Bios of Harlan, Ralph A. (b.1896) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1920.
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Harlan, Ralph A. (page 647), who owns and operates a part of the old
Charles Harlan farm in section 23, Oakwood Township, was born on this farm
February 16, 1896, of Charles and Catherine (Hall) Harlan. He was educated
in the district school and, as his father's assistant, acquired a good
knowledge of agriculture. His industrial career was temporarily
interrupted by the war with Germany, for on January 1, 1918, he enlisted
in the First Regular Division Motor Supply Train, and was soon on his way
to Camp Johnson at Jacksonville, Fla. On May 1 he left for overseas, made
a safe crossing, and quickly found himself at the front, and taking part
in the battles and fighting at Champagne-Marne, Alsne-Marne, St. Mihiel
and Meuse-Argonne. Though he escaped death and wounds, he was slightly
gassed. He had entered the service as a private and was discharged with
the rank of 1st class sergeant on July 12, 1919. On his return home he
took charge of the farm and he is here carrying on general and diversified
farming with good success. He is a member of the Shipping Association and
of the Co-operative creamery at Plainview. Mr. Harlan married Mildred
Sullivan, daughter of Michael J. and Nellis (Sweeney) Sullivan of West
Albany Township, and he and his wife have a son, Edward. The family are
Catholics in religion and Mr. Harlan belongs fraternally to the Knights of
Columbus.