Ingalls, Thomas and Fred  Obituary, Langlade County, WI

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Ingalls, Thomas and Fred
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Transcribed from "The Antigo Daily Journal"
Antigo, Langlade County, WI. 
Saturday, October 25, 1919 - page 1.

BOTH BROTHERS DIED IN FLANDERS FIELDS

FATE OF FRED INGALLS LEARNED AFTER INVESTIGATION COVERING MONTHS.

	Two Elmhurst boys, Thomas and Fred Ingalls, sons of Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Ingalls, lie buried in "Flanders fields" where they were killed in 
action about a year ago.  The fate of Thomas became known to his parents 
on November 29, 1918, but that of Fred was not revealed until a few days 
ago.

	Fred and Thomas Ingalls were indicted into military service, July 
22, 1918.  Both left Antigo at the same time, their numbers being 
consecutive.  Almost immediately after their arrival in camp they were 
put into a replacement company, sent to France and to the front.  Their 
parents did not hear from either one of them after September.

	Thomas, it was learned, was killed in action, November 2, 1918 and 
buried between Elsene and Cruyshautem, Belgium.  He was serving with 
Company D, 344th infantry.

	The Legal Advisory Board and Civilian Relief Committee of the Red 
Cross, made an investigation of the fate of Fred Ingalls, through the 
War Department and the Red Cross.  For months no trace of him could be 
found, although they went so far as to cable to Paris.  As late as 
August 28 word was received that the investigation was without success.  
A few days ago the Red Cross reported that Fred Ingalls was killed in 
action prior to October 10 and re-buried on that date in military 
cemetery N. 1252, Waereghen, West Flanders, Belgium.  He was a member of 
Company I, 148th infantry, having been transferred to it from Company D, 
344th infantry, his brother's unit.

	Evidently there has been confusion, as an incomplete service 
record shows that Fred Ingalls, Company I, 148th infantry, was 
transferred to a hospital in December 1918.  Men who have been in active 
military service report that it is very difficult to keep track of 
members of replacement units.