17, 1919. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. H. C. Irvin, Earlham, Iowa. Private Irvin was gassed November 4, 1917 and through exposure he contracted tuberculosis.