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 (To view photographs, please visit the Photographs webpage at http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/military/pics.htm) The Battle of Champagne-Marne Parts of this account have been omitted. When the regiment was relieved from the duty in Lorraine, we moved back to the land of the Moselle and entrained and started westward. After a twenty-four hour railroad journey, we arrived in the valley of the Marne, and our regimental headquarters were located at St. Amend. Here we rested for five days, played ball, had concerts and bathed in the river. What a relief it was, after the four tiresome months in the trenches to be free again, but our freedom was of short duration. On June 27 we were transferred to the Fourth Army, commanded by General Gouraud, one of the highest honored and best loved generals in the French Army, and at once were ordered to make a thirty-five kilometer march toward the front. Early the next morning we dragged into the little town of Courtsols where we rested until the night before the fourth of July. We were now in the famous Camp De Chalons country, on ground that has been made famous by past history….This country is vividly described by Colonel Walter Wolf in his story of the Rainbow Division. He says "It was into this sector we moved, the arid and outlandish part of Champagne, with not a vineyard, not a garden and not a field of wheat – known because of its meagerness as the 'lousy Champagne.' It was very white and very desolate, the scrubby trees were dwarfed and gnarled, and with their patchy foliage merely emphasized the blankness and glare of the scene. Heather bounded chalk was everywhere, chalk reflected the heat and kept the cool of the ground within, made the road firm and readily afforded deep dug-outs of great strength and resisting power. The only touch of color upon the width of these plains was the thick poppy field, then full blown." It was amidst this weird scene, over these dreary roads, that we marched on July 4 into the battered town of Suippes, and from there into Camp 3-5 and 4-5 and into the wooded position. Here we became a part of General Gouraud's Army of Defense; two divisions of French and our own Rainbow Divisions made up the troops that were assigned to this position, in which we were informed the Germans would throw the full power of their strength. Against us there were massed nine divisions of the Boche, who were planning an offensive in which they expected to overwhelmingly defeat us, to drive through and capture the Marne River towns and force a quick conclusion of the war. "On the Champagne Battle Field," "The Victorious Defense of Chalons." Of the battle of Champagne, a writer in the French paper of July 27, 1918, gives a vivid account. "On July 15, just a week ago, the Germans launched the offensive which we had been expecting for several weeks. It was developed with the usual fury, was meticulously prepared as always, against two of our armies, on a front of more than eighty kilometers, between Chateau Thierry on the West and the famous Main de Massiges on the East. This time it was the Group of Armies of the Imperial Crown Prince – the armies of Von Boehn, Von Mudra and Von Einem – which made the attack."…….. On July 6th came the first precise information, a simple intimation that the attack was imminent on the Champagne front. On what extent of the front was still a mystery at that date….. By July 10 the date of the attack was better established by our information service; it would take place July 14 or 15. The zone involved would be the zone of the Fourth Army as far as Mont Teton on the East. We have at last the details of the preparations. July 11, 12, and 13 gave confirmation of everything. Finally, on the 14th, a detachment led by a lieutenant, fighting like a whirlwind, carried out the best of all the raids and the one which gave the best results obtained in several weeks. It was then learned that the attack was merely a question of hours: the artillery preparation would commence at ten minutes past midnight. At 4:15 A.M. the infantry would leave the trenches under cover of a rolling barrage. VICTORY IN A FEW HOURS Whatever might happen the Army was ready. Kept informed from day to day of the situation Generals Foch and Petain had approved the dispositions taken and had given the command of the Fourth Army troops necessary to assure the execution of the same. In war it is always necessary to reckon with the unexpected, fate, luck, call it what you will, but as everything had been done to meet it they could count upon an infallible success. The order of the day of the 7th reflects this semi-certitude. At the hour mentioned, at ten minutes past midnight, this bombardment was launched with a terrible roar. It surprised no one. In this period of expectation, where every day the attack was felt to be more imminent, the commander of the army had been able to visit even the posts of the Colonels and enable them to share his firm confidence. The violence of our counter offensive fire surprised the enemy. Batteries silent up to that time, and which had not been located, suddenly revealed themselves, producing the infallible effect of surprise. …….From the first minutes of the attack, so to speak, they saw clearly that it was a failure for the enemy. The initial resistance which he was not expecting had disconcerted him. The minute clock work of this too precise machine was suddenly thrown out of gear. …….Here was the situation at 7:00 A.M. At the right our advance elements were holding well on all the line of redoubts; in the center the enemy was in contact with our intermediate position; at the left the pressure was intense between the Ferme des Marquises and the Maison du Garde; the enemy reached the Roman road and the woods southeast of Prunay. At noon, according to the expression of one of the Army Corps Commanders, "Their legs were broken." Their offensive was smashed. Victory was ours. At two points only had the attack penetrated our intermediate line; to the north of Prosnes and at Perthnes-le-Hurlus, carried for a moment and then retaken by us. These modest gains were only momentary for the enemy. On the 16th, however, he resumed the charge. He had not renounced the hope of getting a foothold on our position of resistance. (Although there was more fighting during the days and nights of July 16th and 17th the battle had been won.) VEASEY, Ed J., page 117, [no photograph] [no serial number] Second Lieutenant Company F Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne Front in the town of Suippes. Relative's address: Mrs. E. ;J. Veasey, 478 Northwest Street, Lima, Ohio. Lieutenant Veasey was a quiet gentlemanly fellow, was a good officer and very popular with his men. He had been assigned to duty as acting Zone Major in the town of Suippes. During the heavy shelling of the town on the morning of July 15th he was wounded and sent to the hospital where he died a short time later. KENDALL, Harry N., page 117, photograph, 100817 First Sergeant Company E Killed July 15, 1918 Northeast of Suippes at Camp 3/5. Buried July 17th near Camp 3/5 Grave No. 15, May No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kendall, Shenandoah, Iowa. Sergeant Kendall was of the highest type of a soldier. During three years' service on the Mexican Border and in France he had risen to the rank of First Sergeant of Company E. He had been selected to go to Officers' Training School three days later. In the early hours of the Champagne Battle he started to move his men to a safer position; he had just ordered the last squad out of their present quarters when a shell hit him and killed him instantly. BIESENTHAL, Arthur, page 118, photograph, 101416 Private Company G Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne, Camp 3/5. Buried July 16, 1918 in Grave No. 36, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Biesenthal, Chicago, Illinois. The litter bearers having become exhausted from carrying wounded to the Aid Station, Lieutenant Rubel, in command at that time, called for volunteers to relieve them. Private Biesenthal was one of the first to volunteer. A shell burst killed him instantly. BEBEE, Clarence L., page 118, photograph, 101513 Private Company G Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne near Camp 3/5. Buried July 16, 1918, Grave No. 23, Map No. 3. Son of Mrs. Nellie Bebee, Waterloo, Iowa. Private Bebee was sitting outside his dug-out at Camp 3/5, which was a support position of the Brigade. The enemy was concentrating a heavy fire on the Camp. A shell burst near the dug-out of Private Bebee and a fragment penetrated his skull, killing him instantly.. Private Bebee was a good soldier constantly devoted to duty. Born near Masonville, Iowa, December 8, 1889. COOK, Harvey, page 119, [no photograph] [no serial number] Private Company G Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne near Camp 3/5. Relative's address: Don Cook, Maben West Virginia. The dug-out allotted to Company G was insufficient to shelter the entire company and part of the first platoon were moved into a nearby communicating trench. A fragment of shell pierced the abdomen of Private Cook and he died instantly. Private Cook was a quiet and unassuming fellow, but thorough and devoted. VAN OYEN, August, page 120 [no photograph] 102688 Private Company M Killed July 15, 1918 at the Champagne Front. Buried in Grave No. 33, Map No. 3. Private Van Oyen was not an American but a Belgian, and did not forget his country in the hour of need. He was a good and fearless soldier and well liked by all with whom he came in contact. Emergency address: Emil Tyhs, Fairfield, Iowa. REED, Robert H., page 120, photograph, 102668 Private Company M Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 50, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Reed, Red Oak, Iowa. Private Reed was gassed on May 27th while carrying his comrades to the dressing station. He joined his company on July 8th at Champagne, taking up his old duties. He was hit by a shell as he was going out to his post. Private Reed was taken to a dressing station where he died. WINTER, Snedden E., page 121, photograph, 101777 Private Company I Killed July 15 at Champagne Front. Buried July 16, 1918, Grave No. 32, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E.Winter, Ames, Iowa. Private Winter was killed by a high explosive shell as he was collecting his equipment to go to the dug-out during the bombardment at Champagne. He had shown his ability as a soldier at all times on the Lorraine and Champagne Fronts. WALSH, Patrick A., page 121, [no photograph], 101978 Private Company I Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried July 16th, Grave No. 52, Camp No. 3/5, Map No. 3. Relative's address: J. A. Walsh, 174 W. 65 Street, New York, City. Private Walsh was killed by a high explosive shell. He proved while on the Lorraine Front that he was a fine soldier and a cool man under fire. Private Walsh was transferred from the second Iowa to the 168th Infantry. FOOTE, Ernest, page 122, [no photograph], 101900 Private Company I Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried July 16th, Grave No. 54, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Foote. Stronghurst, Illinois. During the bombardment on the night of July 14, Private Foote was hit by a shell which killed him instantly. Private Foote was always aggressive, often volunteering to go out in No Man's Land to investigate sounds of movement. PICKREL, Ario E., page 122, photograph, 101944 Private Company I Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 25, Map No. 3. Son of Mary Pickrel, Glenwood, Iowa. Private Pickrel was a general favorite among all the men of the company. Despite the fact that he was quite young, he always faced hardships without a word of complaint and did his share of the work as well as any of his older comrades. He rendered valuable service while on the Lorraine Front. He was killed by a shell striking near the place he was sleeping. MEYER, John A., page 123, [no photograph], 302641 Private Company I Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried July 16th, Grave No. 47, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meyer, Warren, Michigan. Private Meyer volunteered to secure some equipment that had been left behind. While making the trip he was killed by shell fire. Private Meyer was a member of the Automatic Rifle Squad and was always ready to do his share. KEMBLE, Joe R., page 123, photograph, 101913 Private Company I Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 51, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kemble, Sterret, Texas. Private Kemble was hit by a piece of high explosive shell while asleep in his shelter tent. On the Lorraine Front he proved to be a capable soldier, being a member of the rifle grenadier squad. He did excellent work on the Champagne Front. JOHNSON, Vernon, page 124, photograph, 101912 Private Company I Killed at Champagne July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 35, Map No. 3. Son of Mrs. Eloise Johnson, Gillespie, Illinois. Private Johnson served on the Mexican Border with the regiment. On the Lorraine Front he proved himself a good soldier in all respects, always being ready when called upon. At Champagne a shell struck beside his tent and although he was not struck, the concussion was so great that it killed him instantly. HITCHCOCK, Herbert G., page 124, photograph, 302520 Private Company I Killed July 15th at Champagne. Buried July 16th, Grave No. 26, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hitchcock, Hamilton, Michigan. Private Hitchcock became a member of the 168th Infantry while it was stationed at Neufmaison, France. He was killed while asleep in his shelter tent. Private Hitchcock was bright and always eager to learn. SCHUPP, Wm. G., page 125, [no photograph], 102520 Private Company L Killed July 15th at Champagne Front. Buried in Grave No. 53. Map No. 3. Relative's address: Miss Louisa Schupp, care Bruce Green, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Schupp was killed by shell fire while carrying a message from company headquarters to the battalion commander. He was small of stature but was so dependable that no emergency could find him wanting. REDDEN, Archie G., page 125, photograph, 102314 Corporal Company L Killed July 15, 1918, Champagne. Buried July 16th, Grave No. 48, May No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Redden, Sioux City, Iowa. Corporal Redden was killed by shell fire during the offensive in Champagne. When killed he was in the act of helping a wounded comrade from the field in the heaviest of artillery fire, undaunted he worked to the last. Redden was corporal of an automatic Rifle Squad. He was an energetic man with a loyalty to cause and friends and faithfulness to duty that few can equal. BIMBO, Arthur, page 126, [no photograph], 82800 Private Company L Killed July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6, Map No. 3. Emergency address: Joe Sette, New Haven, Connecticut. In the severe bombardment of the last German offensive in Champagne, Private Bimbo stood staunchly at his post in an open trench. He was an Italian but was as proud of the American uniform as any native American. SHORT, William, page 126, photograph, 101725 Private Company H Killed at Champagne, northeast of Suippes on July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 5, Map no. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Short, Kansas City, Missouri. During the heavy bombardment at Sommes Suippes everybody was either in dug-outs or under cover of some kind. Volunteers were called for to carry rations to the line. Private Short volunteered and was killed by a high explosive shell, while carrying out his duty. PLASTER, Philip J., page 127, photograph, 101716 Private Company H Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 20, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Plaster, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Born September 22, 1900. Enlisted while in his first year in high school. Never shall I forget the feeling of emotion in the company when they heard of Phil's death. Private Plaster was killed during the bombardment at Sommes Suippes, while making his way to a dug-out. He was the youngest boy in the regiment. SHORT, John A., page 127, photograph, 102192 Private Company K Killed at Champagne near Camp 3/5 July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Short, Conway, Iowa. Private Short was killed instantly by a high explosive shell while standing post in the trenches. PEACH, Arthur, page 128, photograph, 102185 Private Company K Killed at Champagne July 15th. Buried July 16, 1918 in Grave No. 27, Map No. 3. Relative's address: Barton Landon, Bedford, Iowa. Private Peach was making his eleventh trip to the aid station with wounded when he was struck by a high explosive shell and killed instantly. Private Peach was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for these acts of bravery. SEMIK, Joseph, page 128, photograph, 246055 Private First Class Company D Killed at the Champagne Front, July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 57, May No. 3. Up to the time the regiment arrived on the Champagne Front, Private Semik, with the scouts was in advance. He was killed in the performance of his duty. In appearance and action and as a soldier, men, above him in rank, stated that the American Army never produced a better soldier. Relative's address: Mikac Litarz, Chicago Heights, Chicago, Illinois. PETERSON, Allen R., page 129, photograph, 100369 Corporal Company C Killed July 15, 1918 at Champagne Front near Camp 3/5. Buried in Grave No. 58, near Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Peterson, Creston, Iowa. Corporal Peterson was on outpost duty when a high explosive shell hit near him and he was killed by the concussion. A comrade went out to take his mess to him and found him lying dead with his head on his arm. RODGERS, Vernon, page 129, photograph, 100201 Private Company B Killed July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 3, Map No. 3. Private Rodgers was killed by a high explosive shell at the entrance to his dug-out at Camp 4/5. He had been joking with two friends, saying that the first two shells were for them and the third for him. The third shell hit a limb above him, killing him and did not touch the other two men. Private Rodgers rendered valuable service in previous action as a platoon runner, and had a reputation for fearlessness. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rodgers, Lacona, Iowa. THOMAS, Eugene, page 130, photograph, 1555201 Private Company A Killed at Champagne Front July 15th. Buried near Camp 3/5. Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Yale, Kentucky. Private Thomas joined Company A July 12th and was killed by a high explosive shell on July 15th, just three days later. SMITH, Raymond, page 130, photograph, 100072 Private Company A Killed July 15, 1918 near Camp 3/5. Buried at Camp 3/5, Map No. 3. Private Smith was killed by a high explosive shell. He had been with Company A during the entire training period and the entire four months in Lorraine. Relative's address: Miss Ada Smith, c/o Joe Lloyd, Battle Creek, Iowa. LUDDINGTON, Wallace W., page 131, photograph, 100029 Private Company A Killed July 15th at Champagne Front. Buried at Camp 3/5, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ludington, Lorimor, Iowa. Private Luddington did splendid work with the company in Lorraine. He was acting as litter bearer at Champagne and lost his life bringing in the sounded. He was fatally wounded and his body was found the following day. LEONARD, Rollyn E., page 131, photograph, 100028 Private Company A Killed at Champagne Front on July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 59, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Leonard, Emmetsburg, Iowa. Private Leonard was killed by a bursting shell at Champagne. He had been selected for the Intelligence Section; in Lorraine and was acting in that capacity when killed. KARKELLA, Albert M:. page 132, photograph, 302555 Private Company A Killed near Camp 3/5 at Champagne on July 15, 1918. Buried, Grave No. 24, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Karkella, Calumet, Michigan. Private Karkella was killed by a high explosive shell while acting as a litter bearer on the Champagne Front. He joined the company in April and served in the trenches in Lorraine, where he did very good work. WURST, Fred J., page 132, photograph, 99885 Corporal Company A Killed at Champagne July 15th. Buried, Grave No. 2, Map No. 3. Corporal Wurst was hit by a large shell fragment during the intense bombardment at Champagne and died soon after. Born August 24, 1894. Son of Mrs. E. Wurst, Dubuque, Iowa. He took things as they came during the training period in France and in the trenches, never shirking a dangerous mission, or grumbling over a disagreeable duty. He was a man respected and loved by all who knew him. O'DELL, Louis E., page 133, photograph, 2311848 Private Company K Killed at Champagne, July 15, 1918. Buried, Grave No. 49, Map No. 3. Private O'Dell was killed by a high explosive which hit him in the shoulder. He was on post duty during the bombardment. Relative's address: H. P. Timberly, Bedford, Iowa. KILLIAN, Albert S., page 133, photograph, 102158 Private Company K Killed July 16th at Champagne. Buried in Grave No. 44, Map No. 3. Relative's address: Mrs. A. O. Sprag, Sheridan, Wyoming. Private Killian was hit in the face by a fragment of high explosive shell during the bombardment and was killed almost instantly. He enlisted April 9, 1917. CURRY, Tremble C., page 134, photograph, 102118 Private Company K Killed at Champagne Front July 15, 1918. Buried Grave No. 43, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Curry, Corning, Iowa. Private Curry was standing guard in the trenches when a high explosive shell struck close to him and killed him instantly. He had been with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector. RICHARDSON, Russ R., page 134, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company G Killed July 15, 1918 at Camp 3/5, Champagne. Company G had been allotted a dug-out, which was insufficient to shelter the entire company. Part of the first platoon were moved into a nearby trench. The enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire on this trench, killing and wounding several men. A shell burst near Private Richardson and a fragment pierced his body, killing him instantly. Private Richardson was quiet and unassuming and a good soldier. Son of Mrs. Lulu Richardson, San Francisco, California. ROTS, Charles, page 135, [no photograph], 101521 Private Company G Killed July 15, 1918 at Camp 3/5. Buried July 16th. Private Rots was on duty in a communicating trench when a high explosive shell exploded and killed him instantly. He was a good soldier and a friend to all. Relative's address: Julia Rots, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. BEATTY, Leon, page 135, photograph, 102112 Private Company K Killed at Champagne, July 15, 1918. Buried Grave No. 45, Map No. 3, knear Camp 3/5, northeast of Suippes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Beatty, Washington, Iowa. Private Beatty was assisting in putting up some barbed wire obstructions during the violent bombardment that preceded the enemy's offensive on July 15. He was killed by a fragment of the high explosive shell which hit him in the head, killing him instantly. GRAHAM, Howard G., page 136, photograph, 100723 Private Company D Killed near Camp 3/5, July 15th. Buried in Grave No. 14. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Graham, Mystic, Iowa. Private Graham was killed at his rifle post in a position of support to the French troops. In spite of the terrific shelling, he and Private Wilcox did not abandon their post and a direct hit killed them instantly. Private Graham was of the quality the French General Gouraud admired and praised for that morning's work. The responsibilities of an automatic rifleman were in no better hands than his. WILCOX, Ernest R., page 136, photograph, 100801 Killed July 15, 1918 near Camp 3/5. Buried in Grave No. 14, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilcox, Unionville, Iowa. Private Wilcox was killed by a high explosive shell while on duty at his auto-rifle post. Through all the trench service in Lorraine he was an Automatic Rifle Gunner. His death caused a vacancy that was hard to fill. WEATHERILL, George T., page 137, [no photograph], 100921 Corporal Company E Killed at Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes, July 15, 1918. Buried Grave No. 10, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Weatherill, Fayette, Missouri. George was a splendid example of physical manhood, respected and liked by all the men in the company. Corporal Weatherill had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and was counted as one of the best non-commissioned officers in the company. HEAD, Lloyd W., page 137, photograph, 100972 Private First Class Company E Killed at Camp 3/5 July 15th. Buried in Grave No. 21, Map No. 3. Son of Ella Head, Greenfield, Iowa. Lloyd with his two brothers was a member of the second platoon. Because he was the eldest and the largest of the three, he had gained the nickname of "Mother". A shell struck near where one of his brothers was standing and Lloyd jumped out of his trench to see if his brother was all right when he was struck by a shell and killed instantly. His loss was keenly felt by the company. KOEBRICK, Louis, page 138, photograph, 99415 Private Company E Killed July 15th at Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes. Buried, Grave No. 18, Map No. 3. Grandson of Mrs. Barbara Koebrick, Charles City, Iowa. Private Koebrick enlisted at Charles City with the First Iowa Infantry and was transferred to the 168th Infantry. He served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and was known as a good soldier. Born April 21, 1894 at Charles City, Iowa. DAILEY, Henry, page 138, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company I Died July 17, 1918. Private Dailey was wounded on July 14th by shrapnel. Born in Burlington, Iowa, September 23, 1891. Son of Mrs. A. K. Dailey, Burlington, Iowa NOEL, Paul E., page 139, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company H Private Noel was wounded on July 15, 1918, and died on July 16th. Son of Mrs. Ella S. Noel, Sunbury Apts., Los Angeles, California. Buried in Grave No. 42 at Camp 3/5 near Suippes. Private Noel was a daring soldier and bravely played his part to the last. KRUMREY, Charles J., page 139, photograph, 100991 Private Company E Killed at Camp 3/5 July 15. Buried in Grave No. 9, Map No. 3. Son of Mrs. G. Krumrey, Charles City, Iowa. Private Krumrey was transferred to Company E from the First Iowa Infantry. He had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and was known as a fine soldier and a clean, manly fellow. Born in Floyd County, October 26, 1898. SHANNON, Marshall A., page 140, photograph, 100826 Private Company E Killed northeast of Suippes, July 15. Buried in Grave No. 19, Map No. 3. Private Shannon was known as "Dad Shannon", He enlisted in Charles City at the age of forty-seven years. He was known by every man in the company for his kindness and good counsel. Son of Mr. and Mr. Ami Shannon, Charles City, Iowa. His example was an inspiration to the men of this organization, who will long remember him as a good soldier, worthy counselor and gentleman. SCOTT, George S., page 140, photograph, 101030 Private Company E Killed July 15th at Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes. Buried ;in Grave No. 31, Map No. 3. Son of Mrs. Ella Scott, Shenandoah, Iowa. Private Scott had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and was known as a fine soldier,; always willing to do his part. He enlisted in Company E in March 1917. HARRINGTON, John T., page 141, photograph [no serial number] Private Company E Killed at Camp 3/5 July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 12, Map No. 3. The platoon, of which Private Harrington was a member, had just reached their position in the trench, when a shell lit directly in the trench and killed ten men, one of whom as Harrington. Private Harrington was well thought of by all the men and officers of his company. He was known as a good soldier and willing to do his part. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harrington, Dewey, Montana. NOLAN, William Guy, page 141, photograph 1000908 Private First Class Company E Killed July 15, 1918 at Camp 3/5. Buried in Grave No. 11, Map No. 3. Relative's address: Mrs. Jennie Moreford, Shenandoah, Iowa. Private Nolan was one of the original Company E boys. He was a clean manly soldier of the highest type. RICKERMANN, Russell, page 142, photograph, 1302719 Private Company E Killed July 15th northeast of Suippes. Buried in Grave No. 16, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rickermann, Detroit, Michigan. Killed by a high explosive shell. Private Rickermann had served with the company in the Lorraine Campaign and was known as a good soldier and always willing to do his part. DUNN, Fred R., page 142, photograph, 87006 Corporal Company F Killed at Champagne Front on July 15, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 1. Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dunn, Charleston, Illinois. Corporal Dunn came to us from the 163d Infantry and soon showed himself to be an exceptional soldier both in the lines as well as when out of the line. He was admired and respected by all. He had been handling his squad well during the heavy shell fire and they had almost reached their positions when a shell killed him and three others. THUMAN, Joe F., page 143, photograph, 101166 Private First Class Company F Killed near Camp 3/5 July 15, 1918. Buried near Suippes, Grave No. 2, Map No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thuman, Nodaway, Iowa. Private Thuman had gone through the bombardment on the night of the 14th and was in the trenches with them the 15th. He was killed instantly by shell fire when the platoon had almost reached their positions. Private Thuman was a sterling soldier with high ideals. COOK, Carl J., page 143, photograph, 84334 Private Company F Killed at Champagne Front July 15. Buried in Grave No. 13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Cook, Gillette, Wyoming. Private Cook was; killed instantly as the company was going into the trenches. He had been serving as a stretcher bearer and was at the end of the line. He had carried wounded all night long during the bombardment of July 14th, never faltering through all the shell fire. Private Cook showed great courage and faithfulness at this work and was a willing and hard working soldier. FULLER, Leonard C., page 144, photograph, 101215 Private Company F Killed July 15th near Camp 3/5. Buried at Camp 3/5, Grave No. 3. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fuller, Shell Rock, Iowa. Private Fuller had gone through the German bombardment of the 14th and 15th and had almost reached the platoon position when he was killed instantly by shell fire. He was a young boy but he faced the German shells without fear. After he had been wounded he addressed one of his comrades as he passed by with these words, "This is some bombardment, isn't it?" Born March 25, 1898. SMITH, Glen A., page 144, photograph, 101271 Private Company F Killed at Champagne Front July 15th. Buried at Camp 3/5, Grave No. 4, Map No. 4. Relative's address: Mrs. Lee W. Round, Farragut, Iowa. Private Smith was killed instantly by a shell when the platoon had almost reached its position. On their way to the trench he was very anxious to get a chance to meet the Germans hand to hand. Private Smith was a very dependable soldier and always carried out any orders in an admirable manner. WENLOCK, Clarence, page 145, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company F Killed at Champagne Front July 15th. Buried in Grave No. 13, Map No. 3. Sister: Miss Emily Wenlock, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the bombardment Private Wenlock had helped carry wounded all night of the 14th and the next day also. He was marching at the end of the company as they were going to the trenches and a German high explosive killed him instantly LEWIN, Walter J., page 145, photograph, 302603 Private Company H Killed July 16th, northeast of Suippes. Buried in Grave No. 40, Map No. 3. Son of Mrs. Jennie Lewis, Calien, Michigan. During the heavy bombardment of July 15th at Sommes-Suippes, Champagne, it was necessary for part of the company to take up other positions. They had to run through heavy shell fire and Private Lewin was killed in the attempt to gain another position. FULGHUM, Milton D., page 146, photograph, 102058 Private Company K Died July 16th. Buried at Bussy Le Chateau. Private Fulghum was making his eleventh trip through the bombardment to the dressing station when a high explosive shell struck near him and almost blew both legs off; he died on the way to the hospital. He was one of the first to volunteer for hazardous work. Private Fulghum was admired and liked by all. Relative's address: Mrs. Geo. L. Burmeister, Mason City, Iowa. He was recommended for the D.S.C. by his Captain. RASMUSSON, Alex C., page 146, [no photograph], 99312 Private Company D Died July 16, 1918. Buried at Champagne near Camp 3/5. Private Rasmusson was wounded by a shell at Camp 3/5 and was started back to the hospital in an ambulance. He was so weak, however, that he died before they reached the hospital. Relative's address: Geo. W. Nalcord, Clear Lake, Iowa. WRIGHT, Arnold L., page 147, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company C Died July 17th at hospital near Chalons. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar F. Wright, Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Private Wright was carrying a French officer to the first aid station when a shell exploded and a fragment pierced his abdomen. He was taken to the hospital but died a short time later. Private Wright was cited for bravery. He was a good soldier and well liked by all the men. DAVIS, David W., page 147, [no photograph], [no serial number] Corporal Company G. Killed July 18, 1918. Corporal Davis, with several others, was in a communicating trench when the enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire at that point. The fragments of a shell entered the leg of Corporal Davis and he was taken to the hospital at Chalons, where he died later. Corporal Davis was known for his well balanced temperament and his reputation in the company was such as to be envied. Relative's address: Hedrick, Iowa McGLOTHLEN, Carl, page 148, photograph, 100904 Corporal Company E Died July 18th at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Severely wounded at Camp 3/5 northeast of Suippes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. McGlothlen, Sheldon, Iowa. Corporal McGlothlen enlisted with the Second Iowa Infantry and was transferred to Company E in August, 1917. He soon became known as the highest type of a soldier and deserving of promotion. He was promoted to Corporal in January and served throughout the Lorraine Campaign with credit to himself and to his company. Studious minded, but with a rare sense of humor, he was a friend to every man. PURCELL, Lester D., page 148, photograph, 101201 Corporal Company E Died July 18th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Purcell, Red Oak, Iowa. Corporal Purcell was severely wounded at Camp 3/5, northeast of Suippes. Died at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Corporal Purcell was one of the most popular non-commissioned officers in the company, which place he filled with exceptional ability. He had the highest ideals and was fair minded at all times. SCOTT, James H., page 149, photograph, 100853 Died at Evacuation Hospital No. 4, July 15th. Son of Mrs. Minnie Scott, Alexis, Illinois. Private Scott was severely wounded at Camp 3/5, northeast of Suippes. He had served with the organization in the Lorraine Sector. At the time he was wounded he was Second Battalion Runner, taking a message to one of the Companies from Battalion Headquarters. Private Scott was of the highest type of a soldier. Born at Alexis, Illinois, July 4, 1889. STOKKA, Andreas, page 149, photograph, 84431 Private Company K Died July 18, 1918, at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Private Stokka was severely wounded at Camp 3/5, northeast of Suippes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nil Stokka, Stavanger, Norway. He was always willing to do more than his share, and performed his duties with thoroughness. The deeds of Private Stokka were an inspiration to all the men. ACKLES, William, page 150, photograph, 100945 Private Company E Died July 18, 1918, at Evacuation Hospital No. 4. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Ackles, Red Oak, Iowa. Private Ackles was severely wounded at Camp 3/5 on July 15th. He served throughout the Lorraine Campaign with credit to himself and to his organization. DAVIS, Ralph W., page 150, photograph, 102356 Private Company L Died July 21, 1918 at Camp Hospital No. 13. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Davis was severely wounded at the beginning of the bombardment of Champagne while he was standing post in the trenches. Private Davis was an excellent soldier, reliable at all times, and proved himself such even to his death. Born June 30, 1893. EWIN, Albert V., page 151, photograph, 99232 Corporal Headquarters Co. Died July 22, 1918, at Base Hospital No. 15, at Chaumont, France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Erwin, Seney, Iowa. While serving with the pioneer platoon of the Headquarters Company as a burying party in the Champagne Defensive. Corporal Ewin contracted pneumonia. His lungs were weak, due to two previous attacks, and he was not able to overcome the disease. Corporal Ewin was a splendid soldier, always willing to do more than his share, fair in everything and liked by his whole platoon. GLINES, John A., page 151, [no photograph], 99568 Private Company K Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Glines, Hamilton, Illinois. Private Glines was wounded by high explosive in the bombardment preceding the enemy attack on July 15, 1918. He died later in the hospital. ZENDZIAN, Joseph, page 152, [no photograph], 82799 Private Company K Died at the hospital in Chalons-sur-Marne. Private Zendzian was walking post in the trenches during the bombardment and was fatally wounded by a high explosive shell. He was taken to the hospital, where he died a few days later. Emergency address: West Paterson, New Jersey. Private Zendzian served with the regiment in Lorraine. STAFFORD, Ernest, pge 153, [no photograph], [no serial number] Wagoner Supply Company Killed July 15th, 1918. Wagoner Stafford was killed during the heavy bombardment of July 14 to 18, during the Champagne offensive. Wagoner Stafford had served with the regiment with the supply company since its organization. He was a faithful and trustworthy soldier at all times, never failing when called upon to do his duty. KIDDER, Charley N., page 153, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company I Relative's address: Mrs. Eva Tipton, Neola, Iowa. Private Kidder was born at Elmo, Missouri, October 1, 1895. He went overseas with the 168th Infantry, did his duty well in the Lorraine battle and while we were in the great Champagne defense he was seriously wounded while sleeping in the pup tents. The boys were called to the trenches and when they reported Charley was missing. They found him wounded and sent him to the hospital at Chalons, where he died on the 16th of July.