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Sanilac County Draft Board Page 21-40
Index Pages: 1-20 21-40 41-61 62-69 70-79
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PTE. VINCENT M. BAIRD
DECKERVILLE
Was born at Deckerville, March 1892, son of John and Margaret Baird, attended the Deckerville schools. His occupation was hardware merchant. As assistant leader of a contingent of Selective Service men he went to Camp Custer May 27 1918. He has one sister and two brothers: Gertrude; Max and Mackenzie. He was promoted to rank First Class Private. Left for overseas with Co. H, 339th Infantry July 19, 1918, is still in the service.
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PTE. IRA M. MACK
MARLETTE
Was born in Elk Township, February 20, 1896, son of Milo and Ada Mack. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and three brothers: Flora; George, Otto, and Frank. He went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918 as a selective Service man. Transferred to Fort Riley May 2, 1
918, sailing for overseas June 10, and still is stationed over there. He is a member of the Medical Detachment.
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PTE. HENRY . ODLUM
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Carsonville, April 20, 1893, son of George and Matilda Odlum, attended Carsonville schools. His occupation was marina steward. He has one sister and two brothers: Mrs. Lucy Myers: Richard and George. He was a selective Service man going to Camp Custer April 1, 1918, before being sent to Camp Custer he joined the Marines at Paris Island, and after two months’ service was honorably discharged. He belonged to 313 Bakery Co. Q. M.
C. Was promoted to rank of First Class Private May 24. While at Camp Custer he as in an automobile accident and received a fractured skull and broken ear drum. Received his honorable discharge on September 20, 1918.
2nd LIEUT. HUGH O’MARA
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Forester Township, October 3, 1894m son of
Edward and Mary O’Mara, and attended the Deckerville high school and University of Detroit. His occupation was Civil Engineer. He has seven sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Peter Walsh, Agnes, Lucy, Rosella, Julia, Loretta , and Clara; John, Edward and Patrick. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. Was promoted to rank of 2nd Lieutenant October 1, 1918. He is a member of Construction Department and is stationed at Camp Custer..
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PTE. GILBERT G. McKEE
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Evergreen Township, September 5, 1893, son of George H. and Louise Mc Kee, attended the Hay Creek schools and the Cass City high school. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and two sisters: Engene; Edith and Phebe. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer September 21, 1917; transferred to Camp Mac Arthur, Texas, October 31, 1917, and left overseas February 16, 1918. He is with the 125th Ambulance Co., 32nd Division, and is with the army of occupation in Germany. His rank is First- Class Private.
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PTE. THOMAS Mc ELROY
VALLEY CENTRE
Was born in Maple Valley Township, January 14, 1892, son of George and Matilda McElroy, attended the Brown City high school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and two brothers: Margaret and Helen; William and Richard. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer, May 27, 1918, embarking for England in July of the same year, from three e he sailed for Archangel, Russia where he is now stationed with the 339th Infantry Co. M.
For bravery in action he awarded the French medal.
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SEAMAN LEE A. GRAHAM
CARSONVILLE
Was born at Carsonville, September 12, 1891, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Graham, and attended school at Carsonville, Bad Axe and Big Rapids. Prior to his enlistment was engaged in the clothing business at Carsonville. He has one sister, Mrs. F. E. Saxton. He enlisted at Detroit in the Navy June 24, 1918,and was sent Great Lakes Training Station, Illinois. He was promoted to Company Commander, with Coxswain rating. He was married in 1913, to Miss Gladys M. Allan, of Port Sanilac, and has one son and one daughter, Bethel, age 5, and Robert, age 3.
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PTE. SELEA BURGESS
DECKERVILLE
Was born Lapeer County, March 6, 1890, son of Richard and Etta Burgess, and attended the Deckerville high school. His occupation was harness maker. He has one brother and one sister: Raymond; Mrs. Robert Cowan. He is a Selective Service man and one of the contingent to go from this county to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. He was transferred from Camp Custer to Washington September 30, 1917, and went overseas November 12, 1917. He is a member of 5th Co. and is still in France.
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CORP. FLOYD FLYNN
BROWN CITY
Was born in Flynn Township, January 9, 1890, son of Mrs. John Blatt, and attended school at Brown City. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and three sisters: John, Mrs. Herb. Hill, Anna R. and Marie. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. He was promoted to Corporal November 1, 1918, and belongs to Quartermaster’s Corps, and still is at Camp Custer.
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PTE. JOHN W. STARK
APPLEGATE
Was born at Cash, Michigan, April 27, 1895, son of Herman and Dora Stark, attended the Cash and Ball Schools. His occupation was farming. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Eustis, Va., October 24, 1918. Was promoted to rank of First Class Private November 17, 1918 he belonged to Camp Custer, and was mustered out of the service December 21, 1918.
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PTE. ROBERT CLAIRE TEEPLE
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Bridgehamton, November 22, 1894, son of Gilbert and Mary Grandy Teeple, attended school at the Downington and Deckerville high school and school of Pharmacy in Detroit. His occupation was druggist. He had two sisters: Florence and Agnes. He is a Selective service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918,and as assistant leader of his contingent. He was a member of the 15th Co. he died at camp Custer October 15, 1918.
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PTE. WALTER R. BAISLEY
MELVIN
Was born at St. Ignace, Michigan, June 25, 1897, son of Richard and Louise Baisley, and attended the Peck school and the Ypsilanti Cleary college. Prior to his enlistment was employed as inspector by the Burroughs adding machine Co., of Detroit. He has sisters and two brothers. Olive and Mable: Elmer and Earl. He is Selective Service man and went to Columbus Barracks September 22, 1918. He is a member of the 11th Co. Quartermaster Unit. And still in the service at Columbus, Ohio.
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PTE FRANK R. CURTIS
SNOVER
Was born in Argyle Township, January 10, 1895, son of William R. and Lizzie M. Curtis, attended District school No. 2. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers: George W. and Bruce G. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y., July 14, embarking for overseas August 1, 1918. He is a member of Co. H. 339th Infantry. 85th Division, and stationed in Russia.
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CORP. GEORGE H. MAHON
MINDEN CITY
Was born in Delaware Township, October 4, 1894, son James and Katherine Mahon, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and one brother: Mrs. E. J. O’Mara and Kathleen: Charles. He is a selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. He is still stationed at Camp Custer having never been transferred. He is a Corporal in the 334th Motor Truck Co.
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PTE WILLIAM C. SCHROEDER
SNOVER
Was born in Lapeer County, August 2, 1892, son of Albert and Carolina Schroeder and attended the Snover school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and three brothers: Lizzie and Minnie; Paul, Herman and Henry. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. Was promoted to rank of First Class Private December, 1917. Was sent to Camp Mills N. Y. July 13, 1918., embarking from there for England and then France, was transferred back to England and sailed for Russia where is now stationed he is a member of Co. F, 339th Infantry.
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PTE. ALLEN C. HURD
MARLETTE
Was born at Marlette, June 12, 1893, son of Carrel and Nellie Hurd, and attended the Marlette schools. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and two brothers: Anna, Sara, and Evelyn; Ross, and Elmer. He is a Selective Service man and left Camp Custer April 29, 1918 and left for overseas July 21, 1918. He was bugler and a member of Co. G. 139th Infantry. 35th Division was gassed October 7th, 1918 at Argonne Meusc. He returned home February 24, 1919.
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LIEUT. BERT L. SCHNEIDER
MARLETTE
Was born at Marlette, December 4, 1895, son Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider. He went to Camp Custer November 22, 1917 and was later transferred to Camp Dix; was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant August 26, 1918. He was a student of the Michigan Agricultural college prior to his enlistment. He was discharged from military service at Camp Custer.
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PTE. JOHN WALKER
APPLEGATE
Was born at Applegate, January 25, 1894, son of Joseph and Emma Walker, and attended the District school in Washington township. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers, Pvt. William Walker, of Camp Custer and Henry at home, and five sisters, Mrs. Howard Mills, Of Forestor,; Mrs. Garfield, Benedict, of Applegate; Mrs. Guy Osborn, of Detroit, and Esther and Nina at home. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 19172-, and was later transferred to Waco, Texas. He sailed for overseas February 23, 1918, and died October 11, 1918, of wounds received in action. He was a member of Headquarters Co. 126 Infantry.
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SERGT. ORA A. DRESSER
AMADORE
Was born in Elk Township, July 23, 1890, son of Andrew and Janett Dresser, attended school at Port Huron, later entering the University of Michigan . his occupation was civil engineer. He has two sisters and five brothers: Nettie and Irene; George Charles, Lee, Alfred and Frank. He was leader of a contingent of Selective Service men that went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. Was transferred to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, December, 1917. He sailed for France March 28, 1918. Was promoted to rank of Sergeant. He is attached to the Meteorological Division, Field Detachment. He is still in the service.
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PTE. Arthur NUNN
CROSWELL
Was born in Lexington January 7, 1885, son of William and Etta Nunn, and attended school in Lexington Township. His occupation was farming. He had three brothers and three sisters: Harold, Frank, and Everett; Zannie, Ida, and Ethel. He was a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and transferred to Russia as a member of the 339th Infantry, later died of pneumonia.
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PTE. J. FORD PARKIN
MELVIN
Was born in Elk Town ship, July 23, 1893, son of Arthur and Elizabeth Parkin, and attended school at Cheyenne and graduated from the Sandusky high school. His occupation was school teacher. He has one brother and two sisters: Purl; Bessie, and Marion. He is A Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918; transferred to Camp Mills, Gordon, Ga., April 28, 1918, and June 28, 1918., to Camp Mills N.Y. , and went overseas later. He belongs to Headquarters 110th Regimen’ F. A., 29th Division as a first class Private. He is still in the France.
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PTE. WILLIAM F. TANTON
PALMS
Was born in Ruth February 16, 1893, so of John of Minnie Tanton. His occupation was farming. He has seven brothers and six sisters: He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer April 22, 1917, and later transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J., and left for overseas in March, 1918. He is a member of the 13th Engineering Corps, a cook. He is still in the service.
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PTE. JESSE N. MORLEY
SNOVER
Was born in Argyle October 18, 1892, son of George and Addie E. Morley, and attended district school. His occupation was mechanic. He has three brothers and one sister: Author E., Frank and Harry; Hattie F. he is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918, transferred April 20, 1918, to Camp Gordon, Ga. And from there to Newport News May 20, 1918, and went overseas the last of June. He was promoted to motor mechanic August 1, 1918, and belongs to Supply Co. 105th Field Artillery. He is still in the service.
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PTE. ALLEN KAAKE
BROWN CITY
As born at Deanville, Lapeer County August 31, 1889, son of John and Ellen Kaake, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and two brothers: Agnes and Rosa; Andrew and Robert. He is Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Transferred to Camp Mills N.. Y. July 18, 1918 embarking on the last of the month for overseas service. He is a member Co. M. 339th Infantry and stationed in Russia.
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PTE. HARLEY E. AVERY
LEXINGTON
Was born at Lexington, December 3, 1894, son of Ambrose an Sarah E. Avery, and attended the Cedardale school. He had four brothers and sisters: Harry, Floyd, Fred and Russell; Ruth, Gladys, Maggie and Blanche. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 25, 1918: was a member of Co. H. 339th Infantry and left for overseas in July. He was killed in Russia October 1, 1918.
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PTE. EARL L. KERR
CARSONVILLE
Was born at Carsonville, November 30, 1891, son of William and Rose Kerr, and attended the Miller school. His occupation was farming. He has one brother, Hugh J. Kerr. He left for Camp Custer, November 22, 1918; was placed in Battery C, 328th F. A. In January took up cooking in the cooking and baking school at Camp Custer, from which he received first cooking papers: He was then placed in Battery A, 328th F. A. and in July was transferred with 85th Division to Camp Mills, N. Y., and from there sailed for overseas, landed in England and is now near Metz helping to care for the prisoners released from Germany.
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PTE. WILBERT C. WELLMAN
CROSWELL
Was born at Croswell, September 1, 1895, son of William G. and Anna E. Wellman. He attended the Red Star school, District No. 2, Flynn township. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and five sister: Galie, and Joe; Adah, Glays, Elizabeth, Rosella and Avis. He is A Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer August 30, 1918, and was a member of the 253 Field Hospital. He returned home in February 3. 1919.
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PTE. WALTER B. BROWN
CROSWELL
Was born in Worth Township, December 3, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Brown. He was a graduate of the Croswell high school in 1916 graduated from the Sanilac County Normal school. His occupation was teacher. He has one brother Eldon V. Brown. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He is a member of the Infantry, 85th Division, he left for Long Island, N. Y., early in July from where sailed to London, England and is now on active duty at Archangel, Russia.
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PTE. E. IRA HERRON
MARLETTE
Was born I Evergreen Township, September 2. 1891, son of T. E. and Augusta Herron, and attended high school at Port Sanilac. He has one brother and one sister, Fred of Marlette, and Louise of Pontiac. He was an egg dealer. He is a Selective Service men and left for Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He is a member of the 3399th Infantry, Division: was transferred fro Camp Custer to Camp Mills N. Y., July 15, from there he sailed in for overseas. Landed in England and is now on active duty at Archangel Russia.
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PTE. LOUIS H. ABEND
PALMS
Was born in Delaware Township, October 18, 1888, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abend, attended the Charleston school. His occupation was mechanic. He has three sisters and eight brothers: Alien, Cumby and Minnie; Emil, Harold, William, Herman, Gustave, Henry, Edward and Fred. He is a Selective Service man and went Camp Custer May 27, 1918. On July 16, was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y. sailing in August for Russia where he is now stationed. He belongs to Co. H, 339th Infantry.
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PTE. ELMER ROSE
PECK
Was born at Peck, June 21, 1892, son of James and Rose, attended the Peck school. His occupation was farming. He has two sister and six brothers: Mad and Etta; Charles, Arthur, Frank, Roy, Earl and Purl. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Sailed for overseas service on July 20, 1918. Was over the top twice as was blind for 18 days from effects of mustard gas. He was gassed on the 27th of August at Cambria Hill. He belongs to casual Co. He returned home from overseas on January 7, 1919, and brought with him a German knife and belt.
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PTE. ADELBERT A. PRICE
CASS CITY
Was born at Holbrook, Sanilac County, September 19, 1895, son of Henry and Mary Price, attended the Ferris Institute. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and three brothers: Eva; Allan Theodore and Goldie. He is an Enlisted man, enlisting in the Marine Corps., at Detroit, August 12, 1918 and was sent to Paris, South Carolina. He is still in the service and a member of 455th Co. D. Battalion.
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CORPS. CLARE J. EVENS
SANDUSKY
Was born in Wales Township, St. Clair County, April 5, 1895, son of John and Grace Evans, and attended Lee school, Custer township. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers: Stanley, Ernest and Henry. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917; transferred to Camp Mills. N. Y., July 1918, later embarking for overseas service. He was promoted to rank of Corporal in January, 1918, and is a member of Co. C, 310th Field signal Battalion, 85th Division. He is still in the service.
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CORPS. MICHAEL J. McQUADE
PALMS
Was born at Palms November 11, 1894, son of Edward and Bridget McQuarde, attended the Palms school. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and one brother: Mary, Susie and Anna: Edward. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer April 29, 1918, transferred to Camp Mills N. Y, July 14, sailing for France on the 22nd of that month. In October he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He is still overseas a member of Co. I.
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PTE. JAMES E. McREA
DECKER
Was born at Peck, December 6, 1888, son of Daniel and Anna McRea, and attended the Argyle school. This occupation was farming. He has four sister and four brothers: Jane Mary, Alberta and Mac; John, William, Henry, and Peter. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and a member of Co. M, 339th Infantry. He was transferred in July to Long Island from where he sailed for overseas and still is in the service.
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SERGT. JAMES F GRIMES
MELVIN
Was born in Speaker Township, August 14, 1888 son of George and Frances Grimes, attended the Speaker school. His occupation was farming. He was a Selective Service man and went from this county September 21, 1917. Was transferred to Camp McArthur. Texas, in October with the 32nd Division which afterwards became famous. He had three sisters and one brother: Annie, Emily and Jennie; Robert. He sailed for France February 5, 1918. It was during the battle of Argonne Forest, while assisting a wounded comrade, he was killed, October 11, 1918.
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SERGT. GORDON J. GRAHAM
PECK
Was born at Applegate, June 6, 1890, son of Thomas H. and Elizabeth Graham, and attended Peck school and Ferris Institute at Big Rapids. He has three brothers: Thomas N., John H and William L. his occupation was traveling sales man. He was a Selective Service man and went Camp Custer September 8, 1918, and was leader of his contingent. On October 30, 1918, he was transferred to Fort Worth, Texas , and on July 18, 1918, was promoted to Sergeant. He was a member of 815 Depot Aero Squadron, and returned home February 4, 1919.
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PTE . ROBERT W. HARDY
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Forester Township, November 25, 1891, son of William and Martha Hardy, and attended school in District No. 4, Forester Township. His occupation was carpenter. He has two brothers and three sisters: William R. and Frank; Mary E., Kitty, Martha. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918; transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., July 15, and about July 25, left for overseas. He is now in Russia with Co. M, 339th Infantry.
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PTE. ELMER C. RUSSELL
PALMS
Was born at Mills, Sanilac County, December 27, 1891, son of Engene and Sarah Russell, and attended the Mills and Deckerville high school and the Ferris Institute at the Big Rapids. He has three brothers and sister: Park, Roy, and George; Myrtle. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918; was a member of Co. A., 339th Infantry and left for overseas July 20, 1918. Prior to entering the army, he was engaged as a mechanic in Detroit, and also taught school for several years. He is still on active duty in Northern Russia.
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PTE. RALPH BYERS
CASS CITY
Was born in Greenleaf Township, August 14, 1892, son of Robert and Eliza Byers, and attended the district school. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and four brothers: Amanda, and Ida; George, James, Robert ad Jerusha. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer July 22, 1918. He belongs to the 140th Field Artillery. He is still in the service and is stationed at Camp Custer.
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PTE. NORMAN WADE
APPLEGATE
Was born at Harbor Beach, March 6, 18893, son of John and Harriett M. Wade, attended the Sterling school. He has three sisters and two brothers: Nile, Era and Anna; Cyrus and Vern. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer June 2, 1918. He is a member of Co. G, 4th Infantry, 85th Division. He sailed for France in the fall of 1918. He has not returned home.
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SERGT. WILLIAM H. RAUH
MINDEN CITY
Was born at Forestville, August 15, 1894, son of Charles and Lena Rauh, and attended school at District No. 8, Delaware township. His occupation was farming. He has two sisters and three brothers: Sophia and Helen; Howard and Clearance. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918, and was a member of Co. F. 3rd Replacement Brigade. On May 3rd he was transferred to Camp Gordon Ga., and on June 22nd was promoted to Corporal an was again promoted to Sergeant on July 12th. He was transferred from Camp Gordon, to Camp Wadsworht, S. C., September 14th and was discharged from the army December 24, 1918.
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CORP. CLARE V. DORMAN
SNOVER
Was born at Snover, May 18, 1896, son of William H. and Sarah J. Dorman, attended the Snover school and Michigan Agricultural college. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and two brothers: Ruby; John H. and Wesley. As assistant leader of a contingent of Selective Service men he went to Camp Custer April 29, 118. Transferred to Camp Mills N. Y., in July where he embarked for overseas service. He was promoted to rank of Corporal August 31, 1918. He is still in France, a member of the 310th Ammunition Train, 85th Division.
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PTE. EDWARD F. BRANDT
MARLETTE
Was born at Roseville, Wayne County, November 29, 1888, so of Ernest and Amelia Brandt, and attended the Germania school. His occupation was farming. He has three has three sisters and one brother: Emma, Martha, Freda; Oscar. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer November 22, 1917. Sailed from Camp Mills N. Y., where he was transferred in July 1918, for France arriving there in August. He belongs to the 310th Ammunition Train but was later transferred to the 329th Field Artillery Supply Co. He is still in the service.
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PTE. NEIL D. KROETSCH
ARGYLE
Was born at Argyle, April 15, 1896, son of Mr. and Mars. Ambrose Kroetsch, and attended Laing District school. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and one sister: Leo, Henry, Simon; Julia. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918; was a member of Base Hospital No. 27, and in May 1918, was Promoted to First Class Private. On July 26, 1918, he sailed for overseas and still is in France.
PTE. JOSEPH D. HUNTER
SNOVER
Was born in Argyle Township, April 27, 1897, son of George and Mary L. Hunter, and attended the Argyle school. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters and five brothers: Anna, Martha, Maggie, and Fannie; Peter, William, Fabin, Simon, and George. He is a selective Service man and went to Camp Custer August 30, 1918, and still is in the service.
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PTE. FRANK E. HILDINGER
SNOVER
Was born in Lamotte Township, August 6, 1896, son of Henry and Mary , and attended the Shabbona school. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and three sisters: Howard, Morse; Lennie, Lidy and Ellen. He is a Selective Service man and to Camp Custer August 29th 1918. He is a member of Co. A., and is still in the service.
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SEAMAN ARTHUR M. THICK
MARLETTE
Was born in Sanilac, County, north of Marlette, June 17, 1895, adopted son of George and Ermina L. Thick, and attended the Hager District school, Marlette Township. His occupation was barber. He enlisted in Detroit in the Navy, September, 1917, and was sent to Great Lakes Training Station, after which he was transferred to U. S. S. Minnesota November, 1917, in the Engineering Department. He was on the Minnesota when it struck a mine off the Atlantic coast September 27, 1918. Although the explosion tore a hole on the starboard side 45 feet ,from the ram, and extending aft 40 feet , he was only slightly injured. He is still on the ship. His father and mother are both dead—his mother dying when he was only 2 years old and his father about ten years ago. When he was between 4 and 5 years of age he was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Thick, who have cared for him ever since.
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PTE. ALFRED D. HALL
MELVIN
Was born in Speaker Township, august 20, 1893, son of Harrison and Sarah Jane Hall, attended the Yale high school. His occupation was farming. He has five sisters and two brothers: Susie, Jane, Mary, Sarah and Minnie; Freeman and Harrison. He is a Selective service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. Was transferred to Portsmouth, N. H. July 1. He is a member of Co. C, 27th Brigade, U.S. Guards. He is still in the service.
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PTE . ERNEST ERBE
APPLEGATE
Was born at Applegate, January 1, 1897, son of Bernhard and Augusta Erbe, attended the Pine Hill school. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and four brothers: Carla, Emie and lila; Lewis, Frank, Walter and Harry. He was a Selective Service man and entrained for Camp Wadworth, S. C., November 11, 1918. Was mustered out of service 12, 1918.
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SERGT. GILBERT ROLF
MARLETTE
Was born at Ionia, Michigan, April 16, 1891, son of Arthur and Anna Rlof, and attended school at St. Louis, Michigan. His occupation was electrician and spent fours years in the Marine Corps. He has three brothers and one sister: Lyle, Roy, Willis and Nellie. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918; was transferred to Camp Humphery, Virginia, May 3, and was promoted to Corporal May 6, 1918, and on June 10, was promoted to Sergeant. On June15, 1918, he sailed for France and landed at St. Nazaire on June 27th, and on January 27, sailed from St. Nazaire and landed at Newport News Va., February 9, 1919.
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PTE. FRANKLIN E DENEEN
DEFORD
Was born in Evergreen Township, September 5, 1883, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Deneen, attended District school NO. 3. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and two brothers : Iva, Eva< and Anna: Norman and Leo. He is a selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 118, transferred May 1, to Camp Gordon, Ga. He was a member of the 24th Co., 6th Brigade, 160th Infantry. He has been muster out of service.
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PTE. CLARK M. FRASIER
KINGSTON
Was born in Sanilac County April 19, 1896, son of Jas. O. and Margrette Frasier, and attended Marlette High and Ypsilanti Normal. His occupation was teacher. He has five brothers and two sisters: Evarette I., Clifford R., George ., William M., and Perry G.; Viola M. and Ada L. he enlisted at Detroit July 1917, and went overseas June 14, 1918. He is now with the third army of occupation in Germany and a member of Ambulance 331.
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PTE. WILLIAM E, FLYNN
Decker
Was born in Marlette Township, June 1, 1894, son of George F. and Margaret Flynn, attended District school Lamotte No. 5. His occupation was dredger. He has three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Lesile Mellan, Watertown; Mrs. Chas. Brandt, Snover, and Ida: Pte. Robert Flynn. As a Selective Service man he went to Columbus Barracks May 10, 1918, transferred to Waco, Texas, May 16, where he received his training. He sailed for overseas with the 47th Infantry, Co. E, August 1st 1918. He was wounded on the French front September 24, and died the following day in the hospital from the wound.
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PTE. THOS. L. WOODS
CARSONVILLE
Was born at Carsonville, October 7, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Woods, attended school at Amadore. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers: Harry L. Stanley and Ray. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 29, 1918. Was transferred to camp Mills, New York, July 14, and on the 5th day of August he sailed for France with the 338th Infantry co. C. He was gassed in October on the French front.
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PTE. JOHN E. LOWE
SNOVER
Was born in Austin Township, September 14, 1890, son of John and Mary Lowe, attended the Cumber school and Ferris Institute. His occupation was farming and school teacher. He has two sisters and three brothers: Edna and Nora; Amos, Charles and Mark. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. , in July, sailing for France in August. He is a member of Co. M, 339th Infantry. He is still in the service.
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PTE. ANDREW C. OSWALD
PALMS
Was born in Palms July 18, 1891, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Oswald, and attended school at West Delaware. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and three sisters: Earl, Arthur, John; Netia, Nellie Mayme. He is selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917, and was transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J., February, 1918, and embarked for overseas later the same month. He was wounded twice July 18, 1918, and October 7, 1918. He belongs to Co. F, 9th Infantry, and still is in the service. He was married November 29, 1917, at Battle Creek, to Miss Marguerite Potts.
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PTE. WALTER DeRosia
Marine City
Was born at Marine City, St. Clair County, September 8, 1895, son of Charles and Josephine DeRosia , attended school at Minden City. His Occupation was small was mail carrier. He two sisters and two brothers: George and Meldrum; Bertha and Josephine. He is a selective Service man and left this county April 15, 1918, was transferred to Boston June 1918, and sailed for overseas in July. He is a member of the Artillery C. A. C., and still in the service.
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PTE. ROY BARTLE
BROWN CITY
Was born in Maple Valley Township, December 15, 1893, son of James and Alice Bartle, attended the District school. Hiss occupation was farming. He has two sisters and six brothers: Carl, Arthur, William, George, Frank and Jay; Bertha and Alice, as a Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918, and from there transferred to Camp Gordon, Va. Sailed for overseas in July. He is a Wagoner in the 105th Field Artillery Supply Co., and still is in the service.
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PTE. LYLE C. ROLF
MARLETTE
Was born in Greenville, May 23, 1897, SON OF Arthur and Anna Rolf, and attended school at Bay City, Michigan. His occupation was electrician. He has three brothers and one sister: Lee, Roy, Willis and Nellis. He was a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer August 23, 1918. He was a member of Co. 3, Buzzer school, Signal Corps and was transferred November 10th to camp Benjamin Franklin, Maryland. He was relieved from active duty January 5, 1919.
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PTE. JAMES BENNETT
PECK
Was born in Elk Township, January 30, 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett, and attended Stilson school. His occupation was mariner. He has three brothers and two sisters: Norman, Elmer, and Bert; Verna and Nellie. He went to Camp Custer November 23, 1917, as a Selective Service man. In July was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y., sailing for France July 25, 1918. He belong to Headquarters Co., 337th Infantry. He has arrived home.
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YOEMAN COLIN A. GILLIES
SANDUSKY
Was born in Custer Township, November 21, 1891, son of Hugh and Jessie Gillies, attended District school No. 2, Custer township, and Clearly Business College, Ypsilanti. His occupation was stenographer. He has two brothers and two sisters: Norman, Donald; Mrs. V. Fisher. He was an Enlisted man and entered the service at Detroit May 1, 1918, and sent to the Great Lakes Training Station; transferred November 10, 1918, to Brooklyn. November 1
he was promoted to First Class Yoeman, and belonged to Co. C. he has been honorably discharged from the service.
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PTE. NELSON G. McLAUGHLIN
SANDUSKY
Was born in Sandusky, Michigan, August 24, 1899, son of Fred and Jennie Mc Laughlin, attended school at Sandusky. His occupation was mechanic. He has two brothers and three sisters: Harold, Russel; Martha, Irene, Nellie. He enlisted June 1918, at Flint, Michigan, and sent to Fort Rodman, Mass. He 3was a member of Battery E, 73d
Artillery, and promoted to rank of First Class Private December 17, 1918. He left for overseas September, 1918. He returned home and was honorably discharged January 12, 1919.
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CORP. CHARLES L. NETHERCOTT
Was born in Milford, Michigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Nethercott and attended Clio and Orion high schools and two years at Ann Arbor. His occupation was business administration. He one brother and five sisters: Ivan: Mrs. Duncan McDonald, Gertrude, Blanche, Mildred, Lucile. He enlisted at Detroit December 11, 1917; was transferred to Camp Sherman February 1, 1918. And left for overseas July 9, 1918. He belongs to rank of Corporal the first week in January, 1919. He is a grandson of Mrs. Ellen Chase.
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PTE. WILLIAM L. GROUT
CROSWELL
Was born in Beul Township, November 23, 1885, son of William H. and Mary A. Grout, and attended District school No. 1, Buel township. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and four sisters: Chester, Leonard, Raymond: Mary E., Edith Ina, Evarette. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 4, 1918; transferred to Camp Mills July 14, 1918, and embarked for overseas July 21, 1918. He belongs to Co. H, 339th Infantry and is now in Russia.
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PTE. MERLE M. FORRESTER
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Deckerville, September 20, 1893, son of George B. Forrester, and attended Deckerville high school and Alma College. His occupation was merchant. He has one sister: Marion. He is a Selective Service man and was sent to Camp Dodge and was leader of his contingent. He was transferred to Pike< Ark., November 11. He belongs to 1st Co., Infantry Officers’ raining School. Was honorably discharged November 29, 1918. He was married in Hammond, N. Y., June 27, 1917, to Miss Florence Wyllie.
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PTE. HENRY F. KRAFT
MARLETTE
Was born in St. Clair County, August 7, 1892, son of Henry D., and Anna C. Kraft, and attended school at Juhl. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and three sisters: Will, Winnie Beck, Frank, and Harry; Louie, Christina, and Elizabeth. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and was transferred the latter part of July, to Northern Russia. He is a member of Co. M, 339th Infantry and is still in the service.
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FIRST SERGT. PERRY FRASIER
KINGSTON
Was born in Sanilac County April 11,1892, son of James O. and Margrette S. Frasier, and attended Marlette high school and Ypsilanti Normal. His occupation was teacher. He has five brothers and two sisters: George W., Clare M., Everett L., Clifford R., and William M.; Viola A., Ada L. He enlisted at Detroit
July, 1917, and went overseas June 1918, and belongs to Ambulance Co. 331. He is now with the third army of occupation near Coblenz, near the Rhine.
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PTE ERNEST V. VINCENT
APPLEGATE
Was born at Applegate, February 24, 1894, son of Grant and Mary Vincent, and attended the Applegate and Croswell schools. His occupation was farming. He has eight sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Carl Haller, Mrs. Donald McKenzie, Burnette, Stella, Virgil, Marle, and Jennie; Lee, Ray, Roy and Russell. He is a ?Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He sailed for Russia in July with the 85thth
Division, and is now stationed there with the 339th Infantry Co. L.
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PTE. ALLEN GREEN
MELVIN
Was born at Cadillac, Michigan, October
18, 1896, son of Wilmer and Eleanor Cummer, attended the Sandusky high school. He has one sister and three brothers: Jessie; Arthur, Edward and Kenneth. He is a Selective Service man and went to the University of Indiana, Bloomfield, Ind., August 31, 19918. He belonged to the Radio Corps. Was mustered out of the service December 23, 1918.
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PTE. EDWARD BARTLEY
MARLETTE
Was born at Sandusky, November 29, 1896, son of David and Anna Bartley, and attended District schools. His occupation was farming. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer August 30, 1918. He was a member of Co. E, 78th Infantry, 14th Division. He was mustered out of the service January 29, 1919.
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PTE. DEWEY TANK
SNOVER
Was born in Moore Township August 21, 1898, son of August and Lena Tank., attended the District school. He has one sister and three brothers: Clara; Arthur, Herman and Roy. His occupation was farming. As a Selective Service man he entrained or Camp Wadsworth, S. C., November 11, 1918,
mustered out of the service on the 12th of the same month.
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PATE. JOHN N. DECKER
SNOVER
Was born at Jeddo, October 23, 1894, son of George and Nina Decker, attended the Croswell schools. His occupation was farming. He has one sister. He was a selective Service man and went to Camp Custer August 30, 1918. He was mustered out of service January 25, 1919.
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PTE. CLIFFORD J. HUGHES.
CROSWELL
Was born at Harbor Beach, Michigan. May 14, 1891, son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Hughes, attended the Buel school. His occupation was farming. He has six sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Thos. Coots, Mrs. Thos. Walker, Mrs. L. J. Renno, Mrs. Wm. Sturges, Mrs. Frank Dimon, Mrs. O. E. Moran; Sherman, and Wesley. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y., and sailed for overseas July 20. He is a member of Co. M, 339th Infantry and is stationed in Russia. He was married December 19, 1917, to Miss Jennie M. Barnes, at Croswell.
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PTE. PETER KELLER
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Austria- Hungary, June 28, 1897, son of Sebastian and Josephine Keller, attended District school in Wheatland township. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers: Nicholas, George and John. As a Selective Service man he was sent to Camp Wadsworth, Ga., November 12, 1918.
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PTE. WILLAM J. KIRKENDALL
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Forestor Township, August 27, 1892, son of Joseph and Susan Kirkendall, attended the Forester school and Ferris Institute. His occupation was farming. He has two brothers and four sisters: George And James: Lillian, Helen, Grace and Flossie. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He was transferred to camp Mills, N. Y., and early in July, 1918, sailed for overseas with the 339th Infantry, 85th Division. He was in the trenches at Chateau Thierry. He is now with the Field Signal Corps.
SERGT. RALPH McGREGOR
CARSONVILLE
Was born at Carsonville, February 7, 1891, son of C. C. McGregor, and attended the Carsonville and Saginaw schools. His occupation was merchant. His occupation was merchant. He one sister and a brother: Mrs. Helen Paige, Deckerville: Lieut. Glenn A. Mc Gregor. He is a Selective Service man and to Valpariso, Indiana, July 15, 1918 for special mechanical training. Later transferred to Texas. He belonged to the 32nd Service Co., Signal Corps. //was promoted to the rank of Sergeant September 15, 1918. Was mustered out of the service December 24, 1918.
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PTE. EARL R. STOUTENBURG
SNOVER
Was born in Delaware Township September 28, 1896, son of Herman and Mary Stoutenburg, and attended Tamarack college. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and four sisters: Jay; Gertrude, Vera, Neva and Rhea. He is a Selective Service man and was sent to Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina November 11, 1918 Received his discharge December 26, 1918.
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Ist. LIEUT. G. LELAND FITCH
MARLETTE
Was born at Marlette, August 26, 1894, son of Mrs. Fitch, attending Marlette high school and was a Student at Alma college prior to entering the service. He has one sister, Jennie. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917, was transferred to Camp Lee, Va., May 20, 1918, and was again transferred to Camp Lewis, Washington. He was a member of Headquarters Co., 2nd Brigade, 75th Infantry. Was promoted to rank of Second Lieutenant June 11918, was made First Lieutenant October 26,. Was muster out of service January 10, 1919.
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PTE. ROY McTAGGART
DECKERVILLE
Was born at Applegate, May 21, 1894, son of William and Ellen Mc Taggart; and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has three sisters and one brother: Martha, Gertrude and Violet; William. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer November 23, 1917. Was transferred to Camp ills, N. Y., in July 1918, embarking for overseas in August. He is a member of Co. C, and is still in the service.
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PTE. OTTO MOELLER
PALMS
Was born at Detroit, Michigan June 5, 1893, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Moeller, and attended District school No. 3. His occupation was farming he has three sisters and one brother: Emma, Clara and Mary; Theodore. As a Selective
service man he was sent to Camp Custer September 21, 1917. Sailed for overseas in July, 1918. Belonged to the 338th Infantry, but was later sent to Russia from France and placed with the 339th, where he is now station .
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PTE. EARL G. O’MEARA
MINDEN CITY
Was born in Bridgehamton Township. May 17, 1891, son of John and Charlotte O’Meara, attended the Minden City schools. His occupation was tinsmith. As a Selective Service man he went to Columbus Barracks May 10, 1918 assistant leader of his contingent. He has four sister and two brothers: Mrs. Algar Williamson, McGregor: Mrs. Paul Jacobs, Forestville, Mrs. Otto Simon, Detroit and Edna; a. d. O’Meara and Floyd. Was sent to Camp Merrit, N. J., in July, sailing August 27, 1918, for France. He is a member of Headquarters Rail Detachment, 7th Division. He was promoted to first cook, and transferred to Sharpshooters. He has not returned home.
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PTE. HARRY POTTER
BROWN CITY
WAS BORN IN Elk Township, June 19, 1890, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Potter, and attended the Cheyenne school. His occupation was farming. He had three sisters: Murl, Elise and Eva. As a Selective man he went to camp Custer November 23, 1917. On December 15, was sent to port of embarkation, sailing for France in February. He was a member of Co. F., 32nd Division. He was killed October 8, 1918, on a front in France.
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SEAMEN JOHN BRANDT
SNOVER
Was born in Marlette Township, September 22, 1896, son of Ernest and Amelia Brandt and attended the Germania school. His occupation was farming. He had three sisters and two brothers: Emma, Fredia, and Martha; Edward and Oscar. He enlisted in the Navy at Bay City, June 2 1918, and was sent to the Great Lake, training Station Illinois. Was a member of Co. 13, 12th Regiment, 4th Battalion with the rank of Third Class Fireman. He was taken ill and died at Camp Custer October 2, 1918.
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PTE. ROY W. BIGHAM
MARLETTE
Was born in Austin township, May 28, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bigham, attended school at Detroit. His occupation farming. He has three sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Clyde Adams, Mrs. Burt Lenway and Mrs. James Watson; Herbert, Harry, James and Stanley. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 1, 1918. Was transferred first to Camp Gordon, Ga., and later to Camp McClellan, Ala. Sailed for France June 9, 1918. He is now stationed at Ainville, France, with Co. I, 115th Infantry.
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PTE. FLOYD R. AUSLANDER
DECKER
Was born in Evergreen Township, January 31, 1887, son of Frank and Annie Auslander, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming and threshing. He has one brother and one sister. Newton and Mrs. John Kennedy. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He later sailed with 85th Division to Archangel, Russia where he was killed in action April 2, 1919. He was a member of the 339th Infantry. Co. H.
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PTE. THOMAS WOODWASKI
MINDEN CITY
Was born in Minden Township, December 29, 1891, son of John and Barbara Woodwaski, and attended District school. 3. He has one sister and three brothers: Mrs. Flicker; Frank, Louis and Floyd. He is a Selective Service man and went to Columbus Barracks, assistant leader of the contingent, may 10, 1918. He was sent to Camp McArthur, Texas., and in the latter part of August sailed for France, where he is now stationed. He is a member of Co. G, 64th Infantry.
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PTE. HENRY SCHRADER
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Sanilac Township,, August 2, 1889, son of Fred and Minnie Shrader, and attended the Miller school. His Occupation was carpentry. He has three sisters and seven: Matilda, Bertha, and Louise; William, Charles, Fred, Albert, Louis, Chris and Frank. He is a Selective Service man and went to camp Custer, November 22, 1917. Was promoted to rank of Chief Mechanic April 15, 1918. Was transferred to Camp Merritt June , 1918. He s a member of Battery A, 335th Field Artillery and is still in the service.
PTE. NEWTON AUSLANDER
DECKER
Was born in Evergreen Township, October 1, 1892, son of Frank and Annie Aslander, and attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and one sister: Floyd; Mrs. John Kennedy. He is a selective service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He sailed for Archangel, Russia, the middle of July, where he is now stationed with the 339th Infantry, Co. H.
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PTE. JOSEPH HENRY SIMMONS
SNOVER
Was born in Evergreen Township, May 24, 1896, son of John H. and Velma A> Simmons, attended District school No. 4. His occupation was farming. He has four brothers and five sisters: John, Charles, James and Clayton; Jessie, Elizabeth, Edith, Marion and Ida. He is a Selective Service man, and was transferred to Camp Mills, July 30, sailing for overseas in August 1918. He is member of Co. G, 340th Infantry, 85th Division. He is still in the service.
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PTE/. HAROLD R. DEMARAY
MELVIN
Was born in Lapeer County, August 2, 1895, son of William and Ida Demaray, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has five sisters and two brothers: Pearl, Erma, Mary, Margaret and Ruby; Merrill and Simon. He went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, as a Selective service man, was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., in July, sailing from there on the 19th of that month for England and later to Archangel, Russia, where he arrived on the 26th of September, 1918, and is now stationed there. He is a member of Co. H, 339th Infantry.
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PTE. BURTEL L. SWEET
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Marion Township, April 16, 1894, son of John and Etta Sweet, and attended school in District No. 6, Bridgehamton township. His occupation was farming. He has one brother and sister: Roy Sweet; Effie McDonald. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer August 16, 1918. He belongs to 9th Detachment, Air Service, Aircraft Production, and is still in the service.
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PTE WILLIAM DUNLAP
PALMS
Was born on Forester Township, November 18, 1894, son of Mr. Mrs. William Dunlap, attended the Mills school. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters and five brothers: Ernie, Maggie, Nettie and Grace; Robert, Emerson, Gernard and Ernest. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 29, 1918. Was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., sailing for overseas on July 3. He is a member of Co. G,139th Infantry and is still in the service.
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PTE. HARRY DUDLEY
YALE
Was born in Chicago, Illinois, May 1892, son of Samuel Dudley and attended school at Chicago and Biddleman’s District No. 6, St. Clair county. His occupation was farmer and fireman. He has two brothers: William Dudley and Edward Owens. He is a Selective Service man and left for Camp Custer September 21, 1917. He belongs to Supply Co., 40th Machine Gun Battalion, and is a fireman at the heating plant, Camp Custer. He is still in the service.
PTE WILLIAM E. KIVEL
CASS CITY
Was born in Sanilac County, February 20, 1888, son of William J. and Cora Kivel, and attended school in Greenleaf township. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and eight sisters: Peter, Carl and Lee; Laura, May, Minnie, Emma, Violet, Olive, Addie and Irene. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917; transferred to Oregon in November 1917. He is a member of Co. C, and still in the service.
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PTE. JOHN DROWN
CARSONVILLE
Was born in Essex County, Canada. June 18, 1891, son of John Franklin and Sarah Drown, attended the Lee school, Washington township, Sanilac. His occupation was mariner. He has four sisters and two brothers: Lizzie, Margaret, Mary and Bertha; Ira and Christopher. As a Selective Service man he went to Camp Greenleaf, Ga., March 5, 1918. Was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., in May and was made cook of the camp. He is still in the service.
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PTE. EARL f. DALEY
BROWN CITY
Was born in Flynn Township, June 9, 1893, son of John and Sarah Daley , and attended Poplar Point school. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and two sisters: Cecil, John, Percy; Illa, Myrtle. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and was transferred to Camp Mills, Long Island, July 14, and went overseas the August following. He belongs to Co. H, 339th Infantry, and still is the service in Northern Russia. He was married May 15, 1918, at Sandusky to Miss Anna Bower.
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PTE. FRED REINELT
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Wheatland Township, August 12, 1888, son of Charles and Mary Josephine Reinelt, attended the District school. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and four sisters: John, George and Edward; Mary, Ida, Margaret and Josephine. Was Selective Service man he went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918. He sailed in July for England with 339th Infantry, a member of Co. A. On reaching England he was taken to the hospital. He has not been discharged from the service.
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PTEE. WALTER T. MILLS
APPLEGATE
Was born at Applegate, June 30, 1891, son of Charles and Jane Mills. He has two brothers and three sisters: Fred and William; Mrs. Clara Miller, Mrs. McDonnell and Mrs. Aeva Vincent. He went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, as a Selective service man. was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., in July, sailing for Russia in August, where he is now stationed. He is member of o. M, 339th Infantry.
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PTE. OWEN W. COKER
CROSWELL
Was born in Michigan, March 6, 1894, son of Jacob and Matilda Coker, and attended Black Creek school. His occupation was farming. He has five brothers and six sisters: Harry, Fred, Carl Earl, Ray; Pearl, Jessie, Fannie Euphemia, Susie, Bessie. He was a
Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May27, 1918, and transferee to Allen, Vt., in September, to Sandy Point< Me., and then to Portsmouth, N. H. and belonged to the United States guards. He was honorably discharged December 24, 1918.
SEAMAN JAMES R. CARTER
CARSONVILLE
Was born at Port Sanilac, October 18, 1897, son of James F. and Marry Carter, attended the Deckerville school and University of Michigan. his occupation was pharmacist. He has three sisters and two brothers: Grace, Cora and Anna; George, and Damard. He is an enlisted man enlisting in the Navy at Ann Arbor September 27, 1918. He belonged to Co. D, Naval Unit. Was released from active duty December 21, 1918.
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YEO. AUTHUR H. SIMENTON
MARLETTE
Was born at Kingston, Michigan June 11, 1891, son of George and Minnie Simenton, attended the Marlette schools and Alma college his occupation was assistant credit manager Republic Truck Co. he is an Enlisted man, entering the Navy at Detroit May 10, 1918, and was sent to the Great Lakes Training Station. He was a YOEMAN 3rd class. Was released from service December 20, 1918. Was married to Miss Jean McGill, of Marlette, October 2, 1917.
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CORP. RALPH A, PATON
CROSWELL
Was born in Fremont Township, March 5, 1895, son of George and Bessie Paton, and attended the Croswell and Michigan Agricultural college. He has three sisters and four brothers: Maggie, Belle and Bessie; Peter, George, Harrison and David. He was an assistant leader of a contingent of men that went to Camp Custer November 22, 1917. In the Spring of 1918 was promoted to the rank of Corporal, and sailed for France with the 85th Division July 29, 1918, a member of the 328th Field Artillery, Battery C. Still in the service.
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PTE. GEORGE H. SOMMERVILLE
MARLETTE
Was born in Wridgetown, Canada, July 20, 1889, son of James and Mary Sommerville, and attended school at East Jordan, Michigan. his occupation was farming. He has four brothers and three sisters: Wilbert, John, Guy, Arthur; Mayme, Dora, Marguerite. He was a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and transferred in July to Boston. He was honorably discharged from service January 16, 1919.
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PTE. ARTHUR CLARK
McGREGOR
Was born in Bridgehampton Township, March 2,1889, son of John and Eleanor Ann Clark, attended the District school. His occupation was sailor. He has two sisters and three brothers: Camby and Mrs. Bert Swartz; William, Emerson and Lawrence. He went to Camp Custer, May 27, 1918, as a Selective Service man, embarked for overseas service in July of the same year sailing with the 85th Division. He is now in Russia with Co. 339th Infantry.
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PTE. EDWARD AMON
PECK
Was born in Marlette Township, September 27, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Amon, attended the Shooks school. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and seven brothers: Hattie, George, Dell, Floyd,
Willis, Ernest, Frank and Elbert. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, embarked from Camp Mills N, Y., in July for overseas with the 85th Division, a member of Co. H, 339th Infantry. He is still in the service.
PTE. CLEVELAND W. PABST
MARLETTE
Was born in Marlette Township, October 8, 1892, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Pabst, attended the Hager school. His occupation was farming. He has one sister and three brothers: Rose; William, Rudolph and Julius; he is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer September 21, 1917, with brother William and sailed with him for Archangel, Russia, in August, 1918, where he is now stationed. He is a member of Co. C, 310th Engineers.
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PTE RAYMOND E. TOOLE
AMADORE
Was born in Worth Township, February 16, 1897, son of John C. AND Eva A. Toole, attended the Cole school. His occupation was farming. As a leader of a contingent of Selective Service man he went to Michigan Agricultural college, Lansing, September 18, 1918. He has five sisters and three brothers: Alta, Lela, Myrtle, Mildred and Deana; Corwin, Eldon and William. He was a member of Co. B. Was mustered out of service December 17, 1918.
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PTE PETER McRAE
PECK
Was born in Greenleaf Township, November 8, 1895, son of Dan and Anna McRae, attended the Argyle school. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters and four brothers: Jane, Mary, Alberta and Mae; William, John, Henry and James. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer April 29, 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills N. Y. where he sailed for overseas in July. He belongs to Co. 310th engineers. He is still in the service.
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PTE. FRANK McDONALD
CROSWELL
Was born in Sanilac Township, January 10, 1891; son of Alexander and Sarah Jane McDonald, and attended school in Sanilac Township. His occupation was farming. He has three brothers and three sisters: Alexander, David, William; Jennie, Mrs. Agnes Odlum, Mrs. Jennie Goodel, Hattie. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, and was assistant leader of his contingent. He was transferred to England, then to Russia, where he is now. He belongs to Co. M, 339th Infantry, 85th Division.
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PTE. DONALD C. MORRISON
SNOVER
Was born in Almont, Michigan, February 3, 1889, son of William and Jessie Morrison, and attended school at Almont. His occupation was farming. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer November 22, 1917, and embarked for overseas in July 1918. His rank was First Class Private, and belonged to Headquarters Co., 337th Infantry. While at Camp Custer he went to Bay City and was made 32nd degree Mason. He has been honorably discharged and returned home IN March, 1919.
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PTE. HARRY M. DOVE
PALMS
Was born in Utica, Ohio, May 23, 1894, son of Levi and Medhurst Dove, and attended school at Shelby and Utica, Ohio and district school of Moore township. His occupation was blacksmith. He has three brothers and two sisters: Frank, Leone, Robert; Nellie, Martha. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer June 6, 1918, and later transferred to Camp Mills, and left for overseas with the 85th Division. He belongs to Co. B, 10th Machine Gun Battalion.
PTE. JOSEPH ARTMAN
MINDEN CITY
Was born in Delaware Township, November 16, 1889, son of Michael and Barbara Artman, attended the Linwood schools. His occupation was farming. He has four sisters and three brothers: Caroline, Anna, Frances and Irene; William., Albert and Sylvester. He went to Camp Custer as a Selective Service man June 2, 1918, was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. sailing for overseas July 29. He is a member of Co. M, 340th Infantry and is still in the service.
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PTE. CHARLES LARGE
BROWN CITY Was born in Flynn township, December 21, 1900, son of George and Eliza Large, educated at District school No. 5. He has one brother and sister: John; Lulu. He is a Selective Service man and went to Camp Custer June 2, 1918, transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. July 20, embarking for overseas on the 30th of July, with Co. M. 34oth Infantry 85th Division. He is still in the service.
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PTE. BURLEY TEEPLE
DECKERVILLE
Was born in Ruby, Michigan May 7, 1895, son of William and Mary J. Teeple, attended the Port Huron schools. His occupation was foreman. He has two sisters: Grace and Nina. He went to Camp Custer May 27, 1918, as a Selective service man. was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. , embarking from there for England July 31, 1918, from England went to Russia, where is now stationed. He is member of Co. A, 339th Infantry. He was severely wounded while in action.
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