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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
A Record of Indiana Men and Women who Died in the Service of the United States
and the Allied Nations in the World War.
1914-1918


BARKLEY, CECIL ROSS --Cook
Son of Milton C. and Gertrude Barkley (both deceased); born January 2, 1895, South Bend, Ind. Clerk, Oliver Plow Works. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 11, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to 3rd Company, Casualty Detachment, Signal Corps. Transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga.; thence to Camp Greene, S. C. Overseas July 9, 1918; assigned to 14th Company, 3rd Regiment, Signal Corps. Died of pneumonia March 25, 1919, near Paris, France.

BAUMGARTNER, FRED M. --Sergeant
Son of John and Emma Baumgartner; born April 2, 1890. Huntington, Ind. Moved to St. Joseph County in 1901, Educated in Notre Dame University. Living in South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in Indiana National Guard, June 1, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss.; assigned to Machine Gun Company, 3rd Infantry, (Company C, 139th Machine Gun Battalion). Embarked for overseas October 6, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 12, 1918, on board transport.

BLACK, WILLIAM EARL --Sergeant
Son of William Fellow and Blanche Black (Kent); born May 3, 1896, Rochester, N. Y. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1901. Restaurant owner. Enlisted in Naval Aviation, May 3, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.;thence to San Antonio, Tex.; thence to Long Island, N. Y. Assigned to 866th Flying Squadron. Buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Ind. Survived by widow, Damathiel Black, and one son, William E. Black, Jr.

BLEULER, FRANK ERNEST --1st Lieutenant S
on of Ernest A. and M. Helen Bleuler; born September 9, 1890, Ashland, Ill. Moved to South Bend, Ind., 1915. Educated in Culver Military Academy, and University of Washington. Accountant. Entered First Officers Training Camp, Ft. Harrison, Ind., May 15, 1917. Commissioned First Lieutenant. Overseas in August 1917; assigned to Company E, 166th Infantry, 42nd (Rainbow) Division. Fought in Luneville Sector, Champagne-Marne Defensive, Aisne-Marne Offensive, and St. Mihiel Drive. Gassed; died of pneumonia February 13, 1919. Buried, Loir-et-Cher, Blois, France.

BOROUGH, FORD W. --Apprentice Seaman
Son of Victor E. and Alzadie Borough; born September 5, 1893. South Bend, Ind. Salesman. Enlisted in the Radio Branch of U.S. Navy, December 5, 1917. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill.; assigned to duty as Apprentice Seaman. Died of diphtheria March 23, 1918, Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

BUSSCHAERT, ACHIEL H. --Private
Son of Charles and Justine Busschaert; born in 1897, Belgium. Employed as a shoemaker, Mishawaka, Ind., when he entered service July 3, 1918. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Transferred to Camp Johnston, Fla.; assigned to Supply Company, 326th Quartermaster Corps. Died of acute appendicitis December 6, 1918, France. Buried in French Cemetery, Cannes Ecluse, Seine et Marne.

COPP, LOUIS R. --Corporal
Son of Mikel and Angeline Copp (deceased); born November 26, 1887, Corydon, Ind. Employee of Studebaker Factory, South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in Company F, Indiana National Guard, Supply Company, 137th Field Artillery, June 18, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss. Sailed overseas October 16, 1918. Died of pneumonia October 23, 1918, Liverpool, England. Buried in Liverpool, England.

COTRAS, JOSEPH FRANK --Private
Son of Kazmire and Mary Cotras; born January 1, 1893, Chicago, Ill. Employed in South Bend, Ind., where he was called into service, March 30, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sailed overseas (exact date not known); assigned to Machine Gun Company, 115th Infantry, 29th Division. Killed in action October 23, 1918, on Verdun Front. (Burial place unknown.)

CROCKER, CLARENCE --Private
Son of Charles A. and Mary Wing Crocker; born August 2, 1899, Green Township, St. Joseph County, Ind. Employee of Studebaker Factory, South Bend. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 3, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; transferred to Washington Barracks, D.C. Overseas in June 1918; assigned to Company B, 7th Engineers. Fought at St. Mihiel, and in Argonne Forest. Died January 5, 1919, from wounds received in action. Buried in American Cemetery, Beaune, Cote dor, France.

DANIELS, PETER P. --Saddler
Born July 4, 1895 in Russia. Came to U.S. (exact date unknown) and was employed in a restaurant, South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, September 9, 1917. Embarked for overseas October 6, 1918. Assigned to Headquarters Company, 3rd Infantry. Transferred to Headquarters Company, 137th Field Artillery. Died of pneumonia December 11, 1918, France. (Burial place unknown.)

DIETRICH, HOWARD WILLIAM --Corporal
Son of Charles W. and Mary F. Dietrich; born July 14, 1896, South Bend, Ind. Farmer. Entered service June 28, 1917, Grand Forks, N. D. Sent to Camp Robinson, Wis.; assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Field Artillery Brigade. Sailed overseas November 1, 1917. Died of pneumonia September 27, 1918, Vittle, France. Buried in American Cemetery No. 258, Vittle, Vosges, France. Cited by Commander of the First Division for gallantry in action.

DYECKO, SAMUEL W. --Private
Son of Wasel and Anna Dyecko (deceased); born July 2. 1897, Russia. Came to St. Joseph County, Ind., (date unknown), and was an employee of the Studebaker Factory, South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, in April 1917. Went overseas; assigned to Company D, 28th Infantry, 1st Division . Killed in action July 18, 1918, battle of Soisson. (Burial place unknown.)

EASTERDAY, ORVILLE LEROY --Corporal
Son of Valentine and Alma Lane Easterday; born November 14, 1888, Marshall County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 14, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Company M, 38th Infantry, 3rd Division. Transferred to Camp Greene, N. C. Embarked for overseas March 30, 1918. Killed in action July 22, 1918, near Hill 210, Chateau -Thierry, France. Buried, Chateau-Thierry, France.

FARVER, EMERY C. --Corporal
Son of Francis M. and Aurilla Wolf Farver; born June 14. 1888, Millersburg, Ohio. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in April 1911. Educated in Otterbein University, Ohio; and University of Illinois. Teacher. Entered service October 17, 1917. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Greene, N. C. Overseas in June 1918; assigned to Headquarters Company, 115th Field Artillery. Died of pneumonia January 30, 1919, Le Mans, France. Buried in North Liberty, Ind.

FOEGLEY, WALTER  LOUIS --Seaman
Son of Otto Carl and Clara Foegley (both deceased); born September 14, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Mechanic. Enlisted in U.S. Navy August 24, 1914, South Bend, Ind. Served with Pacific Fleet in the Mexican Waters; South American Waters; and off the Coast of the United States. Died October 18, 1919, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Buried, Rio de Janeiro.

FRIES, RALPH V. --Private
Son of John E. and Mary Kinsey Fries (both deceased); born February 21, 1886, South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army August 14, 1918. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; assigned to duty in the Recruiting Company of Regular Army. Died of pneumonia October 22, 1918, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Buried in the post cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.

FULLERTON, GORDON O. --Private
Son of Thomas B. and Myrtle M. Fullerton; born February 7, 1896, in Putnam County, Ohio. Moved to Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind., in 1915. Machinist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 12, 1917, Lima, Ohio. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; transferred to Camp Stuart, Va. Overseas in March 1918, assigned to Company I, 4th Infantry, 3rd Division. Killed in action October 22, 1918, Argonne Forest. (Burial place unknown.)

GEHRING, FRANCIS CASPER --Private
Son of John F. and Margaret Gehring; born March 12, 1897, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind. Shoemaker. Entered service May 22, 1918, Mishawaka, Ind. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Transferred to Camp Hancock, Ga.; assigned to 37th Provisional Ordnance Depot. Sailed overseas July 31, 1918; assigned to Advance Ordnance Depot No. 4. Died of influenza- pneumonia February 10,1919. Body to be buried in Mishawaka, Ind.

GEMBERLING, LAMAR, --Apprentice Seaman
Son of G. E. (deceased) and Elsie F. Gemberling; born March 23, 1901, South Bend, Ind. Student. Enlisted in U.S. Navy, August 15, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill., where he died of pneumonia September 22, 1918. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

GOERING.GROVERM. --Private
Son of Charles G. (deceased) and Catharine Goering; born January 24, 1893, Chicago, Ill. Family later moved to South Bend, Ind. (date unknown). Engineer. Entered service in May 1918, White Sulphur Springs, Mont. Went overseas (date not known), and died October 14, 1918, of pneumonia, Hartly College Hospital, Manchester, England. Buried with military honors, in Southern Cemetery, six miles from Manchester, England.

GOOSSENS, OSCAR --Private
Son of Theopiel and Leona Goossens (both deceased); born in June 1897, South Bend, Ind. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 24, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company G, 16th Infantry. Sailed overseas June 14, 1918. Killed in action October 4, 1918. (Place unknown.) Buried in Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne, Sec. 36, Plot 3, Grave No. 149.

GUNDERSON, MARTIN --Private
Son of John and Mali Gunderson; born October 9, 1886, Suttons Bay, Mich. Moved to Lakeville, St. Joseph County, Ind., in 1916. Contractor. Entered service March 28, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Overseas in May 1918; assigned to Company E, 112th Infantry, 28th Division. Fought in the Second Battle of the Marne. Died of disease August 26, 1918. (Burial place unknown.)

HEPLER, HOWARD --Private
Son of Daniel (deceased) and Julia Hepler; born April 16, 1890, South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 5, 1917, South Bend. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; assigned to Signal Corps, 6th Battalion. Transferred to Gerstner Field, La.; assigned to 269th Aero Squadron. Transferred to Aleta Field, Tex., where he died of pneumonia October 5, 1918. Buried in City Cemetery, South Bend, Ind. Survived by widow, Amelia Hepler, South Bend, Ind.

HOFFMAN, FRANK S. --Corporal
Son of Andrew and Rose Hoffman; born October 6, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Studebaker Factory. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 18, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Camp Syracuse, N.Y. Overseas in October 1917; assigned to Company H, 16th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action November 6, 1918, battle of Argonne Forest. Survived by widow, Marjory Hoffman, and daughter Helen Hoffman, Syracuse, N.Y.

HOLYCROSS, RAYMOND PETER --Private
Son of Newton and Emma Holycross; born April 23, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Carpenter. Enlisted in Canadian Army April 1, 1917; assigned to 10th Battalion, Railroad Troop. Went overseas; assigned to Railway Construction Draft, Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Died of pneumonia October 16, 1918, St. Cloud Hospital, France. (Burial place unknown.) Awarded British Military Medal for bravery in action.

HUDAK, WALTER --Private
Son of Paul (deceased) and Catherine Hudak; born September 15,1895, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Studebaker Factory. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army March 22,1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Overseas in March 1918, attached to the Twenty-seventh Division. Fought at the Marne; Vesle; Verdun; Meuse-Argonne. Returned to U.S., and died of pneumonia January 31, 1919, Base Hospital, Camp Mills, N. Y. Buried in South Bend, Ind.

JACOBSEN, ISADOR .--Private
Son of Niels and Kristine Jacobsen; born February 10, 1887, Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to U.S. in 1906. Employee of Studebaker Factory, South Bend, Ind., where he entered service October 21, 1917. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Forrest, Ga.; assigned to 309th Trench Mortar Battery. Sailed overseas April 9, 1918; assigned to Company G, 60th Infantry. Killed in action October 26, 1918, Montfaucon, France. Buried near place where he fell.

JANKOWIAK, ALEXANDER A. --Corporal
Son of Valentine and Sadie Jankowiak; born April 20, 1895, South Bend, Ind. Clerk. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 3, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Colt, Pa.; assigned to Company A, 4th Infantry, Sailed overseas April 2, 1918; assigned to Company A, 7th Machine Gun Battalion. Killed in action June 1, 1918. (Burial place unknown.)

JOHNSON, ROBERT (Colored) --Private
Son of Robert and Evaline Johnson; born April 16, 1892, Kalamazoo, Mich. Moved with parents to South Bend, Ind., in 1895. Employee of Studebaker Factory. Entered service August 24, 1918, South Bend. Sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa; assigned to Company F, 809th Pioneer Infantry. Embarked for overseas September 23, 1918. Contracted influenza on board President Grant, and died October 3, 1918. Buried at sea.

KABZINSKI, STANLEY --Private
Son of Joseph and Frances Kabzinski (deceased); born December 29, 1900, Poland. Came to U.S. (date unknown.) Employee of Oliver Plow Company, South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, April 20, 1917. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to 2nd Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Overseas January 11, 1918. Transferred to Battery F, 12th Field Artillery. Killed in action June 25, 1918, Chateau- Thierry. Buried in Cemetery No. 246, France.

KELLOGG, FREEBORN --Corporal
Son of Norman P. (deceased) and Mary Kellogg (Clutter); born September 25, 1894, Austin, Ill. Family later moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. (exact date not known.) Salesman. Entered service in April 1918, Toledo, Ohio. Sent to Gettysburg, Pa., for training. Stricken with pneumonia, he died October 3, 1918. Buried in Toledo, Ohio.

KENDZIORSKI, VICTOR --Private
Son of Michael and Augusta Abel Kendziorski; born August 22, 1886, South Bend, Ind. Brick mason. Entered service; October 5, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. assigned to 21st Company, 6th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Sailed overseas July 22, 1918; assigned to Company E, 26th Infantry, 7th Division. Died October 5, 1918, from wounds received in Meuse-Argonne battle. Buried in French Military Cemetery, Dancourt, France.

KOPCZYNSKI, TONY --Private
Son of Anthony and Mary Kopczynski; born September 29, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Interior decorator. Entered service August 25, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 158th Depot Brigade. Died of influenza October 8, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio, Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

KOPINSKI, SYLVESTER --Sergeant
Son of George and Antonia Kopinski; born December 6. 1893, South Bend, Ind. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army February 21, 1915, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Transferred to Ft. Bliss, Tex. Sailed overseas June 14, 1917; assigned to Machine Gun Company, 18th Infantry. Participated in the battles of Ansonville; Villers Tournelle, and Soissons. Died July 21, 1918, from wounds received in action. Cited by Division Commander for bravery in action.

KOSZEWSKI, JOSEPH FRANK --Sergeant
Son of Peter and Dora Koszewski; born January 10, 1898, South Bend, Ind. Employee of O'Brien Lathe works. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, April 13, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to Ft. Constitution, N.H.; assigned to 2nd Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Sailed overseas May 10, 1918; assigned to Company E, 47th Infantry, 4th Division. Killed in action August 7, 1918, Vesle River.

KOTECKI, FRANK STANISLAW --Private
Son of Lot and Helen Kotecki; born October 22, 1891, Michigan City, Ind. Moved to South Bend, when a mere child. Employee of Oliver Chill Plow works. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 8, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company B, 7th Infantry. Transferred to Camp Greene, S. C. Sailed overseas April 2, 1918; assigned to Company A, 8th Machine Gun Battalion. Killed in action July 15, 1918, Chateau-Thierry.

KOWALSKI, JOHN J. --Private
Son of Joseph (deceased) and Mary Kowalski; born June 7i 1890, Poland. Came to U.S. (date unknown.) Employed as foundry laborer, South Bend, Ind., where he entered service September 14, 1918. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 158th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 6, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio. (Burial place not given.)

KOWALSKI, PETER M. --Private
Son of Joseph and Edna Kowalski; born November 17, 1889, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Factory, South Bend, Ind. Entered service April 3, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Hamilton, N. Y.; assigned to 15th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Died of pneumonia May 15, 1918, Post Hospital, Ft. Hamilton, N. Y. Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Notre Dame, Ind.

KROLL, STANLEY --Private
Son of Thomas (deceased) and Mary Kroll; born January 4, 1888, Russia. Came to U.S. in 1909, and was employed as laborer in South Bend, Ind., where he entered service May 28, 1918. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Overseas in August 1918; assigned to Company E, 356th Infantry, 89th Division. Died November 11, 1918, from wounds received in action. Buried in the Sedan American Cemetery, No. 1203, Letanne Ardennes, Grave No. 13.

KRZEMIN, JOHN --Private
Son of Valentine and Mary Krzemin; born February 1891, Poland. Came to U.S. (exact date unknown), and was en- ployed as laborer, South Bend, Ind., where he entered service in June 1918. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to Company B, 158th Development Battalion. Died October 12 (?), 1918 of influenza, Camp Sherman, Ohio. (Burial place not given.)

KULLENBERG, EVAR HILMAR --Private
Son of John and Eva Kullenberg; born March 21, 1889, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Works, South Bend. Enlisted in the Aviation Service, Signal Corp3, December 14, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; transferred to Camp Grant, Ill.; thence to Kelly Field, Tex., where he died June 30, 1918 Corpus Christa, following an operation for goiter. Buried with military honors in City Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

LAPCHUK, WASILY --Private
Born April 12, 1890, Russia. Came to U.S. in May 1913. Laborer, South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army June 28, 1917, South Bend. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Battery C , 15th Field Artillery. Embarked for overseas November 12, 1917; assigned to Company B, 1st Engineers. Killed in action July 20, 1918. (Burial place unknown.)

LEISURE, EVERETT ROBERTSON  --1st Lieutenant
Son of Albert and Laura King Leisure; born August 28, 1895, Cincinnati, Ohio. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1907. Educated in University of California, and University of Illinois. Employe of Goodrich Rubber Tire Company. Entered First Officers' Training Camp in May 1917, Presidio, Cal. Commissioned First Lieutenant. Overseas with Company A, 363rd Infantry. Killed in action October 4, 1918. Su vived by widow, Ruth W. Leisure, and son Everett Robertson, Jr., South Bend, Ind.

LEWANDOWSKI, WILLIAM STEPHAN --Seaman, 2nd Class
Son of Anthony (deceased) and Stella Lewandowski; born August 31, 1896, South Bend, Ind. Railroad employee. Enlisted in U.S. Navy, May 27, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill.; assigned to rank of Seaman, Second Class. Died of pneumonia September 26, 1918, Great La es Naval Training Station. Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, South end, Ind.

LUEDKE, AUGUST F. --Major
Son of William F. and Lucille Luedke; born June 7, 1876, Buxtelinde, Germany. Came to U.S. in 1881, and located in South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, January 18, 1901, Chicago, Ill. In continual service until date of his death. Died from accidental causes, June 3, 1919, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.

LYON, GLADYS NANCY --Army Nurse
Daughter of Melvin J. and Nancy J. Lyon; born June 26, 1891, Galien, Mich. Entered Epworth Hospital, South Bend, Ind., January 1, 1912; graduated in January, 1915. Volunteered as Army Nurse, November 19, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Custer, Mich. Overseas in September 1918. Stationed at Mars-sur-Alliers, with 68th Hospital Unit, France. Died of meningitis December 19, 1918. Buried in Military Cemetery, Nevers, France.

McALPINE, JAMES ROBERT --Private, S.A.T.C.
Son of Charles W. and Edith W. McAlpine; born July 20, 1898, Marinette, Wis. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in 1910. Student in Michigan University, when he enrolled in Student Army Training Corps, October 1, 1918. Assigned to the 11th Company, 3rd Battalion, Infantry. Died of influenza October 18,1918, Ann Arbor, Mich. Buried in South Bend, Ind.

McALPINE, MALCOLM W.  --1st Lieutenant
Son of Charles W. and Edith W. McAIpine; born January 6, 1895, Neenah, Wis. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in 1910. Student in Cornell University, when he enlisted in Aviation Service, Signal Corps, June 5, 1917. Trained at Ithaca, N. Y. Promoted to First Lieutenant. Overseas in August 191? . Trained with 90th Squadron, French Regulars. Died of influenza October 22, 1918, in France. Buried at Chaumont, France.

McINERY, ARNOLD MATTHEW  --1st Lieutenant
Son of Thomas (deceased) and Bertha McInery; born April 23, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Student in Notre Dame University. Enlisted in First Officers Training Camp, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, May 15, 1917. Commissioned Second Lieutenant. Overseas in September 1917, with 9th Infantry. 2nd Division. Killed at Soissons July 18, 1918. His company was decorated with Croix-de-Guerre and Palm Leaf for bravery in action.

MIKULA, STEVE --Private
Son of Jacob (deceased) and Mary Mikula; born October 15, 1894. Manistee, Mich. Moved to South Bend in 903. Laborer. Entered service June 27, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 177th Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company I, 333rd Infantry. Sailed overseas September 2, 1918; assigned to Company D, 364th Infantry, 91st Division. Killed in action November 1, 1918, Belgium. Buried in Belgium.

MILOLOJACKAK, FRANK J.--Private
Son of Wawyzn and Veronika Milolojackak (deceased); born October 21, 1888, South Bend, Ind. Butcher. Entered service July 7, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company F, 26th Infantry. Went overseas (date not known.) Assigned to the First Division. Killed in action October 6, 1918, France, (exact place unknown.)

MILTENBERGER, WILLIAM E. --Private
Son of William (deceased) and Margaret Miltenberger (Beane); born May 25, 1889, South Bend, Ind. Woodworker. Entered service July 6, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Transferred to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to Company B, 2nd Development Battalion. Died of pneumonia October 9, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio. Buried in Highland Catholic Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

MINDYKOWSKI, ANDREW --Private
Son of John and Mary Mindykowski; born 1892, South Bend, Ind. Carpenter. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, April 21, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Coast Artillery. Transferred to Ft. Warren, Mass.; assigned to Battery F, 12th Field Artillery. Overseas in December 1917. Participated in battles of Chateau-Thierry; St. Mihiel, Champagne, and the Argonne. Died of typhoid fever December 15, 1918. (Place unknown.)

MITCHELL, DELNO C. --Corporal Son of Henry M. and Adeline M. Mitchell; born November 28, 1897, South Bend, Ind. Automobile trimmer. Enlisted in U.S. Signal Corps December 29, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to 279th Aero Squadron. Transferred to Lake Charles, La. Sailed overseas July 18, 1918. Died of pneumonia August 20, 1918, St. Maixent, France. Body returned to U.S. in October, 1920, and buried in South Bend, Ind.

MOON, CHARLES STEELE --Private
Son of Calvin and Cynthia A. Moon; born December 7, 1901, South Bend, Ind. Machinist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, July 14, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.; then to Kelly Field, Tex. Assigned to 91st Aero Squadron. Sailed overseas October 27, 1917. Died from wounds June 10, 1918, Gondre- ville, France. Buried in St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Grave 109, Sec. 10, Plot 3, Thiaucourt, France.

MORRIS, HORACE GREELEY --Private
Son of Charles Newton and Donabelle Morris (deceased); born July 25, 1889, Grantsburg, Ill. Employed as railroad brakeman, South Bend, Ind., where he entered service June 27, 1918. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 20th Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company E, 335th Infantry, 84th Division. Sailed overseas September 3,1918. Died of pneumonia October 8, 1918. (Place unknown.)

NOLAND, IRA W. --Private
Son of E. N. and Ella Swanger Noland (deceased); born June 25, 1890, South Bend, Ind. Grocery clerk. Entered service June 27, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; assigned to 20th Company, 5th Training Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Transferred to 21st Company, 6th Battalion. Died of pneumonia October 2, 1918, Camp Sherman, Ohio. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind. Survived by widow, Eva Williams Noland, and one son, Robert E. Noland.

NOWINSKI, ALBIN S. --Cook
Son of Nicholas (deceased) and Julia Wesolowski Nowinski; born October 21, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army November 29, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to 22nd Balloon Company, Signal Corps. Transferred to Waco, Tex.; then to Camp Eustis, Va., where he died December 18, 1918 of pneumonia. (Burial place not given.)

OPPELT, PAUL F. --Private
Son of Nicholas and Barbara Oppelt; born February 17, 1896, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind. Machinist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army May 11, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company C, 38th Infantry. Transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J.; assigned to Company C, 49th Infantry. Contracted pneumonia and died, March 28, 1918, Camp Merritt, N. J. Buried in Mishawaka, Ind.

PAEGE, LEO R. --Private
Son of Rudolph and Mary Tomasioki Paege; born October 27, 1898, South Bend, Ind. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army February 27, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Mexican Border; assigned to Company G, 37th Infantry. Overseas in June, 1917; assigned to Company F, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Drowned, July 28, 1917, Paris, France.

PASZKIET, STANLEY --Private
Son of Simon and Louise Paszkiet; born April 26, 1896, New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army in August, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Assigned to Battery E, 146th Field Artillery. Overseas (exact date unknown). Died of pneumonia December 15, 1918, in Hospital at Verdun, France. Body to be returned to U.S., and buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

PATRICK, RAY HARRIS --Seaman, 2nd Class
Son of Charles and Anna Patrick; born October 12, 1892, Knox County, Ind. Moved to St. Joseph County in 1899. Employee of Studebaker Company, South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Navy May 26, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill. Transferred to Fortiess Monroe, Va. Stationed on the Alabama. Drowned in the York River, September 20, 1918. Body recovered, and buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

PEARSON, FRED CARTER --Machinist, 1st Class
Son of Charles E. and Alwilda Pearson; born December 5, 1888, Rochester, Ind. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in November 1905. Watchmaker. Enlisted in U.S. Navy June 20, 1918, Waltham, Mass. Sent to Pensacola, Fla.; promoted to Machinist, First Class. Died of pneumonia October 2, 1918, Camp Bennett, Fla. Buried in South Bend, Ind. Survived by widow, Nina Grey Pearson.

PHELAN, WALTER ADELMA --Sergeant
Son of Edward and Lulu Phelan; born March 22, 1895, South Bend, Ind. Reporter. Enlisted June 24, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Served sixteen months in Panama with 12th U.S. Cavalry. Transferred to Atlanta, Ga.; then to Camp Taylor, Ky. Stricken with pneumonia, he was permitted to return home, South Bend, Ind., where he died February 18, 1919. Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

PITTMAN, CLYDE --Sergeant
Son of Elmer J. and Agnes Pittman (Cole); born August 27, 1895, South Bend, Ind. Wood worker. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, March 9, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company L, 11th Infantry. Transferred to Douglass, Ariz.; assigned to Company B, 321st Infantry. Overseas in July, 1918. Killed in action November 11, 1918. Buried in American Cemetery, near Moranville, Meuse, France.

POMERANZ, HARRY R. --Private
Son of Herch L. and Anna Pomeranz; born October 10, 1899 in Austria. Came to U.S., and settled in South Bend, Ind., where he was employed in shoe store at the time he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, February 8, 1917. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; assigned to Company C, 16th Infantry. Transferred to El Paso, Tex., where he died, April 30, 1917 from accidental causes. Buried in Jewish Cemetery, Mishawaka, Ind.

REYNOLDS, ARTHUR E. --Corporal
Son of Perry W. and Grace Reynolds; born March 28, 1897, Momence, Ill. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in June, 1904. Employee of American Express Company. Entered aviation service August 30, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Purdue University; assigned to 17th Flying Squadron. Died of pneumonia September 29, 1918, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. Buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

RICHTER, EDWARD --Private
Son of Edward and Pauline Richter; born October 20, 1889, Mishawaka, Ind. Mechanic. Entered service April 26, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to 31st Company, 8th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to 15th Company, 4th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Overseas July 22, 1918; assigned to Company H, 339th Infantry. Killed in action October 1, 1918, Kasco, Russia. Buried at Oncgo, Russia.

RIDENOUR, ALBERT --Private
Son of Ora and Flora Bell Ridenour; born June 18, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Steam-shovel engineer. Entered service July 28, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to 60th Company, 15th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.; assigned to Company M, 5th Provisional Engineers. Died of pneumonia October 19, 1918, Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

RIEDEL, HERBERT H. --Private
Son of Erhardt and Louise Riedel; born January 28, 1898, South Bend, Ind. Clerk in hardware store. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, April 24, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; transferred to Ft. DuPont, De1. Assigned to 2nd Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Died August 1, 1917, Ft. DuPont, of meningitis. Buried in Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

RODERICK, CHARLES WILLIAM --Corporal
Son of William R. and Lucy F. Roderick; born September 24, 1898, Chicago, Ill. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in 1900. Enlisted in aviation service February 26, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio; then to Kelly Field; then to Long Island; assigned to Company 4, Service Battalion. Overseas in June, 1917; served two years, returned to U.S., and died from wounds January 25, 1920, Garden City, Long Island. Buried in Mishawaka, Ind.

RODERICK, FLOYD ELLIS --Sergeant
Son of William R. and Lucy F. Roderick; born October 18 1887, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Ind. Mason. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army in April, 1917, Denver, Co1. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company D, 2nd Engineers. Overseas in summer of 1917. Died June 29, 1918, from wounds received in action. Survived by widow, Edna Roderick, (divorced), and two children, Francis Catherine, and Ellen Marie.

RODGERS, EDMOND --Private
Son of Peter and Josephine Rodgers; born in Belgium February 7, 1894. Came to U.S. in 1890, and in 1916 moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. Farm laborer. Entered service July 22, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to Battery B, 16th Field Artillery Replacement Draft; then to Battery A, 18th Field Artillery Replacement Draft. Died of pneumonia October 19, 1918, Camp Taylor. Buried at Holland, Mich.

ROZPLOCHOWSKI, CHESTER --Private
Son of George (deceased) and Frances Rozplochowski; born August1 8, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Mechanic. Enlisted in Aviation Service of Regular Army June 11, 1918, South Bend, Ind. (Service record incomplete). Died March 10, 1919 from emphysema, in General Hospital, Ft. McPherson, Ga. (Burial place not given.)

SCHULTZ, PETER ADAM --Private
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schultz; born June 23, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Entered service in 1917, (exact date unknown). Sent to Camp Logan, Tex.; assigned to Company M, 3rd Regiment, 129th Infantry. Died of typhoid fever May 18, 1918, Springfield, Mass. Buried in Army Post Cemetery, Springfield, Mass.

SHELTON, WILLIAM FRANKLIN --Cook
Son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shelton: born September 2, 1885, Defiance, Ohio. Moved to Mishawaka, Ind. in 1895. Employee of city water works, Mishawaka, when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, May 29, 1918, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sent to Ft. Riley, Kan. Transferred to West Point, Ky.; then to Camp Taylor; assigned to Bakery Company, 407. Died of influenza October 14, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Mishawaka, Ind.

SNYDER, HOWARD URQUHART --Corporal
Son of Wilson E. and Ida K. Snyder; born September 5, 1895, South Bend, Ind. Student in Cornell University. Entered First Officers Training Camp, Madison Barracks, N. Y., in May 1917. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, September 26, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Washington Barracks, D. C. Assigned to Company E, 6th U.S. Engineers. Overseas in December 1917. Killed in action July 15, 1918, Chateau Thierry. Buried in American Cemetery, Chateau Thierry.

SNYDER, ORA LA VERNE --Bugler
Son of Sabe and Maude Snyder; born May 5, 1898, Grand Rapids, Mich. Employed as drug clerk for several years in Mishawaka, Ind., where he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, February 13, 1914. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio. Transferred to the Mexican Border; assigned to Company G, 2nd Engineers. Sailed for overseas September 10, 1917. Killed in action in the Battle of Belleau Woods, June 7, 1918. Buried in Essommes Cemetery, Sur Marne, France.

SOSINSKI, CASMIER JACOB --Private
Son of John (deceased) and Frances Sosinski; born January 9, 1899, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Factory. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, June 4, 1918, Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Sent to Camp Johnston, Fla.; assigned to Miscellaneous Trade Unit No. 2, Quartermaster Corps. Sailed for overseas in September, 1918. Contracted pneumonia while on board transport, and died October 10, 1918. Buried at sea with full military honors.

SOUSLEY, EDWARD Z. --Private
Son of Benjamin L. and Elizabeth Sousley; born September 24, 1895, North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Ind. Farmer. Enlisted in Company B, Indiana National Guard (Company B, 151st Infantry), August 4, 1917, LaPorte, Ind. Sent to Camp Shelby, Miss. Overseas in June, 1918; assigned to Company G, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action July 20, 1918, Chateau-Thierry. Buried in American Cemetery, Ploisy, Aisne, Plot B. Grave 88.

STARR, LEE F. --Private
Son of George and Sarah Starr (both deceased); born June 12, 1896, Michigan City, Ind. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1914. Entered service April 27, 1918. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky. Embarked for overseas June 28, 1918; assigned to Medical Detachment, 145th Field Hospital, 112th Sanitary Train. Died of pneumonia February 21, 1919, Le Mans, France. Body returned to U.S., and buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Three Oaks, Mich.

STRICKLER, HERBERT M. --Private
Son of Monroe and Cora Loretta Strickler; born September 27, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Factory. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 11, 1917, Indianapolis, Ind. Sent to Ft. Leaven worth, Kan.; assigned to Depot Company No. 1, Signal Corps. Transferred to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.; then to Ft. Bliss, Tex., where he died of pneumonia February 24, 1919. Buried in the Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend,Ind.

STRUCK, EDWARD E. --Corporal
Son of Louis and Stella Struck; born June 8, 1897, South Bend, Ind. Machinist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 23, 1916, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Columbus Barracks, Ohio; then to Ft. Bliss, Tex. Assigned to Company I, 18th Infantry. Sailed for overseas June 14, 1917; attached to the First Division. Killed in action March 1, 1918, in the Toul Sector, France. (Burial place unknown.)

SWANSON, JAMES W. --Private
Son of Clous and Lottie Swanson; born January 19, 1895, New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Ind. Employee of Studebaker Company. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army May 21, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Embarked for overseas August 7, 1917; assigned to 1st Engineers Train, 1st Division. Died in Coblenz, Germany, March 8, 1919. Body returned to U.S. and buried at New Carlisle, Ind. The American Legion Post, New Carlisle, Ind. named in his honor.

SZCZEPANSKI, JOHN --Private
Son of Adam and Mary Szczepanski; born July 4, 1897, Poland. Came to U.S. in 1913; employed as a painter in South Bend, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army July 6, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Overseas in September, 1917; assigned to Company M, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division. Fought at Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Champagne, and Argonne Forest. Killed in action November 4, 1918, Buried in American Cemetery, Sedan, France.

THATCHER, ALLEN SHARP --Seaman, 1st Class
Son of Allen Sharp (deceased) and Mary Jackson Thatcher; born March 11, 1891, Pittsburgh, Pa. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1911. Enlisted in Radio Branch of U.S. Navy December 10, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Chicago, Ill. Assigned to Quartermaster Department. Contracted pneumonia while stationed on the Essex, and died at Great Lakes Hospital, 1ll., October 8, 1918. Buried in Kokomo, Ind.

TOWN, RUSSELL OTIS --Private
Son of Otis and Dora Town; born March 14, 1893, Weber- ville, Mich. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1905. Entered service December 7, 1917. Sent to Camp Hancock, Ga.; assigned to Company B, 110th Infantry. Sailed overseas May 3, 1918. Killed in action October 7, 1918, Argonne Sector. Buried in Argonne-American Cemetery, Romagne, Grave 153, Plot 3, Sec. 104. Survived by widow, Florence Town.

TUCKER, GARLAND LEE  --1st Lieutenant S
on of Davis W. and Sarah Frances Tucker; born November 16, 1891, Boonville, Ind. Moved to South Bend in 1907. Graduated from Northwestern University in 1915. Dentist. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army March 30, 1918, Chicago, Ill. Sent to Camp Fremont, Ca1.; assigned to Field Hospital No. 31. Transferred to Casual Camp. Died of pneumonia October 25, 1918, Camp Fremont, Ca1. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

VAN DER HAEGHEN, AUGUST --Private
Son of Peter and Eldia Van der Haeghen; born July 22, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Factory. Entered Service August 28, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; assigned to 36th Company, 9th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Field Hospital No. 255; then to 14th Sanitary Train, Medical Corps. Died of pneumonia October 12, 1918, Camp Custer, Mich. Buried in South Bend,

VAN HOLSBEKE, FIRMAN C. --Private
Born in Belgium June 25, 1896. Came to U.S. (exact date unknown); employed as a laborer in Mishawaka, Ind., when he enlisted in U.S. Regular Army, May 11, 1917. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; assigned to Company M, 30th Infantry. Transferred to Company F, 163rd Infantry, and was with Company L, 9th Infantry, when he went overseas November 22, 1917. Fought in the battle of the Marne, and Scissions. Died July 21, 1918, from wounds received in action.

VERCOE, GEORGE --Private
Born February 9, 1886, Fraddon, Cornwall, England. Came to U.S. (exact date unknown), and was employed as an upholsterer in South Bend, Ind. when he enlisted in the U.S. Regular Army, September 29, 1917, Ft. Thomas, Ky. Assigned to Company F, 6th U.S. Engineers. Sailed for overseas December 5, 1917. Died of pneumonia October 3, 1918 in Base Hospital, Vaubecourt, Meuse, France. Buried in American Cemetery, in town where he died.

WALLISCH, FRANK JOHN --Private
Son of John and Julia Kolndorfer Wallisch; born October 4, 1893, South Bend, Ind. Woodworker. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army December 11, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky. Transferred to Camp Funston, Kans.; assigned to School for Bakers and Cooks. Transferred to 6th Development Battalion, 164th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 8, 1918, Camp Funston, Kans. Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

WATT, ROY HARRISON --Private
Son of Harry R. (deceased) and Mary Ann Watt; born January 2, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Electrician. Entered service July 23, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to 49th Company, 13th Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade, then to Field Artillery Replacement Draft. Contracted pneumonia, and died October 8, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

WELTZEIN, WALTER MONROE --Private
Son of Fred and Ellen Weltzein (deceased); born May 11, 1888, South Bend, Ind. Groceryman. Entered service May 21, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Ft. Snelling, Minn.; then to Camp Devens, Mass. Assigned to Company B, 36th Infantry. Died of pneumonia October 2, 1918, Camp Devens, Mass. Buried in South Bend, Ind.

WHITMER, DAVID A. --Private
Son of Joseph and Emma Whitmer; born September 31, 1891, New Bedford, Ohio. Moved to St. Joseph County, Ind. in 1896, and settled on a farm near South Bend. Entered service July 23, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky_.; assigned to 12th Company, 3rd Battalion, 159th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia January 17, 1919, Camp Taylor, Ky. Buried in North Liberty Cemetery, St. Joseph County, Ind.

WISNEWSKI, JOSEPH FRANK --Private
Son of Charles (deceased) and Mary Wisnewski; born January 5, 1894, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Oliver Plow Factory. Entered service August 21, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Custer, Mich.; assigned to 36th Company, 9th Battalion, 160th Depot Brigade. Transferred to Company G, 77th Infantry. Contracted pneumonia, and died October 21, 1918, Camp Custer. Buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

WOJCIECHOWSKI, GEORGE S. --Corporal
Son of Stephen and Mary Wojciechowski; born March 25, 1892, Albany, N. Y. Family moved to South Bend, Ind. in August, 1892. Laborer. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army November 21, 1917, South Bend. Sent to Ft. Thomas, Ky.; then to Camp Stuart, Va. Overseas April 6, 1918; assigned to Company G, 4th Infantry. Died August 9, 1918, from wounds received in action. Buried in American Cemetery, Montignac, Dordogne, France.

WOLFE, JOHN WILLIAM --Private
Son of John Henry and Mary Emma Wolfe; born August 16, 1900, Marshall County, Ind. Moved to South Bend, Ind. in 1908. Employee of Burdsell Wagon Factory. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army January 4, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Eagle Pass, Tex. Sailed for overseas, June 14, 1918; assigned to Headquarters Company, 26th Infantry. Killed in action July 20, 1918, battle of Soissons. Buried in American Cemetery, Ploisy, Aisne, France.

WOLTER, RUDOLPH HENRY --Private
Son of Herman and Minnie Wolter; born January 9, 1892, South Bend, Ind. Machinist. Entered service September 3, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Camp Grant, Ill.; assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Training Regiment, Limited Service. Contracted pneumonia and died October 4, 1918, Camp Grant, Ill. Buried in City Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

WOODRUFF, HERSHELL S. --Seaman, 2nd Class
Son of John W. and Isabella Sarah Woodruff; born May 19' 1892, Monongalia County, W. Va. Moved to South Bend. Ind. in 1903. Employee of Fullerton Powell Lumber Company. Enlisted in U.S. Navy, April 13, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill. Transferred to Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Va. Assigned to Quartermaster's Department. Died of pneumonia October 3, 1918, Norfolk, Va. Buried in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

YANDL, ANTHONY (adopted name) --Private, U.S.M.C.
Son of Frank and Rose Weinger; born December 2, 1895 in Austria. Came with parents to U.S. in 1886, and located in South Bend, Ind. Enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps, May 23, 1910. Served four years; discharged. Re-enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps, August 26, 1918, South Bend, Ind. Sent to Quantico, Va. Stricken with influenza, he died September 26, 1918. Buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, South Bend, Ind.

ZELL, LOTT ALBIN --Sergeant
Son of Adam and Valeria Zell; born August 4, 1894, South Bend, Ind. Employee of Singer Manufacturing Company. Enlisted in U.S. Regular Army April 18, 1917, South Bend, Ind. Sent to El Paso, Tex.; assigned to Company C, 39th Infantry. Transferred to Camp Greene, N. C. Embarked from Camp Mills, May 10, 1918. Engaged in the battle of Soissons; Chateau-Thierry; St. Mihiel, and Argonne Forest. Killed in action October 3, 1918 in the Argonne Forest. Buried in American Cemetery, Romagne, France.

Names reported from St. Joseph County for whom complete records could not be obtained.

ADAMS, WARD LESTER. Mishawaka, Ind. Chief Electrician, U.S.N. Died at sea September 28, 1918.

BETSON, IRA D. South Bend, Ind. Private, Company A, 26th Infantry. Died October 6, 1918, from wounds received in action.

DANIELS, FRANK. South Bend, Ind. Private, Company M, 18th Infantry. Died May 3,1918, from wounds received in action.

GODFREY, FLOYD E. Mishawaka, Ind. Corporal, Company A, 61st Infantry. Killed in action October 12, 1918, Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

KOWLCZYK, JAN. South Bend, Ind. Private, 17th Company, 5th Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade. Died of pneumonia October 6, 1918, Camp Taylor.

VAN CAMP, JULIUS. Mishawaka, Ind. Private, Company B, 113th Engineers. Died February 24, 1918, Camp Taylor, Ky. from accidental causes.

VAN DE PUTTE, JOSEPH. Mishawaka, Ind. Private, Company H, 16th Infantry. Died June 6, 1918, "Somewhere in France."

Source: Gold Star Honor Roll: A Record of Indiana Men and Women who Died in the Service of the United States and the Allied Nations in the World War. 1914-1918
By Indiana Historical Commission, John Williams Oliver Published by Indiana Historical Commission., 1921
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