World War I (WWI)
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Fallen
Crystal, ND
Circumstances:
Killed in action, on Sept. 29, 1918.
Buried, Grave 1, Row 9, Block G, Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Meuse, France.
Name included on the All Veterans Memorial at State Capitol in Bismarck ND.
Information found in Volume 2, page 1797 of the Official Roster of North Dakota Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.
Biography:
Registered Pembina county. Born, Crystal, N. Dak., April 25, 1893, of Canadian parents. Occupation - farmer. Inducted at Cavalier on May 27, 1918. Sent to Camp Lewis, Wash. Served in 22nd Company, 6th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to June 20, 1918; Company A, 362nd Infantry, to death. Overseas from July 6, 1918, to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sector: Aubreville (Lorraine).