Military: WWI This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cay Merryman caym@infowest.com August 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm "THE PRICE OF OUR HERITAGE" W. E. Robb, 1919 American Lithography and Printing Company, Des Moines, Iowa (To view photographs, please visit the Photographs webpage at http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/military/pics.htm) San Mihiel Salient (salient means an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system or line of defense) After the battle of Chateau Thierry, our tired and much depleted division bivouacked in the woods called "Foret de Fere." For more than a week in this woods, stilll smelling of gas and rank with the odor of the battlefield, we rested our animals, then began our march to the Bourmont area. Our horses were thin and starved and our regiment with less than a third of its original number, our material scarred by the recent battle were not imposing. Night after night on this long march when we would arrive in the town in which we were to billet, our men had but one thought, that was to rest. About August 18 we arrived near Blevaincourt while our division headquarters were at Bourmont. In this picturesque country, dotted everywhere by little villages, with hills fir-clad, and green valleys winding in and out among them, we rested for our first and only rest of the summer….. Our regiment was re-equipped, reorganized and replaced and a few days of drill were given to our new recruits before, on August 30, we once more turned our faces toward the battle line. All of France was alive with rumors of the great American battle about to commence. I was in Paris on this date and it was the talk of the city there. The next day the movement began and we, with the First and Second Divisions were moved up in the direction of Toul. From the area above Neufchateau our division marched only at night, camping in the forest in the day-time. With the first touch of darkness we moved out on the roads and kept up the steady tramp, tramp until the first streak of dawning light. When we reached Toul, which was near the line, to the amazement of our men, the policy was reversed and our troops marched by broad daylight straight up to the enemy line. We were placed almost in the center of the salient and waited there in the forest in the mud and rain for the attack to begin. The Eighty-ninth Division was on our right and this was its first battle. The men were all full of excitement, which recalled to our boys our first days in the line. Our division front extended from Seicheprey on the east, westward to Flerrey. On the night of September 11, we marched out of the Foret de Lareine toward our positions in which we were ordered to be by 12 o'clock. In the darkness of the night, as our orders were delayed in arriving and the roads were full, it was with the utmost difficulty that we reached our place in time for the jump-off. The artillery was to begin its fire at 1 o'clock. It would last for several hours and before daylight the great American attack would be under way. The Germans had obtained information concerning the attack and had many guns firing a steady, continuous, harassing fire, which added to the misery and difficulty of the night. An intense downpour of rain commenced to fall over the Woevre plains just a few moments before the artillery began its fire. This, while adding to the difficulty of the advance and the bringing up of supplies, protected the men from aeroplane bombs and made it impossible for enemy to detect our plans. After about an hour and forty minutes the German guns replied to ours but they used only small guns and it was not to be compared with the artillery barrages which our boys experienced in Champagne and Chateau Thierry. When the hour came for the advance, the whole American line moved forward in irresistible force, past the first German trench, splendidly supported by artillery. Before noon it had reached its objective for that day. In the twenty-seven hours, our division drove ahead far in advance of the new division on its right, passed through the towns of Pannes, Beney and into the woods of Dampvitrous, where we were halted by orders from headquarters. Our objective had been reached, a nineteen kilometer drive toward Metz. Long lines of prisoneers filled the road and they seemed to be pleased with their lot as they marched rapidly to the rear. To those heroic dead, whose names and faces are here pictured and for many of whom it was their first battle, we cannot pay too high a tribute…..It is with mingled pride and sorrow that we record the names of the regiment's dead and though we, who live, may make many friends of the future, no men of the world shall ever take the place of those we buried on the Woevre at St. Mihiel. GIESE, Ernest, page 282, photograph, 102243 Sergeant Company L Died of wounds received at St. Mihiel on September 12, 1918. Sergeant Giese proved himself to be a non-commissioned officer who could always be depended on to fulfill his duties to the satisfaction of all. In the rear areas he was prompt, obedient, and snappy; under fire he was cool, brave and aggressive; as a man he was honest and kindly, considerate to others. Relative's address, Mrs. W. R. Allis, Council Bluffs, Iowa. MEYER, Walter F., page 282, photograph, 101936 Private Company I Died September 12, 1918 at Evacuation Hospital 14. Up to the time of his death Private Meyer was with the regiment in all their engagements. In the attack on the St. Mihiel salient, while acting as a platoon runner he was mortally wounded by a German machine gun bullet. While; lying wounded he seemed to realize that his time had come for he shook hands with some of his friends and said, "My time has come, boys, get a Bosche for me." He was well liked by all and as a soldier he performed his duties in a true and efficient manner. Relative's address, Winnie Hoff, Burlington, Iowa ADKINS, Ben H., page 283, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company M Died September 12, 1918, of wounds received in action on September 10. Private Adkins' earlier life has been likened to that of Abraham Lincoln. He was purely a self- made man, and at an early age, it was necessary for him to discontinue his schooling and take care of his three orphaned brothers. He enlisted in Company M. He often expressed the wish to get at the Huns. Private Adkins was wounded on September 10, in the St. Mihiel battle. He sacrificed his personal ambitions and at last his life for his country. Father T. H. Adkins, Fairfield, Iowa. WHEELER, Karl H., page 283, [no photograph], [no serial number] Second Lieutenant Company L Killed September 12, at St. Mihiel, near Flirey, Bois du Jury. Buried in Grave No. 1, Map of Pannes. Lieutenant Wheeler was killed in action by machine gun fire in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. He was not with the company long but in this advance he led his platoon with such coolness, courage and dash that he proved himself an officer and a gentleman of exceptional qualities. CHAMPION, Frank C., page 284, photograph, 1487969 Private Company L Killed September 12, 1918, at St. Mihiel near Flirey. Buried in Grave No. 4-A, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. land Mrs. J. T. Champion, Georgetown, Texas. Private Champion was killed in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. He was highly intellectual and well educated. Private Champion also had a sense of military operations that is seldom found in the ranks. He made a lasting impression in the short time that he was with the organization as being a brave and faithful soldier with a good future before him. CURRIE, John M., page 284, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Company M Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 5-C. Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Currie, Austin, Texas. Lieutenant Currie was killed by a machine gun bullet. He had been wounded at Lorraine and was in the hospital during the Chateau Thierry drive. He came to the regiment at Camp Mills and at once demonstrated his ability as a platoon commander and no other officer was held in higher esteem by his men than he. COX, John T., page 285, [no photograph], 1894348 Private Company M Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel near Fliery. Buried in Grave No. 14-B, Map of Pannes. Private Cox was killed in the drive at the St. Mihiel salient. I have been unable to gather the facts of his death. DOTY, William D., page 285, photograph, [no serial number] Second Lieutenant Company K Killed September 12, 1918 at ST. Mihiel near Fliery. Buried in Grave No. 18, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, Mrs. W. D. Doty, Rochester, N.Y. Lieutenant Doty was killed by a high explosive shell while leading his men in the advance on the St. Mihiel salient. His death was instantaneous and he suffered no pain. Lieutenant Doty was a leader of men and gave his all gladly for his country. He enlisted in the Second Ambulance Corps, but was later sent to an officer's training camp and from there sent overseas. McHUGH, Leo P., page 286, photograph, 101987 Sergeant Company K Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 15, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McHugh, Cummings, Iowa. Sergeant McHugh was killed in the advance on the St. Mihiel salient. He was leading his platoon against the enemy front line when he was struck by machine gun bullets, five bullets penetrating his side. He handed some books and letters he was carrying in his pockets to a comrade and said, "Here take these and tell my Mother about it." POWERS, Estill, page 286, photograph, 102023 Corporal Company K Killed September 12, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 4-J, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Powers, Kingsley, Iowa. Corporal Powers was killed in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. He was urging his men onward, himself in the lead, and became exposed to the terrible machine gun fire. He was struck several times and his death was instantaneous. Corporal Powers had served with the regiment at Lorraine, Champagne and at Chateau Thierry. NELSON, Herman, page 287, photograph, 102418 Private Company K Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Nelson was killed in action by machine gun fire in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. Not overbearing, but firm and impressive, quiet, yet forceful were the qualities that attracted one's attention to Nelson. He was soldierly in appearance, honest and truthful at all times. SONNEMAN, Norman H., page 287, photograph, 82307 Private Company L Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 4-G, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Clara Virginia Sonneman, Washington, D. C. Private Sonneman was killed by machine gun fire. He made an excellent front line soldier. When danger lay in the path of duty he never looked at the danger, but kept his eyes on the goal that he was to reach. COON, William A., page 288, photograph, 84786 Corporal Company I Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel Front. Buried near place of death. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coon, Okarche, Oklahoma. Corporal Coon was killed near Benny, in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. He volunteered with four other men, to get wire cutters from a shed in advance of our lines and in the performance of this duty, he was hit by machine gun bullets and killed. Corporal Coon did excellent work as a non- commissioned officer and always took an interest in the welfare of the men of his squad. CLARK, Abel, page 288, [no photograph], 1488370 Private Company I Killed September 12, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 4-D, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Maggie Clark, Gist, Texas. Private Clark was killed near Benney. He had advanced to the German line when he was struck by two German machine gun bullets. He joined Company I at Chaumont as a replacement and was attached to Battalion Headquarters as a scout. As a member of that organization, he performed efficient and faithful service. DENLINGER, Paul, pge 289, photograph, [no serial number] Corporal Company M Killed September 12th near Fleury, France. Buried in Grave No. 11 near Bois de Jury, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Denlinger, Henderson, Iowa. Corporal Denlinger was killed by machine gun fire during the attack in the St. Mihiel salient. DOOCY, Elmer T., page 289, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Company M Killed September 12th near Fliery. Buried in Grave No. 4, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Doocy, Pittsfield, Illinois. Lieutenant Doocy was killed by a machine gun bullet while leading his platoon through the wire. In the gas attack, Lieutenant Doocy had charge of the sentries on guard in the trenches and he won the loyalty and love of his men by going all out during the bombardment to see that they were all safe. He was awarded the D. S. C. by General Pershing for his bravery and daring under fire at Champagne and Chateau Thierry. McMANUS, Everett, page 290, photograph, 102455 Sergeant Company M Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 13-C. Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Mary McManus, Cherokee, Iowa. In the attack at St. Mihiel, Sergeant McManus was out in front leading his men when he was hit and killed by a machine un bullet. He was a good soldier and a leader of men. Sergeant McManus was rated as one of the best sergeants in his company. He was loved and trusted by all his comrades and his men were ready to go with him on any mission, now matter how dangerous. LOOS, Raymond B., page 290, photograph, 3174690 Private Company M Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel near Fliery. Buried in Grave No. 14-A, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Matilda Loos, Wheeling, Virginia. Private Loos was killed during the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. HUDDLESTON, Leslie F., page 291, photograph, 1855956 Private Company M Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel near Fliery. Buried in Grave No. 10, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Huddleston, Bingen, Arkansas Private Huddleston was killed in the attack at St. Mihiel. A local Post of the American Legion which is composed of ex-soldiers, ex-sailors and ex-marines was named in honor of Lesley Huddleston. GIBSON, Joe, page 291, photograph, 1568649 Private Company M Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 4-H, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, Bill Gibson, Tinsley, Kentucky. Private Gibson was killed during the drive at St. Mihiel. EASTON, John H., page 292, photograph, 84781 Private Company L Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 4-B, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eaton (sic), Washington, D. C. Private Easton was killed while in action by machine gun fire. He displayed exceptional bravery in a sweeping machine gun fire. He continued to advance and to return the fire with great skill and accuracy until he was finally stopped forever. ERSCHENS, Michael, page 292, photograph, 302438 Private Company L Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12th. Buried in grave No. 4, Map of Pannes. Private Erschens was killed while in action by machine gun fire during the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. He had those qualities that make a good soldier. Private Erchens had many warm friends in the company even though he had not been with us very long. Relative's address, Kathryn Mortes, Fon du Lac, Wisconsin. MORGAN, Glen A., page 293, photograph, 102175 Private Company K Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 4-C, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, Mrs. Belinda Pickard, New Boston, Iowa. While advancing in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient near Fliery, Private Morgan was hit in the throat and head by machine gun bullets and killed instantly. WALLACE, Mahlon D., page 293, photograph, [no serial number] Second Lieutenant Company L Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12th. Buried in grave No. 5-A, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, Miss Jennie B. Wallace, Mont Calm, Texas. Lieutenant Wallace was killed by shell fire during the attack at St. Mihiel. He was with the company constantly from the time of the mobilization of the Division at Camp Mills. His clean life, conscientious work, untiring energy and fearless devotion to his duty, however, dangerous the task, won for him an exalted place in the memories of all of those with whom he was associated. ANDERSON, Carl R., page 294, photograph, 102330 Corporal Company L. Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12th. Buried in grave No. 8-A, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Anderson, Sioux City, Iowa. Corporal Anderson was killed by machine gun fire during the St. Mihiel attack. He felt when he went into the drive that his time had come but he repeatedly said that he was ready and willing to die and that he would die fighting. So it was. He carried out the orders in his last battle as he always did, faithfully and conscientiously. WILKINS, Frank, page 294, photograph, [no serial number] Private Headquarters Company Wounded September 12th at St. Mihiel. Private Wilkins was wounded on the morning of September 12th while going to take up a position in the advance to prepare telephone connections for the regiment, he being a member of the signal corp. He died in the hospital No. 26 on November 11th. Private Wilkins was a very good soldier and always ready to go out and do his duty. His home was at Denison, Iowa. WELLS, Edward D., page 295, photograph, [no serial number] First Lieutenant Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 2, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Odessa Wells, Wichita, Kansas. Hardly had the artillery preparations ceased and the advance begun in the great St. Mihiel fight, when this gallant officer met his death, a fragment of high explosive pierced his abdomen. Little time did he have to suffer but he utilized that time to encourage his men. All who knew him were impressed with his noble character, intellectual ability and his moral worth. BADGER, Bryant D., page 295, [no photograph], 102278 Corporal Company L Killed September 12th near Fliery. Buried in grave No. 8-B, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Mary Badger, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Corporal Badger was killed by machine gun fire. He was a clean, strong, healthy man, who had military intellectual qualities that were not inferior to his physical prowess. His comrades delighted in his companionship and his officers depended upon his initiative and aggressiveness. HIEMER, Max A., page 296, [no photograph], 302516 Corporal Company L Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12th. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Hiemer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Corporal Hiemer was killed in action by machine gun fire. He was intelligent, energetic and conscientious in the performance of all duty and considerate to all his relations with his companions. KERBERG, John J., page 296, photograph, 82544 Corporal Company L Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12, 1918. Buried in grave No. 7-A, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerberg, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Corporal Kerberg was killed by machine gun fire during the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. In this drive he set an example for his comrades to follow. He had the qualities and aggressiveness and untiring energy that are necessary to make an attack a success. STRATIKOPULOS, Dimitrios G., page 297, photograph, 102436 Corporal Company L Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12, 1918. Buried in grave No. 5-B, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, George Stupas, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Corporal Stratikopulos was killed in action in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. DEWOLF, Martin F., page 297, [no photograph], 102358 Private First Class Company L Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 7-B, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. DeWolf, Sioux City, Iowa. Private DeWolf was a man of fearless disposition and strong constitution. He was as persistent and efficient a Kaiser hunter as anyone could want. He was killed in action by machine gun fire. GILBERT, Lawrence, page 298, photograph, 102291 Private First Class Company L Killed September 12, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 9-B, Map of Pannes. Son of Mrs. Lillian Gilbert, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Gilbert was killed during the attack on the St. Mihiel salient by machine gun fire. He was young but there was a determination in his character and training that carried him through every hardship and difficulty. He will always be remembered as a lad who did his duty, no matter what the odds. GROAT, William, page 298, photograph, [no serial number] Private Headquarters Company Killed near Fliery, September 12, 1918. Buried in grave No. 4-F, Map of Pannes. Private Groat was a runner for Major Brewer in the St. Mihiel salient. He was advancing in company with the Major and Lieutenant Wells as the men went over the top at dawn. Major Brewer was wounded in the arm by machine gun fire, Lieutenant Wells was killed by a fragment of a high explosive shell and Private Groat was killed by a machine gun bullet in the throat, death being instantaneous. Relative's address, Mrs. Frank Nitz, Bloomfield, Nebraska. SMITH, Charles C., page 299, photograph, [no serial number] Lieutenant Machine Gun Company Killed on the St. Mihiel advance on September 12, 1918. Buried in grave No. 4-K, Map of Pannes. Relative's address, Mrs. A. B. Van Kirk, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Smith was advancing with his platoon on the St. Mihiel drive, when he was killed instantly by a machine gun bullet, which struck him in the head. He had served throughout the Lorraine campaign, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel with a fine record as an officer. WHALEN, Dave, page 299, photograph, 99708 Sergeant Machine Gun Company Killed at St. Mihiel, September 12th. Buried in grave No. 9-A, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Whalen, Tipton, Iowa. Sergeant Whalen was killed on the St. Mihiel advance, while advancing with a squad of machine gunners. He was hit in the head by a machine gun bullet and killed instantly. He had served at Lorraine, Champagne, Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel. EDWARDS, John H., page 300, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company M Killed September 12th at St. Mihiel. Buried near where he fell. Son of Mrs. Lillie Edwards, Springfield, Missouri. Private Edwards was killed in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. Born February 26, 1899. MALOCH, Frank, page 300, photograph, 1484728 Private Company G Killed at St. Mihiel near Benney, September 12, 1918. Son of Mrs. Mary Maloch, Gonzales, Texas. Private Maloch had been with the regiment only a short time. He came to us as a replacement from the Texas National Guard. Private Maloch was killed by a fragment of high explosive shell on the first day of our advance. HARDINGER, George G., page 301, photograph, 101615 Corporal Company H Killed September 13th on the St. Mihiel drive. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hardinger, Waterloo, Iowa. As company H were advancing on the morning of September 13th, they ran into a bunch of machine gun nests. Corporal Hardinger sought shelter in a shell hole, but was seen a little later on his knees shooting at a German machine gunner. His men called to him to keep down, but at that instant a machine gun bullet hit him between the eyes, killing him instantly. He was a brave soldier and thought well of by all his comrades. NALLIS, Frank, page 301, [no photograph], 59208 Private Company M Killed September 13, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in grave No. 3, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Nallis, Adamsburg, Pennsylvania. Private Nallis was killed during the advance on the St. Mihiel salient. HARRISON, Noel Oscar, page 302, photograph, 1892098 Private Company E Died September 13, 1918 in Hospital at Neufchateau, France. Private Harrison had been with the company but three weeks and this was his first large engagement. He was wounded severely on September 12th. Relative's address, Mrs. Barney P. Hookerm, Ritter, South Carolina. KALINEC, John, page 302, [no photograph], [no serial number] Private Company G Killed at St. Mihiel salient, September 13, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-B, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kalinec, Gonzales, Texas. Private Kalinec was killed by shrapnel while advancing with the company through the dense woods. He came to the regiment from the Texas National Guard. STEWART, George, page 303, photograph, 1855766 Private Company E Killed September 13, 1918, on the Vigneulles Dompvitoux Road in front of Haumont. Buried in Grave No. 2-F, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Stewart, Mockville, North Carolina. Private Stewart had been with the company but ten days when he was killed. BATH, William, page 303, photograph, 302347 Private First Class Company E Killed south of Benney, France, September 13, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bath, Negaunee, Michigan. Private Bath came to Company E in April and served throughout the remainder of the Lorraine Campaign, the Battle of Champagne and Chateau Thierry. He was killed in the drive on the St. Mihiel salient. DIMMITT, Clifford E., page 304, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company M Killed on St. Mihiel salient, September 13, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Dimmitt, Fairfield, Iowa. Company M kept no records of its dead and so the facts of many of their deaths is unknown. BORDEAU, Charles W., page 304, photograph, 100922 Private First Class Company E Killed September 13, 1918, south of Beney, France. Relative's address, Mrs. B. Golien, Mason City, Iowa. Private Bordeau enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces on June 20, 1915. Was discharged on October 26th at the age of seventeen. He re-enlisted again on March 26, 1917 and was transferred from the First Iowa Infantry to the 168th. He served throughout the Champagne and Chateau Thierry Battles with the regiment. Private Bordeau was killed during the advance on the St. Mihiel salient. ADAMS, Paul R., page 305, photograph, 100924 Corporal Company E Killed south of Beney, September 13, 1918. Corporal Adams was an original Company E man who had served faithfully through the Lorraine, Battle of Champagne and Chateau Thierry. He was a brave and fearless soldier. He early became known for his courage and daring and was respected by all of his many comrades. Relative's address, Mrs. Amy Aldrich, Shenandoah, Iowa. Born at Malvern, Iowa in 1900. HEIDENREICH, William J., page 305, photograph, 100981 Private First Class Company E Died September 14, 1918 in Evacuation Hospital No. 117. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Heidenreich, Rockford, Iowa. Private Heidenreich was wounded at Chateau Thierry but returned soon after, only to meet his death a few days later. A brave and courageous soldier with a splendid record behind him. He had served throughout the Lorraine and the Battle of Champagne with the regiment. JONES, Cleon R., page 306, [no photograph] 3281344 Private Company K Killed September 14, 1918 at St. Mihiel. While advancing in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient near Fliery, Private Jones was wounded by a high explosive shell and taken to the hospital where he died. CASEBOLT, Robert S., page 306, photograph, 1569334 Private Company M Killed September 14, 1918 at the St. Mihiel Front. Buried in Grave No. 15-C, Map of Pannes. Casebolt had only been with the regiment a short time but had proved himself a good soldier. Relative's address, Mary C. Hawkins, Valonica, ;Indiana. KILLEN, Don J., page 307, photograph, 10018 Private Company A Died in Field Hospital No. 168th, September 14, 1919 (sic). Son of Mrs. Effie Killen, Carlisle, Iowa. Private Killen was fatally wounded in the St. Mihiel attack while defending his post. He was taken to the hospital where he died soon after. Before the regiment sailed for France, he was numbered among the best in the company. At Lorraine he took part in all raids and patrols sent out by the company, doing this in addition to his other duties. It would be hard to overestimate his worth for the gallant part he played during the dark days when the fate of the world was hung in the balance. WALLRAF, Albert R., page 307, photograph, 102327 Private First Class Company L Killed at St. Mihiel September 14, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 4-C, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wallraf, Mankato, Minnesota. Private Wallraf was killed in action by machine gun fire. He had no fear of shot or shell. In the capacity of Battalion runner, in which place he had served for many months, he was exceptionally steady and reliable. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. THRIBBY, Bob, page 308, photograph, 102213 Private Company K Died September 14, 1918. While advancing in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient, Private Tribby was seriously wounded and was taken to the hospital where he died. He was with the regiment in Lorraine, in Champagne and in the drive at Chateau Thierry. MARSHALL, John, page 308, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company F Relative's address, Dale D. Marshall, Clarinda, Iowa. Private Marshall was transferred from the 168th Infantry to the 351st Engineers. He was killed working on a road near the village of Fayen-Hay, France on September 14, 1918. COLLINS, John B., page 309, photograph, 1349553 Private Company M Killed September 14, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 6, Map of Pannes. Born February 22, 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Collins, Covin, Alabama. Private Collins was killed by shell fire while making a charge in the advance on the St. Mihiel salient. He had been transferred to the 168th Infantry from the Dixie Division. Private Collins came from a family of fighters, his grandfather having been a captain in the Civil War. WOODS, Gilbert H., page 309, photograph, 101562 Sergeant Company H Killed at St. Mihiel September 14, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-D, Map of Chambley 5- 6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Woods, Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Woods was killed after the advance was finished in the St. Mihiel drive and our line had been established. Born November 21, 1895 at Oskaloosa, Iowa. DOYLE, William, page 310, photograph, 2969265 Private Company E Died September 14, 1918 in Evacuation Hospital No. 117. Private Doyle had been with the company but ten days and this was his first large engagement. He was wounded severely September 13th in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. Relative's address, Margaret Doyle, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. DISPAIN, James L., page 310, photograph, 3208772 Private Company E Killed September 14, 1918 on the Vigneulles Dompvitoux Road in front of Haumont. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Dispain, Lincoln, Alabama. Private Dispain joined the regiment after the Chateau Thierry Battle and this was his first battle. SWIFT, Samuel E., page 311, photograph, 2969290 Private Company E Killed September 14, 1918 on the Vigneulles Dompvitoux Road in the front of Haumont. Buried in Grave No. 16, Map of Pannes. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Heliah Swift, Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Private Swift had been with the regiment only two weeks and was in his first engagement when killed. GLISSON, John B., page 311, [no photograph] Private Company F Wounded September 13, 1918 and died in the hospital September 15th. Son of Mrs. Mary Glisson, Fletcher, Florida. Private Glisson was one of the replacements sent to the regiment t the Chateau Thierry Front, and had just come back when he received the sound that caused his death. Glisson had become mixed with Company G while advancing and was with them when he was wounded. ROBINSON, Bryan, page 312, [no photograph] 1488429 Private Company H Killed September 15, 1918 on the St. Mihiel Drive. Son of Mrs. L. Robinson, Gonzales, Texas. Private Robinson was killed during the advance on St. Mihiel. Robinson had joined the regiment after the Chateau Thierry. He came as a replacement from the Texas National Guard. WHISEMOUNT, Noah L., page 312, [no photograph], 2810710 Private Company E Missing since September 15, 1918 in a raid on Marimboys Farm near Haumont, France. Son of Mrs. M. Whisemount, Lindsey, Oklahoma. Private Whisemount had been with the company but three weeks when he participated in a raid against the Germans at Marimboys Farm. From that action he never returned and was never seen or heard of after that. WOODWARD, Willis F., page 313, photograph, [no serial number] Private Company A Died September 16th, from wounds received in action September 15, 1918. Son of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Woodward, Winterset, Iowa. Private Woodward was killed by shrapnel during the drive on the St. Mihiel Front. He was gassed at Lorraine and was in the hospital for three weeks. He served with the regiment through the Chateau Thierry drive. Private Woodward was made a corporal a short time before his death. He was a good soldier and his loss was felt by all who knew him. LEMOS, Francisco, page 313, photograph, 1488072 Private Company G Killed September 16, 1918 at St. Mihiel Sector, 1,500 yards N. E. Louisville Farm. Buried in Grave No. 3-B, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Private Lemos was on scout duty with his company when a high explosive shell hit him killing him instantly. He had been with the regiment but a short time, this battle being his first engagement. Relative's address, Mrs. Matilda Salmis, Kerrville, Texas. WOLCOTT, Alfred R., page 314, photograph, 84447 Private Company C Killed at St. Mihiel Sector, September 16, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-E, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wolcott, Schafer, North Dakota. Private Wolcott was on scout duty with his company and was carrying a wounded man off the field to the rear when he was hit in the spine by a machine gun bullet and instantly killed. He had served with the regiment at Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry. ANDERSON, Byron, page 314, photograph, 1108392 Private Company E Died September 16, 1918 at Evacuation Hospital No. 65. Buried in Grave No. 5, Ansonville. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay W. Anderson, Liberty, Mississippi. Private Anderson was seriously wounded September 13th, south of Essey in the St. Mihiel Advance. He had joined the company just before the engagement and this was his first great battle. BOYCE, William R., page 315, [no photograph], 1855852 Private Company E Died September 16, 1918 in Evacuation Hospital No. 1. Son of Mrs. Dora Boyce, Piedmont, South Carolina. Private Boyce was severely wounded, south of Benney, France in the St. Mihiel Drive. He had just come to the company but ten days before and this was his first great battle. BLOODWORTH, John W., page 315, [no photograph] [no serial number] Private Company G Died September 22, 1918 at Evacuation Hospital No. 12. Private Bloodworth came to this regiment from the Texas National Guard. Soon after he joined the company we entered the St. Mihiel Drive, where on the morning of the 22nd, during a raid on enemy positions he was wounded by shrapnel. He lived only a short time after he reached the hospital. Relative's address, Mrs. Bessie Crom, Springfield, Tennessee. SAYLOR, Vernon W., page 316, photograph, 302228 Private Company G Killed September 22, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 2-I, Map of Chambley. Son of Mrs. M. Saylor, Greenville, Pennsylvania. Though he had only been with the regiment a short time Saylor had proved himself to be a great leader of men. STATTERFIELD, Ira, page 316, photograph, 1894554 Private Company A Killed September 23, 1918 at St. Mihiel Front near Louisvillle Farm. Buried in Grave No. 3-A, Map of Chambley. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Staterfield, Bruce, North Carolina. Private Statterfield was killed instantly by a shell fragment while defending his post in the front line. From the time he joined Company A until the reduction of the salient at St. Mihiel, he proved himself to be the type of soldier that made the victory not only possible, but certain. BARNES, Charles H., page 317, photograph, 100220 Private Company B Killed September 23, 1918 at Haumont in the St. Mihiel salient. Buried in grave No. 2- G, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Private Barnes was wounded by a high explosive while serving in the front line near Haumont, but stayed at his post until he was struck a second time and killed. He was a member of the platoon that was cited in the French Divisional orders for action of March 5, 1918. Relative's address, Mrs. Ed Primes, Oelwein, Iowa. Born March 28, 1889, Manchester, Iowa. JOHNSON, Ernest G., page 317, photograph, 102075 Private Company K Killed at St. Mihiel near Haumont Farm, September 23, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 2-J, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Johnson, Parsons, Kansas. Private Johnson was killed by a machine gun bullet while acting as a stretcher bearer in regimental patrol or raid on the Haumont Farm. LEONARD, Virden L., page 318, photograph, 102025 Private Company K Died about September 23, 1918 at Base Hospital No. 36. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Leonard, Corning, Iowa. Private Leonard was wounded during the attack on the St. Mihiel salient and was taken to the hospital where he died a few days later. He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry. Born at Brooks, Iowa, May 25, 1895. LEWIS, L. L., page 318, [no photograph], 1487677 Private Company B Killed September 23, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 2-H, Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. Lewis, St. Antoniao (sic), Texas. Private Lewis was killed by a high explosive shell while serving in the line, after the St. Mihiel drive near Haumont. He entered the service July 28, 1918 in the Texas National Guard and came to this regiment August 24, 1918. MUELLER, Kenneth, page 319, photograph, [no serial number] Corporal Company G Died September 24, 1918 at Hospital. Buried in Mars Hospital Center, Mars-Sure-Allier, Neiver, France. Corporal Mueller was one of the original men of Company G. Everyone who knew him held him as a true friend. He had a smile and cheerful word for all. Corporal Mueller was severely wounded on September 13th while his platoon was attempting to capture some Germans who were retreating down a road. Enemy machine guns opened fire from our right flank. He was taken to the hospital where he died September 24th. BELIFORE, Nicholas, page 319, photograph, 1663465 Private Machine Gun Company Killed September 24, 1918 at St. Mihiel. Buried in Grave No. 2-K, Map of Chambley 5- 6 XXXIII-1-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Belifore, Rutland, Vermont. Private Belifore was on gas guard at St. Mihiel when he was hit in the head by a piece of flying shell which killed him instantly. He had served throughout the Lorraine campaign, Champagne and Chateau Thierry. COBB, Oakley, page 320, photograph, 246922 Private Company B Killed September 24, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 4-A, Map of Chambley XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Cobb, Cranesville, Pennsylvania. After the drive at St. Mihiel while his company was holding the line, Private Cobb was killed by a high explosive shell. He had served with the regiment in the Lorraine and Champagne sectors. BOWEN, Gerald A., page 320, [no photograph], 84316 Private Company A Killed at the St. Mihiel Front, September 24, 1918. Buried in Grave No. 4-C, Map of Chambley. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bowen, Clarinton, Iowa. During the trying days at Champagne and the bloody days that followed at Chateau Thierry, Private Bowen conducted himself with the coolness of a veteran and well merited the commendation he received from his commanding officer. He was almost instantly killed in the intense bombardment that started shortly after the company had taken its place in line. MOCZYGEMBA, Ignac J., page 321, photograph, 1487848 Private Company B Killed September 24, 1918 at St. Mihiel near Haumont. Buried in Grave No. 4-B, Map of Chambley 5-6 XXXIII-13. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Moczygemba, Panna Maria, Texas. Private Moczygemba was killed while on duty in the line near Haumont in the St. Mihiel salient. He was transferred to this regiment from the Texas National Guard. RICKARD, Lyle G., page 321, photograph, 100060 Private Company A Wounded on St. Mihiel Front September 23rd, and died in Base Hospital No. 51, September 26, 1918. Son of Mrs. Belle Rickard, Mason City, Iowa. Private Rickard went through with Company A during the occupation of the trenches in Lorraine, Champagne and Chateau Thierry, and was fatally wounded at St. Mihiel on September 23rd by shrapnel. He died later in the hospital, Base No. 51. Private Rickard refused to let himself be bandaged until his comrades had been properly looked after, and in numerous other little ways proved to be an excellent soldier. SWISHER, Claude, page 322, photograph, 102015 Sergeant Company K Died October 8, 1918 at Base Hospital NO. 9, Chateauroux Indre. Buried in Cemetery at Chateau Indre. Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Swisher, Washington, Iowa. During the attack on the St. Mihiel salient Sergeant Swisher was wounded in the leg. He was taken to the hospital where he died a short time later. He had served with the regiment in Lorraine. Champagne and Chateau Thierry. LAMEY, Edmund, page 322, [no photograph], 3209420 Private Company I Died at Evacuation Hospital No. 1 from the St. Mihiel Front. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lamey, Dauphine Island, Alabama. Private Lamey came to France as a casual and was assigned to Company I, 168th Infantry. He was with the regiment in the drive on he St. Mihiel salient. While in service at the Bois de Chatillon, he received wounds which proved fatal. Private Lamey had a serious attitude toward his work and was always striving to do his full share. HAYNES, Dempsey R., page 323, photograph, 1892398 Private Company A Died in the hospital. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey Haynes, Kenley, North Carolina. Private Haynes joined Company A the 27th of August and was slightly wounded at St. Mihiel and sent back to the hospital. While at the hospital he contracted pneumonia and died of that disease shortly after.