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PTE. HARLOW J. SHANKS

Was born at Deckerville, October 21, 1889, son of John W. and Elmira M. Shanks, acquiring his education at the Lexington schools. He was a mariner by occupation. He has one brother and two sisters: Willard D., Ada O> and Verna. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer on August 30, 1918, and was attached to CO. L, 160^th Depot Brigade. He was honorably discharge from the service, and return home November 27, 1918.

Was born in Moore Township, December 21,1894, son of August and Lena Tank, and acquired his education at the District school. His occupation was farming and threshing. He has four brothers and three sisters Arthur, Roy, Dewey, and William; Clara, Florence, and Lena. He is a Selective Service man going to Camp Custer May, 27, 1918, and sailed for England in July of the same year with the 339^th Infantry, and now is serving in Russia. Hen was promoted to rank of first class Private August, 1918.

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SEAMAN GEORGE A. KRAUSE

ARGYLE

Was born in Argyle Township, January 31, 1897, the son of Frederick M. and Mary A. Krause and acquired his education at the district school. Hs occupation was farming. He has one sister Edith: he is an Enl8isted man, entering the service at Detroit on June 4, 918, in the navy, and was sent to the Great Lakes Training School, and later to Caldwell, New Jersey. He is a member of Co. F. 2^nd Regiment. He was ranked as first class sailor and on November 1, 1918 was promoted to rank of Barrick Chief, at Camp Caldwell, N. J., where is he now stationed.

PTE. JOHN McQUEEN

SNOVER

Was born in Evergreen township, November 25, 1892, son of James and Ida McQueen, and acquired his education in the Evergreen District school. His occupation was farming. He has a brother and sister: James O. and Mrs. Harry Rockwell. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer on November 22, 1917, and was transferred to Camp Grant D3ecember 4, 1917, and later to Camp Merritt, N. J. from where he sailed for overseas May 27, 1918. He belongs to the 108^th Trench Mortar Battery. He is still in France.

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PTE. LEO JASPER PETERS

TYRE

Was born in Austin Township, December 12, 1819, son of John S. Peters and wife, and acquired his education at the Freiburger school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and five sisters: Linus, Ira; Edna, Anna, Ila, Emma and Wilma. He is a Selective Service man and went from this county to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, later transferred to Camp Mill, N.Y., and on July 21, 1918, sailed to Co. A 339^th Infantry and is overseas.

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PTE. JOHN KRAUSE

SNOVER

Was born in Argyle Township, October 13, 1993, son of William and Augusta Krause, and acquired his education in the district school. He has eight brothers and one sister: Albert, Edward, William, Charles, Fred, Frank, August and Herman; Clara. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918 and was transferred to Fort Riley, Kansas, May12,1918, later sent to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., July 5 of the same year. Belongs to Co. C, in the cook and bakery department.

SERGT. FRANK E. MAHON

MINDEN CITY

Was born in Delaware Township, January 15, 1889, son of George and Isabella Mahon, acquired his education at the Ferris Institute. His occupation was hardware merchant. He has two brothers and two sisters: Herbert A. and James A., of Toledo Ohio; Mrs. George Hyde, Carsonville; and Mrs. Floyd Thompson, of Minden. He taught in the district schools of this county for seven years and was superintendent of the Minden city schools for two years. He owns half a interest in the firm of Baughman & Mahon< Minden City, dealers in hardware and automobiles. He is an Enlisted man, entering the service at Detroit, November, 1917. And has been stationed at Camp Humphrey's. Va. On September 4, 1918as promoted to rank of Sergeant, and was recommended to receive a commission as 2^nd Lieutenant in the Motor Transport Corps on October 15, 1918, but as the armistice was signed he was never called. He received his honorable discharge from the service and returned home January 25, 1919.

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Let. William R. Lough Jr.

Croswell

Was born at Edmonton, Otsego county, N. Y., July 12 1892 the son of William R. and Rosa R. Lough. He was educated at the Edmonton High school and later attended Harvard University, graduating with the degree of an A. B. He was a clerk in the National Bank of Croswell. He has one sister and two brothers Mabel L. Parker and Roger R. He is an Enlisted man, enlisting at Fort Sheridan, Ill., in the officers training camp. He was promoted to rank of 2^nd Lieutenant August, 1917, and was transferred to Camp Custer. He was promoted again in July 1918, to 1^st Lieutenant, and sailed for France July 23, 1918, he belonged to Co. H. 340^th Infantry, 85^th Division, but is now a member of the 35^th National Guards and is now in Germany in the army of occupation.

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PTE. JOHN GRUBER

TYRE

WAS VORN IN AUSTIN Township, May 25, 1887, the son of Benjamin and Marion Gruber (Mrs. Paul Gatz) and attended school at Freiburger, later going to Big Rapids, and completing his education at the Mt. Pleasant Normal. His occupation was farming, but after completing his education at Mt. Pleasant, he taught a term in Argyle and Elmer township and Elmer township and later went to Philippine Islands, where he was superintendent of a school there for three years. He has four brothers and two sisters: Joseph, Jacob Frank, and Paul; Mrs. Charles Me Idaugh and Gertrude. He is a selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918, and was assistant leader of the contingent. He was transferred to Camp Gordon, Atlanta Ga., and sailed for France on May 6, 1918. He belongs to the 115^th Infantry, and is in France.

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LEIUT. CLEVE R. BRADSHAW

ROSEBURG

Was born at Roseburg, March 4, 1894, son of J.D. and Henrietta Bradshaw. He attended the Roseburg school and the Yale high school, later going to Ypsilanti Normal. His occupation was teaching. He has two brothers and two sisters: Jeptha and Roy; Margaret and Livonia. At the age of 22 he received a commission in civil service work and went to the Philippine Islands where he taught for two years. He is enlisted man, resigning from teaching in Grand Rapids and entering the officers’ training camp at Fort Sheridan, in the fall of 1917 and received a commission of 2^nd Lieutenant, sailing for France January 6, 1918. In Jul he was again promoted to rank of 1^st. Lieutenant. He belonged to Co. L, 101^st Infantry and was wounded in the hand at Chateau There on November 10, 1918, the day the armistice, was sign. He is still in France.

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Was born in Bridgehampton Township, September 2, 1893, son of John and Charlotte O’ Meara , attended the Minden City schools. He has four sister and two brothers:

Mrs. Alger Williamson, McGregor; Mrs. Paul Jacobs, Fosterville; and Enda; Austin, Detroit, and Erie in the service in France. He is a Selective Service man and was leader of a contingent of en that went to Ann Arbor to take special mechanical training, June 15, 1918 and was transferred to Rockford, Ill., August 4, 1918. He belongs to Co. B. and was promoted to rank of First -Class Private. He sailed for overseas service September 222, 1918, and has not returned home.

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PTE LEWIS O. WEAVER

MARLETTE

Was born in Marlette Township, June 15, 1890 son of Lewis B. and Anna S. Weaver, and attended the Montgomery school. His occupation was farming. He Haas one brother and one sister;: George W. and Pearl. He went to Camp Mills, N.Y. July 14, 1918, and sailed for overseas. July 21, of the same year, a member of Co. A, 339^th Infantry to Northern Russia. He died of pneumonia, September 15, 1918.

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PTE RUSSEL E, WELCH

PECK

Was born in Maple Valley, June 15, 1895, son of John R. And Bridget Welch, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers: Joseph, Frank and Andrew. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer May 2, 1918, and sailed overseas in July 1918 he is now in Russia with Co. A, 339thh Infantry.

 

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R BOSTWICK

MINDEN CITY

Was born In Delaware Township, October 3, 1891, son of William and Jennie, and attended the Kelly school District No. 2, and later the Y. M. C. A. Auto school. His occupation was automobile mechanic. He was married to Miss Selma Riedel at Minden, April 5, 1918. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer, and was leader of that contingent. On July 15, 1918 he was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. and left for France July 29, 1918. He belongs to Co. M, 340^th Infantry, and is still in France.

 

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PTE HARRY MORAN

JEDDO

 

Was born at Frederick, Michigan. May 16, 1890 son of Stephen and Goergina Moran, and attended the Carsonville schools. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and five sisters: Emerson, Glenn, and Russell; Mrytle, Gladys, Winnifred, Ruby, and Bernice. He is a Selective Service man and went to camp Custer

April 29, 1918. In July he was transferred

camp Mills, N. Y. and shortly afterwards sailed for France. He belongs to Co. C, 18^th Infantry. He was wounded on October 4, 1918, and was in the hospital at Vichy, France, when last heard of.

 

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PTE FLOYD H. SLY

CROSWELL

 

Was born in Worth Township, March 29, 1889, son of Martin and Orpha Sly, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and three sisters: Myron and Evart; Edna, Altha, and Iva. He went to Camp Custer November 22, 1917, as a Selective Service man. Transferred to Camp Pike December 16, 1917. He belonged to Battery B, 336^th Regiment, Field Artillery. He was mustered out of the service December 9, 1918.

 

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PRIVATE ORVA WESTOVER

MARLETTE

Was born in Lapeer County, October 9, 1896, son of Jacob and Martha Westover, acquired his education at the Marlette schools. His occupation was automobile repairman. He has six brothers and two sisters: Dan, Alivn, Melburn, William, Harold and Leon; Flossie and Gracia. He is a Selective Service man and went from this county to Camp Custer on September 21, 1917, sailed for France on February 25, 1918 , with Co. 11, 119^th Artillery. He was in the hospital six months on account of an attack of spinal meningitis. He has not return home.

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PTE ORIN JOHN PHILPOT

DECKER

Was born in Lamotte, Township, April 25, 1895, son of Mr. Mrs. Edward Philpot, and was educated in the District school No. 5, Lamottte. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and two brothers; Grace Lucy and Unica; George and Lester. He is a Selective

service man and went to Camp Custer on September 21, 1917, sailing for France on February 25, 1918, with Co. 11, 119^th Artillery. He was in the hospital six months on account of an attack of spinal Meningitis. He has not returned home.

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PTE CHARLES BARCLAY MOORE

DECKERVILLE

 

Was born in Marion, Township. December 31, 1892, son of Charles and Eliza Moore, and attended the Deckerville school. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and one brother: Belle, Sabra, and Nora; Marcus. Went to Camp Custer November 23, 1917, as a Selective Service man. Transferred to San Antonio, Texas, December 9, 1917, embarking for France February 24, 1918. He is a member of the 369^th Areo Spuadron. He is still in the service.

 

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SEAMAN RUSSELL A. FLETCHER

MELVIN

Was born in speaker Township, May 22, 1897, son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Fletcher, and attended the district school, his occupation was farming. He has three sisters and one brother: Mrs. C.W. Phillips, Mrs. George Molesworth and Edythe; Charles. He enlisted in the navy June, 1918, at Detroit and went to the Great Lakes Training Station. In August was transferred to Norfolk, Va. He made home his first trip across November 23, 1918. He is a fireman on the U. S. S. Plattsburg transporting the soldiers home from overseas.

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PTE. RAYMOND H. LENK

MARLETTE

Was born in Flynn Township, October 27, 1984, son of John G. and Johanna Lenk, and attended District school No. 2. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and four brothers: Amelia, Gustave, Harry, George and Albert. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. Was transferred to camp Merritt, N. J., February 14, 1918, with Co. L. 168^th Infantry. Was wounded at Cerges, July 29, 1918, and arrived in New York on November 14, and received his honorable discharge, January 30, 1919.

 

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PTE. BRUCE WILLIS

DECKERVILLE

WAS BORN AT Leoti, Kansas, February 15, 1897, son of Mr. Mrs. George Willis, and attended the Deckerville schools. His occupation was farming. He has four brothers and three sisters: William, Harry, Russell and Clayton; Mrs. L G. Henry, Mrs. H. M. Willis And Myrtle. He is a Selective Service man, going to Camp Eustis, Va., October 24, 1918, and was one of the assistant leaders of the contingent. He belongs to the 64^th Battery, 16^th Section Anti Aircraft. He was muster out of service December 20, 1918.

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SERGT. WILLARD L. HARRIS

Decker

Was born in Mackinaw County, June, 22, 1890, son of David and Minnie Harris, and was educated to the McHugh school and Dodge’s Institute, Valparasio, Ind. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers: Roy and Earl. He is a Selective Service man and departed for Camp Custer on September 7, 1917, and on July 10, 1918, was sent to camp Mills a and left for overseas on July 21, 1918 with the Headquarters 160^th Field Artillery Brigade, with the rank of Corporal, and on September, was promoted to the rank o9f sergeant. He was first attached to the radio corps, but later choose telephone work.

 

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PTE WALTER E. REGENTINE

MINDEN CITY

Was born in Delaware Township, January 8, 1893, son of William and Bertha Regentine, attended the Snay and Charleston schools. His occupation was, farming. He has five sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Dario De Masellis, Gertrude, of Detroit; Elizabeth, Meta and Frances; August and Richard. He is a Selective Service man going to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Transferred to Camp Mills New York, July 11. He enlisted for overseas service last July with Co. A, 339^th Infantry, and is still in the service.

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PTE EDWARD F. FLUCHER

TYRE

Was born in Washington Township, December 2,1887, son of William and Mary Jane Flucher, and educated at the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and six brothers: Ellen, and Cassie; John, William, Giles, Joe, Fred and Earl. He is a Selective Service man leaving for Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., Being transferred there on December 14, 1917. He belongs to Supply Co. Regiment 161, Depot Brigade.

 

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PTE JOHN WESLEY NEWLOVE

MELVIN

Was born in Speaker Township, February 18, 1891, son of Spencer and Mary Newlove, and acquired his education at the Speaker school and Michigan Agricultural College. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters: Mrs. M. E. Scott, Mrs. George McKeller and Myrtle. He is a Selective service man and left Camp Greenleaf March 5, 1918, and later transferred to Camp Orlethrope, Ga. Was sent to Camo Mills, New York, sailing for France the last of May, 1918. He belongs to an ambulance Company. He was sent to Paris and assigned to work in the Military Red Cross Hospital No. 9. He is still in France.

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PTE CARL W. DAY

Was born in Forester Township, August 8, 1896, son of Charles and Alberta Day, and attended the Forester school. His occupation school teacher. He has four brothers: Engene, Eno, Charles and Stanley. He is an enlisted man entering the service art Ann Arbor on August 15, 1918. He was sent to Camp Crane, Allentown, Pa. , October 10, 1918, and on the 14^th of November sailed for overseas, member of S. S. U., 514 Convoy Automobiles. He is still overseas.

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PTE HENRY E. HARRIS

MARLETTE

Was born in Flynn Township, May 26, 1896, son of Joseph and Mary Harris, and attended the Red Star school. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and brother: he went with a contingent to Camp Custer September 21, 1917 as a, Selective Service man, and was transferred to Camp McArthur, Texas, October 30, 1917. He belongs to Field Hospital 128, 32^nd Division, and sail for France February 1918. He is still overseas.

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CORPORAL WILLIS MERRIEMAN

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Wheatland Township, March 23, 1893, son of Joel C. and Ann Merrieman, attended the District school, Deckerville high school and Michigan Agricultural college. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and six brothers: Olive; Oscar, Gaylord Lewis, David Charles and Henry. He is a Selective Service man, and leader of the contingent that left this country for Camp Custer on September 10, 1917. He was promoted to rank of corporal and sailed with the 85^th Division for France, a member of Supply Co. 338^th Infantry. He is still overseas.

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PTE GUY E. HONEY

BROWN CITY

Was born at Brown City, 1894, son of James and Margaret Honey, and attended the Brown City schools. His occupation was an electrician. He has one brother and two sisters: James Viola, and Vivian. H is Selective Service man sent to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Was sent to England July 12< 1918, sailing for Russia July 21. He is a member of Co. M. Before entering the service was superintendent of the power plant at Yale, Michigan. He was married to Miss Florence Sheppard at Brown City. May 22, 1917. He is still overseas.

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PTE JOSEPH L. WELCH

PECK

Was born in Maple Valley, August 8, 1893, son of John H. and Bridget Welch, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers: Frank , Russell and Andrew. He went to Columbus Barracks , as a Selective Service man May 10, 1918, and later was sent to Camp McArthur, Texas. He belongs to o. G. 64^th Infantry. He return home having been honorably discharged on December 23, 1918.

 

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PTE ERNEST L. MASTERS

PORT HURON

 

Was born in Brown city, June 4, 1897 the son of Phillip Masters, and acquired his education at Deanville, Lapeer County, and later went to Brown City to school. His occupation was farming. He has one brother, Milton of Pontiac. He is a Selective Service man and was the leader of a contingent of men that left for Valparasio on October 15, 1918 and was later sent to Yonkers N. Y., where he took a course in mechanical study, passing with a high rating. From Yonkers he was sent to Camp Vail, Little Silver, N. J.

where he was ready to go overseas at the time armistice was signed, he was very much disappointed. He belong to Co. G., 12^th Depot Battalion.

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PTE. ALBERT A. WOLF

PALMS

Was born in Delaware Township, November 17, 1895, son of Charles and Therisia Wolf, attended District school No. 6. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and two brothers: Elizabeth and Anna; William and Wallace. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer September 21, 1918. Embarked for France July 10, 1918 with the 310^th Engineer Train as Wagoner, and is still in the service.

 

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CORP. ALEXANDER LEITCH

BROWN CITY

Was born in Elk Township, January 22, 1894, son of John and Alice C. Leitch, and attended school at Cheyenne. His occupation was farming. He has four brothers and two sisters: Hugh, Donald, John Neil, Sarah, Margaret. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer, September 21, 1917, and later transferred to Waco, Texas, sailing for over seas in February, 1918. He belongs to Co. 128^th Infantry. He still is in the service.

 

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SERGT. FRANKLIN A. GARDNER

CROSWELL

Was born in Fremont, Township, February 25, 1894 son of Aaron and Cora Gardner, educated at the District school and Michigan Agricultural college. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and four brothers: Lea R. and Marie; Ira, Aaron, Lyman, and George. He is am Selective Service man. March, 1918 was promoted to rank of Sergeant. Embarked for overseas with the 85^th Division July 1918 a member of Supply Co. 328^th Field Artillery. He is still overseas.

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PTE ROBERT E. PARKER

CARSONVILLE

Was born in Washington Township, December 26,1894, son of John R> and Emily J. Parker, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and three sisters: William and Percy; Elise, Lucy and Mary. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer May 27, 1918 and later, transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., sailing for Russia in July, 1918. He was a member of Co. M. 339^th Infantry. He was wounded in a battle in Russia and was back to New York to the hospital for treatment.

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PTE. IRA K. GARDNER

CROSWELL

Was born in Fremont Township, March 9, 1892, son of Aaron W. and Corn A. Gardner, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and four brothers: Franklin, Aaron, George, and Lyman. He is a Selective man and went to Camp Custer September 19, 1917. Was transferred to Camp Mills. N. Y. July 16, 1918, embarking for France, July 22, with 310^th Engineers Co. D. he was slightly wounded in one of the fights in the army of occupation.

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SEAMAN FRANKLIN T. BROWN

MARLETTE

Was born in Marlette Township, June 11, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, and attended the Marlette school. His occupation was druggist. He has two sisters and one brother Ada, and Alma; Norman. He is a Enlisted man entering the Navy at Detroit, July 17, 1918, in the Naval Reserves. Was transferred from Puget Sound, Washington to Bay Ridge, December 23, 1918, was promoted from 2^nd Class Seaman to Hospital Apprentice 2^nd Class.

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PTE. AVERY NURENBERG

CARSONVILLE

Was born in Sanilac Township March 2, 1899, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nurenberg, attended school at District No. 7, Sanilac Township; Croswell High school and Sanilac County Normal. His occupation was school teacher. He has four brothers and one sister: Clark, Glen, Elwyn, and Vern; Irene. Enlisted at Ypsilanti, October 2, 1918. He was recommended to Officers’ Training camp, before his transfer was made his recommendation was canceled. He returned December 3, 1918.

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PTE. LELAND VERNON NICHOLS

DECKER

 

Was born in Evergreen Township, January 2,1895, son of Joseph and Harriet M. Nichols, and attended the sandfly district school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and four sisters: Ashley W., and Rexford; Vida May Bullis. Slyvia, Emma, Coral. He went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917 as a Selective Service man, and was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., and left for overseas July 31, 1918. He is a member of Ambulance Co. 340, San Train. He was married December 25, 1917, at Sandusky, to Miss Fern M. Phetteplace.

 

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PTE. EARL FULCHER

TYRE

Was born in Washington Township, September 7, 1894 son of William and Mar J. Flucher, and attended district schools of Sanilac County. His occupation was farming. He has six brothers and two sisters: John, William, Giles, Joe, Edward T> and Frederick; Ellen, Cassie. He went to Camp Custer as a Selective Service man May 27, 1918, and in July, was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y.,

leaving for overseas August, 1918, and is now in Northern Russia. He belongs to Co. H, 339^th Infantry, A. N. R. E. F., 85^th Division.

 

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PTE. NORMAN D. CRONCE

MARLETTE

Was born at Midland, Michigan, October 6, 1890, son of Norman and G., and Ada M. Cronce, attended the Croswell schools. His occupation was foreman. He has two brothers and one sister: Roy, and Earl; Fern. He is an Enlisted man, enlisting in New York August 24, 1917 in the aviation corps. Was sent to Kelly Field Texas, for training, embarking for France October 4, 1917. He is still in France.

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Corps. Edward G. Coupar

Marlette

Was born at Kingston, Tuscola County, January 10, 1896, son of George, and Sabra Coupar, attended District school No. 5 Marlette. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and one brother: Hazel, Vina; Ivan. On may 5, 1918, assistant leader of a contingent of Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer. Transferred to camp Mills, N. y., July 15^th sailing, for overseas service the last of July with 85^th Division, a member of Co. H, 339^th Infantry. Was promoted to rank of Corporal August 23, 1918. Now at Archangel, Russia.

 

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PTE. HAROLD DOYLE

MARLETTE

Was born at Marlette, August 2, 1894, son of Charles E. and Carrie M. Doyle, and attended the Marlette schools. His occupation was clerk. He has one brother George. He is a Selective Service man and went to Michigan Agricultural College from this country July 15, 1918, for mechanical training. He is now stationed at Camp Holabird, Maryland, he is a member of Co. A, Unit 321 Motor Transport Corps. He was married to Miss Ethel L. Shaw, November 8, 1916 in Detroit. He has not returned home.

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PTE. WILLIAM McALLISTER

APPLEGATE

Was born in Marlette township, July 17, 1895, the son of Alexander and lizzie McAllister, and attended school at the Hager school and Stilson school. By occupation he was a farmer. He has five brothers and three sisters: Robert, Marlette, Loran, Elk; Gordon, Elk; Alexander and Stuart; Mrs. Wm. Gerber, Lamotte; Mrs. Dudley Reynolds, Detroit; Mrs. John McGuire, Flynn. He is a Selective Service man and was sent to Camp Custer on November 23, 1917, and in July, 1918, transferred to Camp Mills, and sailed for overseas on July 25, 1918. He belongs to Headquarters Co. 337^th Infantry. He has not returned.

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PTE. BASIL D. PETERS

LEXINGTON

Was born at Au Sable, Michigan, August 13, 1896, son of Frank D. and Elsie Peters. Attended school at Onaway and Lexington. His occupation was carpentry. He went Valpariso, Ind., as a Selective Serviceman August 15, 1918, and on the 27^th of August was sent to Yonkers, N. Y., where he joined a training detachment, while there contracted pneumonia and influenza and was the hospital six weeks. He received his honorable discharge and returned home December 6, 1918.

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PTE. JAMES R, PRITCHETT

MELVIN

Was born in Fremont Township, June 20, 1895, son of Benjamin and Margaret Pritchett, and attended the District school No. 4. His occupation was farming and machinist. He has two brothers and three sisters: Frank, and Floyd; Pearl, Lula and Mable. He is a Selective Service man from this county on April 29^th 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills, New York , and in July sailed for overseas. He was promoted to rank of First Class Private. He is a member of Headquarters Co. 338^th infantry. He returned home on January 2, 1919.

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PTE. GEORGE HARDY

CARSONVILLE

Was born in Forester Township, November 12, 1891, son of Glover and Emma Hardy, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters: Mary, Agnes and Sarah. He was leader of the contingent of Selective Service men that went from this county August 2,1918, for Syracuse Recruit Camp, but was later transferred to Camp Merrit. N. J. He belongs to Fire and Guards Co., and was cook. He returned home on January 2, 1919.

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SERGT. JOHN E. SENEY

MARLETTE

Was born at North Branch, Lapeer county, February 9, 1894, son of H. H. and Cora J. Seney, was educated at Marlette schools and Ypsilanti Normal. His occupation was teaching school. He has two brothers: H.E. and Leroy. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., March 5, 1918. He sailed for France July 15, 1918, a member of Ambulance Co. 44. Promoted to rank of Sergeant in July, 1918. He is still overseas. His two brothers are also in the service.

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SEAMAN WALLACE WOLF

PALMS

Was born in Lexington Township, September 18, 1897, son of Charles and Theresia Wolf, and educated at District school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and two brothers: Elizabeth and Anna; William and Albert. He is an Enlisted man entering the service at South Dakota, May 30,1918.he is a member of the crew of the U. S. S. Fort Wayne, and still is in the service.

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PTE. FRED O. CUMMINGS

LEXINGTON

Was born in Lexington Township, December 14, 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cummings, and attended the Hucking District school. His occupation was a sailor. He has one brother: Harry. He left for Camp Custer as a selective Service man September 21, 1917; was transferred to Mills, N. Y., and left for overseas July 20, 1918. He was promoted to First Class Private November, 1917. He belongs to Co. F., 310 Engineers, and still is in the service.

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CORP. WILLIAM H. TURNBULL

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Wheatland Township, April15, 1895, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Turnbull, attending the Deckerville schools. His occupation was farming. He has five sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Noah Davidson, Mrs. F. Thayer, Mrs. E. Cripps, Ethal and Ester; James R. and Jacob H., jr. November 22, 1917, went to Camp Custer as a Selective Service man. Transferred with 409t Supply Train to Camp Merritt, N. J. February 10,1918. Was promoted to rank of Corporal November 30, 1917. Sailed for overseas February 25, 1918, arriving in France March 10. Was transferred to Co. 362 Motor Supply Train known "overthere" as the Mallet Reserve. He is still overseas.

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PTE. W. CARL WILLIS

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Marion Township, September 23, 1894, son of Mr. and Mrs. Caton Willis, and a graduate

of the Deckerville high school. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters: Mae, Lavern, Lavena and Geneva. He was among the first Selective Service men to go to Camp Custer, leaving this county on September 21, 1917. Was transferred to Camp MacArthur, Texas, in October. On the 10^th of February, 1918, he embarked for France with the 32^nd Division attached to Co. I, 125^th Infantry. He is now with the army of occupation at Coblenz, Germany.

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PTE. RALPH L. WOOD

MELVIN

Was born in November 16, 1891, son of P. J. and Hattie Wood, attended the North Speaker Public school. His occupation was farming. He has one sister: J. Vere. As a Selective

service man he went to Camp Custer September 27, 1917. Was transferred to port of embarkation July 15, 1918, sailing for France July 22, with the 85^th Division. He is now with 313^th I. M. C. Commissary unit, 2^nd Army overseas. He was married October 13, 1917, at Port Huron to miss Theresia Eprey, of Elk Township.

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PTE. DAVID NAUMAN

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Russia, June 22, 1896, son of Carl and Iva Nauman, was educated in the District school, Marion Township. His occupation was farming. He has two sister and three brothers: Amelia and Christina; Fred, John, Phillip. As Selective Service man her was sent to Camp Custer September 4, 1918, but later transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio. He is still in the service in this country.

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CORP. SCOTT J FALCONER

BROWN CITY

Was born in Flynn Township, May 19, 1985, son of Arthur H. and Helen S. Falconer, and attended the Popular Point school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers: Earle G. and Kenneth R. he went to Camp Custer November 23, 1917 a Selective Service man. December 18, 1917, was transferred to Camp MacArthur, Texas; after a training there he embarked for France with Co. A, 128^th Infantry, 32^nd Division. Was promoted to rank of Corporal August 11, 1918. He was wounded October 4, having his left leg broken below the knee by a piece of shrapnel. Has not returned home.

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PTE. STANLEY CASS

CARSONVILLE

Was born in Forester, Township, July 12, 1889, son of John and Marvette Cass, and attended district school in Forester. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and two sisters: Frank, Dell, Earl; Edna, Myrtle. He went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, as a Selective Service man, and transferred July 11, to Russia. He belongs to Co. H. 339^th Infantry, 85^th Division, and still overseas.

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PTE. LEONARD E. TEAL

PECK

Was born in Peck Oct. 2, 1893, son of Frank W. and Nillie Teal, and attended school at Peck, Port Huron, Ferris Institute. His occupation was clerking. He has one sister: Norma. He left for Camp Greenleaf, Ga., as a Selective Service man May 5, 1918; transferred to Newport News, Va. July 1918, and left for overseas same month. He belongs to Evacuation Ambulance Co. No. 12 and still overseas.

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PTE. LYLE E. ZAPFE

CASS CITY

Was born in Evergreen township, June 16, 1895, the son of Gustave A. and Clara L. Zapfe. schools. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and one sister: Floyd H., Ivan E., Owen O., Verneta M. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer, September 21, 1917, and was transferred on October 29, 1917, to Waco, Texas. He left Waco, on January 16, 1918, for Camp Merritt, and on the following month, February 8^th, he sailed for France with 125^th Infantry Machine Gun Company. On August 1, 1918, while fighting in France, he was wounded in the right thigh. Has not yet returned home. He is a member of the re-organized church of Jesus Christ Of Latter day Saints.

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PTE. STEPHEN McCLURE

PECK

Was born `in Buel Township July 5, 1896, son of William and Hannah E> McCLURE, attended school at Peck. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and three sisters: John; Mrs. Charles Alexander, Mrs. Neal Russell, and Frances. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 5, 1918 leaving in July for overseas service, and is now stationed in Northern Russia and a member Co. M, 339^th Infantry.

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PTE. EDWARD RUTZESKY

MINDEN CITYU

Was born in Forestville, March 6, 1888, son of Fred and Auguste Rutzesky and attended school at Forestville. His occupation was farming. He has four brothers and one sister: Albert, Williams, Emil, and Otto; Auguste. He went to Camp Custer as a Selective Service man. May 27, 1918, and left for overseas service July, 1918. He is a member of the 339^th Infantry and still in service.

 

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PTE. WILLIAM R. RANDALL

DECKERVILLE

Was born Marion Township May26, 1896, son of W. H. an d Sarah Randall, attended the Leitch school. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters and one brother: Mabel, Emma, Maggie and Elva ; George. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Was transferred t Camp Mills, N. Y., July 14, 1918; embarking for Russia on the 21^st of July, a member of Co. A. he is still overseas. He is married to Miss Sadie McDonald, of Minden City, on July 7, 1918.

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PTE. EARL V. TARZWELL

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Marion Township, September 19, 1895, son of William and Matilda Tarzwell, and attended school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and one sister: William and Leonard; Mrs. Mary Rowley. He was sent to Camp Custer as a Selective Service man April 1, 1918; transferred to Camp Gorden, Ga. And left for overseas August, 1918. He belongs to P. W. E. Co. 701 3d Co. He is now somewhere in France guarding German prisoners.

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PTE. CLARENCE CUTLER

APPLEGATE

Was born in Sanilac Township, December 28, 1886, son of William and Phoebe Loretta Cutler, and attended District school. His occupation was farming, he has one brother: Guy. He went to Camp Eustie, Va., October 24, 1918, as a Selective Service man. Transferred to Camp Custer December 15, 1918, and honorably discharged December 23, 1918. He was promoted to rank of First Class Private December 3,1918,and belonged to 64^th Battery, 16^th Sector, Anti-Air craft.

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PTE. FLOYD H. ZAPFE

Cass City

AS BORN IN Evergreen Township, July 31, 1893, son of Gustave and Clara L. Zapfe, and was educated in the district schools McConnel and Sandfly. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers one sister: Lyle E., Ivan E. and Owen W.; Vereta M. He went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, as a selective Service man, going Camp Mills, N. Y., July 14, 1918; left Camp Mills July 30, 1918, for overseas, arriving in England the early part of August. He left England for Northern Russia, August 27, and was engaged in battle shortly after landing. He is a member of Co. C, 339^th Infantry and still in the service in Russia. He was married March 6, 1918 at Snover to Miss Ida Simmons.

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PTE. CHARLES TATE

DECKERVILLE

Was born in Forester December 24, 1887, son of William and Mary Tate His occupation was fisherman. He has three brother: John, Frank, Fred. He enlisted at Port Huron June 21, 1917, and was sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, and October 3,, 1917, transferred to Waco Texas. Embarked for overseas February 8, 1918. He belongs to Co. L. 125^th Infantry, Supply Co., and still in France.

 

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PTE THEODORE W. GRACEY

SNOVER

Was born at Walpole, Ontario, January 28, 1897, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Gracey, and acquired his education at Wickware and Ferris Institute. His occupation was school teacher. He has one brother and one sister: Alvin; Anna. He enlisted in the Navy July 15,1918, at Detroit and he belongs to 601 Galley, 6^th Regiment , Camp Perry, Great Lakes, where he s now stationed.

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