Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Atwell, Claud Leslie 1918
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Portland Observer, Nov 1918

Pvt. Atwell Killed
Another Portland Soldier Died in Closing Days of War.
Was a Son of the Late Nelson Atwell, of Danby.
Lost His Life Three Days After Private Schmidt Was Killed.

Private Claud L. Atwell was killed in action in France Oct. 15th, three days
after Private John P. Schmidt met his death.  He left Camp Custer with the 85th
division at the same time Private Schmidt departed and was evidently n the same
unit in France.  He was a son of the late Nelson Atwell, of Danby, and a brother
of Mrs. Hattie Ames, of this village.  His mother lives in Danby, and there are
several brothers and sisters.  Besides the one mentioned are Harry, Lansing;
Horace, Grand Ledge, William, Eagle; Teddy, Danby; Mrs. Hattie Burhans, Coral;
Mrs. Claud Barber, Danby.  He carried an insurance of $10,000, which is now
payable to his mother.  His thoughtfulness and desire to protect her will enable
her to pass her remaining years in comfort, though the shock of her son’s death
will ever be present.

Claud was born in Danby Jan. 13, 1893, and resided there until he was called to
camp early in June.  He had little more than three weeks’ training at Custer
when the division was ordered overseas.  His mother had heard from him
frequently and all was well when the last letter was written.  His father was a
veteran of the Civil war.

The news reached her Thursday morning, in the stereotyped style of the war
department.  The telegram said Private Atwell had been killed in action Oct.
15th.  He was the fourth soldier from this vicinity to be killed in action. 
Three others have died of disease.

At the Methodist church next Sunday afternoon Rev. R.S. MacGregor, the pastor,
will give a memorial address in honor of Private Atwell, whose mother is a
devoted member of that church.  The service will begin at 3:00.


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