Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Pung, John James 1918
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Portland Observer, 26 Aug 1920

Last Rites for John Pung Are Attended by a Large, Sympathetic Crowd.
Young Man’s Death Occurred in France
Was on His Way to the Front When Stricken with Pleural-Pneumonia; Was 24 Years of
Age.

Thursday afternoon the body of John Pung was brought from Hoboken, N.J., by Sergeant
Allen Welch.  Mr. Pung was one of the Portland boys of the 85th division, who died
in France following an attack of pleural-pneumonia.  The remains were buried in
Portland cemetery, Friday morning, after solemn high mass had been said, at St.
Patrick church, by Rev. John A. Griffin, assisted by Fr. McCarthy, of Ionia, and Fr.
Uhlenberg, of Pewamo.  The church was so crowded that many people had to remain
standing.  The K. of C. attended in a body and the Dale E. Hyland Post, American
Legion, acted as escort to the cemetery, all members standing at salute as the final
ceremonies were being held.

John Pung was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pung and one of a family of seven
children.  His five brothers and one sister survive him.  He left Camp Custer, June
27, 1918, arriving in France in July, but before he could reach the front in October
he was stricken with the disease that was fatal and he died at the age of 24 years. 
The body was first laid to rest on the fields of France, but for several weeks had
been on the journey home.  Members of the family were at the depot and although
Sergeant Welch had been in charge of 40 bodies before coming with this one, he
states that never before had one been met by a representation of the American
Legion.  He was pleased with their thoughtful attention.  The body was taken to
Bandfield’s undertaking rooms and then to the Pung home, east of the village.

All places of business were closed between 9:30 and 10:00, thus showing their last
respects to another American soldier who had answered the nation’s call.


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