OBIT: Simeon GLASSCO, 1918, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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TYRONE

  A letter confirming the death in action of Sergeant Simeon Glassco, 
son of William Glassco of this place, was received yesterday by the 
young soldier's sister, Mrs. Herbert Gibson, from the War department 
and reads as follows: "I deeply regret to inform you that Sergeant 
Simeon H. Glassco, Company E, 131st infantry, was killed in action 
September 26th, 1918.  Notification to this effect was sent by 
telegraph to his father, Mr. William Glassco, 1449 Logan avenue, 
Tyrone, Pa., the emergency address left by Sergeant Glassco.  For more 
information and details concerning his death, you should write to his 
commanding officer.  Respectfully yours, M. F. Cronin, adjutant 
General, Washington, D.C., December 6, 1918."

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Friday, December 13, 1918