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"THE PRICE OF OUR HERITAGE"
W. E. Robb,  1919 American Lithography and Printing Company, Des Moines, 
Iowa

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THE BATTLE OF CHATEAU THIERRY

     On the night of July 18, at 9 o'clock we were relieved from our duties in Champagne at the 
same time the orders came for us to proceed at once to the scene of the new battle that was then 
commencing between Soissons and Chateau Thierry. M:orning found us in "Camp Attila" and the 
next night we marched beyond Chalons-sur-Marne where we were loaded upon trains and hurried 
away toward the scene of conflict. Captain William J. Tucker has told the story of Chateau 
Thierry in a short article better than I can tell it myself so I quote here his article.

     "The French Chasseurs were jubilant. The wireless had caught the glad tidings of the defeat of 
the enemy across the Marne.  They brought this news to their American comrades in the 
Champagne country, after those terrible and glorious days of onslaught before Suippes, where the 
168th Infantry had stood as a portion of the barrier on the Catalonic plains before Chalons, where 
Ateius had saved the civilized world from the tyranny of the early Huns under Attila, these men 
had fought. And the news came that their victory was further glorified in that this, the last 
German offensive, had changed hands. Even in those first moments in a delirium of joy, when the 
confirmation came of the deliverance of Chateau Thierry and of the Huns fighting to keep back 
the swift onrush of the Americans and French, there was the realization that the turning point of 
the war was then being enacted."

     With the consequent relief of pressure from immediately in front of the Champagne sector, the 
168th Infantry was relieved of its duty in the magnificent Gouraud army.  Marches and train 
journeys carried the Iowa Regiment to Jaena and its neighboring villages. 
     There had been only a few hours of rest after the long train trip and the overland march before 
the word came that we were to take part in the drive north of Chateau Thierry. With a swiftness 
and dispatch potent with its ominous importance the regiment was embarked upon camions 
(motor trucks) and after a ride through the long hours of the night, arrived the morning of July 25 
in the Bois de Fere near Epieds.  It was almost literally true that there our men were discharged 
from the motor truck into the throes of one of the most severe battles of modern history.
     For the first soggy, drizzly day, through those torn woods and tedious trails, the men and 
officers were occupied in taking over the line from the well-exhausted Twenty-sixth division, 
which had won such splendid honors. The men were hungry, but went about the task cheerfully. 
Food, they realized, was almost out of the question.
     July 26, shortly after noon, the attack was resumed. After a short advance the First and Second 
Battalions were engaged. The Third Battalion was in support. The enemy was driven forward, 
though not without the ground being contested. At the edge of the Bois de Fere, and on the field 
before the Croix Rouge Farm, what the world has learned of as one of the bloodiest fight of the 
war was staged. Through the afternoon and night Lieutenant Colonel Stanley's Second Battalion 
men struggled, maneuvering, and rushing their way to the farm road. The enemy with a splendid 
field of fire, used his machine gun with wicked precision. Our artillery was inadequate. But 
before the rushing Americans he gave way. When morning came the objective was held.
     The next day the Third Battalion took the lead, and forced the way seven kilometers to the 
Ourcq river. At the La Faviers Farm this battalion bivouacked for the night. The First Battalion 
effected the advance on the right. The Second Battalion was in support.
    With the first gray hint of dawn Major Guy S. Brewer led his men to the Ourcq, forced the 
crossing, and in the cover of the morning mist, which then lay heavy in the valley at the base of 
the hill, began the fight. Before noon the crest of Hill 212 was obtained and held, and the 
positions dominating Sergy and Cierges occupied.
     The real worth of infantrymen was never better exemplified than in the furious assault which 
carried these men forward on the machine-gun swept slope of this hill, and the dispute for its 
mastery which followed for several days after the Americans had gained it. In protecting the left 
flank of the Third Battalion, units of the Second Battalion did wonderful and efficient work.
      July 30th the First Battalion, commanded by Major Emory Worthington, assisted by a 
battalion from the 47th Infantry with Major Brewer in command of the two battalions, fought 
through Sergy and held the heights toward Nestles. In these bitter contests men so well did the 
bidding of their commanders that heroism came to be a common virtue. For their country, their 
comrades and the glorious struggle for which they fought, men volunteered for tasks when 
forewarned that death was almost certain.
     The struggle for Hill 212 continued until the 31st day of July. Relief came for this particular 
part of the line. And, then, with the Second Battalion in the lead, the drive was taken up from the 
heights beyond Sergy to the Hills and forests north of Nestles, and the route was well cleared for 
the subsequent advance to the Vesle and Fismes. Finally, these tired and worn troops, whose 
ranks had been so well thinned; who had subsisted on polluted water and iron rations and no 
rations at all, and had beaten back the proudest troops of the German emperor, were returned to 
the rear, for a brief respite.
(It was during this battle that my father, John E. Genson of Company C was wounded by 
shrapnel.  C.M.)
     This is the story of Chateau Thierry as this regiment saw it. And well it; has been called "the 
bloody drive to the Vesle.
     More men were lost two to one than in any other battle in which we took part. Fourteen 
hundred and eighty-two men in my regiment were either killed or wounded in the seven days of 
fighting. Two hundred and twenty-seven Iowa boys sleep around the Croix Rouge farm along the 
Ourcq and along the sides of Hill 212. Bravely they responded to the order of their general and 
the foe, though well trained and abundantly supplied with every article of warfare, could not 
withstand the mighty onrush of the sons of Washington and Lincoln, fighting to protect the rights 
and liberty of humanity. 

HARRIS, Charles B., page 161, photograph, 100895
Private First Class Company E
Drowned July 24, 1918, in the Marne River at St. Jean, France. Buried at the town of Changis 
across the river from St. Jean. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harris, Coin, Iowa. Charles was an 
original Company E boy and had served throughout the Lorraine Campagne. He was known as a 
good soldier and respected by all the men for his high qualities and ideals.

CHRISTENSEN, Henry W., page 161, photograph, 99969
Private Company A
Killed July 25, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 16-B, Map of Conde-en-brie. 
Relative's address, Peter Jacobson, Kensett, Iowa. Born in Denmark, August 29, 1896. Private 
Christensen gave his life while attempting to capture an enemy machine gun nest. He was within 
a very few yards of it when a shell fragment hit him and he died almost instantly.

RISON, Guy, page 162, [no photograph], 1555398
Private Company A
Killed July 25, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 17, Map of Conde-en-brie. 
Relative's address: Mrs. Frank Carner, Versailles, Connecticut. In the big offensive at Chateau 
Thierry, while advancing through a wood, the platoon of which Private Rison was a member, was 
held up by heavy machine gun fire, yet he never hesitated. He charged forward through the 
deadly fire and was hit by machine gun bullets. His work during the Champagne Battle will never 
be forgotten. His numerous deeds of heroism and courage were a shining example to all.

GONZALES, Luis G., page 162, photograph, 100122
Sergeant Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel, July 26, 1918. Son of Mrs. Natalia Gonzales, Arroya, 
Puerto Rico. Sergeant Gonzales was killed by a machine gun bullet while leading his platoon in 
the advance near Le Charnel. He was a member of the party that went out on a daylight patrol and 
locked a German pillbox and threw away the key. Advancing to the German second line, he 
brought the information back that they were going to attack. Sergeant Gonzales was known for 
his courage and leadership.

HOLLISTER, Lorin, page 163, photograph, 99398
Private Headquarters Company
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 3-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hollister, Mapleton, Iowa. Private Hollister was killed while taking a telephone to 
the advanced battalion. A shell burst in the midst of the men of the telephone platoon of the 
Headquarters Company, killing Private Hollister almost instantly. He was a fearless Soldier, good 
Companion and ready to do all he could do for the cause for which he was fighting.

VAN DE MARK, Ernest W., page 163, photograph, 101031
Private Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 5B, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Van De Mark, Everly, Iowa. During the Lorraine 
Campaign he was slightly wounded, but returned to the company and served throughout the 
remainder of the campaign and also through the Battle of Champagne.

THOMPSON, Henry, page 164, photograph, 99536
Private Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 8-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, Greenfield, Iowa. Private Thompson served with the company in 
the Lorraine Sector and the Battle of Champagne. He enlisted in Company C, First Iowa Infantry 
and was transferred to the Supply Co. and from there to Company E, 168th Infantry. Private 
Thompson had three brothers in the war.

TOEPFER, Henry W., page 164, photograph, 101042
Private Company E
Killed in Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6-B, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Toepfer, Charles City, Iowa. Private Toepfer served 
throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champagne. Private Toepfer was transferred 
from the First Iowa Infantry.

TAYLOR, William, page 165, photograph, 100917
Private First Class Company E
Killed at Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6-I, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Taylor, Amazonia, Missouri. Private Taylor was 
an original Company E man. He served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of 
Champagne.

REED, James M., page 165, photograph, 17519
Corporal Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 8-B, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Reed, Lingle, Wyoming. Corporal Reed was assigned to Company kE in 
April 1918, and led his squad until he was killed by an enemy machine gun bullet. Corporal Reed 
was known as a fine soldier and a willing worker, as well as a good comrade. Born in Springfield, 
Missouri, September 2, 1893.

PARKER, Irven F., page 166, [no photograph], 101015
Private Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Foret de Fere. Buried in Grave No. 6-J, Map of Conde-en-brie. Relative's 
address: Otto Schofield, White Cloud, Kansas. Private Parker was an original Company E man 
and served throughout the Lorraine Campaign  and the Battle of Champagne.

BROWN, Ben B., page 166, photograph, 1351304
Private Company E
 Killed July 26, 1918 near Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 9-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. 
Relative's address, Mr. Homer McDougal, Orlando, Florida.  Private Brown had been with the 
company but three days and was killed in his first battle.

MOE, Guy E., page 167, photograph, 100845
Corporal Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 near Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 6-H.  Son of Mrs. Sarah Moe, 
Decorah, Iowa. Corporal Moe was killed by a machine gun bullet. He was transferred from the
First Iowa Infantry to the 168th Infantry. He soon became known as a hard worker and an efficient 
non-commissioned officer. He had served with the company throughout the Lorraine Campaign 
and the Battle of Champagne.

QUINN, James J., page 167, photograph, 1343521
Private Company E.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Quinn, Ivy Station, Georgia.  Killed in Foret de Fere near Chateau 
Thierry, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6-G. Private Quinn was with the company but three 
days before he was killed.

WHALEN, Edward J., page 168, photograph, 100920
Private First Class Company B
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave no. 7-A. Son of Mrs. Mary Whalen, Des 
Moines, Iowa. Private Whalen enlisted in the First Iowa Infantry and was transferred to Company 
E, 168th Infantry in August, 1917. He served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of 
Champagne.  He was a good soldier and well liked by all his comrades.

BEERS, Edward A. C., page 168, [no photograph], 100941
Private Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Foret de Fere, Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 8-C. Relatives's 
address, Arthur B. Beers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Beers enlisted in the First Iowa Infantry 
and was transferred to 168th Infantry in August, 1917.  He served throughout the Lorraine 
Campaign and was a willing worker in the interest of his organization.

NORRIS, Joseph R., page 169, photograph, 101011
Private Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 at Foret de Fere and Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 7-B, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norris, Erie, Kansas. Private Norris enlisted in 
Company E at Shenandoah and served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of 
Champagne, gaining great credit as a soldier and as a loyal and worthy comrade. Born December 
12, 1895 at Erie, Kansas.

McBRIDE, Nathaniel M., page 169, photograph, 101003
Private Company E
Killed in Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried near Chateau Thierry. 
Relative's address: Mrs. U. E. McBride, Abbott, Colorado. Private McBride served throughout 
the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champagne.

KOOISTRA, James, page 170, photograph, 302579
Private Company E
Killed at Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6-D, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mrs. Josephine Adams, Marshall, Michigan. Private Kooistra joined the 
regiment at Lorraine in April and served throughout the remainder of the campaign and also in 
the Battle of Champagne.  He was a hard worker and a good soldier. Born in Grand Rapids, 
Michigan, September 17, 1899, where he received his education.

HOLM, Helof G., page 170, photograph, 100892
Private First Class Company E
Private Helof Holm was killed at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 9-B, Map 
of Conde-en-brie. Relative's address, Mrs. A. D. Danielson, Decorah, Iowa. Private Holm was 
one of the best soldiers in the company and on numerous occasions he had demonstrated his work 
as an automatic gunner. He had served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of 
Champagne.

HAMRE, Eivend L., page 171, photograph, 100973
Private First Class Company E
Killed July 26, 1918 in Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 6-E, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hamre, Decorah, Iowa. Private Hamre served 
throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champagne.  He proved himself a good 
soldier and worthy of any trust.

BEICK, Raymond, page 171, [no photograph], 302360
Private Company E
Killed in Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 37, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mrs. Ida Beick, Flint Michigan. Private Beick wass killed by a shell which 
exploded near the fox hole of a comrade and himself. Private Beick died while on the stretcher on 
the trip to the hospital. Private Beick had served through part of the Lorraine Campaign and the 
Battle of Champagne. Born in 1891 in Flint, Michigan.

WEBB, Delmer C., page 172, photograph, 100797
Private First Class Company D
Died July 26, 1918 at Field Hospital NO. 103. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Webb, Centerville, Iowa. 
Private Webb, with his company, had started forward in the first advance of the company at 
Chateau Thierry when three high explosive shells hit directly in the column. Webb's right leg was 
badly torn and he was taken to the hospital where he died that night.  As he was being taken back 
to the dressing station on the stretcher, he called goodbye to his comrades and was very cheerful 
and brave. Born in Centerville, December 23, 1897.

BLEVINS, Basil B., page 172, photograph, 100695
Private Company D
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 14-G, Map of Conde-
en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Blevins, Humeston, Iowa. Private Blevins was instantly killed 
by machine gun fire while firing an automatic rifle at Chateau Thierry near the "Red Cross" farm. 
He had made a good record with the regiment in the previous battles

COWELL, Basil E., page 173, photograph, 100701
Private Company D
Killed July 26, 1918 near "Red Cross" farm. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cowell, Moravia, Iowa. 
Private Cowell was hit several times by machine gun bullets while advancing with his platoon. 
He was conscious for a short time, spoke of his mother, and called to the men as they passed him, 
"Go on and get them, fellows – they got me."

GALLAGHER, James M., page 173, photograph, 100648
Private Company D
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the "Croix Rouge Farm." July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 14-
E, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Gallagher, Rockwell, Iowa. Born on 
January 16, 1891. On the first day over the top at Chateau Thierry Private Gallagher was hit 
several times by machine gun bullets. At Lorraine and Battle of Champagne, he was known as 
one of the company's best auto-riflemen and was a steady reliable man in the front line.

NICODEMUS, James W., page 174, photograph, 100599
Private Company D
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry Front. Buried in Grave No. 14-C, Map of Conde-en-brie. 
Relative's address, Mrs. W. E. Brosier, Centerville, Iowa. Private Nicodemus was killed instantly 
by machine gun fire. On the Lorraine Front he made a record as a dependable soldier.

GEORGE, Thomas N., page 174, photograph, 302899
Private Company D
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the "Croix Rouge Farm," July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 14-
B, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. George, Centenial, Michigan. Private 
George was killed by a machine gun bullett. During the advance a slight shelter was reached and 
a halt was made. A comrade was wounded near him and he raised his head and it was then he was 
hit. He had made a good record as a steady trench soldier on the Lorraine Front.

PARCEL, Clarence, page 175, [no photograph], 100757
Private Company D
Killed July 26, 1918, at Chateau Thierry near the "Croix Rouge Farm" Buried in Grave No. 13, 
Map of Conde-en-brie.  Private Parcel was killed in the first day's advance at Chateau Thierry by 
machine gun fire. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and at Champagne. Son of Mr. and 
Mrs. H. H. Parcel, Centerville, Iowa.

RAGLAND, Miles B., page 175, photograph, 304515
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 14-F, Map of Conde-en-
brie. Son of Mrs. Mary Ragland, Frankfort, Kentucky. Private Ragland was killed by machine 
gun fire in the advance of July 26th. He came as a replacement to Company D on July 19th.

SEE, Riley M., page 176, photograph, 1554746
Private Company D
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 4-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Ed See, Mount Olivet, Kentucky. Private See was killed by machine gun fire, and 
died instantly. He came to the 168th Infantry as a replacement. Chateau Thierry was his first 
battle.

SUTTON, William A., page 176, photograph, 102002
Corporal Company K
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 1, Map of Conde-en-
brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sutton, Brook, Iowa.  Company K had stopped in the advance for 
the night and being under shell fire dug holes for their protection. Corporal Sutton was asleep in 
the hole he had dug when a high explosive shell struck close to him, killing him instantly. He had 
a splendid record as a soldier.

BARR, Carl H., page 177, photograph, 102100
Private Company K
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 1-B, Map at Conde-en-brie. 
Relative's address, Mrs. S. S. Port, Akron, Iowa. Private Barr was hit in the chest and legs by 
fragments of high explosive shell while asleep in the "fox hole" that he had dug for his own 
protection. His death was instantaneous. He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector 
and at Champagne.

BELLOMY, Alton, page 177 [no photograph], [no serial number]
Private
Killed on 26th of July, 1918 at Chateau Thierry.
(no further information)

MAYERS, Earl, page 178, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company M
Killed in action July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mrs. Ellen Mayers, Riverton, Iowa. 
Private Mayers was killed while advancing. He enlisted at the outbreak of the war.

BUNYAN, Charles O., page 178, photograph, 102232
Sergeant Company L
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Epieds, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2, Conde-en-brie. Son 
of Mrs. Emelia Bunyan, Keokuk, Iowa. Sergeant Bunyan was killed by shell fire while going 
forward in the attack on Sergy. He was a jovial, whole-hearted personage behind the lines and 
cool in the face of danger. Had he lived he would have been a valuable leader in the trying days 
that followed.

BAGGS, Jim B. page 179, photograph, 1567920
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Croix Rouge Farm, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 28, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Private Baggs came to the company just before they entered the fight at Chateau 
Thierry, and was killed as his platoon was advancing near the Croix Rouge Farm. Private Baggs 
was an orphen boy. Emergency address, Omer Tucker, Warrington, Indiana.

BOSLEY, Guy E., page 179, photograph, 101186
Private Company F
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 21-F, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son 
of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bosley, Clarinda, Iowa. Born May 22, 1896. Private Bosley was killed by 
machine gun fire. When the platoons were formed to go over the top. Alabama troops came 
through F Company and evidently Bosley went on toward the Red Cross Farm with the Alabama 
men. He was buried near the spot where he fell in the woods southwest of the Farm. Private 
Bosley was a splendid soldier. 

FLYNN, Sullivan W., page 180, photograph, 82596
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 15-B, 
Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mrs. Mary Flynn, Geneva, New York. Private Flynn was an 
automatic rifleman and had become very efficient in his work with the gun.  When orders were 
received to go over the top, Private Flynn had everything concerning his gun ready for immediate 
action. He and one of his comrades were standing behind a tree, awaiting the orders to advance, 
when a large high explosive shell struck nearby and killed them both instantly.

CUMMINGS, Cecil C., page 180, photograph, 101199
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 9-C, Map of Conde-en-brie. The 
Fourth Platoon was crossing an open field under direct artillery and machine gun fire. Cummings 
was in the second wave and went over in all of that danger with a smile on his face. He was killed 
instantly by a small piece of high explosive shell which struck him in the temple. Private 
Cummings was a good soldier and always liked by everyone. Relative's address, Mrs. McEwen, 
Rolfe, Iowa.

JOHNSON, Clifford, page 181, photograph, 101232
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 18-A. 
Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mrs. Eli Johnson, New Market, Iowa. Private Johnson was killed 
instantly by a shell while his platoon was being formed to go over the top. He was an automatic 
rifleman and displayed exceptional ability. Private Johnson was always willing to lend a helping 
hand, always had a smile and greeting for everybody regardless of how tired he himself might be.

HOFFMAN, Elmer A., page 181, photograph, 101277
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Croix Rouge Farm, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 29 Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Relative's address, Mrs. Charles Krouse, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Hoffman was an 
automatic rifleman. Although a small man he proved himself capable of doing a man's full part 
whenever called on for duty. He was killed instantly by a German shell just after the squad had 
been formed to go "over the top."

GELDER, Ben C., page 182, photograph, 101218
Private Company F
Wounded July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry not far from Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gelder, 
Moorland, Iowa. Private Gelder was wounded immediately after his squad was formed to go 
"over the top", a shell almost severing his leg from his body. He was very jolly and showed much 
nerve while his wound was being dressed. He died later in the hospital. Private Gelder was a 
cheerful soldier, and while having his wound dressed made the remark that now he would get to 
go home and see his mother.

KANIA, John, page 182, photograph, 302554
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 15-C, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kania, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private Kania was killed by a high 
explosive shell, death being instantaneous. Private Kania was a replacement and although he had 
not been in the army very long, he was as good a soldier as the other boys.

 VALLES, Tony, page 183, [no photograph], 302252
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry not far from Sergy, July 26, 1918. Relative's address, Mike Valles, 
Sharon, Pennsylvania. Private Valles was killed instantly by shell fire just after the squad was 
formed to go "over the top." Private Valles was an Italian who was naturalized after he came into 
the army. He could not speak much English but knew that his mother country and adopted 
country were both fighting for the same cause.

MILLS, Quincy S., page 183, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company G
Killed in action July 26, 1918. Buried near the "Croix Rouge Farm." Son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas M. Mills, New York City. During the Chateau Thierry drive the 42nd Division relieved 
the 26th Division and on July 26th started the drive that drove the Boche towards the Vesle River. 
Lieutenant Mills was in charge of a platoon of Company D who led in the now famous attack 
against the Croix Rouge Farm. The regiment lost over 500 men in three hours in this attack. 
Lieutenant Mills Enlisted at the age of thirty-three years, and volunteered his life for his country.

MARKS, Charles A., page 184, photograph, 101244
Private Company F
Killed July 26, 1918 near the Croix Rouge Farm. Buried July 28th in Grave No. 15-A. Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Private Marks was killed instantly as his platoon was forming to go "over the 
top," by a high explosive shell. Private Marks was a very pleasant man with many friends, very 
quiet in disposition and a good soldier. Relative's address, Thomas A. Jones, Oskaloosa, Iowa.

PETERSON, Oscar, page 184, photograph, 101270
Private Company F
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Peterson, Gowrie, Iowa. 
Private Peterson was an automatic rifleman, being a carrier in his squad.  When the platoon 
advanced in the open out of the woods, his gunner asked for a clip of ammunition. As Oscar was 
fitting in the clip, he was struck and instantly killed by a machine gun bullet. He enlisted in April 
1917.

MARSON, Harry W., page 185, photograph, 101299
First Sergeant Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 10, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Marson, Waterloo, Iowa. While Company G was forming for the attack, the 
enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire on the woods in which they were located. One of the first 
shells burst near Sergeant Marson, killing him instantly. Sergeant Marson was faithful in duty, 
and admired by all. Enlisted for border service when only seventeen years old. Attended West 
High School at Waterloo, Iowa.

ARNOLD, Harry W., page 185, photograph, 101411
Private Company G
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry, near Epieds. Buried in Grave No. 11-B, Map of Conde-
en-brie. Son of Mrs. J. E. Mallonee, Ottumwa, Iowa. Private Arnold was with his platoon as they 
were about to go over the top. The enemy shelled their position and Private Arnold was among 
those killed. He was quiet and unassuming, but devoted to duty, a good soldier and admired by 
all. Private Arnold served on the Mexican Border. Born March 23, 1899.

RUBEL, Solomon, page 186, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Rubel, New York City. 
Lieutenant Rubel came to the regiment at Camp Mills. When we got into battle, he proved 
himself to be one of the best officers of the regiment. His good humor and bravery under fire won 
the hearts of all. He was made First Lieutenant and was one of those who was to have been made 
captain of one of our companies, when death intervened. On July 26th while leading his platoon of 
Company G, he was shot twice. He bound up his wounds and continued with his platoon.

GRAMMER, Ralph C., page 186, photograph, 101364
Private First Class Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Epieds, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 25-B, Map of Conde-
en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Grammer, Ottumwa, Iowa. Private Grammer was with the 
company when the enemy concentrated a heavy shell fire on their position. A fragment of shell 
pierced the abdomen of Private Grammer and killed him instantly. He had a smile and a joke for 
everyone. He had proven himself to be a good soldier.

DAILEY, Leroy P., page 187, photograph, 101514
Private Company G
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Epieds. Buried in Grave No. 11-A, Map of Conde-
en-brie. Son of Mrs. W. J. Slover, Ottumwa, Iowa. Private Dailey was killed as the company was 
preparing to go over the top. A heavy shell fire fell on the position and several of the company 
were killed. Born at Eldon, Iowa, November 9, 1894. Private Dailey had been with the company 
but three days when he was killed. He was quiet, fearless and well liked.

HILLGARDNER, Carl, page 187, poor photograph, 101462
Private Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Epieds, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 7-C, Map of Conde-
en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hillgardner, Ottumwa, Iowa. Just before the zero hour in which 
Company G was to go over the top, a heavy barrage fell on their position. It was in this barrage 
that Private Hillgardner was killed. He was a good soldier, jolly and a popular man in the 
company.

RANKIN, Claude E., page 188, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company G
Son of Mrs. Luella Fillman, St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania. Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau 
Thierry. Private Rankin was killed by a bursting shrapnel shell in the advance of July 26. He was 
a popular man with the men and made a record as a fearless soldier.

VAUGHN, James G., page 188, photograph, [no serial number]
Corporal Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Epieds, July 26, 1918. Buried by Chaplain 167th Infantry. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Vaughn, Des Moines, Iowa. Corporal Vaughn was with the company as they 
were about to go over the top. A shell burst near Corporal Vaughn and a fragment of it killed him 
instantly. Born in Waterloo, September 20, 1898.

PETERSON, Charles H., page 189, photograph 101259
Private First Class Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near La Monte Farm. July 26. Buried in Grave No. 30-B, Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, Dayton, Iowa. Private Peterson had been 
on outpost all day under heavy machine gun and shell fire and at all times during that day he 
showed himself to be cool and self-possessed. He was recalled from outpost when the order came 
to go "over the top" and had just stepped out to move forward when a German shell killed him 
instantly. Private Peterson was quiet but always dependable. Born at Dayton, Iowa, February 22, 
1894.

MERKLE, Ernest F., page 189, photograph, 101154
Private First Class Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 15-D, 
Map  of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Merkle, LeVerne, Iowa. The squad was 
ready to go "over the top" and Private Merkle was standing behind a large tree with another man, 
when a large shell struck very near, killing them both. Private Merkle was a fine boy with 
absolutely no bad habits. The boys of Company F all loved him.

HANFT, Allen, page 190, photograph, 102148
Private Company K
Killed July 26th at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 1-D, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. J. A. Hanft, Columbus Junction, Iowa. Private Hanft was asleep in a hole which he had 
dug for his protection, as the Germans were shelling our positions. He was killed by a high 
explosive shell which hit close to him.

McCUNN, Merle W., page 190, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company E
Died in Field Hospital No. 109, 28th Division. Wounded July 26th in Foret de Fere near Chateau 
Thierry. Lieutenant McCunn had seen eleven years of National Guard Service, having served on 
the Mexican Border and through the Lorraine campaign and the Battle of Champagne. Relative's 
address, Mrs. Merle W. McCunn, Shenandoah, Iowa. Born at Shambaugh, Iowa, October 8, 1887.

HUDSON, Charles M., page 191, photograph, 101138
Private First Class, Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 26th. Buried in grave No. 5-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. F. A. Hudson, Oakdale, California. Private Hudson was the first man of this company to 
die on the Chateau Thierry Front. He was killed instantly by a high explosive shell. Private 
Hudson was a good steady soldier, serving on the border, and was very prompt to volunteer his 
services for the World War. Born May 23, 1898 at Waterloo, Iowa.

GRIDLEY, Lawrence W., page 191, photograph, 101109
Private First Class, Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm, July 26th., Buried in grave No. 18-B, Map 
of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Gridley, Villisca, Iowa. Private Gridley was 
wounded while carrying a message, and died a short time afterwards, He was wounded in both 
legs and right shoulder. A short time before this he had volunteered to carry a message for his 
third platoon when the platoon runner was afraid to go. This was a very important run, and being 
the company runner, he was not required to go, but he insisted and made the trip. Private Gridley 
is said to have been deserving of a medal for his bravery.

ELLIOTT, Clarence M., page 192, photograph, 101095
Corporal Company F
Killed July 26, 1918 at Chateau Thierry  Buried in grave No. 6-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elliott, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Corporal Elliott had just formed his squad ready to 
go over the top when a machine gun bullet struck him, passing through his heart and killing him 
instantly. He was only a boy in age but was much superior to many men in handling his squad. 
He was offered a clerk's position but preferred to stay in the line. Though a corporal while in 
Lorraine and knowing nothing about an automatic rifle he voluntarily took a private's place on 
post and stood there all one night.

O'BOYLE, Joseph E., page 192, photograph, 101100
Corporal Company F
Killed July 26th at Chateau Thierry front. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O'Boyle, Fort Dodge, Iowa. 
Corporal O'Boyle's squad was on outpost duty during the day and though everybody kept in their 
holes, he was continually moving from place to place looking after the welfare of his men. He 
was killed instantly by a high……Corporal O'Boyle was an exceptional soldier. He was a perfect 
soldier, a perfect gentleman and a true friend. He had great promises to gain a commission had he 
lived.

JACKSON, Floyd E., page 193, photograph, 101144
Corporal Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm. July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 15-E. 
Map of Conde-en-brie. Corporal Jackson was killed instantly by a high explosive shell. He was in 
charge of the mail, also corporal of the Headquarters Squad. When the order came to go "over the 
top" he formed the squad and started forward with the remark that his section might not be very 
busy, but they could show the Dutch how to fight. Corporal Jackson was one of the best soldiers 
of his company and well liked by all. Relative's address, Mrs. John Hayes, Clarinda, Iowa

GRAHAM, John E., page 193, [no photograph], 156426
Private Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 1-I, Map of  Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Graham, Horspen, West Virginia. Private Graham was resting in a hole that he 
had dug for his own protection when he was hit in the hip by fragments from a high explosive 
shell. He died on the way to the dressing station.

KENYON, Leo N., page 194, photograph, 102153
Private Company K
Killed July 26th at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 1-C, Map of Conde-en-brie. Private 
Kenyon was killed by a high explosive shell while asleep in a hole he had dug for his protection. 
He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector and at Champaign. Son of Mr. and Mrs. I. 
E. Kenyon, Brooks, Iowa. Born at Brooks, Iowa, March 17, 1898.

ELLIOT, Howard, page 194, photograph, 100248
Private Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel, July 26th. Relative's address, Mrs. W. C. Kurz, 
Wilmette, Illinois. Private Elliott was killed by machine gun fire while he was advancing in the 
attack near Le Charnel. He was a member of the platoon that was cited for the "Croix de Guerre" 
for gallantry during the raid of March 5, 1918.

FRANCIS, John, page 195, photograph, 100173
Private Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel, July 26, 1918. Buried in grave No. 6-C. Map of 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Francis, Des Moines, Iowa. Private Francis lost his life 
by a high explosive shell near Le Charnel, while returning after delivering a message to the 
officer in charge of a patrol. Private Francis always volunteered for extra work and performed 
that work courageously. He was a member of the First Platoon cited for bravery in French 
Divisional Orders for action on March 5th and was with the party that tried to hang a Liberty Loan 
poster on the door of a German dug-out in Lorraine.

MOORE, Kenneth, page 195, photograph, 100239
Private Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel, July 16, 1918. Private Moore was mortally wounded 
while helping a comrade back to safety across an open road swept by machine gun fire. He went 
out across this bullet swept road voluntarily well knowing that he was exposing himself to 
danger. He was a member of the platoon cited for bravery on March 5, 1918 in French Divisional 
Orders. Relative's address, Miss Juretta Jordan, Des Moines, Iowa.

SOUTH, Howard, page 196, photograph, 100313
Private Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel, July 26, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac South, 
R.F.D. No. 1, Massena, Iowa. Private South was killed by a machine gun bullet while advancing 
over a camouflaged road near Le Charnel.

SNELSON, Robert O., page 196, photograph, 100312
Private Company B
Killed July 26th at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Snelson, 
Summerset, Iowa. Private Snelson was killed by a high explosive shell near the road leading 
north from Le Charnel. This was the first action in the advance on Sergy. Private Snelson was 
respected by all his comrades.

SPAUTZ, Mathew S., page 197, photograph, 99868
Sergeant Company A
Killed July 26th at edge of Belleau Woods on Chateau Thierry Front. Buried in grave No. 4-B, 
Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spautz, Dubuque, Iowa. Sergeant Spautz's platoon 
became lost from the rest of the company due to the density of the forest and heavy artillery fire, 
He ably reorganized his platoon, and led them forward, although he had no orders to advance. He 
heroically charged across the shell swept area against murderous machine gun fire. Awarded the 
D.S.C. for his heroic work.

SHOEMAKER, William H., page 197, photograph, 99942
Corporal Company A
Killed at Chteau Thierry July 26th. Buried in grave No. 16-A, Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. 
G. M. Shoemaker, Winterset, Iowa. Corporal Shoemaker was severely wounded while leading his 
squad in the advance on Sergy and lived only a few minutes. He was devoted to his duty, always 
thorough and exemplary. Corporal Shoemaker was an exceptional squad leader, always clean and 
faithful. He was regarded as an example of the highest Christian manhood by his comrades.

FOSTER, Clarence K., page 198, photograph, 99959
Private Company A
Wounded in action at Chateau Thierry, July 26, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Foster, Britt, 
Iowa. At Chateau Thierry Private Foster advanced through some woods that had been gassed. 
Realizing that he had been exposed to the fumes, yet thinking he was strong enough to resist 
them, he continued on until he could go no further and was ordered to the rear. He died at Base 
Hospital No. 36 on September 26th and was buried in grave No. 4, cemetery No. 285. Private 
Foster did exceptional work in Lorraine.

GILMORE, Carcia H., page 198, [no photograph], 100921
Private Company D
Died July 27th at Evacuation hospital No. 7. Buried in grave No. 4 in row No. 20, American 
graveyard, Chateau Montauglaust, near Coulommiers, S. & M., Section B. Son of Mr. and Mrs. 
A. E. Gilmore, Parker, Indiana. While his platoon was advancing towards the "Red Cross Farm" 
near Sergy they were met by a heavy machine gun fire. Early in the fight Private Gilmore was 
seriously wounded, having received seven machine gun bullets through the thigh. It was 
impossible to evacuate him to the first aid station until the next morning, and he died from the 
exposure and from his wounds.

SEARS, Irwin L., page 199, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company D
Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sears, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Private Sears was killed in action July 27, 
1918 near Chateau Thierry. Born at Wayne, Nebraska, March 4, 1895. Private Sears was killed by 
the concussion from a high explosive shell. Private Sears was in the Lorraine Sector with the 
company, and at Champagne he showed bravery in carrying messages through the bombardment.

GRESS, Robert A., page 199, photograph, 102366
Private Company I
Killed July 27, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gress. Council Bluffs, 
Iowa. Private Gress was killed by shell fire while advancing with his company to the Ourcq river. 
Gress was clean cut, honorable and soldierly.

HAMILTON, William D., page 200, photograph, 102297
Private Company L
Killed July 27, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Epieds. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hamilton, Rock 
Island, Illinois. Side by side with Sergeant Bunyan, fell Private Hamilton, a smaller man but 
justly entitled to a high place in the memory of his comrades and friends.

HOLMES, Oliver Wendell, page 200, photograph, 102225
Sergeant Company L
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Faviere Farm. Sergeant Holmes was killed by shell fire while 
bivouacking in the Faviere farm just prior to crossing the Ourcq river. He was one of those men 
whom all brave men must admire. Sergeant Holmes was never found wanting. Emergency 
address, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mrs. M. A. Holmes, mother.

AUEN, Eilert, page 201, photograph, 100133
Sergeant Company B
Killed July 27th at Chateau Thierry near Le Charnel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Eilert Auen, Sr., Lake 
View, Iowa. Sergeant Auen was wounded by a high explosive shell while advancing with his 
platoon near Le Charnel. He died on the way to the hospital. Sergeant Auen had performed 
exceptional service on patrol work while in the Lorraine Sector.

EVANS, Thomas R., page 201, [no photograph], 99255
Corporal Headquarters Company
Died at Field Hospital No. 103, July 27th. Corporal Evans was assigned to the Signal Platoon. He 
was with his platoon in the Lorraine Sector and at Champagne. While on duty at Chateau Thierry 
advancing one of the telephone lines, he had his right leg blown off and died in the hospital soon 
after reaching it. Evans was counted as one of the most reliable men of his platoon. Emergency 
address, Miss Jane Burson, Glenwood, Iowa

CRANDALL, Melvin L., page 202, photograph, 302405
Private First Class Company D
Killed at Chateau Thierry, near Sergy, July 27, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Crandall, 
Pittsford, Michigan. At Chateau Thierry the company had "dug in" for the night a few kilometers 
from jSergy. The Germans concentrated a heavy artillery fire on the sector and Private Crandall 
was killed by a high explosive shell. In the trenches in Lorraine and during the bombardment at 
Champagne, he made a good record as a brave and fearless fighter.

HIGGS, Methias, page 202, [no photograph], 246783
Corporal Company B
Killed near Sergy, July 28, 1918. Buried in grave No. 70, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Relative's 
address, Miss E. Higgs, Rumsey, Kentucky. Corporal Higgs was instantly killed by a high 
explosive shell while the company was consolidating a new position after crossing the Ourcq 
river. He was formerly a member of the regular army and was in the engagement at Badonvillier, 
March 5th.

PIEPER, William, page 203, photograph, 99309
Private First Class, Headquarters Company
Died July 28, 1918. Son of Mrs. Catherine Pieper, Lu Venne (Luverne) Minnesota. Private Pieper 
died of wounds received in action on July 28. He was a member of the 37th platoon which had 
been ordered to the front to destroy some machine gun nests. Just before the gun had been placed 
they were observed by the enemy artillery which opened fire. A fragment of high explosive shell 
struck Private Pieper in the side. He was immediately started for the hospital but died before 
reaching it.

SMITH, Carroll B., page 203, photograph, 84232
Private Headquarters Company
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in grave No. 16-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Smith, Kirwin, Kansas. Private Smith was a member of the 
Gun Platoon of Headquarters Company. During the offensive in Chateau Thierry the gun platoon 
under the command of Lieutenant Howell was sent forward to drive out some machine gun nests. 
They were seen by German observers and the artillery opened a terrific fire on them. The men 
took refuge in a ditch at the roadside, but one shell made a direct hit on the gun crew, killing 
Private Smith instantly.

HAARER, Edward K., page 204, photograph, 302484
Private Company E
Died July 28, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 117. Sounded at Foret de Fere near Chateau Thierry. 
Son of Christine Haarer, Bay City, Michigan. Private Haarer joined the company in Lorraine in 
April and served during the remainder of the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champaign. 
He was a good soldier and always did his duty.

JOHNSON, Emil E., page 204, photograph, 100988
Private Company E
Died July 28, 1918 at Field Hospital, No. 117. Private Johnson volunteered in a daylight patrol. 
Out of seven men, only one returned alive. Private Johnson was severely wounded having 
received twenty-three machine gun wounds. He was one of the first to enter Sergy. Private 
Johnson was a good soldier and a hard and faithful worker. Relative's address, M. O. Henderson, 
Charles City, Iowa.

KIRCHOFF, Arthur W., page 205, photograph, 100999
Private Company E
Killed July 28th on the edge of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kirchoff, Hartley, Iowa. Private 
Kirchoff was one of the patrol which was the first to enter Sergy and while on this mission he met 
his death. He had volunteered to become a member of the Second Battalion Scouts with whom he 
served throughout the Lorraine Campaign and the Battle of Champagne. Kirchoff was a loyal 
soldier who always did his duty.

FLOWERS, Pierce H., page 205, photograph, 100858
Corporal Company E
Killed July 28, 1918 at Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Flowers, Coin, Iowa. On the night of July 28th 
Corporal Flowers was chosen as the leader of a patrol to enter Sergy. On the edge of the town the 
patrol was met by machine gun fire and Pierce was killed. His was the first patrol to enter the 
town of Sergy and the report brought back was of the greatest benefit to the officer in charge of 
the operations. Corporal Flowers was a brave and fearless soldier who had distinguished himself 
on several occasions. Born near Coin, Iowa, May 21, 1895.

KOPS, Edward, page 206, photograph, 302577
Private Company C
Killed at Chateau Thierry near the Mercey Farm, July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Salmon 
Kops, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private Kops was advancing with his company up a valley near 
Mercey Farm when he was hit in the head by a fragment of a high explosive shell and killed 
instantly. He cam to the regiment just before we entered the Champagne Sector.

THOMPSON, Arthur, page 206, photograph, 100442
Private First Class Company C
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near the Ourcq river. Buried in grave No. 20-D, Map of 
Fere-en-Tardinois, one and one-half kilometers south and east of Sergy. Private Thompson was 
with his company while they were attacking toward Hill 212. He was knocked down by a high 
explosive shell and another shell exploded near him, killing him instantly. Relative's address, 
Mrs. E. M. Foster, Afton, Iowa.

LEONARD, Tom, page 207, photograph, 102083
Private Company K
Killed July 28th at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 2-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Leonard, St. Joseph, Missouri. While advancing with the company towards the 
Ourcq river. Private Leonard was hit in the chest and face by high explosive shell fragments and 
died a few moments later. He was rendered unconscious; by the shock and died without suffering.

McAVOY, Dewey, page 207, [no photograph], 102169
Private Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Son of Mrs. Mary McAvoy, Washington, Iowa. While 
advancing toward Hill 212 with the company. Private McAvoy was hit and seriously wounded by 
high explosive shell. He was placed in an ambulance and started for the hospital but died before 
he reached it.

LOCHRIE, William C., page 208, photograph, 102163
Private Company K
Killed July 28, 1918, at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 4, Map of Fere-en- Tardinois. Son 
of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lochrie, Kansas City, Kansas. While advancing toward the Ourcq river 
with his company, Private Lochrie was hit in the back by a piece of high explosive shell and 
killed instantly.

WALLACE, Floyd E., page 208, photograph, 102217
Private Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28th. Buried in grave No. 5, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. W. K. Wallace, Washington, Iowa. Private Wallace was killed by a high explosive 
while advancing to the Ourcq river. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and at 
Champagne.

SMITH, James E., page 209, photograph, 101190
Private First Class, Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. The company, or what was left of it, was on Hill 212 
when the order came to place an outpost to the right on a small ditch, which was under heavy 
shell fire. While on his way to this post Smith was hit and instantly killed by an enemy shell. 
Private Smith was 39 years old and, as he said, enlisted to keep some younger man, who had 
dependents, from going. He had poor health all the time but never gave up and can well be termed 
"A true soldier of the old school." Emergency address, Will L. Lyon, Jefferson, Iowa.

HAYES, Fred A., page 209, photograph, 100367
Corporal Company C
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212, July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hayes, Morning 
Sun, Iowa. Corporal Hayes was advancing with his men. They were under a heavy fire from the 
enemy's machine guns and were lying down in a skirmish line. While they were waiting to 
continue the advance, Corporal Hayes was shot through the heart by a machine gun bullet and 
instantly killed.

JARVIS, John R., page 210, photograph, 100384
Corporal Company C
Killed July 28, 1918, at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212. Buried in grave No. 20-A, Map of Fere-
en-Tardinois, about two kilometers south of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jarvis, Creston, 
Iowa. Corporal Jarvis was advancing with his platoon. They were in a skirmish line advancing 
against the German front line, when he was hit by a high explosive shell and killed instantly.

HART, Harry, page 210, photograph, 101551
Sergeant Company H
Killed along the Ourcqq river, July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hart, Oskaloosa, Iowa. 
Sergeant Hart was the youngest sergeant in the regiment. He was twenty years old. Hart was 
killed while the company was advancing on the Ourcq river.

MORRIS, Sol, page 211, photograph, 101555
Sergeant Company H
Killed along the Ourcq river, July 28th. Son of Mrs. Rosa Morris, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Sergeant 
Morris was killed while leading his platoon "over the top" on Hill 212. Sergeant Morris enlisted 
at the outbreak of the war. A man well liked by all and a good leader.

MORROW, Glenn, page 211, photograph, 101585
Corporal Company H
Killed near Hill 212, along the Aurcq river. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Morrow. Corporal 
Morrow died on the way to the hospital from wounds he had received during the advance on the 
Ourcq river.

BAUDER, Wilfred M., page 212, photograph, 101597
Bugler Company H
Killed July 28, 1918 along the Ourcq river. Bauder was killed while the company was advancing 
on the Ourcq river. He showed great courage all through the struggle. Son of Mrs. J. J. Ellsworth, 
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Born at Grinnell, Iowa, December 23, 1899.

BARRETT, Owen W., page 212, photograph 302372
Private Company H
Killed July 28, 1918 along the Ourcq  river. Son of Mrs. Margaret Barrett, Mt. Pleasant, 
Michigan. Private Barrett was killed during the advance on Hill 212.

BLAKELY, Donald, page 213, photograph, 101655
Private Company H
Killed July 28, 1918 near the Ourcq river. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blakeley, Montezuma, Iowa. 
Private Blakeley was killed while advancing on the Ourcq river through heavy shell fire.

FULLER, Raymond F., page 213, photograph, 101681
Private Company H
Private Fuller was killed on Hill 212, while taking a machine gun nest. A good Christian soldier 
liked by all the men of his company and always had a kind word for all. Relative's address: Mrs. 
W. G. Morse, Kinsman, Ohio.

MARTIN, Howard C., page 214, photograph, 101709
Private Company H
Killed along the Ourcq river, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 46-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Private Howard was killed during the advance on Hill 212 through heavy machine gun 
fire. Born August 2, 1888 near Oskaloosa, Iowa. Served on Mexican Border in 1916. Relative's 
address, Mrs. E. C. Clark, Mitchell, South Dakota.

NEWTON, Perry E., page 214, photograph, 101626
Private Company H
Killed near Hill 212, along the Ourcq river, July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Harley Newton, 
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Private Newton was killed on the morning of our advance on the Ourcq river by 
a high explosive shell, the same on that killed First Sergeant Harry Hart.

URRY, Clayton D., page 215, photograph, 302283
Private Company H
Killed at the Chateau Thierry Front, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-H, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Urry, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Private Urry was killed on Hill 
212, being constantly at the side of Lieutenant Creaton, the same shell killing both men.

DUNN,  Morris, page 215, photograph, 102240
Corporal Company L
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 25-b, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dunn, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Corporal Dunn was killed near the town of 
Sergy as the regiment was crossing the Ourcq river. The regiment had experienced severe 
fighting and had lost about 800 men in two days. The heroism of the boys who died fighting 
across the Ourcq and the capture of Hill 212 will never be forgotten by those comrades who were 
with them in the fight.

COOPER, Lawrence R., page 216, photograph, 101196
Private Company F
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 14, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, Clarinda, Iowa. Company F had advanced to the 
Ourcq river and the column had been held up for a moment. Private Cooper was sitting behind a 
tree when a shell lit; near. A small piece of shrapnel struck him in the head and killed him 
instantly. Private Cooper was an earnest soldier and always dependable, never shirking his duties. 
He had done very good work in the first two days of fighting at Chateau Thierry.

BAILEY, William, page 216, [no photograph], 246892
Private Company G
Killed July 28, 1918 at Hill ;212 near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 10-A, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Private Bailey was killed by a fragment of a high explosive shell while he was 
advancing up Hill 212 near Sergy. He was very quiet, but cheerful, a good soldier and devoted to 
duty. Private Bailey came to the 168th as a replacement from the 41st Division.

CLEMENS, Harry E., page 217, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company G
Died July 28, 1918. Relative's address, Roy Clemens, Dubuque, Iowa. Private Clemens, while 
with his platoon, was wounded on July 26th, and was removed to the hospital, where he died of 
wounds on the 28th. Private Clemens was the life of the platoon. He was fearless, a good leader 
and well liked by everyone.

CLAFFEY, Edward Soren, page 217, photograph, 102121
Private Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-B, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Claffey, Rockford, Washington. Private Claffey was advancing 
with the company towards Hill 212 when he was hit in the neck by a high explosive and killed. 
He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and Champagne.

CHRISCINSKE, Henry G., page 218, [no photograph], 302390
Private Company K
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Private Chriscinske was killed while advancing with the 
company on Hill 212 near Sergy. He was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet and his death 
was instantaneous. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and at Champagne.

FLANNIGAN, John, page 218, photograph, 102056
Private Company K
Died from wounds received at Chateau Thierry on July 28, 1918. While advancing toward the 
Ourcq river Private Flannigan was wounded in the thigh by machine gun bullets and died in the 
hospital later on. Relative's address, O. M. O'Handlan, Washington, Iowa.

ANDERSON, Leonard, page 219, photograph, 302330
Private First Class Company L
Killed July 28, 1918 near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 19-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Private 
Anderson was killed by machine gun fire in the attack on Hill 212. He was a soldier who had all 
the qualities of a military man and a gentleman. He was always on the job with energy, 
intelligence and willingness. Relative's address, Miss Carrie Anderson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

HOLMAN, Ira V., page 219, photograph, 100655
Corporal Company D
Killed July 30, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 43-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Holman, Moravia, Iowa. Corporal Holman was killed in the 
advance on Sergy by a machine gun bullet. He lived only a few minutes. Corporal Holman made 
a splendid record at Lorraine and Champagne. He was made corporal because he was cool-
headed, showed good judgment as a leader, also exceptional ability. Born in Centerville, 
December 24, 1890.

MEAN, Orville E., page 220, photograph, 102177
Private Company K
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Means, Washington, Iowa. 
Private Means was asleep in a "fox hole' he had dug for his protection, previous to our advance to 
the Ourcq river. A high explosive hit near by and killed him instantly. Private Means always had 
a word of cheer for all his comrades.

TIMOTHY, Christopher S., page 220, photograph, [no serial number]
Second Lieutenant Company K
Died from wounds received in action on July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Timothy, 
Chattanooga, Tennessee. When the regiment attacked Hill 212 after crossing the Ourcq river, 
Lieutenant Timothy was leading his platoon to capture some machine guns. He was hit in the 
lung by a spray of machine gun bullets. He was badly wounded and when put in the ambulance 
realized he was going to die. He said, "Tell Tommy to tell the folks goodbye, tell them I died an 
honorable death, I died fighting." Lieutenant Timothy's courage and hiss devotion and love for 
his men made him one of our best young officers.

BRADSHAW, Vinton C., page 221, photograph, 102016
Corporal Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 1, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Bradshaw, Battle Creek, Iowa. Corporal Bradshaw was 
dressing the wounds of a comrade when a high explosive shell hit close to him and caused 
wounds from which he died about two hours later. Corporal Bradshaw made an excellent record 
as a leader and a soldier of exceptional qualities.

TRIPLOW, Martin A., page 221, photograph, 102686
Private Company M
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Private Triplow was struck by high explosive early in the fight at Chateau Thierry. He had gone 
through all the trench warfare in the Lorraine Sector and at the Champagne Front. He was a good 
soldier, well liked by all his comrades, and always to be depended upon in time of trouble. 
Relative's address, Anna Trepton, Bloomer, Wisconsin.

HAZZARD, Willard S., page 222, photograph, 246647
Private Company M
Killed July 28, 1918 north of Chateau Thierry during the attack on Hill 212. Buried in Grave No. 
47-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hazzard, Heathsville, Virinia. Private 
Hazzard was killed by a machine gun bullet, dying almost instantly. He was a brave soldier, one 
of our best, admired and loved by the rest of his fellows; ready at all times to do his duty, and 
advanced as fearlessly as any soldier in the fight.

HAMMONS, Harry W., page 222, photograph, 101824
Corporal Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-E, Map of Fere-
en-Tardinois. Son of Mrs. Laura Hammons, Malvern, Iowa. After the company had gained their 
objective in the fight for Hill 212, he was hit by machine gun bullets, resulting in his death. As a 
non-commissioned officer Corporal Hammons was well qualified.

WENIEKE, Louis H., page 223, photograph, 101773
Corporal Company I
Killed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Buried in Grave No. 3, 800 meters east of Church, 
Department of Carte Taride. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wenieke, Burlington, Iowa. Corporal Wenieke 
was corporal of an automatic squad from the time the regiment came to France. During the drive 
at Chateau Thierry he performed valuable service and directed his men with skill. His gunner was 
killed and he took the gun in the advance on Hill 212, and while advancing was hit by machine 
gun bullets and instantly killed.

DUFFIELD, George C., page 223, photograph, [no serial number]
Corporal Company G
Killed on July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Meurcy Farm. Buried near where he fell. 
Corporal Duffield volunteered along with three other comrades to go out after a wounded man. 
As they were nearing the entrance of a temporary hospital, a shell struck almost in their midst and 
all were killed instantly, except one man. George had a very nice voice and helped to entertain the 
boys while "over there." He was well liked by all the company and was considered one of the 
best soldiers in Company G. Relative's address, Robert Sloan, Keosauqua, Iowa.

MILLER, William M., page 224, photograph, 101778
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212, July 28, 1918. During the engagement on the 
Champagne Front, his corporal becoming wounded, he took charge of the squad and ably 
conducted it through the fight. Private Miller was killed by shell fire on Hill 212, near Sergy 
shortly after the company had reached the objective. At one time while on patrol, he was 
surrounded by the enemy, but managed to fight his way back to our lines in safety. Relative's 
address, F. E. Shafer, Malvern, Iowa.

RADFORD, Paul H., page 224, photograph, 101950
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 3,  800 meters east of Church, 
Department of Mesne Carte Taride. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chess Radford, Glenwood, Iowa. 
Private Radford was killed in the battle for Hill 212 by machine gun fire. He could always be 
trusted to carry out any mission assigned to him and was serious and punctual in his work.

RIPPLE, Edward C., Jr., page 225, photograph, 101854
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 27-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Ripple, Sr., Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Private Ripple was killed by 
artillery fire in the battle for Hill 212. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine. He was 
possessed of a quiet and pleasant disposition and as a soldier was thorough in all his work.

STEPHENSON, Maurice, page 226, photograph, 102494
Corporal Company M
Killed at Chteau Thierry, July 28, 1918. Grave No. 21-E, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Jennie Stephenson, , North Branch, Michigan. Corporal Stephenson was killed in the drive on the 
Chateau Thierry salient near Sergy while attempting to capture a machine gun nest. He made an 
excellent record in the Lorraine Sector and also during the Champagne defensive. Born at Red 
Oak, Iowa, September 12, 1895.

CAMPBELL, Marion, page 226, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company M
Killed in the drive near Sergy, July 28, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Campbell, Grant, Iowa. Private 
Campbell was killed in the attack on Hill 212. He gave up his studies in High School with no other thought 
than that it was his duty to do so and enlisted in the 168th Infantry. He had served with the regiment in 
Lorraine and at Champagne.

NORRIS, Frank, page 227, photograph, 102006
Corporal Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mrs. Nellie Norris, Gravity, Iowa. Corporal Norris was hit in 
both legs by high explosives and killed while advancing with his squad in the attack on Hill 212. 
Norris was a fearless leader and had the trust of all who knew him.

BEATTY, Henry R., page 227, photograph, [no serial number]
Corporal Company I
Corporal Beatty was wounded and gassed July 28, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Corporal Beatty 
made a hard fight for his life, but died on February 11, 1919. A good and faithful soldier. 
Relative'' address, Mrs. Hallie Beatty, Lincoln, Arkansas.

COFFIN, Paul R., page 228, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company H
Private Coffin was instantly killed when a shell lit in a group of men of Company H and they 
never knew what hit them. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coffin, News Sharon, Iowa. The duties of 
Private Coffin were those of a runner and as such the most exposed and dangerous of all. Coffin 
displayed not only the utmost disregard for self, bravery and self-sacrifice, but displayed unusual 
intelligence. He was considered the best runner in the battalion of which he was a member. 
Private Coffin was loved and admired by all his comrades, and his loss was felt by all.

CUSHMAN, Clyde M., page 228, photograph, 102355
Private Company L
Killed at Sergy in the Chateau Thierry salient, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 26,Map of 
Fere-en-Tardinois. Private Cushman was killed by machine gun fire during the attack on Hill 212. 
He was a company runner and brave at all times. Private Cushman survived the shower of shells 
at Champagne but in the performance of his duty at Sergy, he was swept-under by the withering 
machine gun fire which he courageously dared to traverse. Relative's address, Mrs. Bertha 
Degenhart, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

EUTENEUR, John A., page 229, photograph. 302440
Private Company L
Killed at Sergy in the Chateau Thierry salient, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 25-A, Map of 
Fere-en-Tardinois. Private Euteneur was killed by machine gun fire during the attack on Hill 212. 
Son of Mrs. Eliza Euteneur, Albany, Alabama. He was upright, quiet, unassuming, yet never 
failing to do his duty. Private Euteneur had not been with the organization long, but it had not 
taken long to establish a reputation as a fearless soldier.

PIERCE, William L., page 229, photograph, 102411
Private Company L
Killed at Sergy, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-A, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. and 
Mrs. W. E. Pierce, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Born at Monmouth, Illinois, December 7, 1898. Private 
Pierce was killed by machine gun fire in the attack on Hill 212. He lost; his life by courageously 
advancing through the hottest of machine gun fire at Hill 212. Without a whimper he fell out of 
our lines and joined the ranks of our glorified heros.

JARVIS, Carl H., page 230, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry salient, July 28, 1918. Buried at Jouy Sur Marne, Sem et Marne. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Jarvis, Burlington, Iowa. Private Jarvis was wounded in the fight for Hill 212 
and died the same day. He had served with the Second Infantry on the Mexican Border. Born at 
Muscatine, Iowa, June 18, 1895.

TUDOR, John, page 230, photograph, 82787
Private Company L
Killed July 28, 1918 at Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 25-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Walford Tudor, Edenton, Kentucky. Private Tudor was killed by machine gun fire in the 
attack on Hill 212. He stayed right with his platoon leader all during the advance and braved the 
shower of machine gun bullets as bravely and cheerfully as anyone could wish. Tudor was a clean 
fellow, always performing his duties and molesting no one.

WIEDER, William F., page 231, photograph, 102324
Private Company L
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 28, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-I, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Private Wieder was killed in action by machine gun fire in the attack on Hill 212. Son 
of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wieder, Keokuk, Iowa. Born February 4, 1898. In all the trials and storms 
of the regiment he proved himself a man who was faithful to duty and considerate to his 
comrades. In the most severe test to which he was put he never faltered but continued to advance 
as long as his life lasted.

CREATON, Leroy B., page 231, photograph, [no serial number]
Second Lieutenant Company H
Killed July 28, 1918 at Hill 212 along the Ourcq river. Buried in Grave No.39, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois near La Croix Blance Farm, one half kilometers south of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. 
John Creaton, Austin, Texas. Lieutenant Creaton was a man of extraordinary personality. He was 
loved and respected by all his men to the extent that they would follow him anywhere. It was 
while successfully leading his section in the capture of Hill 212 that he was mortally wounded by 
a high explosive shell.

JESPERSON, David E., page 232, [no photograph], 84766
Private Company I
Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. In the battle for Hill 212 Private Jesperson showed great 
bravery throughout the engagement. He advanced on the enemy firing shot after shot until a 
machine gun bullet struck him. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesper Jesperson, Ogden, Utah. Private 
Jesperson was well thought of by his many friends in the company and they all admired him for 
the way he carried himself in battle.

WALSH, Anthony P., page 232, [no photograph], 101971
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 29, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 21-B, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Private Walsh was nineteen years of age, and though one of the youngest he was fearless and one 
of the best soldiers in the company. He had a congenial disposition and was well liked by all. He 
was a member of the Battalion Scouts and his duties were well executed. He was killed by 
machine gun fire in the fight for Hill 212. Relative's address, 174 West Sixty-fifth Street, New 
York City.

SHAFFER, Harold, page 233, photograph, 102479
Corporal Company M
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 29, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 13-B, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Shaffer, Storm Lake, Iowa. Corporal Shaffer was very quiet, 
nevertheless his squad was one of the best in the company. Through the months of trench fighting 
in the Lorraine Sector, he had handled his squad like a veteran against machine gun bullets and 
shell-fire. At the Champagne Front he made a good record and at Chateau Thierry he was a leader 
to the last. He was killed by a sniper's bullet just as the company was being relieved.

MUNDAY, Leonidus S., page 233, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company M
Killed near Hill 212, July 29, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Munday, Holden, Missouri. 
Private Munday was killed by machine gun fire while rushing up Hill 212. He was with the 
regiment in Lorraine and went through the terrific bombardment in the Champagne Front. While 
in Lorraine and at Champagne he made a good and enviable record as a soldier and one to be 
depended upon.

VAN VEEN, John, page 234, photograph, 101731
Private Company H
Died at Field Hospital No. 166, July 29, 1918. Son of Mrs. Nellie Van Veen, Pella, Iowa. Private 
Van Veen was wounded during the advance on the Ourcq river on July 28, 1918 and died on the 
following day. Born January 14, 1896.

HAXTON, Leslie, page 234, photograph, 10002
Corporal Company A
Died in Hospital No. 166 on July 29, 1918. Buried in the Cemetery of Hospital No. 166. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Haxton, Britt, Iowa. Corporal Haxton was fatally wounded July 26th at 
Chateau Thierry near the Croix Rouge Farm as his platoon was advancing. He was taken to 
Hospital No. 166 and died there on July 29th.

NOBLE, Heath E., page 235, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company I
Died in Evacuation Hospital No. 7, July 29, 1918. Lieutenant Noble was wounded on July 28, 
1918 on Hill 212 near Sergy, and died in the hospital. He was buried at Chateau Montanglaust 
near Coulommiers, France, S. M., American Graveyard, Grave No. 156. Lieutenant Noble was 
cited for gallantry in action July 15, 1918 near Suippes, France by the Division Commander for 
going out repeatedly under terrific enemy bombardment and bringing in the wounded men of his 
platoon. Lieutenant Noble was loved and respected by all his men. Relative's address, Miss 
Marian Noble, 522 Seventeenth Street, Brooklyn, New York.

WINTER, Orville C., page 235, photograph, 101061
Sergeant Company F
Died in hospital on July 29, 1918 from wounds received at Chateau Thierry on July 26th. Son of 
Mrs. Ella Winter, Villisca, Iowa. The first and second platoons were ahead of the Headquarters  
section and they were mixed up when the orders came for them to go over the top. Winter 
immediately saw that a leader was needed and he started forward on a run through the German 
barrage to help form them. He was badly wounded both from a high explosive shell and machine 
gun bullets but was cheerful until his death, claiming that he was not hurt badly. Sergeant Winter 
was clean in body, mind and soul.

BAKER, George H., page 236, photograph, 100461
Private First Class Company C
Died July 29, 1918 in Field Hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baker, Creston, Iowa. Private 
Baker was with his company attacking towards Sergy when a high explosive shell hit him in the 
right hip. He was carried off the field to the aid station, given treatment and then sent to a field 
hospital where he died later. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and Champagne.

CARSON, Frank E., page 236, photograph, 100475
Private Company C
Died July 29, 1918 in Hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carson, Orient, Iowa. Private 
Carson was advancing with his platoon to the attack near Sergy when he was hit by a piece of 
high explosive shell. He was carried to a field hospital where he died later. Private Carson had 
been ill in the hospital from February until June. Born at Monmouth, Illinois, June 24, 1893.

MATHIS, Floyd H., page 237, photograph, 100281
Private Company B
Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 9-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mrs. Cora Abraham, Ankeny, Iowa. Private Mathis was serving at the kitchen 
during the Sergy action and was instantly killed by shrapnel while sleeping in the ration cart. This 
was in a reserve position and the two men sleeping under the cart were not injured and did not 
know of the death of their comrade until the next morning.

BEASLEY, William, page 237, photograph, 1568250
Private Company A
Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry Front. Buried in Grave No. 42-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Beasley, Cincinnati, Ohio. Private Beasley joined Company A 
while they were engaged in preparing that wonderful defense which later proved to be an 
indestructible obstacle in the Huns' final mad attempt to break the allies' line at Champagne. On 
July 15, 1918, Private Beasley played an heroic part in that victory, which will be carved on the 
pages of history as one of the decisive victories of the world.

COLLINS, Emmett E., pge 238, photograph, 99699
Sergeant Machine Gun Company
Severely wounded July 29, 1918 near the Ourcq river on the Chateau Thierry Front. Buried about 
700 yards northwest of old mill along banks of Ourcq river near Sergy. Son of Mrs. Fanny 
Collins, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Collins was wounded in the arm and after having it dressed, 
was ordered back. He started and had gone about ten yards when a shell hit on the ridge. A 
fragment penetrated his chest, killing him instantly. Sergeant Collins had been recommended for 
a D.S.C. for his gallantry in action.

BAIRD, Melvin D., page 238, photograph, 99772
Private Machine Gun Company
Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Private Baird was advancing on Hill 212 when he was 
wounded in the leg by high explosive shell and died shortly after his arrival at Evacuation 
Hospital. He had served with the regiment at Lorraine, Champagne and the earlier part of Chateau 
Thierry. Relative's address, Harry Goldia, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

HARTSHORN, Chas. E., page 239, photograph, 100971
Private First Class Company E
Killed July 29, 1918 on Hill 212, northeast of Sergy. Son of Mrs. Mary Hartshorn, Great Divide, 
Colorado. Private Hartshorn was an original Shenandoah man, who served throughout the 
Lorraine campaign and the Battle of Champagne. He was especially known for hhis ability as an 
automatic gunner and was a high type soldier. Born May 18, 1896.

DIXON, Paul R., page 240, photograph, [no serial number]
Corporal Company D
Killed July 29, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dixon, Mystic, Iowa. 
Graduate of Centerville High. A fine upright young man with a smile for everyone.

BURGESS, Alva M., page 240, photograph, 100636
Private Company D
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 29, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 72-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burgess, Centerville, Iowa. Private Burgess was advancing with his 
company towards Sergy when he was wounded by a fragment of high explosive shell. He crawled 
into a shell hole and while waiting to be taken to the dressing station another shell exploded near 
him killing him almost instantly. He was an automatic rifleman and had made a good record as a 
soldier. Born at Centerville, Iowa, December 17, 1894. 

KECK, Leo R., page 241, photograph, 100386
Corporal Company C
Killed July 30th at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keck, Creston, Iowa. 
Corporal Keck was in a shell hole on the side of Hill 212. A machine gun bullet glanced off a 
comrade's helmet and hit him in the forehead, killing him instantly. He had served with the 
regiment in Lorraine and Champagne.

PORTER, Donald E., page 242, photograph, 100436
Corporal Company C
Killed July 30, 1918 at Chateau Thierry, near the Ourcq river. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Porter, 
Creston, Iowa. Corporal Porter was with his company attacking toward Nesles on Hill 212 near 
Sergy. He had been wounded by a machine gun bullet, when a high explosive shell exploded 
killing him instantly.

SWAN, William H., page 242, photograph, 100367
Corporal Company C
Killed near Hill 212, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 44-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois at the north 
edge of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Swan, Creston, Iowa. While advancing with his 
platoon toward Hill 212, a machine gun bullet pierced his chest and he died in a few moments. 
Corporal Swan had served with the regiment at Lorraine and at Champagne. Born March 16, 
1884 near Creston, Iowa.

HARBRECHT, Eugene, page 243, photograph, 302495
Private First Class Company C
Killed July 30th at Chateau Thierry, Son of Mrs. Lottie Harbrecht, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Private 
Harbrecht was advancing up Hill 212 with his platoon. The advance was halted for a moment and 
he was in a shell hole temporarily. Private Harbrecht was hit by a machine gun bullet and killed 
instantly. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and was in the engagement of Champagne 
on July 15th.

HURLBERT, Eddy, page 243, photograph, 100424
Private First Class Company C
Killed near Sergy July 30th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hurlbert, Creston, Iowa. Private Hurlbert 
was with Company C when they were advancing toward Sergy. They were advancing in skirmish 
line. He was hit in the legs by machine gun bullets and both legs were broken. While lying 
waiting for the stretcher bearers to take him to the aid station, he was killed by a bursting shrapnel 
shell. He was cheerful to the last, asked for and was given a drink of water just before he died.

GITZY, Laverne B., page 244, photograph, 100418
Private Company C
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 46-C, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Gitzy, Orient, Iowa. Private Gitzy was sitting on the edge of a creek at the foot 
of Hill 212, when a high explosive shell burst over him, a fragment hitting him in the chest and 
killing him instantly. He had been talking about someone who had been killed when the shell 
burst over him, he said, "And they have got me too." Private Gitzy had served with the regiment 
in Lorraine and in the Champagne.

BERKOFF, Myer, page 244, photograph, 1723360
Private Company B
Killed July 30th at Sergy. While advancing in Sergy, Private Berkoff was killed by a high 
explosive shell. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine and Champagne.

MEE, John, page 245, [no photograph], 81877
Private Company B
Killed July 30th, at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 44-E, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mrs. Eliza Mee, Anaconda, Montana. Private Mee was killed by a machine gun bullet while 
crossing the Ourcq near Sergy. He enlisted October 7, 1917 and was with the regiment in 
Lorraine and Champagne.

SHEARER, Omar B., page 245, photograph, 99846
Private Machine Gun Company
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 41-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mrs. Anna Shearer, Guthrie Center, Iowa. Private Shearer was killed while 
carrying ammunition to the men at the front. A shell hit; near him and killed him instantly. He 
had served with the company in their previous engagements.

GRUBE, Charles C., page 246, photograph, 99880
Sergeant Company A
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 15, Conde-en-brie. Son of Mrs. 
Mary Grube, Dubuque, Iowa. Sergeant Grube proved himself a worthy and courageous soldier 
and an able assistant to his platoon chief. While in the Badonvillier Sector he was for a time 
attached to the First Battalion Raiders, where he many times led raids, night patrols and proved 
himself an able, aggressive fighter. His death was a shock to his comrades, for at all times he was 
a daring and valuable soldier.

HOPP, Henry E., page 246, [no photograph], 99881
Corporal Company A
Killed at Sergy July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 43-B, Fere-en-Tardinois. Corporal Hopp had 
been wounded twice, but continued to advance until a high explosive landed at his feet, killing 
him instantly. He was a good drill master and a loyal comrade. Corporal Hopp was fearless even 
to the point of recklessness, and could always be depended on to carry out any duty, no matter 
how dangerous. Relative's address, Mrs. J. Brucking, Mason City, Iowa.

KELLY, John M., page 247, [no photograph], 100016
Corporal Company A
Killed at Sergy, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 43-D, Fere-en-Tardinois. On the morning of 
July 30th while attempting to capture a machine gun nest above Sergy, one of his men was 
severely wounded and while helping to bandage his comrade he was instantly killed by a machine 
gun bullet. It is the courage and sacrifice of such men that made victory possible. Relative's 
name, John Pearl, Weldon, Iowa.

SHURTZ, Clarence, page 247, photograph, 99870
Corporal Company A
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 36-A, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shurtz, Eagle Grove, Iowa. Corporal Shurtz was attached to the Intelligence 
department, and did excellent work for them in the Baccarat Sector. His duties required of him 
the utmost daring, but they were always faithfully carried out. At the capture of Sergy on July 
30th, he was struck by shell fragments which tore on of his limbs from his body and he died 
shortly thereafter.

HIATT, Clell, page 248, photograph, 100055
Private Company A
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 43-C. Map of Conde-
en-brie.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hiatt, East Peru, Iowa. Private Hiatt showed such ability and 
eagerness for combat that he was assigned to the raiders, whose work was pulling night raids on 
the Huns, going over into their trenches and securing information as to their plans and positions. 
Here he displayed great courage and ingenuity. With the raiders, while fighting their way through 
Sergy ahead of the First Battalion, he was instantly killed by shrapnel.

GUDELL, Bernard A., page 248, photograph, 302460
Private Company A
Killed July 30th at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 45-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Night 
patrols and raiding were the delight of Private Gudell and the occasion was rare when on of these 
patrols sallied forth without him. Private Gudell was shot through the head by a machine gun 
bullet dying almost instantly on that memorable morning of July 30th, when his company so 
honorably distinguished themselves. A boy, a man, a soldier, beloved and reverenced by all, his 
loss was keenly felt. Relative's address, Clara Pfeifer, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

HAUT, Edward, page 249, photograph, 2104314
Private Machine Gun Company
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 41-C. Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mrs. 
Mary Haut, Davenport, Iowa. Private Haut was killed instantly by a high explosive shell which 
exploded near him while he was carrying ammunition to his comrades in the front lines. This was 
his first battle.

O'BRIEN, Frank M., page 249, [no photograph], 2104348
Private Machine Gun Company
Killed July 30th at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 41-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. O'Brien, South Fargo, North Dakota. Private O'Brien was instantly killed by 
the same shell which killed Private Haut and Shearer and was carrying ammunition to the men in 
the front line. This was his first battle.

MARKS, Arthur J., page 250, photograph, 302521
Private Company C
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Hill 212, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 44-D, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Marks, Smithport, Pennsylvania. Private Marks was 
advancing with his company to attack Hill 212 near Sergy and was hit several times by machine 
gun bullets,; killing him instantly. He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine and 
Champagne sectors.

WAY, Thomas D., page 250, photograph, 100799
Corporal Company D
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 46-A, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mrs. 
Mary Way, Exline, Iowa. Corporal Way made an excellent record as a soldier while in the 
trenches in the Lorraine sector and at Champagne. On the Chateau Thierry Front near Sergy, his 
company was getting ready to attack and while he was leading his squad to its proper place in the 
formation he was struck by a rifle bullet and died instantly.

GOURLEY, Joseph W., page 251, photograph, 246050
Private Company D
Killed at Sergy, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 42-A, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mrs. 
Mary T. Gourley, Chuckey, Tennessee. Private Gourley was killed by a piece of high explosive 
shell, while guiding the company to the point from which they were to advance. He was a 
company runner and had a splendid record as a soldier.

KEECH, Frank W., page 251, photograph, 302558
Private Company M
Killed July 30, 1918, at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 68, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son 
of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Keech, Otsego, Michigan.

BURKS, Charles R., page 252, photograph, 101895
Private Company I
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30, 1918. Buried in grave No. 6-G, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of 
Mrs. And Mrs. J. H. Burks, Malvern, Iowa. Private Burks was an orderly at Battalion 
headquarters and when the call came to go on a dangerous errand he was among the first to 
respond. He volunteered to carry a message to the town of Sergy during the drive at Chateau 
Thierry and while passing through an orchard at the top of Hill 212, he was killed instantly by a 
German sniper.

CUNNINGHAM, Charles C., page 252 [no photograph], 101890
Private Company I
Died July 30th at Evacuation Hospital No. 31. Relative's address, Mrs. W. R. Hollenbeck, 
Dyersville, Iowa. Private Cunningham acted as a litter bearer in the Chateau Thierry drive. He 
worked tirelessly for three days carrying his wounded comrades to the dressing station, usually 
under heavy artillery fire. He never failed to do all in his power for the benefit of his comrades 
and was a friend to all who knew him. On the fourth day of the drive he was seriously wounded 
and taken to the hospital where he died the same day.

DARLING, Leslie W., page 253, photograph, 100884
Private First Class Company E
Died in Field Hospital No. 117, July 30th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Darling, Ogden, Iowa. Born 
at Chicago, Illinois, August 23, 1895. Private Darling was severely wounded at Foret de Fere, 
near Chateau Thierry, July 26th. He was a good soldier and a clean-cut man. His death was deeply 
felt by his many comrades. Private Darling had taken the civil service examination for railroad 
clerk and was called for a position shortly after he had enlisted. Private Darling had taken the 
civil service examination for railroad clerk and was called for a position shortly after he had 
enlisted.

LIEN, Albert, page 253, photograph, 100902
Private Company E
Died in Field Hospital No. 117, July 30, 1918. Born May 28, 1895. Relative's address, Mrs. J. C. 
Pollitt, Rapid City, South Dakota. Private Lien was seriously wounded at Foret de Fere, near 
Chateau Thierry on July 26th. He was a good, true soldier and a willing worker.

MALONEY, William, page 254, photograph, 101379
Private Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 19-A, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. W. H. Maloney, Ottumwa, Iowa.

WAECHTER, Lloyd V., page 254, photograph, 99905
Private Company A
Died in Base Hospital No. 36, July 31st. Buried in cemetery at Base Hospital No. 36. Son of Lillie 
E. Waechter, East Peru, Iowa. Private Waechter was gassed during the Chateau Thierry drive on 
July 25th. During the trying periods at Lorraine, Private Waechter did excellent work, always 
putting his duty before his own personal comfort and safety. On the Champagne Front, he acted 
as a runner through the intense bombardment for several days.

OLSON, William, page 255, photograph, 101385
Private Company G
Killed at Chateau Thierry, July 30th. Buried in grave No. 19-D, Map of Conde-en-brie. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Chas. Olson, Fort Dodge, Iowa

ROGERS, Ned H., page 255, photograph, 99934
Private Company A
Killed July 31st at Chateau Thierry. Buried in grave No. 43-A, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. and 
Mrs. L. A. Rogers, Winterset, Iowa. Being a lad to whom excitement appealed and having a 
noticeable contempt for danger, he joined the Battalion Scouts that took control of No-Man's-
Land in Lorrraine Sector. At Champagne his services were of great value. Day after day at 
Chateau Thierry he scouted out every machine gun emplacement and afterward offered himself as 
a target to draw their fire and determine their location.

PETERKA, John, page 256, photograph, [no serial number]
Corporal Company D
Killed July 31st at Chateau Thierry. Son of Mrs. Barbara Peterka, Sauk Center, Minnesota.

LARONT, Charles W., page 256, photograph, 100518
Private First Class, Company C
Killed July 31st, near Sergy. Buried in grave No. 13-A, Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 
S. LaRont, Camp Point, Illinois. Company C was in reserve, entrenched in a ditch, when Private 
LaRont was struck by a high explosive, which nearly blew off one leg. He was placed on a 
stretcher and started to the aid station, but begged to be let down and die in peace. He also told his 
comrades to tell his mother goodbye. He died from loss of blood.

EICHELSDORFER, Joseph, page 257, [no photograph], 246942
Private Company B
Killed at Chateau Thierry near Sergy, July 31st. Buried in grave No. 49-B, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Killian Eichelsdorfer, Erie, Pennsylvania. Private Eichelsdorfer was killed by a 
machine gun bullet, while crossing the Ourcq near Sergy. He had served with the regiment in 
Lorraine and Champagne.

LANNEN, George E., page 257, photograph, 24669
Private Company M
Son of Mrs. Angaline L. Lannen, Johnston, Pennsylvania. Killed July 31st in the drive on Chateau 
Thierry salient. Buried in grave No. 47-B, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. So many were killed in this 
advance it was impossible to keep good records, so we have not all the facts.

DYVAD, Carl C., page 258, photograph, 102497
Corporal Company M
Killed July 31st at the edge of Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nels H. Dyvad, Albert City, Iowa. 
While leading his squad in the drive at Chateau Thierry, Corporal Dyvad was killed by a machine 
gun bullet. He died as a good soldier should with his face to the front, fighting for his country. 
Corporal Dyvad was with the regiment in the Lorraine Sector and at Champagne, where he did 
excellent work, showing ability as a leader.

STOCK, George E., page 258, photograph, 2105579
Private Company L
Wounded July 28th and died in Base Hospital No. 34. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Stock, Aredale, 
Iowa. Private Stock was wounded in action by machine gun fire in the attack on Hill 212. He was 
a man of iron nerve, and was upright and honest in all friendly relations and diligent in the pursuit 
of the enemy.

NYE, Charles L., page 259, photograph, 101627
Private Company H
Killed July 31, 1918 on Hill 212 on the Ourcq river. Buried in grave No. 45-D, Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Nye, Seymour, Iowa. Private Nye was killed by a 
machine gun bullet, while taking a message from one platoon to another on Hill 212 during the 
Battle of the Ourcq river.

REMONDET, Herbert J., page 259, photograph, 1596787
Private Company K
Killed at Chateau Thierry July 31, 1918. Buried in grave No. 11, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. 
Private Remondet was on guard at the town of Sergy, when he was hit by a fragment of high 
explosive shell and killed instantly. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Remondet. Born at New Orleans, 
April 27, 1893. Educated in Natchez, Mississippi.

WOODIN, Orville, page 260, photograph, 100136
Corporal Company B
Missing July 31, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Relative's address, Mrs. Francis Fisher, Cantril, Iowa. 
Corporal Woodin disappeared in the action near Sergy on July 30th. He had gone back with a 
message to bring up rations and was last seen by Sergeant Marsh, southwest of Sergy. He enlisted 
May 23, 1917 and served the company as a highly efficient clerk all through their service in the 
A.E.F.

WAGNER, Denzel M., page 260, photograph, 101533
Private Company H
Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Wagner, Mankato, Minnesota. Killed July 31, 1918 on Hill 212. 
Private Wagner was killed on Hill 212 during the most severe fighting, when every effort on the 
part of the men counted more than ever before.

MILLER, Chas., page 261, photograph, 101014
Private Company C
Buried August 1st. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Miller, Blanchard, Iowa. Private Miller served two 
months with the Battalion Intelligence Platoon, where he did excellent work. He was in first 
patrol that entered the town of Sergy, afterwards going into the town alone as a runner. Bravery 
and courage were among his excellent qualities. He was ads faithful and true a soldier as ever 
entered the service. His work was always looked upon with pride by his superior officers.

GREEN, Douglas B., page 261, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company H
Died August 18, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 165. Buried in grave No. 6, Beau-St-Germain, Aisne. 
Relative's address, Mrs. Edward D. Smith, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Green was 
mortally wounded while leading his section over the top in the final dash on Sergy. Lieutenant 
Green distinguished himself as one of the coolest officers in the regiment under shell fire.

PRICHARD, Carlyle, page 262, photograph, 84407
Private Company H
Killed August 1, 1918 on Hill 212 along the Ourcq River. Buried in Grave No. 45-I, Map of Fere-
en-Tardinois. Relative's address, Miss S. A. Prichard, Carneyville, Wyoming. Private Prichard 
was killed by flank fire of German machine guns while advancing up Hill 212.

SIELAFF, Hilmer W., page 262, photograph, 99850
Private First Class Machine Gun Company
Killed August 2, 1918, at Chateau Thierry, near Sergy. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Sielaff, 
Buckeye, Iowa. Private Sielaff was killed while advancing on the enemy with his platoon. He was 
so severely wounded that he died in the Evacuation Hospital, shortly after his arrival there. He 
had served in the Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry.

ROSS, Harold W., page 263, photograph, 99694
Sergeant Machine Gun Company
Died August 2, 1918 from wounds received July 30th. Buried near Chateau Thierry. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. A. P. Ross, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Ross was severely wounded by machine gun 
bullets and pieces of high explosive shells, so badly that he died soon after his arrival at the 
Evacuation Hospital. He was advancing on the enemy with his platoon when he was hit.

MILLER, Reiley, page 263, [no photograph], 302223
Private Company G
Killed during the drive at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 50, Map of Conde-en-
brie. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Miller, Council Bluffs, Iowa. I have been unable to find a witness 
of this boy's death so do not have the facts.

COVERDALE, Wesley E., page 264, photograph, 1568995
Private Company C
Killed August 3, 1918 at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 3-B, Map of Fere en 
Tardinois. Son of Mrs. Mary E. Coverdale, Noblesville, Indiana. Private Coverdale was instantly 
killed by a high explosive shell. He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine and Champagne 
Sectors.

LIVINGSTON, John R., page 264, photograph 102162
Private Company K
Died August 3rd at Base Hospital No. 19, Vichy, France. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Livingston, 
Bedford, Iowa. Private Livingston was hit by a piece of high explosive shell while in a hole he 
had dug for his protection. I had known Livingston for several years and he had often been in my 
church. He was a splendid chap.

WHITE, Robert H, page 265, photograph, 1556489
Private Company C
Killed August 3, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Larkin R. White, Blackford, Kentucky. Private White 
was instantly killed by a high explosive shell. He was advancing with his platoon up a small 
ravine when he was hit. He had served with the regiment in Champagne.

COX, Fred, page 265, [no photograph], 1569596
Private Company H
Died August 3, 1918 at Field Hospital No. 168. Relative's address, Mrs. Missouri Cox, Princeton, 
Indiana. Private Cox died from wounds received in action on July 28th at the Base Hospital. He 
was in the advance on the Ourcq River. Private Cox had seen two years service.

CHOPP, Izador J., page 266, photograph, 100604
Corporal Company D
Died August 4, 1918 at Base Hospital NO. 19 at Vichy, France. Corporal Chopp was wounded by 
shrapnel on the 27th of July at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. He was taken to the hospital where he 
died several days later. He was rated as one of the best corporals in the company and was very 
popular with all the men. Relative's address, A. W. Baretich, Brazil, Iowa.

COOK, Richard C., page 266, photograph, [no serial number]
(rank not given)
Killed August 4, 1918 near Vesle River during the Battle of Fismes. Relative's address, Mrs. 
Richard E. Cook, U. S. General Hospital No. 4, Fort Porter, New York. Lieutenant Cook was 
killed while dressing his wounded men. He was awarded the French Croix de Guerre, American 
Citation, silver star on the Victory Medal Ribbon for gallantry in action near the Vesle River for 
dressing the wounded under severe artillery and machine gun fire.

UFFORD, Forest C., page 267, photograph, 100793
Private Company D
Died at Evacuation Hospital No. 4, August 4th. Son of Mrs. Anna Ufford, Des Moines, Iowa. 
Private Ufford was wounded at Chateau Thierry near Sergy and was taken to the hospital where 
he died the next day. He was with the regiment in Lorraine and Champagne and had a very 
enviable record as a good soldier.

FARMER, John W., page 267, [no photograph], 84777
Private Headquarters Company
Killed August 6, 1918 at Chateau Thierry. Son of Lillian Farmer, Essex, England. Private Farmer 
was killed while working as a part of a burial detail with Chaplain W. E. Robb.  They were 
working at night near the town of Sergy to bury the men and were very close to the front line, 
when the German artillery opened fire upon them. The detail withdrew to a wheat field and a 
stray shell hit near, a fragment piercing his abdomen and a fragment in his back. He was given 
first aid, but died soon after.

BLAUL, Frank, page 268, photograph, 246776
Private Company B
Died August 6th in Mobile Hospital No. 1. Buried at Village of Chiery, Chateau Thierry Front. 
Son of Mrs. Mary Farley, Chicago, Illinois. IBorn at Chicago, Illinois, October 7, 1894. Private 
Blaul was hit by a piece of high explosive shell while returning from the Sergy action and was 
taien to the hospital where he died four days later. Private Blaul refused medical attention until 
the boy beside him received first aid. Private Blaul had served with the regiment in the Lorraine 
and Champagne Sectors having been transferred from the 11th Division.

GILLEN, Carl E., page 268, photograph, [no serial number]
Sergeant Company G
Died August 14th at Red Cross Military Hospital No. 5. Buried at Suresness, France. Son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Carl A. Gillen, Ottumwa, Iowa. Sergeant Gillen was wounded July 30th by machine gun 
fire, receiving wounds in the right hand, right knee and left shoulder. Served on the Mexican 
Border as a corporal. Born January 10, 1898 at Ottumwa, Iowa and received his education in that 
city.

BRUCE, Elmer E., page 269, [no photograph], 102109
Private Company K
Died August 16, 1918 at St. Aulde, France. Buried in Grave No.--, thirty three feet east of 
southwest wall of cemetery back of church. Relative's address. Mrs. Billy Carson, Joplin, 
Missouri. Private Bruce was accidentally drowned while swimming in the Marne river near St. 
Aulde, France. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry.

IRWIN, Emory S., page 269, photograph, [no serial number]
First Lieutenant Company A
Wounded at Chateau Thierry July 30th, died August 31st. Lieutenant Irwin attended the first 
training camp at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was ordered to the Rainbow Division on August 29, 1917. 
After Captain Aikens was gassed, he was placed in command of the company. He did splendid 
work in Champagne and highly distinguished himself by his courage and heroic leadership in 
crossing the Ourcq River to the capture of Sergy and Hill 212. He was hit in the head by machine 
gun bullets and was taken to the hospital where he died August 31st.

YOUNG, Harley E., page 270, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company A
Relative's address, Mr. Ralph Hockmuth, 1710 Jackson Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Private Young 
served without injury until the Chateau Thierry battle. During this advance he was severely 
wounded and sent to the hospital, where he lay for many months. Almost eight months from the 
time he was wounded, he died of tumor on February 4, 1919.

BARR, Chauncy W., page 270, photograph, 1568610
Private Company K 168th Infantry
Died on August 1, 1918. Father's address, Michael Barr, Edwardsport, Indiana. While Company 
K was advancing toward the Ourcq river an enemy shell lighted in the midst of the column, 
killing three boys and sounding several, among which was Barr. He was hit in the leg and about 
the knee. He was sent immediately to the hospital where he died on August 1. He was born 
August 5, 1893

LITZ, Clifford, page 271, photograph, [no serial number]
Private First Class [no company given]
Killed on July 29th, 1918. The supply company was stationed in the Foret de Fere and Litz was 
sleeping under a ration cart with his companion. A shell exploded near them during the night and 
both were killed. The boy sleeping in the wagon knew nothing about it until morning. Private Litz 
was buried in the woods near the crossraods at Foret de Fere. Relative's address, 366 Fifth Ave., 
Dubuque, Iowa.

SEVERSON, Sanford, page 271, photograph [no serial number]
Wagoner
Killed July 29, 1918. Wagoner Severson was sleeping with Clifford Litz when he was killed by 
an exploding shell. Severson's home, Kanawha, Iowa. He was buried in the Foret de Fere near the 
crossroads above the White Cross Farm.

SPARR, Donald D., page 272, photograph, [no serial number]
Sergeant Supply Company
Wounded on July 30, 1918. Relative's address, F. S. Sparr, Cromwell, Iowa. Sergeant Sparr was 
wounded in the shoulder by an exploding shell, while the company was camped in the Foret de 
Fere. He was taken to the hospital where he died on August 9. Donald was a splendid chap and 
popular with all of the company.

MOOREHOUSE, Ira D., page 272, [no photograph], [no serial number]
Private Supply Company
Killed July 30, 1918. Relative's address, R. F. D. No. 1, Kahoka, Missouri. Private Moorehouse 
was killed by shrapnel fire while asleep in a shallow dugout, which he himself had dug for 
protection from heavy shell fire. Private Moorehouse had served faithfully since the beginning of 
the war and was liked by all who knew him.

ELLIS, John F., page 273, [no photograph], 100713
Killed July 29th at Chateau Thierry near Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 40, Map of Fere-en-
Tardinois. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ellis, Centerville, Iowa. Private Ellis was wounded in the 
bombardment at Badonvillier on March 5th. He returned to the company in May and went to the 
Champagne Front with the regiment where he made a very good record. Private Ellis was killed 
by a high explosive shell.

GRIPP, Alva C., page 273, photograph, 99996
Corporal Company A
Killed July 30th at Sergy. Buried in Grave No. 45-B, Map of Fere-en-Tardinois. Son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Lee Gripp, St. Charles, Iowa. As acting sergeant Gripp was given charge of the second 
section of the first platoon, which he courageously led across the Ourcq river.  While leading his 
men over the top he was killed instantly by machine gun fire. Corporal Gripp died as an 
American soldier would want to die – facing the enemy, pressing on to victory. He always 
delivered the goods, no matter how difficult the task.

COWNIE, Brodie G., page 274, photograph, 102362
Private First Class Company L
Died July 30th at the 168th Field Hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cownie, Sioux City, 
Nebraska. Private Cownie was wounded by machine gun fire during the attack on Hill 212. 
Fearlessly he forged ahead in much heavier fire than any of the company had experienced before. 
Small of stature but full of grit, he rivaled any of the stronger physique in bravery and coolness.

HENRY, Rennie E., page 274, photograph, 101081
Sergeant Company F
Wounded at Chateau Thierry on July 26th and died in hospital July 30, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. 
B. C. Henry, Villisca, Iowa. When the order came to go "over the top" his platoon went forward 
against heavy machine gun fire and were ordered to get down. Then the order came for one man 
at a time to advance. Sergeant Henry immediately raised up and started forward. He raised his 
rifle to shoot at a fleeing Boche and it was then that two machine gun bullets struck him in the 
neck.

ATWATER, Leo R., page 275, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company B
Died in Base Hospital No. 48. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Atwater, Minden, Nebraska. Private 
Atwater was wounded in action on August 23, 1918 and died shortly after in the hospital. Enlisted 
April 8, 1917.

JOBE, Laurance Edward, page 275, photograph, [no serial number]
Private Company E 168th Infantry
Died of wounds July 26, 1918. Home address, Macedonia, Iowa. Laurance was seriously 
wounded on July 26th and was carried to the dressing station, where he died. He gave to his 
comrade, Harry Compton, a message to be carried to his mother, saying, "I am all right. I have 
done my bit and am ready to go. Tell mother God bless her and I will see her some day." 
Laurance had nine machine bullets through his body. He was buried at Epieds, France. The 
stoical manner in which he endured his suffering and faced death was inspiring to see.