World War I (WWI)
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Fallen
Liberty, WI
Circumstances:
Died of pneumonia, at Romagne, France, Oct. 11, 1918.
Buried, Grave 3, Row 16, Block A, 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 1138 of the Official Roster of North Dakota Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.
Biography:
Registered Sargent county. Born, Liberty, Wis., Oct. 29, 1892, of American parents. Occupation - farmer. Inducted at Forman on April 29, 1918. Sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa. Served in 163rd Depot Brigade, to May 25, 1918; Headquarters Company, 313th Engineer Train, to death. Overseas from Aug. 16, 1918, to death. Engagement: Defensive Sector: Center (Alsace).