World War I (WWI)
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Fallen
Clarion, IA
Circumstances:
Killed in action on Oct. 17, 1918.
Buried, Grave 18, Row 32, Block D, 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 1, page 75 of the Official Roster of North Dakota Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.
Biography:
Registered Stutsman county. Born, Clarion, Iowa, Jan. 28, 1892, of (nationality of parents not given). Occupation - farmer. Inducted at Jamestown on May 25, 1918. Sent to Camp Lewis, Wash. Served in 14th Company, 4th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, to June 16, 1918; Company A, 158th Infantry, to Sept. 16, 1918; Company D, 111th Infantry, to death. Overseas from Aug. 11, 1918, to death. Engagements: Offensive: Meuse-Argonne. Defensive Sectors: Clermont and Thiaucourt (Lorraine).