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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Pat Dietrich in 1999. *************************************************************************** ARMY AND GENERAL MILITARY SERVICE plus personnel that I have no other information for. -A- Adams, Clarence - Army Abbott, Daniel - Army Ammerman, Ed - Army Anderson, Frank E. - Army Auttskawitz, A. - Army Adams, Lewis D. Born at Rice Lake, Wis., April 1, 1890. Son of J. P. Adams, Ladysmith. Enlisted April 14, 1917, in Troop K, Transferred to Battery B. Sent from Camp MacArthur to Newport News in charge of officer's horses, there transferred to a headquarters company. Nearly a year overseas service. Ammerman, Don Born at West Lima Wis. Sept. 11, 1893. Son of Isaac and Minnie Ammerman, Ladysmith, R 3. Entered service April 28, 1917, at Superior in Troop K, 2nd U. S. Cavalry Trained at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Sailed for France Mar. 22, 1918. Sailed for France Mar. 22, 1918. Promoted to corporal and then to Sergeant. Battles participated in: Attached to 26th Div. on the Toul Front and at St. Mihiel. Landed in U. S. June 29th, 1919. Mustered out July 10, 1919. Ammerman, Frederic Born at Island Lake, Wis., Sept. 7, 1898. Son of Isaac and Minnie Ammerman, Ladysmith, R 3. Entered service at Superior, April 28, 1917, in Machine Gun Troop, 2nd U. S. Cavalry. Trained at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Sailed for France Mar. 22, 1918. Promoted to Corporal then to Sergeant. In action on St. Mihiel Front. Landed in U. S. June 29, 1919. Mustered out July 10, 1919. Ammerman, Ross Born at West Lima Wis. Feb. 19, 1891. Son of Isaac and Minnie Ammerman, Ladysmith, R 3. Entered service at Superior, April 28, 1917, in Troop K, 2nd U. S. Cavalry. Trained at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Sailed for France Mar. 22, 1918. Promoted to Head Saddler. In engagement on Toul and St. Mihiel Fronts. Landed in U. S. June 29, 1919. Mustered out July 10, 1919. Anderson, Edwin Born at Algoma, Wis., May 25, 1889. Son of Andrew and Carrie Anderson, Weyerhaeuser. Entered service at Weyerhaeuser, Sept. 17, 1917. in Q. M. Corps. Assigned to duty at Camp Custer, Mich., and remained there until discharged Jan. 28, 1919. Anderson, Frederick Walter Born at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 14, 1894. Son of C. V. and Mary Anderson, Weyerhaeuser. Entered the service on December 8, 1917, at Chicago in the Supply Co., 46th F. A. Trained at Fort Baker Calif. Sailed for France Oct. 14, 1918. Promoted to Corporal to Sergeant, to Supply Sergeant. Transferred to Artillery School, to Supply Co. 4th F. A. Camp Fustis, Va. Landed in U. S. Feb. 11, 1919. Mustered out Feb. 26, 1919. Anderson, Gustave Albert Born at Vaimland, Sweden, February 11, 1894. Son of John A. and Christian Anderson, Weyerhaeuser. Entered the service at Ladysmith. May 1, 1918; assigned to Co. H, 53rd Inf. Trained at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed for France July 6, 1918. Transferred to Co. G, 52nd Inf. Participated in enemy attack at Sondernach, Alsace, Oct. 4, 1918. Ill with Flu Oct. 23, to Nov. 22, 1918, France. Landed in U. S. June 12, and mustered out June 24, 1919. Anderson, Harry Born at Marinette, Wis., Jan. 22, 1895. Son of John Anderson, Weyerhaeuser. Entered service Aug. 23, 1917, at Minneapolis, assigned to Co. 1, Depot Brigade, Fort Levenworth. Trained at Fort Levenworth, and Fort Wood. Sailed for France Dec. 11, 1917. Transferred to 101st Field Signal Batn. Co. C, 26th Div. Promoted to Corporal. Battles participate in: Toul Sector, Seicheprey, Chemin des Dames, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, Verdun, and Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. April 17, 1919. Mustered out April 29, 1919. Andress, Roy Bertrand Born at Lohville, Iowa. Son of J. A. and E. Andress, Bruce. Entered service at Ladysmith, May 25, 1918. Assigned to 86th Div., transferred to Detachment Q. M. C. Sub Depot No. 3. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Ill Sept. 23, Liverpool, England. Landed in U. S. July 22, and was mustered out July 29, 1919. Arnold, Suel O. Born at Whitney, IA., July 11, 1897. Son of W. B. Arnold, Ingram. Graduate of Ladysmith High School. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until shortly before the Armistice. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Ill with rheumatism, Oct. 6 to Oct. 27, 1918. Mustered out, April 25, 1919. Aspheug, Christian E. Born in Norway, Jan. 20, 1887. Son of Cornelius and Ellen Aspheug. Entered service Oct. 12, 1917 at Great Falls, Mont. in Co. G. 163rd Inf., 41st Div. Trained at Camp Lewis, Wash. Sailed for France Dec. 20, 1917. Transferred to Co. G, 127th Inf. In all battles of 32nd Div. up to Oct. 4, 1918. Wounded Aug. 3, 1918, at Chateau Thierry, by a machine gun bullet, in right thigh; and on Oct. 4, in Argonne Forest, three fingers on left hand wounded by machine gun bullet. Landed in U. S. on Dec. 24, 1918. Mustered out Jan. 25, 1919. Atwood, Harry Born at Chetek, Wis., May 23, 1895. Son of Walter L. and Nettie Atwood, Bruce. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918. Assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France, Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Hdqrs. Co., 7th Div. Occupied Puvenell Sector. Landed in U. S. June 27, 1919. Mustered out July 9, 1919. Atwood, John Born at Chetek, Wis., March 20, 1892. Son of Walter L. and Nettie Atwood, Bruce. Entered the service July 23, 1918, Ladysmith, assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Co. A, 342d Inf. Participated in battle of Meuse-Argonne. Ill with Flu, Oct. 20 to Nov. 4, 1918, France. Landed in U. S. June 20, 1919. Mustered out June 28, 1919. Austin, Louis Oren Born at Weston, Wis., April 16, 1892. Son of Wm and Jennie Austin, Ladysmith. Entered the service July 23, 1918, at Ladysmith, and assigned to the 345 Depot Brigade, Camp Grant, Ill., where he trained. Transferred to Motor Transportation Corps, 345th Co. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out July 5, 1919. -B- Baumel, Frank - Army Henry W. Bobg, Henry W. - Army Bowman, Earl - Army Brooks, William F. - Army Bunchek, Paul Herman - Army Badner, William Born at Weyerhaeuser, Wis., Jan. 21, 1893. Son of Jos. Badner. Entered the service at Twin Brooks, S. D., June 24, 1918, with Co. L. 352d Inf. Trained at Camp Function. Sailed for France Aug. 15th, 1918. Saw action in Haute-Alsace and before Metz. Landed in U. S. June 1st, 1919. Mustered out June 15th. Bailey, Fred Born at Garden, Mich., Aug. 8, 1893. Son of Arthur and Nellie Bailey. Entered the service at Ladysmith May 1, 1918, assigned to Co. B. M. P., 6th Div, at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S. C. Transferred to Co. B, 35th Batn. U. S. Guards, on guard duty four months in New Orleans. Mustered out Dec. 31, 1918. Barfknecht, Fritz C. Born at Ladysmith, Wis., April 17, 1893. Son of Fritz and Ernestine Barfknecht. Entered the service on Sept. 1, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to the 23d Co. Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Mustered out Dec. 8, 1918. Barfknecht, John F. Born at Ladysmith, Dec. 1, 1889. Son of Fritz and Ernestine Barfknecht. Entered the service May 1, 1918, at Camp Wadsworth, S. C., and assigned to Co. A, 53rd Inf., 6th Div. Sailed for France, July 5, 1918. Saw action at St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. June 12, 1919. Mustered out June 22, 1919. Barfknecht, Paul Frank Born at Hawkins, Wis., Nov. 19, 1896. Son of Fritz and Ernestine Barfknecht, Ladysmith. Entered the service Aug. 14, 1918 at Kansas City, and assigned to the 6th Co., Sweeney Auto School Training Detach. Transferred to Walker Sanatorium, Evansville, Ind. Ill with Flu Oct. 15, 1918 to April 6, 1919. Mustered out April 9, 1919. Barfknecht, Paul Herman Born at Warner, Wis., Sept. 14, 1896. Son of Wilhelm and Louise Barfknecht, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Oct. 24, 1918, and assigned to the 5th Co., 161st Depot Brigade at Camp Grant, Ill. Mustered out Dec. 27, 1918. Barnett, Walter Burton Born at Whitney, Ind., July 28, 1893. Son of Wm. B. and Rhoda, M. Barnett, Hawkins, Wis. Graduate of high school and business college. Entered the service May 1, 1918, assigned to Hdqrs. Co., 6th Supply Train at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed for France July 15, 1918. Promoted to Supply Sergeant. Saw action in the Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. June 22, 1919. Mustered out July 3, 1919. Barney, Adolord J. Born at Turtle Lake, Wis., July 13, 1886. Son of Joseph and Delina Barney, Amery, Wis. Entered the service August 13, 1918, assigned to the U. S. A. A. S., which did duty with the French. Trained at Kansas City, Mo., and Allentown, Pa. Sailed for France Nov. 11, 1918. Promoted to Sergeant. Landed in U. S. June 4, 1919. Mustered out June 17, 1919. Bates, Carl D. Born at Amacoy Lake, Wis., Aug. 15, 1892. Son of Robert and Martha Bates. Entered the service May 1, 1918, at Ladysmith and assigned to Co. A, 3d Inf. at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed for France July 5, 1918. Promoted to Corporal. Saw action in the Meuse-Argonne and the Vosges. Landed in U. S. June 12, and was mustered out June 23, 1919. Bates, Rollo Born at Baraboo, Wis., Oct. 12th, 1891. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bates. Entered the service at Chicago, Ill., Feb. 26, 1917. Assigned to 3d Co. 161st Depot Brigade. Trained at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Nogales, Ariz. Sailed for France June 11, 1917. Transferred to 35th Inf. Was in the first Battle won by the American Forces in France on May 28th 1919 near Montdidier. Was gassed May 4th and May 28th, 1918. Landed in U. S. Feb. 11, and was mustered out April 2, 1919. Bathke, Ervin Fredrick Born at Springfield, Minn., Sept. 2, 1896. Son of Fred and Susa Bathke, Tony, R. 1. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B. Transferred to Hospital Dec. 24, 1918. Sick Dec. 24, 1918 to Feb. 26, 1919. Landed in U. S. March 24, 1919. Mustered out April 9, 1919. Beaulieu, Abraham Born at Flambeau, Wis., May 12, 1893. Son of Delor and Josephine Beaulieu. Enlisted in Troop K, July 16, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, to Co. L, 1st A. H. R. to 219th M. P. Co. Sailed for France May 25, 1918. Landed in America July 12, 1919. Mustered out July 19, 1919. Beaulieu, Reme Munroe Born at Flambeau, Wis., Dec. 13, 1891. Son or Delor and Josephine Beaulieu, Hawkins. Entered the service May 25, 1918 at Hawkins and was assigned to the Supply Co., 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. Landed in U. S. July 9, 1919. Mustered out during August, 1919. Bell, Mahlon Dewey Born at Lincoln, Ind., May 23, 1897. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bell, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Kokomo, Ind., July 3, 1917, in Co. E, 152d Inf. Trained at Camp Shelby , Miss. Promoted to Corporal. Mustered out Jan. 9, 1919. Berg, Herman A. Born at Kewaunee, July 10, 1890. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berg, Sr. Entered the service at Camp Grant May 25, 1918, in Co. M, 343 Inf., transferred to 102d Engineer Train. Sailed for France Sept. 7, 1918. Ill, Sept. 15, at Dartfort, Eng. Mustered out April 17, 1919. Berge, Henry Born in Kossuth County, Iowa, Nov. 14, 1895. Son of L. K. and Martha Berge, Glen Flora. Entered the service Oct. 14, 1918, assigned to 10th C. A. C. Trained at Camp Nichols, Louisiana. Mustered out Dec. 24, 1918. Berger, Arthur W. Born at Apollonia, Wis., July 29, 1896. Son of Axel and Emma C. Berger, Apollonia. Entered the service at Ft. Snelling, St. Paul, Minn., in Co. B, 32d Engineers. Trained at Camp Grant, and Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Transferred to 61st Engineers, to 1st Prov. Batn. Engineers, Ft. Benj Harrison, Ind. Promoted to Sergt. Major. Mustered out Dec. 21st, 1918. Bergevin, Elmer A. Born at Chippewa Falls, Wis. Son of Alex and Myrtle Bergevin, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith May 25, 1918, assigned to 15th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, Camp Grant. Trained at Camp Grant, Fort Levenworth and Camp Meade. Transferred to 427th Telegraph Btn., Co. E. In hospital with broken arm Dec. 26, 1918 to Beg. 6, 1919, Camp Meade. Mustered out Feb. 22, 1919. Bernard, Alva E. Born at Ashkum, Ill., Sept. 14, 1897. Son of Alfred and Lillie Bernard, Bruce. Entered service July 5, 1917, in Co. K, 164th Inf. Trained at Fort Lincoln N. Dak. Sailed for France April 15, 1918. Transferred to 42d Div to 26th Div. Saw action at Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel and Verdun. Promoted to corporal. Landed in U. S. April 6, and mustered out April 17, 1919. Bernard, Leroy L. Born at Ashkum, Wis., Dec. 3, 1895. Son of Alfred and Lillie Bernard. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B. On horse detail. Sailed for France April 15, 1918. Promoted to rank of corporal. Remained with Battery until mustered out May 16, 1919. Berthiaume, Walter J. Born at Flambeau, Wis., July 15, 1886. Son of Mrs. Angeline Lambert. Entered the service at Duluth, on Aug. 15, 1917. Sailed for France April 2, 1918. Attached to Casual Co., at C. T. Center, No. 2, T. A., Lemonges, France. Landed in U. S. May 23, 1919. Mustered out on July 23, 1919. Bertrand, Claude L. Born at Chippewa Falls, Feb. 24, 1896. Son of John and Olivia Bertrand. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B. On horse detail, sailed for France April 15, 1918. Remained with Battery until mustered out May 16, 1919. Beyer, Fred E. Born at Rice Lake, Wis., Oct. 8, 1896. Son of Emil and Ida Beyer, Bruce. Entered the service July 29th, 1917, at Columbus, Ohio, in the 41st Aero Squadron. Trained at Selfridge Field, Mich., and Gullane, Scotland. Sailed for France Feb. 16, 1918. Saw action in the Meuse- Argonne. Landed in the U. S. June 25, 1919. Mustered out June 30, 1919. Reenlisted on date of discharge for a period of one year and is at present in the 88th Aero. Squadron. Biller, Ira Lewis Born at Glenwood, Wis., April 6, 1893. Son of Chris and Rhoda Biller, Glen Flora, Wis. Entered the service July 23, 1918 at Ladysmith and assigned to Co., K, 342d Inf., at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. Transferred to 3d Provisional Reg., Depot Service. Ill with the Flu Sept. 28 to Oct. 20, 1918. Landed in U. S. July 7, and mustered out July 17, 1919. Biller, Lawrence C. Born at Glen Flora, March 9, 1899. Son of Chris and Rhoda Biller, Glen Flora, Wis. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Sailed for France June 29, 1918. Transferred to Bat. B., To Bat., C. 19th F. A.; to Co. D 3rd Army R. Depot; to Co. M. 148th Inf. to Battery B. 120th F. A. Battles participated in: Haute-Alsace; OiseAisne; and Meuse Argonne. Landed in U. S. May 4, 1919. Mustered out May 16, 1919. Bisson, Leo Adolph Born at Ingram, Wis., April 24, 1896. Son of Louis and Ida Bisson, Ingram, Wis. Entered the service on July 23, 1918, at Camp Grant and was assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf. Sailed for France on Sept. 9, 1918. Transferred to 4th Prov. Training Reg., to Co. 8, A. S. C. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Ill with Flu Oct. 10 to 24th, St. Andre, France. Landed in U. S. July 5, and mustered out July 12, 1919. Bjerke, Elmer E. Born at Cashton, Monroe County, Wis., Sept. 5, 1893. Son of Ole A. and Marie A. Bjerke, Weyerhaeuser. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until mustered out, May 16, 1919. Blanchard, Everett E. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 3, 1897. Son of Howard T. and Ida J. Blanchard, Ladysmith. Graduate of Stanford University. Entered the service at Fort Winfield Scott, May 29, 1918, assigned to C. A. C. Casual Detach. Trained at Fort Winfield Scott and Fortress Monroe. Sick with Flu Oct. 25 to Nov. 9, at Fortress Monroe, Va. Mustered out Dec. 31, 1918. Blasko, Frank Joseph Born at Connellsville, Pa., March 5, 1896. Son of John and Kate Blasko. Entered the service July 23, 1918 at Ladysmith and assigned to Co. H, 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Landed in U. S. March 31, and mustered out April 23, 1919. Bliffert, Lester Louis Born at Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 11, 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Bliffert, Ladysmith. Attended College of Agriculture two years. Entered the service Aug. 31, 1918, being assigned to the 144 Eng., 101st Div. Trained at Indianapolis Motor School and Camp Shelby, Miss. Promoted to rank of Sergeant. Mustered out Jan. 1, 1919. Bloom, Ben G. Born at Fairchild, Wis., April 27, 1894. Son of Charles Bloom, Fairchild, Wis. Enlisted April 14, 1917, Troop K. Transferred to Battery B, to Casual Co. Promoted to rank of corporal. Battles participated in: Haute-Alsace; Aisne-Marne; Oise-Aisne. Transferred to hospital because of ear trouble in Aug. 1918. Date of arrival in U. S. and date of discharge not known. Boldon, John Born at Elroy, Wis., April 10, 1891. Son of A. A. and Lizzie Boldon, Island Lake. Graduated from high school and attended college three years. Entered the service at Minneapolis, June 24, 1918, Co. L, 344 Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Co. C., 112th M. P. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Saw action in Muese-Argonne and in Flanders. Gassed Oct. 15, 1918. Was in a motorcycle accident Feb. 8, 1919, at Dijon, France, fractured both bones above ankle in right foot. Landed in U. S. April 29, and mustered out July 30, 1919. Bolton, Rollie Born in Vernon County, Wis., Dec. 27, 1895. Son of A. A. and Lizzie Boldon, Island Lake. Entered the service July 24, 1918 at Sparta, Wis., and was assigned to the Supply Co., 342d Inf., at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to 102d Guard Company (German prisoner Guard). Promoted to rank of Corporal. Saw action in Meuse-Argonne. Ill with Flu, Oct. 15, to 22, 1918 at Le Mans, France. Landed in U. S. June 8, 1919. Mustered out June 15, 1919. Bolset, Jacob J. Born at Jolster, Norway, Sept. 5, 1893. Son of Johannes and Engel Bolset. entered the service May 1, 1918 at Ladysmith and assigned to Co. A, 4th Pioneer Inf. Trained at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Sailed for France Sept. 22, 1918. Transferred to 83d Div., 330th Inf. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Landed in U. S. Oct. 15, and mustered out Oct. 21, 1919. Bornhofen, Anthony H. Born at Neillsville, Wis., May 4, 1893. Son of Sophia Bornhofen. Entered the service at Camp Lewis, Wash., assigned to Hdqrs. Co. 158th Inf. Trained at Camp Kearney, Calif. Sailed for France July 9, 1918. Landed in U. S. March 18, and mustered out April 14, 1919. Bowker, Walter H. Born at Minneapolis, Aug. 12, 1894. Son of J. H. and Julia Bowker. Graduate of Weyerhaeuser high school. Entered service at Minneapolis, in the 71st Aero Squadron. Trained at Kelly Field, San Antonia, Texas. Sailed for France Mar. 4, 1918. Landed in U. S. Feb. 1919 and was mustered out Mar. 4, 1919 Brainerd, Eugene Kenneth Born at Bruce, Wis., Oct. 12, 1893. Son of E. F. and Adele Brainerd. Attended Wisconsin University. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B. Promoted to rank of first sergeant. Transferred to Candidates' School Saumur, France, Sept. 1, 1918, graduated Nov. 26, 1918. Transferred to Battery B. then to Beaune University, Instructor in Agriculture. Landed in U. S. July 2, 1919. Mustered out July 11, 1919. Brainerd, Stanley James Born at Bruce, Wis., July 2, 1895. Son of E. F. and Adele Brainerd, Bruce. Attended University of Wisconsin. Enlisted in Troop K, July 20, 1919. Cited in G. O. No. 18, Hdqrs. 57th F. A. Brigade for meritorious service at Juvigny. Promoted to rank of corporal, acted as section chief during latter months on front. Transferred to Battery B. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Bredeson, Frank Born at Chetek, Wis., Mar. 27, 1893. Son of Mrs. Ora Worman. Entered the service July 23, 1918 at Ladysmith, and was assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Co. C, 55th Inf., 7th Div. Saw duty in the Puvunell Sector. Landed in U. S. July 20, 1919. Mustered out July 26, 1919. Bretag, William J. Born at Springfield, Ill., Dec. 11, 1892. Son of Mrs. Louisa Hoagland, Bruce. Enlisted April 14, 1917, Troop K. Transferred to Battery B. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Afflicted with rheumatism at numerous times. Brewer, Lysle Herbert Born at Chariton, IA., April 30, 1895. Son of Oliver and Eva Brewer, Ladysmith. Enlisted in Troop K. April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until mustered out, May 16, 1919. Briant, Illdage J. Born at Centerville, Minn., Aug. 31, 1887. Son of Theo. and Lenora Briant, Hawkins. Entered the service July 23, 1918, at Ladysmith and assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. Transferred to 56th Inf., Co. L, 7th Div. Saw action at St. Mihiel. Landed in U. S. June 27 and mustered out July 7, 1919 Brigs, Claude L. Born at Pittsville, Wis., August 21, 1895. Son of William E. and Rika Briggs, Bruce. Graduated from Bruce high school, attended Lawrence one year. Entered the service June 17, 1917, at Ft. George Wright. Spokane, Wash., and was assigned to the Supply Co., 11th f. A. Trained at Douglas, Ariz. Sailed for France in June, 1918. Promoted to rank of Reg. Supply Sergt, to 2nd Lieut. April 1, 1919. Saw action in the Meuese-Argonne. Landed in U. S. June 10, and mustered out June 23, 1919. Bruegger, Byron J. C. Born at Plymouth, Wis., November 21, 1890. Son of Mrs. Anna Bruegger. Entered the service June 14, 1918 at Madison, Wis., and assigned to Co. B, S. A. T. C. Ill February 1919 at Camp Lee, Va., Mustered out April 11, 1919. Bugher, Chas. A. Born at Paulding, Ohio, August 11, 1896. Son of Dr. Coriom E. and Alta C. Bugher, Ladysmith. Enlisted May 18, 1917, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., in Q. M. Corps at large. Trained at Brownsville, Texas. Sailed for France Aug. 7, 1917. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Landed in U. S. June 15, mustered out June 23, 1919. Burce, Elias S. Born at Janesville, Minn., Dec. 22, 1897. Son of S. H. and Dora Burce, Ingram. High school graduate. Entered the service at Grand Forks, N. Dak., Aug. 21, 1917, in Co. M, 164 Inf. Trained at Camp Green, N. C. Sailed for France Dec. 15, 1917. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Landed in U. S. Feb. 26, mustered out Mar. 12, 1919. Buswell, Ezra R. Born at Farnhamville, IA., June 9, 1894. Son of Mrs. Nellie Buswell, Bruce, Wis. Enlisted in Troop K, July 3, 1917. Transferred to Battery B. remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Bye, E. Francis Born Oct. 18, 1897, at Glen Flora, Wis. Son of Hans O. and Mathilda Bye. Enlisted in Troop K, March 26, 1917. Ill with Flu and acute Bronchitis, Sept. 18 to Nov. 14, 1918, France. Transferred to Battery B. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Promoted to rank of corporal. Bye, Harold Rudolph Born at Glen Flora, Wis., Sept. 6, 1899. Son of Hans O. and Mathilda Bye, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith Oct. 15, 1918, and assigned to Co. B. S. A. T. C., Beloit College. Ill with Flu, Pleurisy and Inflammatory Rheumatism Oct. 20, to Dec. 11, 1918. Mustered out Dec. 11, 1918. -C- Christman, William - Army Clark, Seymour B. - Army Conley, Arnold J. - Army Consic, Adolph - Army Czubien, George - Army Caley, William C. Born at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 15, 1893. Son of Robert J. and Caley, Kate A. High school graduate. Entered the service Dec. 13, 1917 at Columbus, Ohio in 1st Batn. Ordnance Depot, 2nd Div. Trained at Camps Grant and Dodge. Sailed for France Mar. 14, 1918. Transferred to Casual Company. Promoted to rank of Sergeant. Saw action in Chateau Thierry and in Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. July 17, 1919. Mustered out July 24, 1919. Calkins, George Born at Chetek, Wis., April 17, 1898. Son of Frank and Hattie Calkins, Chetek, Wis., Entered the service Sept. 15, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to Co. B, Mechanics. Trained at Camp Randall, Madison, Wis. Transferred Co. M. Mustered out Nov. 13, 1918. Campbell, Charles Born at Glenwood, Wis., June 8, 1887. Son of E. and Lucretia Campbell, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Chicago, Ill., assigned to the Cook's and Baker's School, Camp Wheeler, Ga. Mustered out Dec. 18, 1918. Campbell, Guy Born in St. Croix County, Wilson, Wis., Sept. 13 1880. Son of E. and Lucretia Campbell, Ladysmith. Enlisted at Eau Claire, May 28, 1917, in Co. E. 3rd Wis., Inf. Transferred to Co. E. 127th Inf. Sailed for France Feb. 4, 1918. Was with the 32nd Division in all engagements. Promoted to rank of cook. Landed in U. S. May 19, 1919. Mustered out May 25, 1919. Cardinal, F. Deane Born at Lebanon, Mo., Feb. 23 1898. Son of S. J. Cardinal, Ladysmith. Graduate of Ladysmith High School. Enlisted April 14, 1917, Troop K, Transferred to Battery B. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Promoted to rank of corporal. Acted as section chief most of time while in action. Carlson, Charles A. Born at Red Wing, Feb. 17, 1887. Son of Oscar and Emma Carlson. Entered the service at Valley City, Minn., Aug. 23, 1918, and assigned to Co. G, 5th Training Reg., Camp Grant. Mustered out Nov. 30, 1918. Carlson, Oscar E. Born at St. Paul, Minn., July 29, 1889. Son of Oscar and Emma Carlson. Entered the service at Camp Grant, July 23, 1918, assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Co. B, 55th Inf., 7th Div. Saw duty in the Puvenell Sector. Landed in U. S. June 20, 1919. Mustered out July 1, 1919. Carns, Lester B. Born at Platteville, Wis., May 17, 1889. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carns. Graduate of Platteville State Normal. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 23, 1918, and was assigned to the M. G. Co., 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Co. A, 124th M. Gun Batn, 33 Div. Saw action in Thillot Sector. Landed in U. S. May 17, and mustered out May 30, 1919. Carrington, Henry F. Born at Arkansaw, Wis., August 23, 1891. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Carrington. Entered service at Sidney, Mont., July 22, 1918, in Co. A, 57th M. Gun Batn. Trained at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Mustered out Jan. 23, 1919. Case, Ernest Born in Renville County, Minnesota, Feb. 28, 1897. Son of Edgar and Lillie Case, Bruce. Entered the service Sept. 5, 1918 at Ladysmith. Assigned to Evacuation Hospital, Unit No. 37. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Nov. 15, 1918. Transferred to Medical Storage Station, Base Sec. No. 2. Ill with Flu, during October at Camp Grant. Had right hand smashed while loading supplies at Base Sec. No. 2, Bourdeaux, France. Mustered out in October, 1919, exact date unknown. Cass, Lee G. Born at Worthington, Minn., Oct. 27, 1893. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cass, Ladysmith. Graduate of Ladysmith high school, attended University one year. Enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., May 18, 1917, in the Q. M. Corps. Trained at Jefferson Barracks, San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Sailed for France Aug. 14, 1918. Promoted to rank of 2nd Lieutenant, June 24, 1918. Saw action in Mense-Argonne. Landed in U. S. July 5, and was mustered out July 28, 1919. Chaffee, Gustus McKinley Born at Clarks, Neb., Mar. 28, 1896. Son of Mrs. Lucretia Chaffee, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith May 5, 1918, assigned to Co. C, 64th Inf. Trained at Camp Grant and a Camp MacArthur, Texas. Promoted to rank of Sergeant. Mustered out June 26, 1919. Chalfant, Lewis O. Born at Lexington, Ill., March 12, 1892. Son of A. B. and Lennie S. Chalfant, Sheldon. Graduate of Minnesota School of Agriculture. Enlisted Aug. 23, 1915, at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., assigned to 16th Recruit Co. Sailed for France June 14, 1917. Transferred to Co. A. 18th Inf., to Co. A, 35th Inf., to Co. A, 18th Inf., to P. W. E. Co. 24. Gassed May 4th, 1918, in Montididier Sector. Landed in U. S. April 25, 1919. Mustered out July 23, 1919. Chamberlain, A. V. Born a Rhodes, Iowa, Jan. 18, 1896. Son of George A. and Belle Chamberlain, Ladysmith. High school and Business College graduate. Entered the service April 25, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to Bat. B, 340th F. A., Camp Grant. Sailed for France June 13, 1918. Saw action at St. Mihiel, and Envexin Sector. Landed in U. S. May 24, 1919. Mustered out June 5, 1919. Chickering, Elmer E. Born at Prairie Farm, Barron Co., Wis., Oct. 15, 1895. Son of E. B. and Mary Chickering, Hawkins, Wis. Graduate of high school and county normal. Enlisted in Chippewa Falls, Wis., in Supply Co., 5th Wis. Inf. Transferred to Bat. F. 121 F. A. to Military Police of the 90th Div. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Ill with Pleurisy, Nov. 9, 1918, France. Date of arrival and date of discharge unknown. Christianson, Paul Born at Barron, Wis., March 11, 1894. Son of Nels and Jennie Christianson, Bruce. Entered the service on March 11, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to 15th co., Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Trained at Jefferson Bar., Mo., and Fort Moultrie, S. C., and Camp Custis, Va. Sailed for France Oct. 11, 1918. Transferred to Bat. F, 47th C.A. C. Landed in U. S. March 5, and mustered out March 21, 1919. Christensen Ralph A. Born at Wausau, Wis., May 30, 1899. Son of O. A. and Anna M. Christensen, Hawkins. Entered the service July 19, 1918, at St. Paul, Minn., in Troop K, 306th Cavalry. Trained at Fort Worth and Fort Sill. Transferred to Bat. B, 49th F. A. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Mustered out April 1, 1919. Christopherson, Arthur Chas. Born at Chippewa Falls, Wis. Son of Mrs. Christ Christopherson, Chippewa Falls. Entered the service at Camp Grant, July 22, 1918 in Co. A. 343 Infantry. Sailed for France Sept. 14, 1918. Transferred to Co. C, 309th Inf. Saw action at Verdun and in Meuse-Argonne. Wounded Oct. 19 at Grand Pre. Landed in U. S. Feb. 24, 1919. Mustered out March 13, 1919. Cizek, Frank Born at Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1895. Son of Albert and Josephine Cizek, Chetek. Entered the service at Ladysmith April 29, 1918, assigned to Bat. B, 332d F. A. Trained at Camp Grant and Camp Robinson, Sparta, Wis. Sailed for France on Sept. 15, 1918. Landed in U. S. Feb. 15, and was mustered out Feb. 28, 1919. Clark, Lester James Born at Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 22, 1893. Son of James and Orilla Clark, (both deceased). Graduate of University of Minnesota. Entered service at Fort Omaha, Neb., Dec. 15, 1917, in Signal Corps. Trained at Austin, Texas, Camp Dick, Texas, Taylor Field, Montgomery Ala., and San Antonio, Texas. Promoted to rank of 2nd Lieut. Flying Status March 29, 1919. Mustered out April 10, 1919. Clark, Nimrod Born at Valcaitrer, Quebec, Canada. Son of Thomas and Eliza Clark, Ladysmith. Entered service Feb. 28, 1918, at Vancouver Bar., Wash, in Co. 1, 13th Prov. Squadron Aircraft. Transferred to 77th to 78th Spruce Production Division. Mustered out Dec. 30, 1918. Clough, Ora R. Born in Perkinstown, Wis., No. 9, 1895. Son of Sam and Leila Clough, Ladysmith. Enlisted Troop K, July 15, 1917. Sick April 1 to May 1, 1918, in France. Transferred to Battery B., and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Clough, Charles William Born at Verdon, S. Dak, Nov. 6, 1889. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clough. Entered the service at Eldora, Iowa, July 23, 1918. Trained at Camp Pike, Ark. Served overseas, returning Dec. (date unreadable) 1918. Date of discharge unknown. Coleman, Andrew T. Born at Chicago, Ill., April 11, 1890. Son of James and Margaret Coleman, Chicago. Entered service at Ladysmith, Sept. 5, 1918, assigned to 39th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, Camp Grant. Transferred to 20th Co., to Bat. C, 37th Reg. C. A. C., to 17th Co., C. A. C. Mustered out Dec 19, 1918. Coleman Curtis Born at Viola, Wis., Oct. 5, 1896. Son of Jesse M. and Abby Coleman. Entered the service Sept. 5, 1918 at Ladysmith, assigned to 39th Co., 161st Depot Brigade. Trained at Camps Grant and MacArthur. Transferred to Co. C, 13th Batn., Inf. Replacement. Mustered out Jan. 13, 1919. Conrath, Anthony Frank Born at Beaver Dam, Minn., July 4, 1895. Son of Frank and Ida Conrath, Conrath, Wis. Entered service at Fort Harrison, Ind., May 21, 1918, in Co. C, 63rd Engineers. Trained at Fort Harrison, Ind., and Fort Doublas, Utah. Mustered out Dec. 18, 1918 Conry, Mervin P. Born in Dane County, Wis., Dec. 1, 1891. Son of Myron W. and Myrtle F. Conry. Entered the service June 18, 1918 at Madison, Wis., in 239th Co., 10th Div. Trained at Camp Funston and Fort Riley. Transferred to Medical Corps at Fort Riley, Kansas. Further information unavailable. Cooney, Edward R. Born at St. Paul, Minnesota, August 1, 1897. Son of F. J. and Ida Cooney, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Omaha, Neb., June 28, 1916, in Co. G, 1st Ammunition Train. Trained at Fort Logan, Col., Fort Bliss, Texas. Sailed for France Aug. 13, 1917. Saw action at Montdidier, Noyon, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Mustered out in October, 1919, exact date not known. Copp, Leonard E. Born at Ladysmith, Aug. 7, 1894. Son of Eugene and Mary Copp, Ladysmith. Entered service at Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Jul. 6 5, 1918, assigned to 43d Co. M, Gun Detach., on guard duty at Officers' Training School, Camp Hancock, Ga. Exact date of discharge not available. Cote, Ernest Clifford Born at Flambeau, Wis., Jan. 19, 1895. Son of Cyprien, Sr., and Madeline Cote, Flambeau. Entered the service April 29, 1918, at Camp Grant, assigned to Battery C, 332 F. A. Trained at Camp Robinson, Sparta, Wis. Transferred to 7th Co. 2nd Detach. Art, Unit, Camp Logan, Tex. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Was Rusk County's only soldier on 14 day hike from Camp Grant to Robinson, 225 miles. Mustered out Jan. 28, 1919. Cotton, Hugh T. Born at Winona, Minn., Jan. 24, 1898. Son of Herbert F. and Edith Cotton, Bruce, Wis. Enlisted June 30, 1917, Troop K. Transferred to Battery B. to 340th Inf. 85th div. Sailed for France July 8, 1918. Battles participated in: Oise-Aisne; and Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. April 2, 1919. Mustered out April 25, 1919. Coveau, Clinton G. Born in Oconto County, Wis., May 10, 1894. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Coveau. Entered the service at Hartley, IA., July 28, 1918, assigned to Co. A, M. Gun Batn. Trained in Georgia. Sailed for France Sept. 20, 1918. Landed in U. S. April 1, and mustered out April 25, 1919. Cox, Lawrence W. Born at Manning, Wis., Oct. 17, 1891, son of L. W. and Mary Cox, Sheldon. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to Bat. B, 9th Trench Mortar Bat. Trained at Camp Nichols, New Orleans, La. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Mustered out Dec. 17, 1918. Craney, John Guy Born at Eau Claire, Wis., Feb. 6, 1890. Son of Edward and Eliza Craney, Glen Flora. Entered service at Ladysmith. July 23, 1918, in 21st Co., 161st Depot Brigade. Trained at Camp Grant and Camp Logan. Transferred to 4th Co., Inf. Replacement, Camp Logan. Mustered out Jan. 9, 1919. Craney, William Oliver Born at Eau Claire, Wis., Feb. 14, 1894. Son of Ed. and Eliza Craney, Glen Flora. Entered the service at Kallispel, Mont., April 27, 1918, assigned to Co. A, 362d Inf. Trained at Camp Lewis, Wash. Sailed for France July 5, 1918. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Participated in Battles of St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and LysScheldt. Landed in U. S. April 14, 1919. Mustered out May 2, 1919. Crye, Leon Born at Joll, Wis., May 14, 1890. Son of Z. R. and Mary Crye, Crane. Entered the service July 23, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to Co. I, 342d Inf. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. Transferred to Co. K, 56th Inf. Saw action in the Puvenell Sector. Landed in U. S. June 27, and mustered out July 8, 1919. Culvert, Clearance Bud Born at Ontario, Wis., No. 10th, 1892. Son of Clearance E. and Martha D. Culvert. High school education. Enlisted at Superior, Wis., March 26, 1917, in Co. I, 3rd Wis. Inf. Transferred to Co. I, 127th Inf. Sailed Feb. 18th, 1918. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Wounded Aug. 4th, 1918, near Fismes. Landed in U. S. May 4th, 1919. Mustered out May 8th, 1919. Curtis, Ralph Ray Born at Eau Claire, Wis., June 10, 1894. Son of Alfred O. Curtis, Sheldon. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 2, 1918, assigned to Co. A, 118th Engineers. Trained at Camp Grant and Fort Benjamin Harrison. Sailed for France Oct. 12, 1918. Ill with an attack of appendicitis Sept. 25, 1918, at Fort Ben. Harrison. Landed in U. S. June 18, and mustered out June 25, 1919. Curtis, Omer E. Born at Irwin, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1896. Son of E. E. and Addis Curtis. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Aug. 14, 1918, assigned to Co. A, M. R. S. U., 310th Motor Transportation Corps. Trained at Madison. Sailed for France Oct. 28, 1918. Was in army of occupation, Coblenz. Landed in U. S. Sept. 18, 1919. Mustered out Sept. 23. 1919. -D- Davis, Robert J. - Army Davis, Al - Army Dominick, Wiliam-Army Downs, Levi - Army DuBois, Arthur - Army DuBois, William - Army Dalquist, Martin W. Born at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 24, 1892. Son of G. E. and Emma Dahlquist, Tony. Entered the service at Ladysmith, May 25, 1918, assigned to Hdqrs. Co., 341st Inf. Trained at Camps Grant and Upton. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. On detatched service at Le Mans, France. Landed in U. S. July 7, mustered out July 15, 1919. Dalquist, Oscar E. Born at Chicago, Ill., April 6, 1896. Son of G. E. and Emma Dahlquist, Tony. Graduate of Business College and Telegraphy School. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 14, 1918, assigned to Co. C, 2nd Field Signal Batn. Trained at Chicago, Berenan Auto School and Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Sailed for France Sept. 23, 1918. Transferred to 314th Signal Batn., Co. C. Saw action in Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. May 27, mustered out June 12, 1919. Daniels, Arthur W. Born at Grand Rapids, Wis., Nov. 9, 1890. Son of C. W. and Ella C. Daniels. Enlisted April 14, 1917, in Troop K. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Danielson, Alfred J. Born at Tronhjem, Norway, July 7, 1891. Son of Andrew Danielson. Entered the service at Ladysmith, May 25, 1918, assigned to 15th Co., 161st Depot Brigade, Camp Grant. Also trained at Camp Logan, Texas. Transferred to 52nd Co., Developing Batn. Mustered out January 21, 1919. Davis, Elza Healen Born at Hamlet, Ind., Feb. 28, 1896. Son of Leonidas and Mary C. Davis, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to Co. K, 342d Inf. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Transferred to Supply Co., 56th Inf. Saw action in Puvenell Sector. Landed in U. S. June 27, and mustered out July 9, 1919. Davis, Lee Henry Born at Brodhead, Wis., March 28, 1894. Son of H. F. and Jessie Davis, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith June 14, 1918, assigned to M. T. C. 553. Mustered out March 28, 1919. Davis, Loyal V. Born at Mondovi, Wis., April 14, 1893. Son of John and Ella Davis. Entered the service Sept. 19, 1917, in Co. F, 341st Inf. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 7, 1918. Transferred to Casual Co., 318th Inf. Promoted to rank of sergeant. Landed in U. S. June 10, and mustered out June 14, 1919. Dicus, Orville Edwin Born at Adams, Neb., Jan. 19, 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Dicus, Ladysmith. Entered the service July 5, 1918, at Ladysmith. Trained at Camp Hancock, Ga. Transferred from Camp Hancock to Camp Benning, Ga. Promoted to rank of corporal. Mustered out June 7, 1919. Diedrich, Arnold P. Born at De Pere, Wis., May 15, 1918. Son of Matt and Mathilda Diedrich. Entered the service at Ladysmith. May 25, 1918, in Bat. B., 333d F. A. Trained at Camp Rabinson (Robinson) and Camp Grant. Transferred to Motor Transportation Corps, Co. No. 74, Camp Grant. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Mustered out May 25, 1919. Dilley, Donald Meredith Born at Mason City, Iowa, May 3, 1899. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Dilley, Ladysmith. Enlisted Troop K, March 26, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Doers, Amos A. Born at Jackson County, Wis. Son of Jesse and Margaret Doers, Ladysmith, Wis. Entered the service July 23, 1918, assigned to Hdqrs. Co., 342d Inf., Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept... 1, 1918. Transferred to Hdqrs. Co., 110th Inf. Saw action at St. Mihiel. Landed in U. S. May 15, and mustered out May 27, 1919. Doty, Glenn W. Born at Hunting, Wis., June 3, 1896. Son of Andrew J. and Charlotte Doty, Hawkins. Entered the service at Eau Claire, May 21, 1917, in Co. B, 8th Mounted Engineers. Trained at El Paso, Texas. Further information unavailable. Doud, George E. Born at Black River Falls, Wis., July 8, 1890. Son of J. A. Doud, Ladysmith. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, to Headquarters Co., 120th F. A. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Promoted to rank of cook. Doughty, Archie Morse Born at Arkansas, Wis., June 21, 1894. Son of John and Mattie Doughty. Entered the service May 7, 1918, a Milwaukee, assigned for training at Electrical School, East Lansing, Mich, also trained at Camp Johnston, Fla. Transferred to Q. M. Corps. Sailed for France Sept. 20, 1918. Landed in U. S. July 30, and mustered out Aug. 6, 1919. Douglas, Lawrence J. Born at Austin, Minn., Oct. 19, 1896. Son of John and Addie Douglas, Crane, Wis. Enlisted in Troop K, April 21, 1917. Sick with Flu, Nov. 15, 1918 to Jan. 27, 1919, in France. Transferred to Battery B., and remained with it until transferred to hospital. Landed in U. S. April 4, 1919. Mustered out April 25, 1919. Drake, Harmon A. Born at Findley, Ill., June 9, 1897. Son of Cameron Drake, Ladysmith. Attended high school two years, and two years at Gas Engineering School at Austin, Minn. entered the service Dec. 22, 1917, at Duluth as machinist in 315th Aero Squadron. Trained at Jefferson Bar., Mo., and San Antonio, Tex. Sailed July 28, 1918. Promoted to rank of corporal. Made seven trips from England to France with new planes. Landed in U. S. Dec. 15, 1918. Mustered out Dec. 22, 1918. Drew, Francis William Born at Minneapolis, Dec. 9, 1891. Son of F. W. and Harriet E. Drew. High school graduate. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, in Co. A, 603d Engineers. Trained at Camp Grant and Fort Benj. Harrison, Ind. Sailed for France Sept. 1, 1918. Promoted to rank of Corporal. Ill with Flu, Sept., 28, 1918, at Arbucey, France. Landed in U. S. June 20, and mustered out June 28, 1919. Drum, Ralph H. Born at Tomah, Wis., Aug. 2, 1890. Son of Delbert and Mary Drum. Enlisted in Troop K, March 16, 1917. Promoted to First Lieutenant Transferred to Battery B, 120th F. A.; to Battery B, 121 F. A. Wounded at Fismes, Aug. 18, 1919, flesh wounds on arm and leg. Promoted to Captain, in command of Bat. B. 121st F. A. Landed in U. S. May 4, 1919. Mustered out May 20, 1919 Dubois, Henry J. Born at Turtle Lake, Wis., Sept., 8. 1896. Son of Mrs. Olive Dubois. Entered the service at Ladysmith, on March 11, 1918, assigned to Hdqrs. Co., 61st C. A. C. Trained at Fort Moultrie, S. C., and Jefferson Bar., Mo. Sailed for France July 15, 1918. Promoted to rank of musician. Landed in U. S. Fe. 17, and mustered out on March 4, 1919. Ducommun, Edmond Born at Thornapple, Wis. Son of Reynold and Marie Ducommun, Ladysmith. Entered the service Oct. 5, 1918, at Ladysmith and assigned to 5th Co. 161st Depot Brigade. Trained at Camp Shelby, Miss. Mustered out Dec. 23, 1918. Ducommun, George Born at Thornapple, Wis. Son of Reynold and Marie Ducommun, Ladysmith. Entered the service July 15, 1918, assigned to M. Gun Company, Camp Hancock, Georgia. Mustered out March 27, 1919. Ducommun, Herman Born at Thornapple, Wis. Son of Reynold and Marie Ducommun, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to Depot Brigade, Fort Benj, Harrison, Ind. Sailed for France Sept. 30, 1918. Transferred to 118th Engineers to 143d Transportation Corps. Acted as interpreter at Maremais, France. Landed in U. S. June 18, and mustered out on June 27, 1919. Duckart, Henry F. Born at Cooperstown, Wis., March 20, 1884. Son of John and Barbara Duckart. Graduate of Manitowoc Training School, Oshkosh Normal, University of Wisconsin. Entered service May 18, 1917, at Fort Sheridan, Ill., in First Reserve Officer's Training School. Commissioned 2nd Lieut. Aug., 15, 1917, 1st Lieut. Q. M. C., May 21, 1918. On duty at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., Camp Custer, Mich., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Fla., and Camp Devens, Mass. Mustered out Sept. 6, 1919. Dudacek, William J. Born at Ploid, S. D., April 4, 1888. Son of Frank and Anna Dudacek. Entered the service Aug. 26, 1918, at Camp Sherman Ohio, assigned to 6th Co. 2nd Training Batn, 158th Depot Brigade. Mustered out Dec. 14, 1918. Dversdal, Chris Born in Norway, Oct. 29, 1891. Son of John and Carrie Dversdal, Hawkins. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to Motor Am. Co. No. 52. Trained at Camp Grant. Mustered out June 9, 1919. Dversdal, Peter Born at Jolster, Norway, April, 1890. Son of Daniel and Gertrude Dversdal, Norway. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Sept. 3, 1918, assigned to Co. F, Convalescent Co. Trained at Camp Greenleaf, Ga. Sailed for France Oct. 26, 1918. Transferred to Base Hospital No. 65. Landed in U. S. Oct. 20, mustered out Oct. 25 1919. -E- Eke, Paul A. C. Born at Pierre, S. Dak., January 7, 1894. Son of Carl and Caroline Eke, Bruce. Attended Univ. of Wis., three years. Entered service July 15, 1918, at Columbus, Ohio, in Co. A, 309th Engineers. Trained at Camp Sherman. Sailed for France Sept. 9, 1918. Transferred to A. E. F. University at Beaunne, France as an instructor, March 17, 1919. Ill with Flu Feb. 10, to March 10, 1919, France. Landed in U. S. July 1, 1919. Mustered out July 11, 1919. Erdman, Albert Born in Germany, July 27, 1890. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Wis., July 5, 1918, assigned to 43d Co. M. Gun Training Center, Camp Hancock, Ga. Transferred to Motor Machine Gun co., Camp Benning, Ga. Mustered out July 25, 1919. Erickson, Clarence G. Born at Minneapolis, Minn., March 9, 1893. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Erickson, Glen Flora. Entered the service at Ladysmith, May 1, 1918, assigned to Co. G, 53d Inf. Trained at Camp Wadsworth, S. C. Transferred to Co. F, 60th Pioneer Infantry. Promoted to rank of corporal. Mustered out Jan. 13, 1919. Erickson, Robert J. Born at Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 1895. Son of Mr. and Mr. E. G. Erickson. Entered service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to 21st Co., Utilities Dept. Con. Div., Q. M. C. Trained at Camp Grant. Transferred to Medical Corp., to S. M. C., to Recruiting Service. Mustered out July 23, 1919. Evans, Wilbert W. Born at Postville, IA., July 15, 1895. Son of Willis S. and Grace C. Evans, Weyerhaeuser. Attended high school three years. Entered service July 14, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to Casual Co. No. 1, Carnegie Institute, also trained at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa. Sailed for France Oct. 24, 1918. Transferred to Co. B, 336th Batn. Tank Corps, to Motor Reception Park, Bassens, France. Promoted to rank of corporal. Ill with Flu, Camp Colt, Oct. 18 to 29, 1918. Landed in U. S. May 6, and mustered out May 18, 1919. -F- Frenchick, George - Army Frenchick, Joseph - Army Felton, Jasper Born at Rowan, Iowa, Dec. 26, 1896. Son of Daniel L. and Martha Felton, Bruce. Enlisted at Stanley, July 20, 1917, in Co. B, 4th Wis. Inf. Transferred to Q. M. C., A. R. D. No. 324, Camp MacArthur. Promoted to rank of cook. Ill with appendicitis Nov. 19, 1918 to Jan. 15, 1919. Mustered out April 10, 1919. Felton, Jones S. Born at Clarion, Iowa, Feb. 9, 1886. Son of Daniel and Martha Felton, Bruce. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B., to Supply Co., 120th F. A. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Promoted to rank of corporal. Felton, Truman Born at Rowan, Iowa, July 5, 1898. Son of Daniel and Martha Felton, Bruce. Enlisted at Chippewa Falls, July 17, 1917, in Co. A, 4th Wis. Inf. Transferred to Co. C, 127th. Sailed July 1, 1918. In all engagements of the 32nd Div., except Aisne-Marne. Wounded Oct. 3, 1918, near Verdun, shrapnel in left thigh and below knee. Ill, Waco Texas, Jan. 20 to May 1, 1918, Measles and Pleurisy. Landed in U. S. April 1, 1919. Mustered out April 11, 1919. Ferris, Alfred M. Born at Sauk Center, Minn., April 1, 1893. Son of M. M. and Nellie Ferris, Glen Flora. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 23, 1918, assigned to Q. M. Corps, Camp Grant. Ill with appendicitis, July 28 to Aug. 28, 1918, Camp Grant. Mustered out May 16, 1919. Fictum, Adolph Born at Stangelville, Wis., March 4, 1894. Son of John Fictum, Stangelville. Incomplete college course. Entered the service at Jefferson Bar., Mo., Aug. 1917. Trained at Waco, Texas. Sailed for France in Sept. 1918. Served in Infantry and with 5th Wisconsin and 6th Cavalry Bands. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Saw action on front opposite Metz. Landed in U. S. March, and mustered out March 8, 1919. Fink, Paul Born in Berlin, Germany. Son of Fred and Amelia Fink, Ladysmith. Entered the service July 23, 1918, assigned to Co. I. 341st Inf. Transferred to Spruce Production Department. Mustered out Jan. 1, 1919. Fisher, Louis E. Fisher Enlisted in Troop K, June 10, 1917. Transferred to Battery A, 120th F. A. and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Fisher, Nyle W. Born at Urbana, Iowa, Aug. 12, 1899. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Fisher. Attended high school 3 years. Entered the service April 11, 1917, in Co. G, 1st IA. Inf. Trained at Camp Cody, N. Mex. Sailed for France Aug. 13, 1918. Transferred to Co. B, 306th Inf. 77th Div. Promoted to rank of corporal. Saw action in Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. June 12, and was mustered out June 17, 1919. Fletcher, Alfred Born at Rowen, Iowa, April 7, 1893. Son of David E. and Florence J. Fletcher. Entered the service June 12, 1915, at San Francisco, Cal., in U. S. Marines. with U. S. Legation. Peking China, where he was stationed three years and on discharge reenlisted on April 29, 1918. Trained at Camp Lewis, Wash. Sailed for France July 13, 1918. Assigned to Co. A, 316th M. P.'s, 91st Div. Saw action in Meuse- Argonne, Flanders and St. Mihiel. Landed in U. S. April 15, 1919. Mustered out May 5, 1919. Fletcher, Ira Born at Reinbeck, Iowa, Sept. 27, 1885. Son of David E. and Florence J. Fletcher. Entered the service at Mason City, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1917, in 811th Aero Squadron. Trained at Kelly Field. Transferred to Indianapolis, Ind., to St. Paul, Minn. Mustered out Feb. 22, 1919. Fletcher, Harold Born at Reinbeck, Iowa, Nov. 11, 1891. Son of David E. and Florence J. Fletcher. Attended high school three years. Entered service July 11, 1918, assigned to Casual Co. Trained at Camp Pike, Ark. Sailed for France Aug. 23, 1918. Transferred to Medical Detachment, 306th M. Gun Batn, 77th Div. Saw action in Meuse-Argonne. Landed in U. S. May 12, and mustered out May 19, 1919. Forchette, Joseph Born at Chippewa Falls, Wis., Nov. 21, 1895. Son of Joseph and Margaret Forchette, Eau Claire. Entered the service Sept. 15, 1917, Camp Grant, and was assigned to Co. F, 341st Inf. Discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability on Oct. 6, 1917. Fossheim, Andrew born in Norway, Aug. 7, 1886. Son of Johannes and Olga Fossheim. Entered the service Sept. 3, 1918 at Ladysmith, assigned to General Hospital No. 14, Camp Greenleaf, Ga. Ill with Flu Oct. 6, to 19, 1918. Mustered out June 21, 1919. Fox, Thomas Born in Canada, Aug. 2, 1893. Son of Dan and Sarah Fox, Apollonia. Entered the service July 23, 1918, at Ladysmith, assigned to General Hospital No. 10, Camp Greenleaf, Ga. Promoted to Hospital Sergeant. Ill with Flu Oct. 15, 1918 to April 5, 1919, Camp Greenleaf. Mustered out June 23, 1919. Fox, Walter N. Born at Owen, Wis., Mar. 10, 1896. Son of Wm and Emma Fox, Owen. High school graduate and Pharmacist's school. Entered the service at Milwaukee Dec. 2, 1917, in 4th Co., Provisional Regiment, Camp Dodge, also trained at Camp Hancock. Sailed for France July 9, 1918. Transferred to Casual Hospital, St. Jean-de-Mont. Promoted to rank of Ordnance Sergeant. Ill with Flu Aug. 2, to 18, 1918, France. Landed in U. S. Feb. 1, and mustered out Feb. 17, 1919. Franklin, Edward Born at Neillsville, Wis., March 16, 1892. Son of Ernest and Dora Franklin, Hawkins. entered the service at Ladysmith July 23, 1918, assigned to Co. B, 332d F. A. Trained at Camp Grant and at Camp Robin. Sailed for France Sept. 16, 1918. Landed in U. S. Feb. 15, and mustered out Feb. 28, 1919. Freeman, Lincoln Vincent Born at Springview, Neb., Sept. 11, 1894. Son of Chas. and Ida Freeman, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith April 28, 1918, assigned to Co. A, 64th Inf. Trained at Camp MacArthur, Texas. Sailed for France Sept. 1, 1919. Saw action in Marbache Sector and Pavenelle Sector. Landed in U. S. June 15, and mustered out June 25, 1919. Reenlisted June 26, for one year in Cavalry, unassigned. Freestone, Claude Born at Menomonie, Wis., Jan. 7, 1897. Son of James M. and Jennie Freestone, Glen Flora. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Oct. 24, 1918, assigned to 7th Co., 152th Inf. Trained at Camp Shelby, Miss. Mustered out Dec 29, 1919. Freitag, Jacob Born at Mt. Pleasant, Wis., May 24, 1891. Son of Wolfgang and Verena Freitag. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred Battery B, to Auxiliary Remount Depot, Camp MacArthur, and there remained until mustered out May 21, 1919. Promoted to Sergt. 1st. Class Frenchick, Edward W. Born at Weyerhaeuser, Wis., Oct. 4, 1918. Son of P. B. and Mary Frenchick, Weyerhaeuser. Entered the service at Beloit, Aug. 14, 1918, in 299th Aero Squadron. Trained at Beloit College and Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa. Ill with Inflammatory Rheumatism Jan. 1 to May 4, 1919, Pittsburgh. Mustered out May 8, 1919. Frenchick, John Henry Born at Weyerhaeuser, Wis., Jan. 1, 1895. Son of P. B. and Mary Frenchick, Weyerhaeuser. High School graduate. Entered the service at Weyerhaeuser, July 15, 1918, assigned to Machine Gun School, Camp Hancock, Ga. Qualified as instructor of Grenades and Bombing. (Browning Heavy). Ill Oct. 12 to 18, Camp Hancock. Mustered out Jan. 15, 1919. Frick, Walter Keller Born at Madison, South Dakota. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Frick. Enlisted in Troop K, July 7, 1917. Transferred to Battery A, 120th F. A. Wounded Aug. 11, 1918, at Avoncourt. Landed in U. S. May 4, 1919. Mustered out May 16, 1919. Frogner, Allard Born at Iola, Wis. July 4, 1898. Son of O. G. and Annie Frogner, Weyerhaeuser. Graduate of high school and attended Univ. of Wis., two years. Entered the service Jan. 20, 1918, at Cleveland, Ohio, in Medical Detach, 104th Engineers. Trained at Camp Hancock, Ga. Sailed for France April 2, 1918. Saw action in the Meuse-Argonne, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Aisne-Marne. Landed in U. S. May 6, and mustered out May 20, 1919. Frogner, Guy S. Born at Iola, Wis., Sept. 23, 1887. Son of O G. and Annie Frogner, Weyerhaeuser. Graduate of High School, and Physician's and Surgeon's College, Univ. of Ill. Entered the service Mar. 7, 1918 at Minot, N. Dak., as 1st Lieutenant in Medical Detachment, Camp Function. Transferred to Carnegie Institute, back to Camp Function. Mustered out Dec. 20, 1918. Frogner, Herbert N. Born at Iola, Wis., Jan. 15, 1893. Son of O. G. and Annie Frogner. Served in N. G. several years before the war, called into service July 15, 1917, with Co. L., 2nd Wis. Inf., which was later transferred to Co. L, 127th Inf., 32 Div. Promoted from 1st Sergt. to 2nd Lieut. Participated in Haute-Alsace engagement. Returned to U. S. in Aug. 1918, promoted to 1st Lieut. and detailed as an instructor in Plattsburg, N. Y. Still in service as instructor at Muhlenberg Univ., Allentown, Penn. Fusek, John Born in Austria-Hungary, Sept. 17, 1891. Son of Thomas and Anna Fusek, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 23, 1918, assigned to Co. B, 211th Engineers. Trained at Camp Grant. Sailed for France Sept. 8, 1918. Landed in U. S. June 27, 1918. Mustered out July 7, 1919. -G- Gale, George B. - Army Gego, Charles - Army Green, Jas. G. - Army Galetka, Stanley Born at Connersville, Penn., April 26, 1896. Son of William Galetka, Glen Flora. Entered the service at Chicago, Ill., May 22, 1918, assigned to M. Gun Troop, 308th Cavalry. Trained at Camp Douglas, Ariz., and Camp Kearney, Cal. Transferred to 22nd Trench Mortar Bat. Mustered out Dec 26, 1918. Garrett, Bertie Guy Born at Hillsdale, Barron Co., Wis., Dec. 24, 1898. Son of S. F. and Sarah Garrett. Entered the service at Ladysmith June 26, 1918, assigned to Casual Co., Fort Riley, Kan. Transferred to Medical Detach., 78th Inf. Ill with Flu Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 1918. Camp Custer, Mich., with tonsillitis, Dec 6 to 13, 1918. Mustered out Jan. 27, 1919. Gibson, Clarence Born at Mallorytown, Ont., Canada, Jan. 1, 1895. Son of W. A. and Elizabeth Richal. High school graduate. Entered the service June 12, 1918, at Duluth, Minn., assigned to Radio Training Detachment, Purdue, Univ., also trained at Camp Vail, N. J. Sailed for France Oct. 26, 1918. Transferred to 116th Field Signal Batn, Co. A, to 44th Service Co., Signal Corps. Landed in U. S. July 29, 1919. Mustered out on August 9, 1919. Giddings, Leo H. Born at Walkersville, Mich., Oct. 7, 1898. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Giddings. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, and remained with it until mustered out May 16, 1919. Giguere, Leo Born at Lewiston, Maine, Aug. 13, 1896. Son of Geo. and Nitatpy Giguere, Ingram. Entered the service at Jefferson Bar., Mo., Jan 7, 1918, assigned to 4th Wagon, 23rd Engineers. Trained at Camp Laurel, Maryland. Sailed for France March 30, 1918. Saw action in the Meuse- Argonne. Landed in U. S. June 11, and was mustered out June 20, 1919. Gleason, Bernard R. Born at Lake City, Mich., Sept. 23, 1890. Son of Mrs. Sarah F. Gleason, Bruce. Entered service at Fort Sheridan Ill., May 12, 1917, in First Reserve Officer's Training Camp. Commissioned Captain of Infantry Aug. 16, 1917. Mustered out Dec. 19, 1918. Gleason, Edwin J. Born at Cadillac, Mich., Dec. 25, 1887. Son of Mrs. Sarah F. Gleason, Bruce. Entered the service at Ladysmith, July 23, 1918, assigned to 21st Co., 161st Depot Brigade. Trained at Camp Grant and at Camp Logan, Texas. Transferred to Co. L, 342d Inf. to Hdqrs. Co., Camp Logan. Mustered out March 21, 1919. Gordon, Elsher Fay Born at Chetek, Wis., Jan. 8, 1896. Son of Peter and Mattie Gordon, Crane. Entered the service at Ladysmith, Sept. 5, 1918, assigned to 39th Co., 2nd Provisional Regiment, Camp Grant. and was transferred to 22d Co., Provisional Reg., Camp Hancock. Mustered out Jan. 7, 1919. Gordon, Glenn J. Born at City Point, Wis. Son of Joe and Lola Gordon. Enlisted in Troop K, April 14, 1917. Transferred to Battery B, to Base Hospital No. 20, France. Kicked in head by horse May 26, 1918, skull fractured and piece removed. In hospital until July 14, 1918. Landed in U. S. Jan. 18, 1919. Mustered out Feb. 7, 1919. Gorla, John Born at Galicia, Austria, on April 12, 1897. Son of Michael Kunegunda. Entered the service at Duluth, Minn., May 90, 1917, in Hdqrs. Co., 16th Inf. Sailed for France June 14, 1917. Transferred to Co. A, 16th Inf. Participated in the battles of Cantigny, Soisson, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. Wounded in Meuse-Argonne, Oct. 9, 1918. Landed in U. S. March 11, and mustered out March 30, 1919. Gourdeaux, Chris Born at Flambeau, on July 25, 1897. Son of Alexander and Josephine Gourdeaux. Entered service at Madison, Oct. 15, 1918, assigned to Co. M, 1st Training Reg., S. A. T. C., Madison. Ill with Flu Nov. 2 to Nov. 14, 1918. Mustered out Dec. 15, 1918. Graack, Arthur P. Born at Springfield, Wis., Feb. 21, 1897. Son of A. A. and Lena Graack, Crane. Entered the service at Ladysmith Aug. 31, 1918, assigned to Co. E, 120th Engineers. Trained at Indianapolis, and Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Ill Sept. 27 to Oct. 28. Mustered out Dec. 17, 1918. Graham, Mark T. Born at Portage, Wis., Oct. 10, 1892. Son of George W. and Harriet S. Graham. Entered the service at Ladysmith July 5, 1918, assigned to 39th Co., 4th Group, M. G. T. C., Camp Hancock, Ga. Transferred to Gen. Supply Ordnance Dept., Charleston Port Terminal. Mustered out on April 25, 1919. Grover, Earl W. Born at Clark, S. Dak., Oct. 15, 1892. Son of Martin and Mary Grover, Ladysmith. Entered the service at Ladysmith June 14, 1918, assigned to M. T. Co., No. 553. Trained at Madison, Wis., and at Alexandria, Va. Ill with Flu, Oct. 10 to 25, 1918, Alexandria, Va. Mustered out March 28, 1919.