Silver Star Citation Recipients from the 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division during World War I

Silver Star Citation (Citation Star) Recipients from the 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division during World War I

The Silver Star is our Nation’s third highest decoration for heroism; it ranks behind the Distinguished Service Cross and the Medal of Honor. It is fifth highest overall in the order of precedence of decorations, but the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and Distinguished Service Medal are awarded for meritorious service, while the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry or valor. Originally known as the Silver Star Citation or Citation Star, it was established as a result of an Act of Congress on 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963). If authorized a Citation Star, a small 3/16” diameter silver star was attached to the ribbon of the service medal for the campaign for service in which the citations were given. The Citation Star was replaced with the Silver Star Medal by the Secretary of War on 19 July 1932. The Silver Star is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force, or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the Distinguished Service Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.
I do not know how many Soldiers from the 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division earned the Silver Star Citation during WWI, but we have to start somewhere. Let us begin with these one hundred and ninety-seven brave men and women. Additional recipients from WWI will be added to this roster as they are identified.
Sgt. Lee H. Crippen reportedly earned the OLC to the Silver Star. Pvt. Frank Dettlaff may have earned the OLC to the Silver Star as well.
Much of the information on this roster was collected from the outstanding Hall of Valor website, the outstanding Home of Heroes website, as well as numerous other historic references.
Read here of the deeds of these brave heroes and do not forget them!
The names which are preceded by an asterisk denote posthumous awards.
1. | Adams, Edward U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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2. | Alderman, Edgar Lynn Color Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 21 or 22 July 1933, killed in car accident while on duty as Wis. DNR Warden Interred: Silver Lake Cemetery, Portage, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. F, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Portage, WI; was Mess Sgt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; served in post-war WNG, Co. F, 128TH Inf. at Portage, WI; commissioned 2d Lt. 1 Apr. ’22; resigned ca. 9 Feb. ’28; married Ellen Josephine Miller. |
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3. | Allen, John M. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (3 June 1919)
Enlisted in Michigan National Guard; Sgt. assigned to Co. K, 126TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; commissioned 2d Lt. and assigned to Co. G, 126TH Inf. on 4 Dec. ‘17; transferred to Co. F, 126TH Inf. on 4 May ‘18; transferred to Co. A, 126TH Inf. on 5 Jun. ‘18; transferred to Co. B, 126TH Inf. on 8 Jun. ‘18; transferred to Co. H, 126TH Inf. on 16 Jun. ‘18; WIA 4 Aug. ‘18, returned to duty later that day; assigned Adjutant, 2D Bn., 126TH Inf. on 16 Aug. ‘18; promoted 1st Lt. on 5 Sep. ‘18; detailed to U.S. as Instructor on 20 Oct. ’18. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
4. | Allen, William O. (A.) Private First Class, U.S. Army | Meuse-ArgonneX |
5. | *Anderson, Fredrick Robert ‘Fred’ ‘Freddie’ First Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 2 September (3 September) 1918 Interred: Forest Home Cemetery, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Status: KIA
Son of Oliver Ralph and Theresa Grace (Mundt) Anderson, mother NoK, 1003 Keenan St., Rhinelander, WI, father Norwegian immigrant, mother German immigrant; enlisted in Co. L, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Rhinelander, WI; promoted to Pfc.; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. L, 127TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; SN 275041; Alsace, Fismes, Juvigny; listed on 12 Oct. ‘18 casualty list; brother served during WWI and WWII, Capt. Arthur C., WNG, Co. B, 127TH Inf. | Oise-AisneX |
6. | Arntz, Gerald E. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Hometown: Pittsville, Wisconsin Death: 6 August 1934 at Veterans hospital at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Interred: Mound Cemetery, Pittsville, Wisconsin
He may have enlisted in Co. A, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Marshfield, WI; assigned to Co. A, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; married Harriet Beattie 27 Jan. ‘29; moved to Milwaukee, WI; worked at the Union Depot; member of VFW. |
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7. | *Bayens, Peter Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Death: 31 July 1918 near Cierges Interred: Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Status: KIA
Son of Cornelius and Paulina (Depagter) Bayens (Bayons), 522 Spencer Ct., Sheboygan, WI, both Dutch immigrants; enlisted in Co. C, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Sheboygan, WI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; Cpl. when mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17; brother Pfc. Daniel L. mobilized with same unit; assigned to Co. C, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; WIA 31 Jul. ‘18, he was ordered to the aid station but chose to remain with his platoon, about 15 min. later he was KIA; cited for his actions at Aisne-Marne, “ordered to the rear because of wounds. He tied them up and went on with his platoon. He never went to a hospital, allowing the wounds to heal while he was in action.”; recommended for DSM; family first learned of his death when they received a letter from brother Pfc. Daniel L. on 7 Sep. ‘18; family received official notification via telegram on 23 Sep. ‘18. |
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8. | Beach, George Brown Captain, U.S. Army Death: 31 December 1919 at Scranton, Pennsylvania Interred: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Port Carbon, Pennsylvania
He graduated Jefferson Med. College of Thomas Jefferson U. in ’86; married; member of Med. Society of Penn.; 1st Lt., med. off., assigned to Med. Det., 127TH Inf.; rode to France on USS George Washington; also served with 128TH Fld. Hosp., 107TH San. Tr.; promoted to Capt.; also earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for his efforts to treat the wounded under fire; discharged 2 Jun. ’19; passed away 31 Dec. ’19 at Scranton, PA, 16 days after his wife passed away. | Aisne-MarneX |
9. | *Beaton, Lloyd Orendorff Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 30 August 1918 near Juvigny Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Status: KIA
He graduated Baker U. ’12; entered Second Officers Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, IL, assigned to 2D Battery; sailed for France 24 Dec. ’17; may have been cited for bravery a second time. | Aisne-MarneX |
10. | *Bell, Newtown Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 10 October 1918 Interred: Muses Mills Cemetery, Muses Mills, Kentucky Status: KIA
He, Sgt. Dewey F. Slocum and Cpl. John C. Phillips were part of a patrol from 4TH Plt. of Co. M in the early morning of 23 Jun. ‘18, led by 1st Lt. Carl A. Johnson; they were making their way through the trenches to occupy an advanced OP near Diefmatten, Alsace, when they were attacked by a German raiding party; 1st Lt. Johnson, in the lead, was seriously wounded and the rest of the patrol was forced to withdraw, leaving Slocum, Bell and Phillips cut off and vulnerable in the trench; they could not withdraw, but refused calls to surrender; they inflicted at least 4 casualties while holding off the German raiding party before the enemy laid down a heavy artillery barrage on the position; the 3 of them were able to withdraw through the barrage and rejoin their group; 1st Lt. Johnson became the first U.S. officer killed on German soil. | AlsaceX |
11. | Beranek, Joseph B. Private, U.S. Army Death: 7 November 1918 (some references state 6 November) Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Soldier in Wisconsin National Guard when it mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
12. | Berkedal, Norman Marvin Musician Second Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 17 June 1974 Interred: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. H, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Manitowoc, WI; was Bugler in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Band, HQ Co., 127TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; brother Olaf served with MG Trp., 12TH Cav.; married Delia Seibling 3 Feb. ’25, father of Janet; Sheriff of Manitowoc Co., WI ’37-’41; captain of guard force at Manitowoc Shipbuilding during WWII; sales representative for Kingsbury Breweries Co. for 15 years; also worked for Manitowoc Seating Co. and J.J. Stangel Hardware Co.; member and past commander of Otto Oas Post of VFW; member and past vice commander of Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of American Legion; member of Last Man’s Club, Sea Gulls, American Federation of Musicians Union, Eagles Aerie No. 706, United Commercial Travelers, and Men’s Club of First Lutheran Church; leader Lyric Orchestra, Berke’s Blue Birds, and the Legion Band. |
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13. | Bewick, Clifton A. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 20 July 1969 Interred: Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Wisconsin
Son of Thomas H. and Elnora R. ‘Nora’ (Fletcher) Bewick, father NoK, Necedah, WI; resided at 622 University Ave., Madison, WI; worked as barber at 127 State St., Madison, WI; served with 127TH Inf., possibly HQ Co. (presumed); WIA, listed on 11 Mar. ’19 casualty list. |
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14. | Bluesky, William J. Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: December 1950 Interred: New Post Cemetery, New Post, Wisconsin
Native American; may have enlisted in MG Co., 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Ashland, WI; assigned to MG Co., 127TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; married Marion; resided at Hunter Township, Sawyer Co., WI at 1940 census. |
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15. | Bock, Ralph Werner (Buck) Mess Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Death: 29 July 1961 Interred: Union Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Worked as draftsman at A. O. Smith Co. and Vilter Manufacturing Co.; enlisted in Co. E, 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI on 19 Jun. ’17; assigned to Co. E, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; Alsace, Fismes, Juvigny, Romagne, Meuse-Argonne; earned Croix de Guerre; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 18 or 19 May ’19; married Margaret H.; resided at S. 62nd St., West Allis, WI at ’40 census. | Oise-AisneX |
16. | Boon, Stephen, Jr. Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 7 February 1972 at McAllen, Texas Interred: Roselawn Cemetery, McAllen, Texas
He graduated Junction City H. S. in ’13; graduated Baker U., College of Liberal Arts, ca. ’17; married Jean; commissioned 2d Lt., 14TH Cav., 9 Aug. ’17; landed in France in Sep. ’17; promoted 1st Lt., 6TH Cav., 12 Oct. ’17; promoted Capt., brevet, 18 Jun. ’18; served with 127TH Inf., some references state bn. cdr.; reportedly twice cited for gallantry; reportedly earned 2 Silver Star Citations (some references state he earned it as staff officer with III Corps in Germany, that is unlikely, he likely received it while assigned there); definitely earned Div. Citation, likely basis of Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre; reportedly twice recommended for Distinguished Service Cross; temp. assumed cmd. of Co. C, 127TH Inf. ca. Mar. ’19; when Div. departed Germany for home in Apr. ’19, he was transferred to HQ, III Corps and assigned Asst. Intel. Off.; returned to U.S. in Jul. ’19; assigned to 13TH Cav. on 1 Feb. ’20; attached to Tex. NG as Cav. instructor ca. ’20; promoted Capt. on 1 Jul. ’20; promoted Maj. on 1 Aug. ’35; promoted Lt. Col. on 9 Aug. ’40; also served during WWII; promoted Col. on 24 Dec. ’41; regt. cdr. in 12TH Armor Div. ca. ’43; appointed Asst. Commandant of Armor School, Ft. Knox, KY, ca. ’45; retired 3 Jun. ’46. |
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17. | Bowen, Charles Francis Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 11 Nov. ’68 at his home at Manchester, New Hampshire Interred:
He graduated McDonald H. S. and St. Joseph’s H. S.; attended Valparaiso U. and Boston U. Law School; worked at newspapers at Manchester, Haverhill, Boston and New York; married Helen Elizabeth Rawlins on 2 Sep. ’21, father of at least 1; enlisted in 1ST N. H. Inf., N. H. NG; served during Mexican Border Crisis; transferred to 128TH Inf.; transferred to G-1 Section, HQ, 32D Div.; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne; earned Silver Star Citation; earned Div. Citation, which may have been basis for Silver Star Citation; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, Serbian/Yugoslavian Knight’s Cross of the Order of the White Eagle, Polish Bene Merentibus; also served during WWII; appointed Adjutant Gen. for N. H. in ’40; promoted Brig. Gen.; promoted Maj. Gen.; retired 13 Jan. ’54 after 38 years of service; intended to write novels in retirement; member of American Legion, VFW, Rotary. |
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18. | *Bradshaw, Benjamin Joseph Cook, U.S. Army Death: 5 October 1918 Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, WI Status: DW
He worked for Great Northern Railroad as a brakeman; enlisted in 3D Wis. Inf., likely Co. I, Wisconsin National Guard, 12 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. H when 128TH Inf. was organized; sailed for France Feb. ’18; St. Gilles, Juvigny, Marne Woods; transferred out of the mess section into an infantry platoon 12 Sep. ’18, tired of being a cook; once, lost and alone, he captured 2 Germans even though all he had was an empty pistol; also earned Croix de Guerre, posthumously. | Oise-AisneX |
19. | Brook, Glenn J. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (3 June 1919) Death: 1956 Interred: Rose Cemetery, Bath, Michigan
Graduated Mich. Agricultural College in ‘17; Michigan National Guard; Pfc. with Btry. A, 1ST Mich. FA Bn., Lansing, MI ca. 19 Apr. ‘17; Sgt. with Btry. C, 119TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; married Coriene M. | Aisne-MarneX |
20. | Buettner, Louis Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19)
He enlisted in Co. F, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Shawano, WI on 8 Jun. ’17; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; transferred to HQ Co., 127TH Inf. on 26 Jan. ’18; promoted Pfc. 1 Mar. ’18; discharged 23 Jan. ’19. |
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21. | Butler, William H. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (3 June 1919)
SN 3403375 (Silver Star citation) or SN 2302274 (120FA Diary); Sgt. Butler was recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on 7 Oct. ’18, when he assisted in rescue of his severely wounded Cdr., Capt. James G. Swift, but I’ve found nothing to indicate he was decorated, the recommendation citation reads: “On the afternoon of 7 October 1918, near Ivoiry, France, Sgt. William H. Butler displayed bravery of the highest order and thru his efforts was largely instrumental in saving the life of his commanding officer. The battery position was subjected to heavy bombardment of long duration. The battery commander was severely wounded by a shell splinter. Sgt. Butler running thru the zone of fire, procured a stretcher and with the aid of an officer, attempted to carry the wounded man to a place of safety. Shells of large calibre were landing so very nearby that the stretcher bearers were forced to drop to the ground to escape certain injury, and although ordered by both officers to seek shelter for himself, he repeatedly refused, and with his assistance, the wounded officer was carried by short rushes out of the fire swept zone. Returning then to the battery position, still under continuous fire, he aided in the removal of another wounded officer, displaying such an extraordinary quality of heroism thruout all the trying ordeal, that his example was an inspiration to the entire battery.”; the men who assisted him were Lt. George D. Harris and Pfc. Frederick W. Stroschin, both were also recommended for DSC, Harris doesn’t appear to have been decorated, Stroschin was downgraded to Silver Star Citation, Harris was severely WIA during the attempt, after dropping off Swift, Butler and Stroschin returned to rescue Harris, but he DW 13 Oct. ‘18; commissioned 2d Lt. at some point; also “presented with a cross for valor in action,” (DSC, Croix de Guerre, both?). | Aisne-MarneX |
22. | Carl, Erwin Earl Private First Class, U.S. Army Date of Action: General Orders: Death: 15 August 1962 Interred: Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Englewood, Florida
He may have enlisted in 2D Mich. Amb. Co., Michigan National Guard, at Bay City, MI; WIA 29 Aug. ’18 by artillery shell near Juvigny, Sgt. Carl H. Smith and Sgt. Ben Zielinski were also WIA and Pfc. John E. Olk was KIA by the same shell as the 4 men were trying to place a wounded Soldier in an ambulance; also earned Purple Heart; also earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for continuing to treat wounded comrades after he was WIA. |
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23. | Carpe, David First Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: General Orders:
He received the medal ca. Aug. ’38. |
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24. | *Carr, Barnell C. Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 28 August 1918 Interred: Arlington National Cemetery Status: KIA
The date of action for Silver Star might be erroneous, on 22 Jul. the Div. was in transit between the Alsace Sector and the Château-Thierry area, they “went over the top” 30 Jul. and reached the Vesle ca. 31 Jul.; also awarded Croix de Guerre, posthumously; WIA 22 Jul. ’18; KIA 28 Aug. ’18 (some references state DW 4 Aug. ’18). | Aisne-MarneX |
25. | Cassidy, James Patrick Private, U.S. Army Date of Action: 15 October 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (1 Mar. ‘20) Death: 13 December 1962 at Aurora, Illinois Interred: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Aurora, Illinois
Son of James and Catherine G. Cassidy; entered service 28 Jun. ’18; trained at Camp Beauregard; sailed for France 6 Aug. ‘18; WIA 17 Oct. ‘18; married Rose Ann Kaiser. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
26. | Coey, Robert John Private, U.S. Army Death: 6 January 1953 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Bradley, Wisconsin
He may have enlisted in MG Co., 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Tomahawk, WI; earned Croix de Guerre; History of Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, Wis. states that he and Mech. Orville G. Scheffner were cited for running through an artillery barrage to warn the artillery that their barrage was falling short and inflicting American casualties; married Ella Emilie Pache 19 Aug. ’20, father of 3. | Oise-AisneX |
27. | Cohen, Jacob First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Jacob Cohen, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Cohen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cierges, France, 30 July to 6 August 1918, in constantly caring for the wounded during this period of heavy fighting.”
Commissioned 1st Lt., med. corps, on 10 Dec. ’17; assigned to San. Det., 126TH Inf. on 28 Jun. ’18; earned Croix de Guerre; promoted Capt. on 30 Mar. ’19. | Aisne-MarneX |
28. | Cole, Horace H. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 16 September 1946 at Battle Creek, Michigan Interred: Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan
Son of Hilan and Ida May (Turrell) Cole; he or NoK resided at 880 Beniteau Ave., Detroit, MI (hometown); SN 261418; served with Co. B, 125TH Inf.; earned Belgian Chevalier de Ordre de Léopold II (Order of Leopold II), by Royal Decree of 27 Feb. ‘20, “In recognition of meritorious service rendered the Allied cause.”; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star, Order No. 12.372 “D,” 16 Dec. ‘18, GHQ, French Armies of the East, “During the advance from Cierges to Fismes from 31 July to 5 August 1918, he held his unit constantly in hand although it had suffered considerable losses. His initiative and his qualities as a leader were important factors in the success obtained by his platoon.”; WIA; earned Purple Heart; married Coral A. Beckwith at Battle Creek, MI on 20 Sep. ‘19, father of Alan L.; involved with Boy Scouts, Scout Master of Troop 8 at Battle Creek, MI ca. ‘20s; resided at 151 Summer, Battle Creek, MI ca. ‘32; son Alan L. served in Air Corps during WWII and Air Force Reserve after the war; worked for Post Office for 26 years; member of Metropolitan club, First Presbyterian Church and Lieut. Harold J. Payette Post of VFW. | Aisne-MarneX |
29. | *Collins, Herbert B. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 9 October 1918 Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena, Michigan Status: DW | Meuse-ArgonneX |
30. | Condon, James Patrick Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 1 June 1936 at Hartford, Connecticut Interred: Northwood Cemetery, Windsor, Connecticut
Married Bertha May Dalrymple; member of Rau-Locke Post of American Legion. |
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31. | Connor, William Durward Brigadier General, U.S. Army Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Brigadier General William Durward Connor, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Brigadier General Connor distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 63d Infantry Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Mont St. Martin, France, 3 August 1918, in personally directing and controlling the attack under severe shell fire.” Death: 16 June 1960 at Washington, D. C. Interred: United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York
Married Elsa Van Vleet on 6 Nov. ’07; attended U. of Iowa; graduated USMA at West Point in ’97, 1st in his class (honor graduate), capt. of football team; commissioned 2d Lt., engineer, 11 Jun. ’97; promoted 1st Lt. on 5 Jul. ’98; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions during Philippine Insurrection; graduated U.S. Engr. School, Willet’s Point, NY, in Jun. ’01; stationed at Washington Barracks, D.C., ca. ’02; instructor at USMA 23 Aug. ’03-28 Aug. ’04; promoted Capt. on 23 Apr. ’04; graduated Staff College on 30 Jun. ’05; graduated Army War College in ’09 (’08); promoted Maj. on 9 Feb. ’10; served with Gen. Staff, War Dept., ca. ’09-’16; Chief Engr., Philippine Dept., Nov. ’16; Office of Chief Engr., Washington, D.C. in ’17; promoted Lt. Col. 15 May ’17; landed in France on 28 Jul. ’17; assigned to Ops. Section, Gen. Staff, A.E.F.; promoted Col. (brevet) on 5 Aug. (27 Aug.) ’17; promoted Brig. Gen. (brevet) 26 Jun. ’18; assigned Chief of Staff, 32D Div. 1 May-21 Jul. ’18; assumed cmd. of 63D Inf. Bde. on 22 Jul. ’18, succeeded Brig. Gen. Louis C. Covell; assigned Cdr., Base Section No. 2, Service of Supply, Bordeaux, on 8 Aug. ’18, succeeded by Brig. Gen. Robert Alexander; earned Distinguished Service Medal, British Companion of the Bath, Commandeur de l’Ordre de l’Etoile Noire (Order of the Black Star), Commandeur de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor), Croix de Guerre w/palm, Panamanian Medal of La Solidaridad; assigned Chief of Staff, Service of Supply, A.E.F. on 12 Nov. ’18; assigned Cdr., Service of Supply, Army of Occupation, on 15 May ’19; assigned Cdr. of A.E.F. on 28 Jul. ’19, resided at 7 Rue de Tilloit, Paris, served until Jan. ’20; in a communique to Army Chief of Staff on 29 Oct. ’19, he proposed the idea of a formal ceremony to honor America’s unknown dead, after learning of French plans for such a ceremony; assigned Chief of Staff, Supply Div., War Dept. Gen. Staff, ca. ’22; Cdr., U.S. Army Forces in China ca. ’23-’26; promoted Maj. Gen. in ’26 and assigned Cdr., 2D Div.; Commandant of Army War College, Dec. ’27-Apr. ’32; Superintendent of USMA at West Point Apr. ’32 until he retired in Feb. ’38; recalled to active duty during WWII, assigned to War Dept. ’41-’42. | Aisne-MarneX |
32. | *Cook, Richard Eugene Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 4 August 1918 near Mont St. Martin Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Married; attended U. of Neb., Class of ’20; withdrew from school to enlist; trained at Ft. Snelling; commissioned 15 Aug. ’17; sailed for France 20 Nov. ’17 with Co. C, 168TH Inf., 42D Div.; transferred to Co. H, 126TH Inf. 20 May ’18; also earned Croix de Guerre, posthumously, for his actions 4 Aug. ’18 near Fismes, KIA while providing aid to wounded comrades. | Aisne-MarneX |
33. | Cooksey, Rogers Taylor ‘Dick’ First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Rogers T. Cooksey, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Cooksey distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Juvigny, France, 31 August 1918, in attending to the wounded under terrific machine gun and shell fire.” Death: 1 July 1965 at Kentucky Interred: Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Native of Bowling Green, KY; married Florence Matlock; graduated Vanderbilt U. Med. School in ’15; interned at Madison Gen. Hosp. ’15-’16; commissioned 1st Lt. and assigned to Fld. Hosp. Co. No. 2, Wisconsin National Guard, at Madison, WI; may have served with 127TH Fld. Hosp., 107TH San. Tr. before being assigned to Med. Det., 127TH Inf.; earned Croix de Guerre; practiced med. at Jackson Clinic, Madison, WI ca. ’20; established private practice at Madison, WI in ’23; surgeon and physician at Madison, WI for 50 years; appointed an honorary Kentucky col. in ’61 by Gov. Bert Combs. |
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34. | Cournyer, Cuthbert J. (Cuthfort, Guthbert) (Couruyer, Cournmer, Couryner) Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 14 May 1978 Interred: Coopersville-Polkton Cemetery, Coopersville, Michigan
He enlisted in Co. F, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Grand Haven, MI on 21 May ’17, was Pvt. in the unit when mobilized; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted to Mech. ca. May ’18; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for his actions 4 Aug. ’18 near Mont St. Martin, he and another Soldier rescued a wounded comrade, other Soldier was Mech. Phillip R. Yaney and they rescued numerous wounded Soldiers, mostly from 1ST Bn., 126TH Inf., who had been lying on the battlefield nearly 24 hours, Yaney was later KIA 5 Oct. ’18; promoted to Cpl. ca. Sep. ’18; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for his Silver Star Citation; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne; WIA 10 Oct. ’18; brother Cpl. Albert R. served with Btry. A, 328TH FA Regt.; resided at Marne, MI ca. ’72. | Aisne-MarneX |
35. | Covell, Lyman Townsend Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 3 September 1959 Interred: Oakhurst Cemetery, Whitehall, Michigan
Son of David Wilmont and Lucinda A. (Gregson) Covell; enlisted in Michigan National Guard; awarded Belgian Ordre de Leopold II (chevalier), by Royal Decree of 27 Feb. ‘20, “In recognition of meritorious service rendered the Allied cause.”; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for treating wounded under fire; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions during Aisne-Marne; ordered back to U.S. as an instructor, left the unit on 17 Aug. ‘18; commissioned at some point; married Bessie S. Simonson, father of 2; resided on Colby St., Whitehall, MI at ‘40 census; served as Muskegon Co. Sheriff ca. mid- to late-‘20s; three brothers served during WWI, Sgt. Lawrence G., Co. I, 126TH Inf., Andrew J., 36TH Div., Alvin L. | Aisne-MarneX |
36. | Craft, Urban Valley Private, U.S. Army Death: 10 July 1979 Interred: Rose City Cemetery, Rose City, Michigan
Son of Harry and Katherine (Catherine, Catharine) Cecelia (Schick) Craft, father NoK, Rose City, MI, father English immigrant; also earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for his efforts to maintain communications under fire; earned Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 15-18 Oct. ’18 at Bois-de-Grand Montagne, repaired telephone lines under heavy fire; brother Pvt. Henry M. served with 256TH Fld. Hosp.; married Alvena A. Beck on 25 Jun. ’19, father of at least 1. | Aisne-MarneX |
37. | Creamer, Joseph B. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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38. | Crippen, Lee H. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 3 September 1961 at Maricopa, California Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Crippen, Lee H. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (3 June 1919) Death: 3 September 1961 at Maricopa, California Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Son of Henry Darwin and Sadie E. (Covert) Crippen; Michigan National Guard; Pfc. with Btry. A, 1ST Mich. FA Bn., Lansing, MI ca. 19 Apr. ‘17; Sgt. with Btry. C, 119TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; married Elizabeth Lucille Pickell at Pontiac, MI on 19 May ’19, father of 6; married Mabel H. | Aisne-MarneX |
39. | Croshaw, John Irl Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 30 May 1944 Interred: Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married Grace E. McRobert ca. ’12, father or step-father of at least 1; worked as streetcar conductor ca. ’13, assigned to the infamous Grandville Ave. line, which had a reputation for conductors being beaten and robbed by ruffians late at night, legend has it that he was attacked by a gang of 4-7 thugs one night and he emerged victorious; earned an amateur boxing championship and ca. ’13 had a brief professional boxing career, nicknamed “The Fighting Conductor”; enlisted in Mich. NG; SN 219938; assigned to HQ Co., 126TH Inf.; transferred to G-2 Section, HQ Trp., 32D Div.; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions 29 Sep.-20 Oct. ’18 as Divisional Observer near Romagne; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for maintaining an OP under fire; received his Croix de Guerre from Gen. Mangin at Rengsdorf, Germany on 13 Apr. ’19; worked as a salesman at Grand Rapids, MI ca. ’22; 1 of several Legionnaires injured in a brawl after an American Legion parade encountered a group of Communist agitators at Grand Rapids, MI on 1 Aug. ’31, several of the Communists were thrown in the river; served during WWII; Lt. Col. assigned to Mich. Selective Service HQ at the time of his death. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
40. | Czaskos, Edmund Theofil (Theofelt) First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 13 April 1966 Interred: Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son of Jakob (Jacob) and Katherine (Catherine) (Piotrowski) Czaskos, father was Army veteran; graduated South Division H. S.; graduated Cream City Business College; married Eleanor Rogalska, NoK, ca. Jun. ’16; enlisted in Co. K, 1ST Wis. Inf., WNG, Milwaukee, WI on 21 Jun. (6 Jun.) ’16; served during Mexican Border Crisis; transferred to Co. I, 5TH Wis. Inf., Milwaukee, WI ca. spring of ‘17; commissioned 1st Lt. on 13 Jul. ‘17; assigned to Co. D, 128TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix de Guerre for his actions near Cierges ca. 1 Aug. ‘18; promoted to Capt. on 10 Jun. ‘18 and assumed command of Co. D about that time; severely WIA 31 Aug. ‘18 near Juvigny (7 pieces of shrapnel and several bullets); listed on 15 Nov. ‘18 casualty list; earned Purple Heart; stationed at Puderbach, Germany with Army of Occupation; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 4 Jun. ‘19; received $227 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20, larger than most; served with post-war WNG; Capt. and Cdr. of Co. K, 127TH Inf., Milwaukee, WI ca. ‘22; guest of honor at 3rd annual Red Arrow Ball at Milwaukee, WI on 6 Jun. ‘22; Milwaukee Co. Register of Deeds on 2 Dec. ‘35; member of Retired Officers’ Assn., Disabled Officers’ Assn., Polish Legion of American Veterans, National Assn. of Internal Revenue Employees, George Washington Post No. 2 of American Legion at Milwaukee, Military Order of the World Wars; 3 brothers-in-law, Pvt. Harry, Pfc. George, and Pvt. Edward Rogalska, also served with 128TH Inf., George was KIA 2 Aug. ’18. | Aisne-MarneX |
41. | Daly, Michael Joseph ‘M. Joseph’ (Daley) Private, U.S. Army Death: 2 September 1918 Interred: St. Augustine’s Cemetery, Andover, Massachusetts Status: DW
Son of Patrick and Margaret Daley, mother NoK; attended Punchard H. S., Class of ‘13; renowned baseball player and bowler; worked as mail carrier at Andover Post Office; Knights of Columbus, Andover Council No. 1078, Andover, MA; member of St. Augustine’s Parish; enlisted in 6TH Btry., Coast Arty. (C. A.), Massachusetts National Guard, Ft. Strong, Boston, MA on 23 Oct. ‘17, with his friend John J. Stack; unit redesignated 21ST Btry., Coast Arty. Corps (C. A. C.); transferred to Btry. F, 55TH Arty., Coast Arty. Corps (C. A. C.), on 20 Dec. ‘17; overseas 25 Mar. ‘18; transferred to Btry. B, 119TH FA Regt., on 22 Apr. ‘18; WIA 31 Aug. (1 Sep.) ‘18 near Juvigny, shrapnel to leg and back (friend, Pvt. John J. Stack, WIA by same shell); parents notified of his death on 28 Sep. ‘18; listed on 6 Oct. ‘18 casualty list. | Oise-AisneX |
42. | *Davitt, William Frederick (Francis) Chaplain (First Lieutenant), U.S. Army Death: 11 November 1918 Interred: Calvary Cemetery, Holyoke, Massachusetts Status: KIA
Son of Lawrence and Mary (Kane) Davitt, mother NoK, 842 Chicopee St., Willimansett, Chicopee, MA (hometown), father Canadian immigrant, mother Irish immigrant; graduated Chicopee H. S. in ‘03; graduated College of the Holy Cross in ‘07, renowned football player and team captain, also wrestled and played basketball, accumulated numerous trophies; ordained at Grand Seminary, Montreal, Quebec, CAN, in Dec. ‘11; assigned to St. John’s Church, Worcester, MA, active in local charitable and philanthropic causes, including chaplain of Lyman School for Boys (State Industrial School) and organizing St. Agnes’ Guild; assigned assistant pastor of St. Ann’s Catholic Parish, Lenox, MA, in ‘16; member of Knights of Columbus (K. of C.), Holyoke Council, became K. of C. chaplain in Sep. ‘17 and served at Camp MacArthur, TX; volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain, commissioned 1st Lt. ca. 6 Nov. ‘17; assigned to 120TH MG Bn.; sailed for France in Feb. ‘18; transferred to 125TH Inf.; earned Distinguished Service Cross or Distinguished Service Medal, possibly for finding and burying 125 American dead, under fire, between Courmont and Mont St. Martin ca. 31 Jul.-5 Aug. ‘18, or possibly for organizing and leading a group of volunteers to rescue 40 wounded Soldiers isolated in a ravine along the Vesle River on 6 Aug. ‘18; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm for his actions 31 Jul.-6 Aug. ‘18 between the Ourcq and the Vesle; assigned special duty of chief burial officer for V Corps on 23 Sep. ‘18; cited by Maj. Gen. Summerall, V Corps Cdr., GO 26, 20 Nov. ‘18 “For faithful and conscientious performance of duty and for extreme coolness under shell fire in the performance of his duty as Acting Chief Burial Officer, V Corps, during the Meuse-Argonne Operations.”; “Cited for bravery Aug. 6, ‘18, during operations along the Vesle River: “To rescue 40 wounded soldiers who were temporarily isolated from their command, he led a party of volunteers through a hail of machine gun bullets. All were rescued and returned to their command without the loss of a single man.””; “Cited for bravery Oct. 20, ‘18, during the Argonne offensive: “To rescue three wounded soldiers, he leaped over the top of the trench, and, under enemy machine gun fire, dragged them to safety one by one.””; KIA at 1040 hours on 11 Nov. ‘18 near the Regt. CP at Écurey (likely Écurey-en-Verdunois) (there are numerous, varied stories regarding the time and circumstances of his death, some sources state the time was 1100, 1045 or 0945 hours, cause ranges from sniper to artillery shrapnel (of those which state artillery, some claim he was killed by the last German shell fired in the war, which is not likely), some references state he poked his head above the trench to wave the flag, others state he had just exited the CP after presenting a flag to the Regt. Cdr., others state he had just exited the CP after retrieving the Regt. flag, others state he had just climbed down from a tree after hanging the flag); his funeral was officiated by Chaplain George S. L. O’Connor, who had recently been promoted from Senior Chaplain, 32D Div. to Senior Chaplain, III Corps, the two were college classmates and close friends; he was likely the 32D Division’s last combat casualty of WWI; numerous references consider him to be the last U.S. Soldier killed during the war, but that is not likely, he probably was the last U.S. officer killed; Davitt Cottage at Lyman School for Boys, where he had been in charge of Catholic religious instruction, was dedicated in his honor; a song or poem, “Father William Francis Davitt World War Martyr,” was composed in his honor by William Kimberley Palmer at Chicopee, MA in Jan. ‘34; the Davitt Memorial Bridge in Chicopee was dedicated in his honor when it was built in ‘31, it was rebuilt in ‘13 and rededicated in his honor on Veteran’s Day ‘13; namesake of William F. Davitt Post No. 625 of VFW, Davitt Square in Worcester, MA, and Knights of Columbus Father William F. Davitt Council 2412, Lenox, MA; brother, 1st Lt. James L., served with 94TH Aero Sqdn., commanded by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
43. | Denison, Harry W. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919)
He earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for rescuing 2 wounded comrades 1 Aug. ’18 at Cierges; married Flavie M. | Aisne-MarneX |
44. | Dettlaff, Frank Private, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919) Death: 9 October 1958 at Wood (Milwaukee), Wisconsin Interred: Saint Adalbert’s Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dettlaff, Frank Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 9 October 1958 at Wood (Milwaukee), Wisconsin Interred: Saint Adalbert’s Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He resided at 332 W. Algoma, Oshkosh, WI; worked at Paine Lumber Co.; enlisted in Co. F, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Oshkosh, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; served with HQ Co., 127TH Inf.; brother Henry H. served in Air Service; married Katharina, Katherine, or Catherine Gronowski, father of 1; moved to Milwaukee, WI after ’20 census, before ’30. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
45. | DeVall, John Randolph (De Vall, Devall) First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919) Death: 27 July 1953 Interred: Arlington National Cemetery
NoK Mrs. Ellen De Vall, Mount Pleasant, NY; enlisted in Co. H, 31ST Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard; served during Mexican Border Crisis; commissioned 2d Lt. in Co. H on 14 Aug. ’16; promoted 1st Lt. on 27 Jan. ’17; assigned to Co. H, 126TH Inf. (128TH Inf.) when 32D Div. was organized; assumed temp. cmd. of Co. I, 126TH Inf. 28 Mar.-4 Apr. ’18; returned to Co. H; assumed cmd. of Co. H, 126TH Inf. after Capt. Frederick W. Beaudry was struck by shrapnel 1 Aug. ’18, died 2 hours later; severely WIA 4 Aug. ’18 near Fismes, listed on 3 Oct. ’18 casualty list; returned to duty on 12 Aug. ’18; ordered to U.S. as instructor on 14 Aug. ’18; earned Div. Citation, likely basis of Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre; promoted to Capt. ca. Oct. ’18; promoted Maj. on 7 Jun. ’19; served with Regular Army after the war; reverted to Capt. 1 Jul. ’20; assigned to 37TH Inf. on 17 Mar. ’21; promoted Maj. | Aisne-MarneX |
46. | Doege, Hilton Alfred Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 6 February 1966 at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Interred: Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Son of Ernest Martin and Helena (Wabsha) Doege, mother German immigrant; enlisted in Co. A, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Chippewa Falls, WI; assigned to Co. A, 107TH Sup. Tr., when 32D Div. was organized; SN 250925; survived Tuscania sinking after it was torpedoed by German submarine 5 Feb. ’18; earned 32D Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; received $225 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20; married Lydia A. Dubberke, father of two; resided at 360 Maynard St., Chippewa Falls, WI at ‘40 census. |
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47. | Donlon, Patrick J. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19)
He entered service 26 Apr. ’18 at Camp Upton; married Ann Melia, father of 2. |
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48. | Dowall, Benjamin U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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49. | Downing, George S. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Death: 27 October 1942 Interred: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan
He enlisted in Michigan National Guard on 23 Jun. ’16; likely served during Mexican Border Crisis; served with Co. G, 126TH Inf.; earned Croix de Guerre w/palm for assuming command of his unit after officer was WIA; attained rank of 1st Sgt. before being commissioned 2d Lt. at some point after Oise-Aisne; transferred to Co. A, 139TH Inf., 35TH Div.; SN 280271; discharged 1 May ’19. | Aisne-MarneX |
50. | Dressel, Hilton E. Private First Class, U.S. Army Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Hilton E. Dressel (ASN: 17437), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private First Class Dressel distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Department, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Gilles, France, 4 August 1918, while rescuing a wounded comrade under enemy fire.”
He also earned Croix de Guerre. | Aisne-MarneX |
51. | Drum, Ralph Herman Captain, U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 28 May 1964 Interred: Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Son of Delbert or Delevin and Mary Rozilda (Gordon) Drum; married, father of 1; enlisted in Trp. K, 1ST Wis. Cav., Wisconsin National Guard, Ladysmith, WI on 16 Mar. ‘17; commissioned 1st Lt. on 12 Jul. ‘17; assigned to Btry. B, 120TH FA Regt. when 32D Div. was organized; transferred to Btry. B, 121ST FA Regt.; WIA 18 Aug. ‘18 near Fismes, flesh wounds to arm and leg; listed on 1 Nov. ‘18 casualty list; earned Purple Heart; promoted to Capt. and assigned Cdr., Btry. B, 121ST FA Regt.; landed in U.S. 4 May ‘19; discharged 20 May ‘19; received $221.67 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20; Green Bay, WI fire chief ca. ‘30s-‘40s. |
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52. | Duke, Robert J. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19)
Transferred to HQ Co., 126TH Inf. ca. Army of Occupation. |
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53. | Emerson, Harlow B. Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 1971 Interred: Pine Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport, Michigan
NoK Mrs. Jessie Murray, sister, 1725 Lapeer St., Saginaw, MI; NoK Mrs. Clara Bushaw, Rt. No. 5, Lansing, MI; resided with aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Jacobs, at Fort Wayne, IN for a while, moved back to Saginaw, MI in ’16; also had ties to Detroit, MI; entered service Mar. ’18; earned Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 31 Jul. ’18 on Hill 212 near Cierges (near Sergy), continued leading his squad after he was WIA (arm/shoulder); earned Silver Star Citation for dragging several wounded Soldiers to safety and providing first aid, even though he himself was WIA on 31 Jul. ’18 (transcript of citation on HoV lists date of action as 28 Jul. ’18 but the Div. saw its first major combat the morning of 30 Jul.); he then returned to battle and was seriously WIA by machinegun fire to the leg/foot; also earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for administering first aid to wounded comrades after he was WIA; returned to U.S. ca. Mar. ’19 and assigned to Army Gen. Hosp. No. 36 at Detroit, MI; awarded his Croix de Guerre in a ceremony at the hosp. in May ’19; married Bertha, father of at least 3. | Aisne-MarneX |
54. | Emmick, William H. Corporal, U.S. Army
Also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
55. | Engel, George F. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 12 December 1968 at his home at age 71 Interred: Radisson Cemetery, Radisson, Wisconsin
He enlisted in WNG at Milwaukee, WI in ’14 at age 17; served with Co. F, some reference state Co. D, 127TH Inf.; earned Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 10 Oct. ’18 near Gesnes, continued leading his recon. patrol after he was badly WIA; awarded his DSC 1 Apr. ’19; returned home and worked as truck driver and machinist; married Clara, father of 3; commander of Craig-Schlosser Post No. 31 of American Legion at Milwaukee, WI; worked at A. O. Smith Co. at Milwaukee, WI; moved to Radisson, WI in ’62; member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; member of Dave DeRosia Post No. 297 of American Legion at Radisson, WI. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
56. | Evans, Willis U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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57. | Fails, Roy F. (Fails-Flacke, Roy) (Flacke, Roy F.) (Fails, Leroy J.) Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 18 June 1978 Interred: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son of Franklin James ‘Frank’ and Joan Perren (Worner) Fails (Fails-Flacke), Wauwatosa, WI (father changed his surname from Flacke to Fails when he moved to WI from NY); grandfather Charles H. Flacke served with 128TH NY Inf. during Civil War; great-grandfather John A. Heaney served during Revolutionary War; also had ties to Milwaukee, WI; enlisted in HQ Co., 5TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI on 26 Jul. ’17; served with HQ Co., 127TH Inf.; earned Silver Star Citation, 64TH Inf. Bde. GO No. 4, 16 Apr. ’19, signed by Brig. Gen. Edwin B. Winans; Sgt. Alvah T. Lathrop, 1 of 49 recipients on the list, didn’t know he had earned it until 1941, he implied all were assigned to 127TH Inf. and earned it for their actions as liaison/message runner, he wondered if others didn’t know they had earned it; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 18 May ’19; married Agnes, father of 3. |
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58. | *Falk, Oscar Thomas (G.) Captain, U.S. Army Death: 1 August 1918 Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Menominee, Michigan Status: DW
Married, father of at least 1, a son who enlisted in Army chemical warfare service in WWII; worked at Post Office in Menominee, MI; enlisted in Co. L, 33D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Menominee, MI on 31 May ’89; 1st Lt. 21 Nov. ’03; Capt. 24 Feb. ’08; cdr. of Co. L, 33D Mich. Inf. during Mexican Border Crisis; cdr. of that unit when it guarded ore docks at Escanaba 12 Apr. until 31 Jul. ’17; cdr. of that unit when mobilized for WWI; original cdr. of Co. L when 125TH Inf. was organized; landed at Brest, France 24 Feb. ’18; transferred to Co. F, 125TH Inf.; he was either slightly WIA, seriously ill, or both on 31 Jul. ’18 and was about to be evacuated by ambulance; he refused to be evacuated and returned to his unit to lead the attack; seriously WIA 31 Jul. ’18 when artillery shell exploded amidst a group of Soldiers in Jomblets Woods, near Cierges on the Vesle; evacuated to 125TH Fld. Hosp., where he DW 1 Aug. ’18 when the hosp. was bombed, 11 days shy of his 55th birthday; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, posthumously, participated in attack with his unit even though he was sick; repatriated and re-interred at Riverside Cemetery, Menominee, MI 4 Sep. ’21; namesake of Oscar Falk Post No. 146 of American Legion, Menominee, MI. | Aisne-MarneX |
59. | *Fowler, Arthur Vern Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 29 August 1918 Interred: Status: DW
Mother Lillian Fowler, NoK, 605 N. Henry St., West Side, Bay City, MI; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions 31 Jul. ’18 on the Vesle River (some transcripts of citation list date as 28 Jul., the Div. didn’t enter front line in that sector until evening of 29 Jul., actual date is more likely 31 Jul., as stated in Croix de Guerre citation); listed on 18 Oct. ’18 casualty report; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star, posthumously, for assuming command of his platoon 31 Jul. ‘18 near Cierges after platoon leader was WIA. | Aisne-MarneX |
60. | Freward, Paul U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19)
He might be the Paul Freward who was born ca. 1895, passed away 12 Dec. ’53, and is interred at Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto, WI. |
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61. | *Frye, George E. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 31 October 1918 (some references state 29 October or 4 November) Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: KIA | Meuse-ArgonneX |
62. | Fuller, Russell Allen Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 16 December 1981 Interred: Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, California
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard 8 Jun. ’16 at age 16; served with artillery unit during Mexican Border Crisis; served with Army of Occupation in Germany; discharged 27 May ’19; worked on development of Norden Bombsight at Wright Patterson and North Island in ’30s; bomb sight foreman at Sacramento Air Depot (McClellan AFB) 1 Apr. ’40; commissioned 1st Lt., AAF, 28 May ’42; promoted Capt. 20 Nov. ’42; attained rank of Maj. | Aisne-MarneX |
63. | Galbraith, John Mason Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: Interred:
Formerly from Co. B, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Stanley, WI; joined Co. B, 119TH MG Bn. at Camp MacArthur; rode to France on USS George Washington; promoted 1st Lt. 16 Mar. ’19. | Oise-AisneX |
64. | Gansser, Augustus H. Major, U.S. Army Death: 25 April 1951 at Bay City, Michigan Interred: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bay City, Michigan
He enlisted in the Peninsulars, Michigan National Guard, on 16 Jun. ’92; 1st Sgt. of Co. C, 3D Mich. Inf. by ’97; married 17 Mar. ’98; served with Co. D, 34TH Mich. Vol. Inf. during Spanish-American War, including siege of Santiago; commissioned 1st Lt. and adjutant by Gov. Pingree Jun. ’99; 2d Lt. of Co. B, 3D Mich. Inf., 17 Jul. ’00; Capt. and cdr. of Co. B, by Gov. Bliss, 15 May ’01; senior Capt. of the regt. by ’05; wrote History of Bay Co., Mich. and Representative Citizens in ’05; elected to Mich. State House of Representatives ’11 to ’13 and State Senate ’15 to ’18; Maj. in Co. H, 33D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG, during Mexican Border Crisis; Maj. and cdr. of 3D Bn., 125TH Inf. ca. Feb. ’18; wrote letter describing voyage to France, printed in newspaper 30 Apr. ’18; WIA 30 Jul. ’18; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions as cdr. of 1ST Bn., 125TH Inf. on 30 Oct. ’18 in the Bois de Bantheville; Lt. Col. and cdr. of 125TH Inf. with Army of Occupation; brother was Capt. Emil B. Gansser, cdr. of Co. M, 126TH Inf.; Historian of 125TH Inf. Veteran Association, wrote brief summary of Regt. History printed in local newspaper 7 May ’19; Mich. State Senator ’23 to early ’32. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
65. | Garrett, Harry W. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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66. | Gauthier, Laurence B. (Lawrence) Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)
NoK Mrs. Elizabeth Gauthier, 1108 Mason St., Rhinelander, WI; enlisted in Co. L, 2D Wis. Inf., WNG, at Rhinelander, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; served with Co. I, more likely Co. L, 127TH Inf.; earned Croix de Guerre; WIA, listed on 25 Nov. ’18 casualty list; commissioned at some point; served during post-war WNG; promoted to 1st Lt., Co. B, 127TH Inf., at Rhinelander, WI on 9 Jun. ’23; married Hannah B., father of at least 1. | Oise-AisneX |
67. | Gehl, Edward John First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 28 August 1956 at Madison, Wisconsin Interred: Holy Angels Cemetery, West Bend, Wisconsin
He graduated from Hartford H. S. in ’08; graduated U. of Wis. Law School in ’13; member of Knights of Columbus; partner of Bucklin & Gehl at West Bend, WI until he entered service in ’17; completed First Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, IL, 15 May-15 Aug. ’17, assigned to 1ST Co., 10TH Regt.; 1st Lt. assigned to Co. H, 127TH Inf. when he sailed for France aboard USS George Washington; severely WIA, listed on 27 Aug. ’18 casualty list; earned Purple Heart; promoted to Capt.; returned to West Bend to practice law (most references state he practiced at Hartford, but West Bend directories before and after the war list him there); married, father of a daughter; served in post-war WNG; attained rank of Lt. Col.; retired from military in ’50; U.S. district attorney for Eastern District of Wis. in ’32-’33; elected to 13th Judicial Circuit in ’40; served as chair of Wis. Board of Circuit Judges in ’47; elected to Wis. Supreme Court in ’49; during the war he had served with 3 other future Wis. Supreme Court justices, Roland J. Steinle, John E. Martin, and Theodore G. Lewis. | Aisne-MarneX |
68. | Gmeiner, Loren Lionel Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 15 June 1973 Interred: Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Married, father of 1; he and Aaron Anderson “purchased the equipment of Martin Anderson and will manufacture ice cream at the old Huber place on Water St.” at Waupaca, WI ca. May ‘16; 2d Lt. in Co. C, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Waupaca, WI, when mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17; served with 107TH MP (107TH Tr. HQ & MPs); 2d Lt. in Howitzer Co., 127TH Inf., at Waupaca, WI ca. ‘22; 1st Lt. in Howitzer Co., 127TH Inf. ca. 13 Jan. ‘23; was Capt. in charge of Anti-Tank Platoon, HQ Co., 127TH Inf. at Waupaca, WI on 15 Oct. ‘40; promoted Maj. shortly after unit arrived at Camp Beauregard, LA; promoted Lt. Col. and assumed command of 2D Bn., 127TH Inf. about a week before it sailed for Australia; commanded 2D Bn. at Buna; earned OLC to Silver Star for his actions 25 Dec. ‘42 at Buna, New Guinea; WIA at New Guinea; enroute from Army hospital in San Francisco to Billings Gen. Hosp., Ft. Benjamin Harrison, IN ca. 8 Mar. ‘43; home in Waupaca while enroute to IN ca. 30 Mar. ‘43; awarded Purple Heart 6 Apr. ‘43; wrote article about Buna in Sep. ‘43 issue of Infantry Journal; received his Silver Star during a ceremony at Ft. McClellan, AL on 15 Dec. ‘43; Lt. Col. and Cdr. of Military District of South Bend, IN ca. May ‘46; Col. and deputy post commander of Ft. Dix, NJ, in ‘52; also served during Korean War; brother served with 32D Div. during WWI, Sgt. Archibald R., 107TH MP. | Oise-AisneX |
69. | Gregg, Merlin Private, U.S. Army
Mother Mrs. A. B. Gregg; received $220.67 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20, larger than most. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
70. | Guernsey, Albert R. Private, U.S. Army Death: Interred: | Meuse-ArgonneX |
71. | Hampton, George W. Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: possibly HQ, 57TH Field Artillery Brigade, General Orders No. 18 Death: 7 September 1955 Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Son of John and Jennie Hampton; enlisted in Trp. K, 1ST Wis. Cav., Wisconsin National Guard, Ladysmith, WI, on 14 Apr. ‘17; assigned to Btry. B, 120TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; cited in HQ, 57TH FA Bde., GO No. 18, for meritorious service at Juvigny (may be basis for Silver Star); discharged 16 May ’19. |
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72. | Harris, Edward A. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) |
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73. | Harris, Emile U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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74. | Harstad, Arthur C. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 1978 Interred: Rest Haven Cemetery, Washington, WI
He enlisted in 1ST Sep. Co., soon-to-be designated Co. A, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Chippewa Falls, WI on 15 Apr. (15 Jul.) ’17; assigned to Co. E, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; landed overseas 20 Feb. ’18; returned to U.S. on 5 May ’19; resided at Dallas, WI at ’20 & ’30 census; married Hannah Sophia Amundson, father of 2. |
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75. | *Haugen, Oscar O. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 17 October 1918 Interred: Status: KIA
Son of Ole J. (I.) and Kari Haugen, father NoK, Hanska, MN, parents Norwegian immigrants; enlisted in Minn. NG in ’16, possibly Co. H, 2D Minn. Inf. at Mankato, MN; served during Mexican Border Crisis; transferred to Co. E, 127TH Inf.; family notified ca. last week of Jan. ’19; 3rd man from Hanska, MN to die in combat; namesake of Oscar O. Haugen Post No. 365 of American Legion at Hanska, MN. |
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76. | Hawks, Arthur Edward Supply Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Death: 1 November 1963 at Texas Interred: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas
Was Mech. in Co. F, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Grand Haven, MI when mobilized; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre w/palm for his actions near Mont-St. Martin; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne; transferred to Army Candidate School (ACS) ca. 26 Oct. ’18; married Delorise, father of 1; resided at Val Verde Co., TX at ’30 census; resided at Clifton, TX at ’40 census; worked in construction engineering; also served during WWII, CPO in Navy construction bn. | Aisne-MarneX |
77. | Heckel, Edward G. Colonel, U.S. Army Death: 19 November 1941 Interred:
He graduated Menasha H. S. in ’94; moved to Houghton, MI ca. ’03; worked as banker; later moved to Detroit, MI; married, father of at least 1; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard in ’98; served during Spanish-American War; commissioned in ’00; promoted Capt., Michigan National Guard, 11 Dec. ’03; cdr. of Go. G, 3D Mich. Inf. at Houghton, MI ca. ’07; promoted Maj. 15 Aug. ’07; promoted Lt. Col. 15 Sep. ’11; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to 125TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted Col. and cdr. of 125TH Inf. 20 Sep. ’18; succeeded Col. William R. Morrow, who was WIA 29 Aug. ’18; discharged 7 Jun. ’19; also earned Distinguished Service Medal; promoted Brig. Gen. in Reserve Corp. in ’22; appointed Commissioner of Detroit Parks and Boulevards in ’19; worked in real estate and lumber; appointed State Commissioner of Corrections ca. 20 Jul. ’39, held that position until death; attended 1st annual reunion of Co. M, 125TH Inf. on 6 Jun. ’31 at Owosso, MI; a Detroit park was named in his honor ca. ’33. |
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78. | Helgeson, Clyde O. Sergeant, U.S. Army
Son of Elias (Ellis) and Matilda I. Helgeson; enlisted in Co. F, 5TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Sturgeon Bay, WI; assigned to Co. G, 128TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; also earned Div. citation, which was likely the basis of the Silver Star; also earned Croix de Guerre, assumed command of his platoon after officer fell; he was near Pfc. Earl O. Richmond when he was KIA 1 Sep. ‘18 and provided the 1st information about the death when he returned home ca. Apr. ‘19; he and Jesse R. Henry provided witness statements regarding the fate of Sgt. Jacob Tolsma, initially reported MIA 3 Aug. ‘18, later determined to have been KIA at Château-Thierry; severely WIA; landed at New York aboard George Washington ca. last week of Mar. ‘19; married Mildred T., father of at least 1 son; resided at Gibraltar, WI at ’20 and ’30 census; avid fisherman, numerous newspaper articles depict him with large gamefish; he and his brother-in-law, Leland A. Thorp, and their wives owned a couple of seasonal hotels, Sunset Hotel at 74th St. and Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL as well as Chimney Lodge and Cottages near St. Petersburg in the winter months and Thorp Hotel and Cottages, Fish Creek, WI, in the summer months; member of Archie Lackshire Post No. 72 of American Legion. | Oise-AisneX |
79. | Helwig, Albert F. Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 9 February 1972 Interred: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon
Son of Albert and Rika (Freda) Helwig, parents German immigrants; family resided at Thurston, WA at ’00 census, resided at Pe Ell, WA at ’10 census; entered service at OR; brother Otto also served. |
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80. | Henderson, Isaac U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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81. | Herbig, Will Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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82. | Hinkle, Clarence Leroy ‘Roy’ Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) Death: 29 March 1980 Interred: Aetna Township Cemetery, Morley, Michigan
Farmer near Morley, MI; Michigan National Guard; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star, singlehandedly suppressed a machinegun which was holding up his unit’s advance; WIA 9 Oct. ’18; brother Jesse J. also served; married Emma Oliva Peterson, father of 1. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
83. | Hintz, Edward J. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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84. | *Holt, Walter W. Private, U.S. Army Death: 1 October 1918 (some references state 29 September) Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: ACC | Oise-AisneX |
85. | *Howard, Alva Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 11 October 1918 Interred: Thompsonville Cemetery, Thompsonville, Michigan Status: DW
NoK Mrs. Ann Christ, Thompsonville, MI; also had ties to Watersmeet, MI; enlisted in Co. L, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Rhinelander, WI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to HQ Trp. when 32D Div. was organized; transferred or attached to Co. B, 326TH Tank Bn. (326TH Bn., Tank Corps); that bn. was later redesignated 344TH Tank Bn. (344TH Bn., Tank Corps); listed on 5 Dec. ‘18 casualty list; repatriated ca. 28 Jul. ‘21; not listed in 32D Div. in WW. |
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86. | Hudson, Lewis (Louis) Sergeant, U.S. Army
He enlisted in Co. F, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Grand Haven, MI; was Pvt. in the unit when mobilized; promoted to Cpl. shortly before unit departed Grand Haven for Camp Grayling, MI; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for rescuing a wounded man; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne; WIA 5 Oct. ’18. | Aisne-MarneX |
87. | Hunter, William G. Private, U.S. Army Death: Interred:
He was the ringleader of a small group in the unit nicknamed the “Blood Hounds,” of which Capt. Edmund P. Arpin noted, “I liked these boys, but for me they sometimes produced an acute attack of gray hairs.” and “constantly in trouble when we were back in the rear and incurable souvenir hunters anywhere near the front line”; also earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for his courage under fire; promoted to Sgt.; he might be the same man as Pvt. William G. Hunter, an original member of Co. D, 125TH Inf. when it was organized. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
88. | Hustedt, William H. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 7 June 1985 at Wisconsin Interred: Sand Prairie Cemetery, Sand Prairie, Wisconsin
Resided at Lincoln, WI at ’30 census; married Dolly Doris Simpson, father of at least 4. |
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89. | Hynan, John Lawrence First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919) Death: 14 November 1953 at Genesee County, Michigan Interred: Mount Morris Cemetery, Mount Morris, Michigan
Married Katherine Pearl Hackney, father of 2; farmer, R. F. D. 2, Mount Morris, MI; enlisted in Co. A, 3D Mich. Inf., ‘Flint Union Blues,’ Michigan National Guard, at Flint, MI, on 10 Jul. ’05; promoted Sgt. on 18 Apr. ’08; commissioned 2d Lt. on 2 Oct. ’11; unit redesignated Co. A, 33D Mich. Inf.; served during Mexican Border Crisis; served with Co. E, 125TH Inf.; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm for continuing to lead his unit in attack 31 Jul. ‘18 near Cierges after he was WIA; WIA 31 Jul. ’18; also gassed at some point on the Ourcq River; listed on 30 Nov. ’18 casualty list; attained rank of Capt.; bestowed with Honor Sword by Flint H. S. Cadets on 4 Jul. ’19, he had been a member while he was in school. | Aisne-MarneX |
90. | Jackson, Benjamin F. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 19 August 1972 Interred: Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son of Benjamin Frank and Lucy (Gerhart) Jackson; worked a salesman for Plankington Packing Co.; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard on 21 Jul. ‘17; WIA 5 Aug. ‘18 at St. Giles, shrapnel to right shoulder; earned wound chevron, HQ, 120TH FA Special Order No. 176, 16 Sep. ‘18; received “citation from J. J. Pershing”; Haute-Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Fismes, Avacourt, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 16 May ‘19; married Mary Agnes Sacksteder; brother served with 32D Div. during WWI, Cpl. Arthur K., WNG, 120TH FA Regt., transferred to Co. B, 301ST Tank Bn. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
91. | Jennings, Edgar Adair Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Death: 26 November 1963 Interred: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California
Son of Robert Henry and Lillian Evadne (Holley) Jennings, mother NoK, 712 E. Franklin St., Lynchburg, VA; NoK Mrs. W. S. Dyerle, sister, Atlee, VA; worked as brakeman for Ann Arbor Railroad at Owosso, MI; enlisted in Co. H, 33D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG, at Owosso, MI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. M, 125TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; praised by Lt. Robert B. Horine for when he and Sgt. Alfred Balyeat led their squads in flanking maneuvers which enabled Co. M to seize its objective on 31 Jul. ‘18; earned Distinguished Service Cross for his efforts, as Sgt., to rescue wounded comrades and reorganize the company after heavy losses on 31 Jul. ‘18 near Cierges; WIA, gassed, 24 Jun. ‘18; also earned Purple Heart, French Croix de Guerre and Belgian Croix de Guerre (Belgian War Cross); according to Campbell Chronicles…, “Lt. Edgar A. Jennings, Co. M, 125TH Inf., Congressional Medal of Honor” (I’ve no other information regarding the decoration); married Ida M., father of 2, resided at 241 Duboce Ave., San Francisco, CA at 1940 census. | Aisne-MarneX |
92. | Jewasinski, Stanley A. First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Death: 6 April 1982 at Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Interred: Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Worked at Milwaukee Journal; enlisted in Sup. Co., 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI; was Wag. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; 1st Lt. in Co. B, 5TH Wis. Inf. at Milwaukee, WI when mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. C, 127TH Inf. at some point before it departed Camp MacArthur, TX; when 127TH Inf. departed Camp Merritt, NJ for the trip to France, he and Lt. Ralph Grassold were left behind take charge of Soldiers who had been quarantined; on 5 Jun. ’18, he and Capt. Paul W. Schmidt received orders to report to Gondrecourt to attend First Army School, 4 week course; transferred to HQ, 127TH Inf. and assigned as Adjutant soon after completing the course; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Army of Occupation; “cited three times in general orders”; earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; WIA at Soissons, gunshot wound; transferred to Co. B, 127TH Inf. at some point; discharged 5 Jun. ’19; married Anna, father of 3; returned to work as a reporter at Milwaukee Journal in ’19; graduated Marquette U. Law School in ’23; Maj. ca. ’31; resided at Wauwatosa, WI at ’40 census; worked in clerk’s office of Milwaukee Co. Civil Court when he left for military service in Sep. ’41; also served during WWII; reportedly served as a Lt. Col. in Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army; appointed Civil Court clerk ca. 4 Nov. ’45, shortly after his discharge, the man who was temp. appointed during the war contested, not sure how it turned out, but he retired in ’66 as chief deputy clerk of Civil Court; appointed Wauwatosa alderman in ’49 to complete the term of 1 who passed away. | Oise-AisneX |
93. | Johnson, Carl C. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: Interred: Status: | AlsaceX |
94. | Kappus, Bert Edgar Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 5 November 1969 Interred: Teegarden Cemetery, Knapp, Wisconsin
He married Loma at Eau Claire, WI on 11 Jun. ’19, father of Laura, Leonard; resided at Eau Claire, WI at ’20 census; married Julia M. Schulz at Hennepin Co., MN on 18 Jul. ’28, father of Elroy, Bert N., Margaret, Estir (Ealin), Elmer E., Eleonor, Gerald; resided at 1805 Hampshire Ave. SE, Mason City, IA at ’40 census. |
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95. | Keavener, Henry U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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96. | *Kelly, Roy W. (Kelley) Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 31 August 1918 near Juvigny Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Married; enlisted in MG Co., 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Ashland, WI; assigned to MG Co. when 127TH Inf. was organized; sailed to France on USS George Washington; also earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star, posthumously, for capturing a machinegun and turning it on the enemy; namesake of Roy W. Kelly Post No. 90 of American Legion at Ashland, WI. | Oise-AisneX |
97. | *Keske, Clarence E. Private, U.S. Army Company M, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 14 October 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Clarence E. Keske (ASN: 275379), United States Army, is cited (Posthumously) by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Keske distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 14 October 1918, in remaining in an advanced position under terrific machine gun and grenade fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919) Born: 29 August 1895 at Oak Grove, Wisconsin Hometown: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Death: 14 October 1918 (some references state 19 October) Interred: Oakwood Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Status: KIA
He was a member of Co. K, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Beaver Dam when it mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. M when 127TH Inf. was organized; Alsace, Juvigny, near Verdun; also earned Distinguished Service Cross; namesake of Veterans of Clarence Keske Post No. 1163 of VFW at Beaver Dam, WI | Meuse-ArgonneX |
98. | Krause, William Sergeant, U.S. Army Medical Detachment, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 31 August 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class William Krause (ASN: 17447), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private First Class Krause distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Department, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Juvigny, France, 31 August 1918, in administering first aid and carrying the wounded to a place of safety under enemy fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Born: 5 November 1894 Hometown: La Crosse, Wisconsin Death: 14 December 1979 Interred: Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Med. Det., 3D Wis. Inf., WNG, at La Crosse, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Med. Det., 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized. | AisneX |
99. | Krawczyk, Edward Sergeant, U.S. Army Company F, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 4 to 20 October 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Edward Krawczyk (ASN: 274115), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Krawczyk distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Gesnes, France, 4 – 20 October 1918, while in charge of the litter bearers.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919) Born: Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Death: Interred:
He enlisted in Co. F, 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Milwaukee, WI; was Bug. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
100. | Krimmer, Arthur J. Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 5 November 1963 Interred: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son of Joseph V. and Clara (Hartig) Krimmer, father NoK, 2601 Elm St., Milwaukee, WI (hometown), mother was German immigrant (Prussian); worked as painter for L. F. Evers, 446 Jackson St.; entered service 30 Nov. ’17 at Milwaukee, WI; Alsace, Château-Thierry, Soissons, Meuse-Argonne; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 18 May ’19; married Marie, father of Arthur, Elmer, Flores; resided at 1711 S. 72 St., West Allis, WI at ’40 census. |
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101. | Kutschinski, Theodore Richard (Kutchinski) Sergeant Bugler, U.S. Army Band, Headquarters Company, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 31 July to 5 August 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Theodore Kutschinski (ASN: 278421), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Kutschinski distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Fismes, France, 31 July to 5 August 1918, in caring for the wounded under heavy artillery fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Born: 1898 at Grand Rapids, Michigan Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Death: 22 June 1946 at Grand Rapids, Michigan Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Son of Fred and Amelia (Emilie) (Klein or Kline) Kutschinski, both German immigrants; resided at 836 Prospect Ave., N. E., Grand Rapids, MI; Michigan National Guard; served as cornet player with Band, HQ Co., 126TH Inf.; severely WIA ca. 5 Aug. ‘18; listed on 29 Aug. and 4 Sep. ‘18 casualty lists; earned Purple Heart; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for treating and evacuating wounded under fire; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; listed as a DSC recipient in Detroit Free Press on 19 May ’19, haven’t found any other reference to it; married Frieda B. Zank at Grand Rapids, MI on 13 Apr. ‘17, father of 4; charter member of Earl R. Stewart Post of American Legion at Grand Rapids, MI; worked at Stahr Jewelry Co., Monroe Ave., N. W., Grand Rapids, MI, from age 14 until the day before his death; brother served with same unit, Pfc. Arthur E.; son served during WWII, S. Sgt. Theodore C., Army. | Aisne-MarneX |
102. | Langdon, Russell Creamer Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army Headquarters, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: Citation Needed: General Orders: Born: 20 January 1872 at Brooklyn, New York Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Death: 3 November 1963 at New York Interred: United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York
Son of Loomis Lyman and Hattie (Creamer) Langdon, father graduated USMA and was an Army Col., ret. 25 Oct. ’94; married Adria Maude Semple; married Lois Langdon; graduated USMA at West Point in ’96; commissioned 2d Lt. and assigned to 8TH Inf. on 12 Jun. ’96; earned Silver Star Citation at Santiago de Cuba during Spanish-American War; issued Patent No. 611692 for Cartridge-holding Attachment for Belts, 4 Oct. ’98; promoted 1st Lt. on 20 Dec. ’98; served during Philippine Insurrection; promoted Capt. on 26 Jul. ’01; assigned to 3D Inf. 21 Jun. ’02; Capt. stationed at Camp Orenton, Mindano, Philippines ca. ’10-’11; Capt. and infantry instructor/inspector attached to N. Car. NG ca. ’11-’15; promoted Maj. 1 Jul. ’16; sailed for France as cdr. of 2D Bn., 16TH Inf., 1ST Div. on 14 Jun. ’17; promoted Col. (brevet) 5 Aug. ’17; assumed cmd. of 127TH Inf. on 12 Jul. ’18, succeeded Col. Wilbur M. Lee; awarded Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 5 Aug. ’18, personally led recon. of river crossing site on the Vesle; also earned Distinguished Service Medal, Officier de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor) 16 Mar. ’19, Croix de Guerre w/gilt star (Fismes 4 Aug. ’18) and w/palm (Juvigny and Terny-Sorny, when Regt. earned it), Div. Citation (likely basis for Silver Star Citation); returned to U.S. with 32D Div., then assumed cmd. of 10TH Inf. at Camp Custer, MI; he had several former members of the 32D Div. serving with him in 10TH Inf. and sent Capt. Martin Ackerson, formerly WNG and 127TH Inf., to Milwaukee in Jul. ’19 to recruit more former members of the Div. for his Regt.; Adjutant Gen. of III Corps Area ca. ’24; commandant of Camp Custer, MI ca. ’33; cdr. of 2D Inf. and Ft. Wayne, MI ca. ’34, relinquished cmd. 31 Aug. ’34; Col. and cdr. of Army recruiting district of Western Penn. at Pittsburgh, PA ca. ’34-’36; retired 8 Jun. ’36 after 40 years of service; his monument lists rank as Brig. Gen.; member of Military Order of Loyal Legion of the U.S. |
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103. | Larsen, Carl H. (A.) Mechanic, U.S. Army Company L, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 30 August 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Mechanic Carl H. Larsen (ASN: 275186), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Mechanic Larsen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Juvigny, France, 30 August 1918, in rescuing a wounded comrade under enemy fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Born: Hometown: Rhinelander, Wisconsin, presumed
He also earned Croix de Guerre. | Oise-AisneX |
104. | Larsen, Carl W. Private, U.S. Army Company H, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 2 August 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Carl W. Larsen (ASN: 2181305), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Larsen distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Coulonges, France, 2 August 1918, in voluntarily going to the aid of the wounded under heavy enemy fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 7 (June 3, 1919) Born: Hometown: |
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105. | Lathrop, Alvah Thomas, Jr. ‘Thomas’ ‘Journal Tom’ Sergeant, U.S. Army Headquarters Company, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: Citation Needed: Sgt. Lathrop earned Silver Star Citation for his actions as liaison/message runner. General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Born: 2 April 1894 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hometown: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Death: 3 July 1972 at St. Petersburg, Florida
He enlisted in HQ, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Appleton, WI on 19 Jun. ’16; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to HQ Co., 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted Cpl. 1 Oct. ’17; promoted Sgt. 9 Nov. ’17; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne, Army of Occupation; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions as liaison/message runner, but didn’t know it; in Apr. ’19 he received document informing him he had been cited for bravery, he was ill at the time and didn’t thoroughly read the document closely; in 1941 he learned he had earned the Silver Star Citation, received it ca. Aug. ’41; discharged at Camp Grant, IL 18 May ’19; worked as tire builder at Federal Rubber Co., Cudahy, WI; married Gertrude Lucy Merkel, father of 2; married Mildred A., father of 1; served as personnel officer and secretary of Civil Service Commission as well as member of Fire and Police Commission for Town of Lake, Milwaukee Co., WI from ’41 to ’54; served as Cudahy, WI alderman ’30-’32; worked for Milwaukee Journal, retired ca. ’67 as Asst. City Circulation Manager after 43 years; resided at 4132 S. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI in ’41; helped organize Van Eimeren-Kalonka Post No. 27 of American Legion at South Milwaukee, WI, and was 1st cdr.; member of 32D Div. Veterans Assn., Red Arrow Club, VFW, World War Barracks 2498 of Milwaukee, and Mexican Border Veterans; 32nd degree Mason; member of Tripoli Shrine, Egypt Temple Shrine, and other civic and fraternal organizations; moved to St. Petersburg, FL in ’68. |
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106. | Lawton, Thomas Leonard Private, U.S. Army Citation Needed: Pvt. Lawton earned the Silver Star Citation, according to his cemetery monument. Death: 18 July 1943 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Interred: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI on 28 Jul. ’17; assigned to Med. Det., 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre; WIA; earned Purple Heart; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 28 Apr. ’19; worked as machinist apprentice for Milwaukee Road (MILW); married Delores C. Cotter, father of at least 1. |
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107. | *Learned, Charles A. Captain, U.S. Army Death: 5 August 1918 near Fismes, France Interred: Aisne-Marne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Married; officer in Michigan National Guard when it mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17; cdr. of Co. A, 125TH Inf.; assumed command of 1ST Bn., 125TH Inf. on 30 Jul. ’18 after cdr. and his staff were WIA when a shell hit a house in Courmont that was CP of 110TH Inf. while leaders coordinating for a relief-in-place scheduled for that night; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, posthumously, for his leadership 31 Jul.-5 Aug. ’18 from Courmont to the Vesle; namesake of Charles Learned Post of American Legion in Detroit. | Aisne-MarneX |
108. | Leckrone, Lina Etta ‘Linnie’ Warrant Officer Three (Nurse Corps), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920), Amended by Citation Orders No. 9 (1920) Death: 1989 Interred: Hillcrest Cemetery, Rocky Ford, Colorado
She graduated Northwestern U., Med. School, Training School for Nurses at Wesley Memorial Hosp., ca. ’16; attached to 127TH Fld. Hosp., 107TH San. Tr.; she served with her classmate and friend, Irene M. Robar, who earned the Silver Star Citation during the same event; they were 2 of the first 3 women to earn the Silver Star Citation; she didn’t know she had earned it, Surgeon Gen. of the Army presented her Silver Star to her daughter in ’07; brothers Orris, Dwight, and Lyle also served; resided at Marion Co., IL at ’20 census; moved to CO; mentioned in Red Cross Bulletin for her actions as a nurse during flood near Pueblo, CO in Jun. ’21; married Ralph B. Bolles, mother of 4. | Aisne-MarneX |
109. | Lederer, Christian K. ‘Christ’ Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 3 August 1977 at Sheboygan, Wisconsin Interred: Lutheran Cemetery, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. C, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Sheboygan, WI; was Pvt. in that unit when mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. C, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; married Olga Selke at Sheboygan, WI on 21 Jun. ’19, father of 6-12; resided at 611 Wisconsin Ave., Sheboygan, WI at ’40 census. |
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110. | LeRoy, Clarence William Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 4 January 1968 Interred: Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
NoK William Henry Crawford, Ruby, WI; WIA, listed on 7 Nov. ’18 casualty list; married Bernice Biehl at Winnebago Co., IL on 21 Oct. ’21, father of 2; resided at Madison, WI at ’40 census. |
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111. | Martin, Darwin Denison Sergeant, U.S. Army Company C, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: Citation Needed: General Orders: Born: 10 November 1899 at Detroit, Michigan Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Death: 13 March 1975 at Miami, Florida Interred: United States Military Academy Post Cemetery, West Point, New York
He dropped out of high school at age 16 to enlist in Michigan National Guard and served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. C, 125TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for leading a unit in capture of machinegun crew; returned home ca. May ’19 and went back to finish high school, prominent football player and graduated with honors; graduated USMA at West Point, NY in ’24; commissioned lieut., coast arty.; married Gay Kronberg on 14 Jun. ’24, father of 3; assigned to 7TH Coast Arty., Ft. Hancock; assigned to 65TH Coast Arty., Ft. Randolph, Panama Canal Zone; assigned to 52D Coast Arty. (Railway), Ft. Eustis, VA in ’27; attended Btry. Off. Course at Ft. Monroe, VA; assigned to 61ST Coast Arty., Ft. Sheridan; assigned to 91ST Coast Arty. (Philippine Scouts), Corregidor, Philippines; assigned Asst. Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Mich. State U.; completed Command and Gen. Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, 1 of the youngest captains selected; attended Air Tactical School, Maxwell Fld., AL; assigned cdr. of 8-in. railway btry. at Ft. Kamehameha, HI; promoted to Maj. and assigned to Hawaiian Sep. Coast Arty. Bde.; promoted to Lt. Col.; served during WWII; promoted to Col. and assigned Chief of Staff, Hawaiian Coast Arty. Command in ’41-’43, earned Legion of Merit for his actions there; assigned Director of Training, Camp Davis, NC in ’43-’44; assigned AA Off., Fourth Army, Ft. Sam Houston, TX; assigned Dep. to Special Asst., Far East Air Forces, Philippines, in ’45; assigned AA Off. and Air Defense Off., Air Force HQ, at the Pentagon; assigned Dep. Inspector Gen., Far East Command, Japan, in ’48; served during Korean War(?); assigned Cdr. of 19TH Group and 35TH Bde., Ft. Meade, MD in ’52; assigned Chief of Arty. Career Management; earned OLC to Legion of Merit at some point; retired 31 Aug. ’54 after 34 years of service; retired to Grosse Pointe, MI. |
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112. | *McHugh, Edward James Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Death: 7 August 1918 Interred: Saint Francis Cemetery, Superior, Wisconsin Status: DW
Mother Mrs. Mary McHugh, NoK, 211 Field Ave., Detroit, MI; NoK Mrs. Edward McHugh, 385 Hillger Ave., Detroit, MI; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star, posthumously, for rescuing wounded comrades 1 Aug. ’18 at Cierges; DW (KIA) 7 Aug. ’18, listed on 14 Nov. ’18 casualty list; not listed in 32D Div. in WW as casualty | Aisne-MarneX |
113. | *McKeen, James Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 5 October 1918 Status: KIA
Mother Mrs. Susie McKeen, NoK, 2864 8th Ave., New York, NY. |
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114. | Melfi, Jerry Private First Class, U.S. Army Company F, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 14 – 16 October 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class Jerry Melfi (ASN: 3180986), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private First Class Melfi distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Bois de Bantheville, France, 14 – 16 October 1918, while on duty as a runner and scout.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Born: at Italy Hometown: Swissvale, Pennsylvania
He earned Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 14 Oct. ’18 as a message runner near Bois-de-Bantheville; when the government tried to present him with the DSC ca. ’22, they could not find him; when discharged he gave his address as R. R. 1, Wilkensburg (Wilkinsburg), PA, when representatives of the government went there they could find no one who knew of him or his whereabouts; an ad was placed in American Legion Weekly on 30 Mar. ’23 seeking information about him in order to present his decoration. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
115. | Menard, William Earl Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 5 December 1963 at Deschutes, Oregon Interred: Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Oregon
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Menard, Talbot, MI; also had ties to Marinette, WI; may have had ties to Gladstone, MI; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Park Falls, WI on 26 May ‘17; Pvt. with Co. A, 6TH Wis. Inf., Phillips, WI, when mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17; assigned to Co. B, 119TH MG Bn., when 32D Div. was organized; landed at Brest 18 Mar. ‘18; promoted Pfc. on 1 May ‘18; promoted to Cpl.; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Château-Thierry, Juvigny, Meuse-Argonne, Army of Occupation; also earned Div. citation (likely basis for Silver Star Citation); landed in U.S. on 28 May ‘19; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 1 Jun. ‘19; married Sophia Hedwedge LaPoint, father of 4; resided at Prineville, OR at ‘40 census; worked for Post Office; member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of WWI; brother served during WWI, Clifford, Co. M, 338TH Inf., 85TH Div.; son served during WWII, WT1 Bernard, Coast Guard; daughter served during WWII, PHM3 Lucille, WAVES. |
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116. | Methier, William Henry Private, U.S. Army Death: 3 November or 31 October 1970 (presumed) Interred: Saint Paul Evangelical Burial Park, Waterloo, Illinois (presumed) | Meuse-ArgonneX |
117. | Michels, Herman H. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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118. | *Millener, Harry A. Private First Class, U.S. Army Death: 26 September 1918 near Esnes or Malancourt Interred: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester, New York Status: KIA
He was member of Rochester Lodge No. 24, B.P.O.E.; worked as billing clerk for Erie Railroad at Rochester, NY; moved to San Francisco, CA ca. 1911, resided at 364 Eddy St.; worked as chief statistical clerk for B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co.; entered service 15 Oct. ’17 at San Francisco, CA; SN 140271; trained at Camp Lewis, WA; sailed for France early Jan. ’18; Château-Thierry, Belleau Wood, 2Marne, and Meuse-Argonne; also earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star, posthumously, for his actions 4 Sep. ‘18, laying telephone wire in a very dangerous area. |
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119. | Miller, Clarence E. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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120. | Mist, Morris D. Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919)
He worked as street car conductor for Detroit United Railway (DUR), Davison Line; earned Belgian Medaille Militaire, “In recognition of faithful and meritorious service.”; earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for his actions 31 Jul. ‘18 near Cierges, found a message on a runner who had been killed and delivered it. | Aisne-MarneX |
121. | Modie, Clyde Roy (H.) First Lieutenant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (3 June 1919) Death: 27 February 1945 Interred: Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Montana
Son of Martin G. and Julia (Burr) Modie; worked as clerk for William Price & Co. and resided at 2480 Findlay Ave., Columbus, OH ca. ‘97; graduated Starling-Ohio Med. College, DDS, in ‘01; married Grace Hobbins on 17 Jun. ‘08, father of at least 3; practiced dentistry at Williston, ND ca. ‘12; moved to WI ca. ‘16, resided at 114 W. Gilman, Madison, WI; served during Spanish-American War, 1st Lt., 4TH Ohio Inf., Ohio NG; served with N. Dak. NG ca. ‘12; joined WNG, commissioned 1st Lt., Dental Corps, at Madison, WI on 23 Jun. ‘17; assigned to 127TH Fld. Hosp. (127TH Fld. Hosp. Co., Fld. Hosp. Co. No. 127), 107TH San. Tr., when 32D Div. was organized; assigned to Med. Det. (San. Det.), 126TH Inf., on 29 May ‘18; WIA 6 Aug. ‘18 near Fismes; also served as acting Div. Dental Surgeon ca. Aug. ‘18; relieved from duty with Regt. on 15 Nov. ‘18; promoted to Capt. at some point; served in post-war WNG; promoted to Maj. on 20 May ‘21, assigned as State Dental Surgeon, practiced at Jackson Clinic, Madison, WI; gave up his dental practice in ‘26 and moved to MT to work for Anaconda Copper Mining Co.; married Edna Z. at Missoula, MT on 5 Mar. ‘42. | Aisne-MarneX |
122. | Moe, Lawrence O. Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (3 June 1919) Death: 3 August 1958 at Tomah, Wisconsin Interred: Camp Douglas Cemetery, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
Son of Anders L. ‘Andrew’ and Oline (Olena, Olen) ‘Olena’ (Olsen) Moe, both Norwegian immigrants; headstone lists unit as 161ST Dep. Bde.; resided at Moe St., Camp Douglas, WI at ‘40 census; brother served during WWII, Harold. |
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123. | Moore, Lewis Anning Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919) Death: 2 September 1965 Interred: Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe, Wisconsin
NoK Mrs. Catherine Walter Moore, wife, 418 E. Payne St., Monroe, WI (hometown), father of at least 2 daughters; attended U. of Mich. ca. ’96-’98; graduated Rush Med. College in ’00; residency at Presbyterian Hosp., Chicago, IL; established med. practice at Monroe, WI in ’07; commissioned 1st Lt., Med. Corps, Wisconsin National Guard, in or prior to ’12; Maj. with Med. Det., 3D Wis. Inf., WNG, during Mexican Border Crisis; same position when mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; assigned to Med. Det., 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; may have also served with HQ, 32D Div.; WIA, listed on 21 Mar. ’19 casualty list; earned Div. Citation, likely basis of Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre; depicted with other Div. med. staff in Army Signal Corps photograph 49348 [3961D8]; upon return to U.S., detailed to Gen. Hosp. No. 28, Ft. Sheridan, IL ca. May ’19. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
124. | Murphy, Frank F. First Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Death: 26 March 1969 at Janesville, Wisconsin Interred: Milton Lawns Memorial Park, Janesville, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. M, 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Janesville, WI; was Sgt. in the unit when mobilize 15 Jul. ’18; assigned to Co. M, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre; twice WIA, gassed at Montfaucon; earned Purple Heart; obituary states he was awarded “the distinguished service cross, purple heart and silver star by the U. S. in recognition of his war service as a captain during the siege of Juvigny, France.”; I have found no other indication of a DSC; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 19 May ’19; married Rodella (Redella) Peich (Teich) at Janesville, WI in Aug. ’21, father of 1; joined Janesville Fire Dept. on 1 Aug. ’19, retired as Chief on 28 Feb. ’51; he had succeeded his father, Cornelius, as Chief in ’35; past cdr. of American Legion Post at Janesville, WI; resided at 522 S. Bluff St., Janesville, WI at ’40 census; resided at 724 Grove St., Janesville, WI ca. ’69. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
125. | Norris, Orra Lee (Oral) Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919) Death: 11 September 1921 at Deshler, Ohio Interred: Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler, Ohio
Married Rose M. Waltz prior to ’00 census, father of at least 2; Capt. assigned to Med. Det., 126TH Inf. (128TH Inf.) on 1 Oct. ’17; assigned Regt. Surgeon on 15 Aug. ’18; also earned Croix de Guerre; promoted Maj. on 11 Nov. ’18; Maj. in Officers’ Reserve Corps ca. ’20. | Aisne-MarneX |
126. | O’Brien, George Harrison Private, U.S. Army Headquarters, 2D Battalion, 121ST Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private George H. O’Brien (ASN: 2303613), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private O’Brien distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 121st Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at St. Gillies, south of Fismes, France, 14 August 1918, in repairing the line of communication under heavy fire.” Hometown: Auburndale, Wisconsin Death: 28 May 1983 at Colfax, Wisconsin Interred: Pigeon Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin
Son of Samuel George and Augusta Helena (Lang) O’Brien, father Canadian immigrant, mother German immigrant; received Medaille de la Marne, No. 26,272, ca. ‘37; may have also served with 245TH MP Co. at some point; married Christine Gilbertson; teacher at Dunn Co. Agricultural School; brother served during WWI, Sfc. Karl E., 28TH Spruce Sqdn., 2D Prov. Regt.; brother served during WWI, Blacksmith 2cl. Samuel W., Navy. | Aisne-MarneX |
127. | O’Connell, George Francis ‘Fighting George’ Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army Company B, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major [then Captain] (Infantry) George F. O’Connell, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Major O’Connell distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Fismes, France, 4 August 1918, in making a reconnaissance under enemy fire and by his brilliant leadership.” Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Death: 24 November 1936 at Dane County, Wisconsin Interred: Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Brothers Martin J. and James W. served with 1ST Wis. Inf. during Spanish-American War; married Margaret Euletta Duffey, father of at least 1; worked as a clothier; enlisted in WNG; commissioned at some point; Capt. and cdr. of Sup. Co., 1ST Wis. Inf. when mobilized on 15 Jul. ’17; assigned cdr. of Co. B when 127TH Inf. was organized; rode to France on USS George Washington; cited for his actions at Aisne-Marne, “Capt. George F. O’Connell of Madison, Wis., and Lieut. Horace L. Anderson of Beloit, Wis., together with Capt. Paul Schmidt of Sheboygan, Wis., have been commended for courage and leadership in connection with the capture of Fismes.”; promoted to Maj. and Bn. Cdr.; landed in New York in early May ’19 aboard USS George Washington; served in post-war WNG; Col. and Cdr. of 1ST Wis. Inf. when it received federal recognition on 7 Jul. ’21, this was a temp. unit during post-war reorganization of 32D Div. and WNG; resigned as Brig. Gen. and Cdr. of 64TH Inf. Bde. on 1 Feb. ’29, due to physical disability incurred in line of duty; succeeded by Col. Paul B. Clemens; assigned Col. and Aide-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief on 2 Feb. ’29. | Aisne-MarneX |
128. | O’Connor, William Patrick ‘Father Bill’ Chaplain (Captain), U.S. Army Headquarters, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Citation Needed: Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Death: 13 July 1973 at Madison, Wisconsin at age 86 Interred: Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Graduated St. Francis Seminary, Class of ’12; post graduate studies at Marquette U. in ’15 and Catholic U. of America in ’16; commissioned 1st Lt., Chaplain, 1ST Wis. Cav., Wisconsin National Guard, on 29 Jun. ’17; assigned Chaplain, 120TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre, likely for carrying a wounded French officer to safety under fire near Soissons; appointed Senior Chaplain, HQ, 32D Div., on 19 Nov. (11 Nov.) ’18, the youngest Senior Chaplain in the Army; departed 120TH FA Regt. for Div. HQ on 4 Dec. ’18; succeeded by Chaplain George P. Horst as Chaplain of 120TH FA Regt., he arrived on 24 Dec. ’18; promoted Capt. in Mar. ’19; stationed at Rengsdorf, Germany with Army of Occupation; discharged at Camp Upton, NY on 13 May ’19; earned doctorate at Catholic U. of America in ’21 (’20); taught at St. Francis Seminary for 20 years; appointed pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Milwaukee ca. May ’41; Bishop of Diocese of Superior, WI on 17 Mar. ’42; founding Bishop of newly formed Diocese of Madison, WI on 12 Mar. ’46; established Holy Name Seminary at Madison, WI in ’62; retired 22 Feb. ’67; Chaplain of Post No. 1 of American Legion, 32D Div. Veteran Assn., and Wis. State Council of Knights of Columbus. | Oise-AisneX |
129. | O’Neil, Carl Private First Class, U.S. Army Company H, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Carl O’Neil (ASN: 2306117), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private O’Neil distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cierges, France, 31 July 1918. Although wounded, he continued to fire his automatic rifle until wounded a second time.” Hometown: Engadine, Michigan Death: 28 January 1963 Interred: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan
He enlisted in Michigan National Guard on 19 Jun. ’17; also earned Croix de Guerre w/palm for continuing to fire his automatic rifle after he was WIA; discharged 13 Mar. ’19. | Aisne-MarneX |
130. | *Palmer, James Shrigley Private First Class, U.S. Army Date of Action: likely 30 and 31 August 1918, see below General Orders: Death: 31 August 1918 at Juvigny Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Status: KIA
He graduated Culver Military Academy in ’13; attended Mich. Agricultural College, engr. course; worked in cost dept. of Ford Motor Co.; SN 263346; applied for officer training, denied because he was too short; also earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star for his actions as platoon leader. |
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131. | *Parkinson, Homer Nathaniel Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: 15 October 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919) Death: 18 October 1918 Interred: Graceland Cemetery, Mineral Point, Wisconsin Status: KIA
He attended State Normal School, Platteville, WI; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard in Jul. ’17, possibly Co. I, 4TH Wis. Inf. at Platteville, Co. H, 1ST Wis. Inf. at Monroe, or another unit; battles include Ronchères, Verdun; WIA Jul. ’18; brother Lee N. served with Co. H, 127TH Inf. and DW 4 Oct. ’18; mother received letter of condolence from his cdr., Capt. Arthur F. LaRouche; namesake for the Homer & Lee Parkinson Post No. 170 of American Legion at Mineral Point, WI. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
132. | Pearson, Harvey L. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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133. | Pearson, LeRoy Alfred Captain, U.S. Army Date of Action: General Orders: Death: 10 April 1969 at West Palm Beach, Florida Interred: Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, Michigan
He graduated Sandusky H. S.; attended Dean Business College; married Mary Young; married Bertha Genevieve Conroy at Port Huron, MI in Apr. ’12, father of 1; worked in insurance; resided at 918 Howard St., Port Huron, MI; enlisted in Co. M, 1ST Mich. Inf., Mich. NG at Port Huron, MI on 17 May ’04; promoted Cpl., Co. C, 3D Mich. Inf., Port Huron, MI, on 5 Jul. ’05; promoted Sgt. on 29 Jul. ’06; commissioned 1st Lt. in Co. C, 3D Mich. Inf., on 24 Feb. ’08; promoted Capt. and Cdr. of Co. C, 33D Mich. Inf., on 10 Sep. ’12; served during Mexican Border Crisis; served with G-3 Section, HQ, 32D Div.; earned Div. Citation, likely the basis for the Silver Star Citation; also earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for his actions as liaison 28 Aug.-6 Sep. ‘18; attended Gen. Staff College at Langres; served in post-war Mich. NG; promoted Maj. on 6 Dec. ’19, assigned S.Q.M. and U.S.P. and D.O. in QM Corps of State Staff; appointed QM Gen. of MI; promoted Lt. Col. in ’22; assigned G-4, HQ, 32D Div.; appointed Adjutant General of MI in Jan. ’43; promoted Brig. Gen. in Mar. ’43; retired ca. 30 Nov. ’47 after 43 years of service. | Oise-AisneX |
134. | Perry, Donald E. First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Date of Action: 28 July 1918 (date may be typographical error, the Division’s first combat in the Aisne-Marne occurred on 30 Jul. ’18, date is likely 1 Aug. ’18, same as Croix de Guerre) General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)
Enlisted in Michigan National Guard; Sgt. in Co. A, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; commissioned 2d Lt. on 4 Dec. ’17 and assigned to Co. M, 126TH Inf.; attended First Army Corps School 4 Jun.-9 Jul. ’18; detailed as Scout Off., 3D Bn., 126TH Inf. on 10 Jul. ’18; earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for his actions 1 Aug. ‘18 near Sergy as platoon leader; WIA, gassed, 4 Aug. ’18 near Ville-Savoye; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne; returned to duty 12 Sep. ’18 and assigned to Co. A, 126TH Inf.; WIA 4 Oct. ’18 near Gesnes; promoted 1st Lt. on 15 Oct. ’18; returned to duty 28 Oct. ’18; evacuated to hosp., sick, 6 Nov. ’18; did not return to unit. | Aisne-MarneX |
135. | Peterson, Harry Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: 31 August to 1 September 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919) Death: 7 September 1972 Interred: Mount Hope Cemetery, Ashland, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. L, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Rhinelander, WI; was Pfc. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. L or Co. I, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; also earned Croix de Guerre. | Oise-AisneX |
136. | Phillips, John C. Corporal, U.S. Army Death: Interred: Status:
Soldier in Michigan National Guard when it mobilized 15 July 1917; he, Sgt. Dewey F. Slocum and Cpl. Newtown Bell were part of a patrol from 4TH Plt. of Co. M in the early morning of 23 Jun. ‘18, led by 1st Lt. Carl A. Johnson; they were making their way through the trenches to occupy an advanced OP near Diefmatten, Alsace, when they were attacked by a German raiding party; 1st Lt. Johnson, in the lead, was seriously wounded and the rest of the patrol was forced to withdraw, leaving Slocum, Bell and Phillips cut off and vulnerable in the trench; they could not withdraw, but refused calls to surrender; they inflicted at least 4 casualties while holding off the German raiding party before the enemy laid down a heavy artillery barrage on the position; the 3 of them were able to withdraw through the barrage and rejoin their group; 1st Lt. Johnson became the first U.S. officer killed on German soil; he was WIA 31 Jul. ‘18. | AlsaceX |
137. | *Piper, Elmer Lewis Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: 31 July 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919) & A.E.F. Citation Orders No. 8 (1920) Death: 10 October 1918 Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Also had ties to Palatka, MI, Baltimore, MD, and Parsonsburg, MD; attended Mich. Normal School, Class of ’10; married. | Aisne-MarneX |
138. | Plante, Eugene U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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139. | Platten, Michael Anthony ‘Tony’ Cook, U.S. Army Date of Action: General Orders: Death: 19 August 1976 at Green Bay, Wisconsin Interred: Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Also earned the Distinguished Service Cross. |
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140. | *Polak, Mieczysław Thomas ‘Max’ Private First Class, U.S. Army Date of Action: 4 October 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Death: 5 October 1918 (some references state 15 October) Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: KIA
He enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard; Alsace, Fismes, Juvigny, Verdun, Bois de Chene. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
141. | Porter, Charles T. U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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142. | Poshepny, Joseph Charles Sergeant, U.S. Army Date of Action: 10 October 1918 General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 June 1919) Death: 10 November 1978 Interred: Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum, Mequon, Wisconsin
Son of Anton and Catherine (Maertz) Poshepny, father Bohemian immigrant; 661 Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI; attended bus. college; worked as machinist for Harley Davidson; enlisted in Trp. A, 1ST Wis. Cav., Wisconsin National Guard, Milwaukee, WI, on 21 Jun. ‘16; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Btry. A, 120TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; SN 2302269; promoted to Sgt.; Haute-Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 25 May ‘19; received $221.00 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20, larger than most; married Carmen, father of 2. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
143. | Powell, Joseph E. Private, U.S. Army | Oise-AisneX |
144. | Prellwitz, Emil G. (Prellivitz) Major, U.S. Army Death: 1 January 1941 Interred: Hillside Cemetery, Ripon, Wisconsin
Married Meta Hoffman, father of 1; enlisted in Co. D, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Ripon, WI ca. ’05; was Sgt. in the unit by ’11; Capt. and Cdr. of the unit during Mexican Border Crisis; same position when mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. B, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted to Maj. and assigned Cdr. of 3D Bn., 128TH Inf.; earned 2 Croix de Guerre, received 1st one in Mar. ’19, received Croix de Guerre w/silver star on 10 May ’29 at Ripon, WI; WIA several times; earned Purple Heart; served in post-war WNG; Maj. and Cdr. of 2D Bn., 127TH Inf. when it received federal recognition 10 Jul. ’20 during post-war reorganization of 32D Div.; retired as Lt. Col. and XO of 127TH Inf. ca. 22 Feb. ’30 after 25 years of service due to ill health, succeeded by Col. J. Tracy Hale, Jr.; served as quartermaster at Veterans’ Home at King, WI for 4 years; Ripon Post Master; owned a tavern near Ripon, WI; member of Order of Eastern Star. | Oise-AisneX |
145. | Reid, Carl Stanley Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 2 February 1968 Interred: Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Washington |
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146. | Reinert, Arthur ‘Art’ Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 2 August 1931 at Clintonville, Wisconsin Interred: Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. F, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Shawano, WI on 20 Apr. ’17; SN 274249; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; transferred to HQ Co., 127TH Inf. on 11 Apr. ’18; discharged 17 May ’19; brother Harry also served; married Ida M. Schwartzkopf, father of 5; passed away 2 Aug. ’31 at Clintonville, WI, drowned in the Pigeon River just above Rohrer Mill dam, lost his balance while trying to pull his 9-year old daughter out of the water onto the pier when she was done swimming, he could not swim. |
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147. | Rieboldt, Norman Oliver ‘Oliver’ Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 16 May 1987 Interred: Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin, Wisconsin
Married Hannah Regina Strommen, father of 3; resided at West Allis, WI at ’40 census. |
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148. | Reupert, Fred Oscar ‘Freddy’ (Rupert, Reuport) Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 Jun. ‘19) Death: 5 May 1963 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Interred:
Son of Walter Maxmillian and Emma (Lang) Reupert, both of German immigrants; enlisted in Co. F, 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Milwaukee, WI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; promoted to Sgt.; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; severely WIA 4 Oct. ‘18 near Gesnes; listed on 18 Dec. ‘18 casualty list; married Marie, father of at least 2. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
149. | Rinaldi, George Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: Interred:
Soldier in Michigan National Guard when it mobilized 15 July 1917; SN 280408; gassed 4 Aug. ’18; WIA 9 Oct. ’18; also earned Belgian Ordre de Leopold II (chevalier), Royal Decree of 27 Feb. ’20, “In recognition of meritorious service rendered the Allied cause.”; and Croix de Guerre w/silver star for his actions 4 Aug. ’18 leading a patrol near Fismes. | Aisne-MarneX |
150. | Robar, Irene Marie Warrant Officer Three (Nurse Corps), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Death: 1 June 1986 at Denver, Colorado Interred:
She attended Morningside College; graduated Northwestern U., Med. School, Training School for Nurses at Wesley Memorial Hosp., ca. ’16; entered service 8 Nov. ’17; Army Nurse Corps; sailed for France on 12 Dec. ’17; landed at Liverpool on 25 Dec. ’17; landed at Boulogne on 29 Dec.; served at American Red Cross Military Hosp. No. 1 at Paris; served at Base Hosp. No. 66 at Neufchâteau; attached to 125TH and later 127TH Fld. Hosp., 107TH San. Tr.; she served with her classmate and friend, Lina E. ‘Linnie’ Leckrone, who earned the Silver Star Citation during the same event; they were 2 of the first 3 women to earn the Silver Star Citation; like her friend, she probably never knew she had earned it; sailed from St. Nazaire on 6 Feb. ’19; landed at New York on 28 Feb. ’19; discharged on 5 Mar. ’19; brothers Clifton J. and Garret D. also served; resided at Chicago, IL at ’20 census; resided at Rutland, MA at ’40 census. | Aisne-MarneX |
151. | Rose, Harry J. First Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919) Death: 11 March 1939 at home in Marion, Iowa Interred:
He enlisted in Co. A, 3D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Neillsville, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; Sgt. when mobilized 15 Jul. ‘17, brother Harold E. was Pvt. in same unit; assigned to Co. A, 128TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; some thought he had been killed on 1 Aug. ‘18 near Cierges, the next day Lt. Col. Glenn W. Garlock passed a disturbing sight, “I saw ahead a soldier kneeling in a shell hole, rifle in hand, upright with the butt on the ground. I wondered why he was there but when I saw his face and the red stains on his gas mask at the alert under his chin I perceived he was dead and had retained the position he had taken when hit. He carried a musette bag and on its strap I saw the name of Harry Rose, 1st Sergeant Co. A, 128th Inf.”; Garlock soon learned that the body was not Rose, but a company runner or clerk who was carrying company records for the 1st Sgt., the unfortunate Soldier was 1 of 18 Pvts. from Co. A killed that day; severely WIA, listed on 15 Oct. ‘18 casualty list. |
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152. | Rotham, Edward U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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153. | Rothman, Joseph First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) |
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154. | Scheffner, Orville George Mechanic, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Death: 30 June 1980 at Richland, Washington Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Benton City, Washington
He may have enlisted in MG Co., 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Tomahawk, WI; earned Croix de Guerre for his actions as message runner through heavy artillery fire at Soissons; History of Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, Wis. states that he and Pvt. Robert J. Coey were cited for running through an artillery barrage to warn the artillery that their barrage was falling short and inflicting American casualties; received his Croix de Guerre at Tomahawk, WI on 23 Apr. ’28, “Those things don’t mean bread and butter and the glamor of the whole business has sort of faded by this time.”; served with Tomahawk Fire Dept. ’28-’37; Lincoln Co., WI treasurer ca. ’42; married Nell E., father of 1; married Kathryn (Frannsen) Pulliam on 4 Jun. ’62 at Franklin Co., WA. | Oise-AisneX |
155. | Schindler, Gregor D. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 30 October 1872 at Livingston, Montana at age 80 Interred: Park View Memorial Gardens, Livingston, Montana
Resided at Union, WV at ’10 census; entered service from MT; married Mary, father of 7; resided at Moon Creek, MT at ’30 census, Park Co., MT at ’40. |
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156. | Schmidt, Charles R. Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)
Married, resided at 629 7th St., Milwaukee, WI; worked at Holland Furnace Co.; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI on 6 Jul. ’17; Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne; earned Croix de Guerre; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 18 May ’19. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
157. | Schneller, Frank Joseph Major, U.S. Army General Orders: Death: 12 September 1954 Interred: Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Son of Rev. Jacob and Anna Katherine (Hass) Schneller; graduated Sparta H. S. in ’96; attended Lawrence College, capt. of football team ’01-’02, class president in ’02, alumni president for 3 years; married Marjorie M. Nicely, father of Frank Jr.; clerk and Kimberly Clark Co., Neenah, WI, ca. ’05; enlisted in Co. L, 3D Wis. Inf., WNG, at Sparta, WI in ’96; Sgt. in the unit during Spanish-American War; commissioned 2d Lt. in Co. I, 1ST Wis. Inf., in ’02; won Gen. King revolver competition in ’03, ’13, ’23; promoted 1st Lt.; transferred to WNG Reserve in ’12; resumed active duty in WNG in ’17; Capt. and Cdr. of HQ Co., 4TH Wis. Inf. at Chippewa Falls, WI when mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; may have been Cdr. of Co. I, 128TH Inf. when 32D Div. when organized (listed as J. B. but his brother was already Lt. Col. by that time), succeeded by Capt. Bert L. Smith when promoted Maj. and reassigned; served in all engagements with 32D Div.; reportedly earned Silver Star; twice WIA; earned Purple Heart w/OLC; brother Lt. Col. John B., WNG, served in same unit during Spanish-American War and with 32D Div. in France, also twice WIA, also cited for gallantry; brother Jacob A. served in WNG from at least ’06-’11, not sure if he served during the war; served in post-war WNG; Lt. Col. in HQ, 22D Cav. Div. ca. ’26-’27; promoted Col. and assigned Aide de Camp on Gov. Kohler’s staff 28 Jan. ’29; son served in WNG in mid-’20s; 1st cdr. of James P. Hawley Post of American Legion at Neenah, WI; manager at Neenah Paper Co. and resided at 405 E. Columbian Ave. ca. ’20s; retired as vice-president of Gilbert Paper Co. ca. ’37; elected state cdr. of American Legion on 20 Aug. ’27; national American Legion marksmanship director and state poppy chairman; judged pistol and rifle matches at ’36 Olympics; member of Twin Cities Commandery No. 39 Knight Templar; past national cdr. of Military Order of Purple Heart; also member of VFW, United Spanish American War Veterans; honorary member of Neenah GAR; director of NRA. |
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158. | Schubert, William U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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159. | Schultz, Charles G. Private, U.S. Army | Meuse-ArgonneX |
160. | Severud, Albin Private First Class, U.S. Army Death: 5 June 1967 at Dallas, WI Interred: New Scandinavia Cemetery, Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin
Son of Ole H. and Lena (Lina) N. (Arneson or Bergene) Severud; entered service 29 Jul. ‘17; served with 32D Div.; WIA; earned Purple Heart; transferred to Co. D, 4TH Ammo. Tr., 4TH Div.; not sure if he transferred before or after he earned Silver Star Citation and Purple Heart; discharged 27 May ‘19; married Evelyn Johnson on 8 Jun. ‘25, father of 6; farmer and carpenter; member of Brown-Selvig Post No. 212 of American Legion and Barron Co. WWI Barracks (Barron Co. Barracks 3078 of Veterans of WWI). |
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161. | Shafer, Wilbur Floyd Private First Class, U.S. Army Death: 20 December 1969 Interred: Los Banos Cemetery, Los Banos, California | Meuse-ArgonneX |
162. | Sharpley, Morris J. Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 13 January 1965 at Kaukauna, Wisconsin Interred: Resthaven Cemetery, Neenah, Wisconsin
He enlisted in Co. M, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Oconto, WI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. M, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; at least 3 of his 7 brothers also served, Sheldon D., also WNG, Co. M, 127TH Inf. and DW 2 Aug. ’18, Truman W., also WNG, HQ Co., 150TH MG Bn., 42D Div., and Nathaniel, Camp Zachary Taylor; married Dimple, father of 2; resided at 815 6th St., Menasha, WI in ’20; worked for Marathon Div. of American Can Co. at Menasha, WI; worked for Gunderson Cleaners at Menasha, WI; retired in ’57; moved to Kaukauna, WI ca. ’61. |
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163. | Sheer, Ernest Albert Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 21 January 1975 Interred: Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois
He enlisted in Michigan National Guard at Muskegon, MI on 16 Jun. ’16, likely Co. G, 32D Mich. Inf.; likely served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; Alsace, Château-Thierry, Soissons, Argonne; promoted Cpl. 8 Aug. ’18; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 28 Aug. (31 Aug., 18 Aug.) ’18, he and two others captured an enemy machinegun, turned it on the enemy, and captured 47 Germans and several pieces of equipment, but he never received the decoration (both 32D Div. in WW and 126WwG list him as having received it), it doesn’t appear his comrades were decorated either; earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, likely for his actions 28 Aug. ‘18, received it in ’19; WIA 5 Oct. (4 Oct.) ’18; earned Purple Heart; discharged 28 May ’18; resided at Detroit, MI at 1920 census; married Nellie A. Ward, father of 2; son William E. served during WWII; resided at Black Hawk, IL at 1940 census; resided at Milan, IL at some point; in 1968 a friend, Mrs. Shirley Barrett, Rock Island, set out to learn why he had never received a U.S. decoration; Army determined “the recommendation was never entered into official Army records” and awarded him the Silver Star on 15 Apr. ’74 during a ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal. | Oise-AisneX |
164. | Shoup, Walter H. (A.) First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
He joined Co. E, 33D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG; cited for his actions at Aisne-Marne, “mentioned for particular service during recent battles”; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; served in post-war Mich. NG; Capt. and Cdr. of Co. M, 125TH Inf. at Pontiac, MI when it received federal recognition 2 Feb. ’21; elected president of Co. A’s ‘Last Man’s Club’ in Nov. ’40. | Aisne-MarneX |
165. | Slocum, Dewey Franklin Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 20 February 1967 (some references state 1 February 1968) Interred: Wood National Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Soldier in Michigan National Guard when it mobilized 15 July 1917; he, Cpl. Newtown Bell and Cpl. John C. Phillips were part of a patrol from 4TH Plt. of Co. M in the early morning of 23 Jun. ‘18, led by 1st Lt. Carl A. Johnson; they were making their way through the trenches to occupy an advanced OP near Diefmatten, Alsace, when they were attacked by a German raiding party; 1st Lt. Johnson, in the lead, was seriously wounded and the rest of the patrol was forced to withdraw, leaving Slocum, Bell and Phillips cut off and vulnerable in the trench; they could not withdraw, but refused calls to surrender; they inflicted at least 4 casualties while holding off the German raiding party before the enemy laid down a heavy artillery barrage on the position; the 3 of them were able to withdraw through the barrage and rejoin their group; 1st Lt. Johnson became the first U.S. officer killed on German soil; he was WIA, gassed, 29 Aug. ’18; he operated National Service Station near intersection of 49th St. and National Ave. in West Milwaukee, WI around the ’40s to ‘60s; he was a prolific and renowned golfer for many years, including Wis. American Legion championship; after retirement he built and ran Slocum Golf Club near Pewaukee, opened in ’62, currently known as Willow Run Golf Club. | AlsaceX |
166. | Speich, Edward P. Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 Jun. ‘19) Death: September 1971 at California Interred:
Son of Jake Speich, Ladysmith, WI; NoK Mrs. Anna B. Emrich, sister, 4707 National Ave., Milwaukee, WI; enlisted in Co. F, 1ST Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Milwaukee, WI on 31 Mar. ‘17; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; sailed for France 16 Feb. ‘18; promoted to Pfc. on 1 Apr. ‘18; Aisne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne; WIA 4 Aug. ‘19, leg; listed on 7 Dec. ‘18 casualty list; promoted to Cpl. on 25 Oct. ‘18; cited in orders 23 Oct. ‘18; landed in U.S. on 5 May ‘19; discharged 18 May ‘19; married, father of 1; resided at Inglewood, CA at ‘40 census. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
167. | Stadelmann, Elmer U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) |
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168. | Stearns, Gustav Chaplain (Captain), U.S. Army Death: 1951 Interred: Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
He graduated St. Olaf College; graduated United Lutheran Theological Seminary; ordained 1899; pastor of English Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Scott St. and Reed St., Milwaukee, WI; appointed Chaplain of 1ST Wis. Inf., WNG, 25 Nov. ’14; attained rank of 1st Lt. by the time they mobilized for Mexican Border Crisis; assigned Chaplain of 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; rode to France on USS George Washington; WIA 12 Jul. ’18 by shrapnel near Badricourt; WIA 1 Sep. ’18 near Juvigny while aiding wounded and burying deceased Soldiers under heavy shellfire (several references state he was WIA that day, but he did not mention it in his letter describing the incident); cited for gallantry 1 Sep. ’18 near Juvigny, “receiving highest of the three grades of citations [brigade-, division, and AEF-level citations], signed by General Pershing,” his original citation, issued 27 Mar. ’19, was the basis for his Silver Star Citation, issued 3 Jun. ’19; he had been recommended for Distinguished Service Cross; discharged 18 May ’19 at Camp Grant, IL; continued to serve in post-war WNG; promoted Maj. 1 Jan. ’25; attained rank of Lt. Col. by ’34; resigned as pastor of his church in May ’34 after 35 years of service, then became Protestant Chaplain of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home; president of Army Chaplains Assn. in ’32-’33; elected president of newly formed Wis. Dept. of U.S. Army Chaplains’ Assn. in May ’34; as of 1 Jan. ’46 he had married 2,995 couples, baptized 3,653 children, and officiated at 3,783 funerals; namesake of Gustav Stearns Memorial Chapel, which was part of an addition to his former church ca. Nov. ’53. | Oise-AisneX |
169. | Stemper, Henry Frederick ‘Harry’ Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 June 1919) Death: 29 March 1971 Interred: Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, California
Son of Peter J. and Martha Palmer (McGrave or McGrane) Stemper, 96 18th St., Milwaukee, WI; enlisted in 1ST Wis. Cav., WNG, Milwaukee, WI on 3 May ‘17; assigned to Btry. A, 120TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; WIA and gassed 20 Aug. (25 Aug.) ‘18 near Courville; listed on 5 Dec. ‘18 casualty list; earned wound chevron, HQ, 120TH FA Special Order No. 176, 16 Sep. ‘18; returned to duty 25 Oct. ‘18; “cited for bravery at Romagne, France 31 Oct. ‘18”; Defense Sector, Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, Argonne; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 16 May ‘19; attended Marquette U., College of Econ., ca. ‘22; married Winnie F., father of 2; resided at Los Angeles, CA at ‘40 census; brother served during WWI, Pfc. Joseph E., Co. C, 13TH Marines. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
170. | Stone, Clarence G. Private, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)
Earned Silver Star Citation for his actions 31 Aug. ’18 near Juvigny under heavy fire; earned Croix de Guerre. | Oise-AisneX |
171. | Strong, Clement Joseph Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 1 March 1970 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NoK Reeva Strong, 2601 Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI; worked as electroplater at National Plating Works; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 15 May ’19; married Lorraine, father of 3; resided at 1006 S. 122 St., Wauwatosa, WI at ’40 census; married Alosia (Shaw) Lopeneit in ’50; member of Corp. Henry J. Schafer Post of VFW. |
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172. | Stroschin, Frederick William (Frederich) ‘Fred’ Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 June 1919)
Son of Carl and Caroline (Bladow) Stroschin, Sextonville, WI; enlisted in Med. Det., 1ST Wis. FA Regt., Wisconsin National Guard, Milwaukee, WI on 30 Jun. ‘17; assigned to Med. Det., 120TH FA Regt., when 32D Div. was organized; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 9 Apr. ‘19; attended Marquette U., engineering; married Viola D., father of at least 1; resided at 1722 Irving Pl., Milwaukee, WI at ‘40 census; elected finance officer of Post No. 430 of American Legion, Butler, WI, in ‘55. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
173. | Teeple, Angus Oliver Corporal, U.S. Army Company M, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 31 July 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Angus Teeple (ASN: 2805), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Teeple distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Sergy, France, 31 July 1918, in crawling forward under heavy machine gun and artillery fire and bringing in a wounded comrade.” The Soldier he rescued was Frank Stebbins, Cpl. Teeple carried him 200 yards through fire to safety. General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Born: February 1891 at Michigan Hometown: Bay Mills, Michigan Death: 1958 Interred: Mission Hill Cemetery, Brimley, Michigan
Native American; enlisted in Co. M, 125TH Inf., Mich. NG, at Camp Custer, MI shortly after it mobilized 15 Jul. ’17; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; never wounded himself, but several times bullets passed through his clothes, some grazed his flesh; brothers Frank C. and Daniel H. ‘Hank’ also served, both WIA; drove 375 miles in stormy weather from his home at Brimley, MI to Owosso to attend 1st annual reunion of Co. M, 125TH Inf. on 6 Jun. ’31, the rain kept many from attending, he met Frank Stebbins for the 1st time since he rescued him; son served in Navy during WWII. | Aisne-MarneX |
174. | Thomson, Daniel Duke (Thompson) Captain, U.S. Army Headquarters, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 14 October 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain Daniel D. Thomson, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Thomson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Aide-de-Camp to the Commanding General, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action southwest of Romagne, France, 14 October 1918, in securing valuable information under enemy fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) Born: 28 October 1893 at Kentucky Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Death: 21 April 1970 at California Interred: Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, California
He attended Central U. of Ky., freshman ca. ’13; Capt. in Officers’ Reserve Corps; assigned Aide-de-Camp to Maj. Gen. William G. Haan, 32D Div.; rode to France on USS George Washington; earned Silver Star Citation for his actions 14 Oct. ’18 near Romagne; also earned Div. Citation, which was likely basis for Silver Star Citation; also earned Croix de Guerre; brother Capt. Robert R. also served; Maj. in Officers’ Reserve Corps and resided at 700 W. Main St., Louisville, KY, ca. ’20; married Constance Eugenia Smith on 18 May ’20, father of at least 1; also served during WWII; attained rank of Lt. Col.; president of Axton-Fisher Tobacco Co. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
175. | Thomson, Jerrold B. (Thompson) Corporal, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Death: 19 September 1924 at Seattle, Washington Interred: Fort Lawton Cemetery, Seattle, Washington
He was telegraph editor at Muskegon Chronicle; he and fellow employee Merle H. Smith enlisted in Co. G, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, at Muskegon, MI ca. 13 Jul. ’17; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star, continued to serve after being WIA by shrapnel; WIA 4 Aug. ’18; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne; his former co-worker, Sgt. Merle H. Smith, has been MIA since 28 Aug. ’18; married Ada A. Millard 10 Jan. ’20. | Aisne-MarneX |
176. | Thorington, John Lewis Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 4 October 1980 at age 89 Interred: Highland Cemetery, Gladwin, Michigan
He enlisted in Co. F, 4TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Shawano, WI on 19 Apr. ’17; SN 274166; assigned to Co. F, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; promoted Pfc. 15 Oct. ’17; transferred to HQ Co., 127TH Inf. on 11 Apr. ’18; discharged 18 May ’19; brother Benjamin was KIA 27 Sep. ’18, brother Orland F. also served; married Edna Mabel Fries at Gladwin, MI on 31 Dec. ’21, father of 7; resided at Sage Township, Gladwin Co., MI at ’40 census; retired farmer; member of Gladwin Co. WW I Barracks; member of Farm Bureau. |
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177. | Tice, Stuart P. Private, U.S. Army Company L, 125TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 31 July 1918 (some transcripts of citation list date as 28 Jul., the Div. didn’t enter front line in that sector until evening of 29 Jul., actual date is more likely 31 Jul., as stated in Croix de Guerre citation) Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Stuart P. Tice (ASN: 263824), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Tice distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on the Vesle, France, 28 July 1918, in going out under terrific machine gun fire and bringing in a wounded soldier.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Born: circa 1900 at Michigan Hometown: Croswell, Michigan
NoK Mrs. Minnie Tice, Richmond, MI; served with Co. L or Co. I, 125TH Inf.; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for his actions 31 Jul. ’18 near Cierges, rescued wounded comrade under fire; WIA, listed on 25 Nov. ’18 casualty list; married Evelyn, father of 2; resided on Broad Ave., Leonia, NJ at ’40 census; cdr. of Post No. 1 of American Legion at Leonia, NJ; worked for Finance Division, U.S. Army, at Vienna, Austria ca. ’49; cdr. of Blue Danube Post No. 1 of American Legion at Vienna, Austria ca. ’49 (it was organized in Jun. ’48). | Aisne-MarneX |
178. | Toussaint, Ralph Remeeus Corporal, U.S. Army Battery A, 120TH Field Artillery Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 24 October 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Ralph Toussaint (ASN: 2302326), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Toussaint distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 120th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Romagne, France, 24 October 1918. Although wounded in the hand he continued to serve his piece until ordered to the rear for treatment.” Cpl. Toussaint had been recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions that day, but the decoration was downgraded to a Silver Star Citation. The citation in the recommendation for DSC was much more descriptive: “On 24 October 1918 near Romagne, France, Cpl. Ralph Toussaint displayed courage most extraordinary under trying and painful circumstances. As gunner corporal, he was actively engaged in the operation of his piece during a long period of heavy counter bombardment by the enemy. During the shelling, Cpl. Toussaint was wounded in the hand, but he disregarded this and continued in the duty of laying his gun, and did not leave for treatment until discovered and ordered to do so by an officer. Although advised by the Medical Officer then, to return to the echelon, he refused and returned to the battery position, remaining there and carrying on his duties under further shelling until the battery was relieved.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (3 June 1919) Born: 21 March 1898 Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Death: 13 May 1978 at Wasco County, Oregon Interred: Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Oregon
Son of Lorenz (L. Louis) (Louis) and Johanna ‘Anna’ (Risseeuw) Toussaint, 659 21st St., Milwaukee, WI; recommended for DSC for his actions 24 Oct. ’18 near Romagne, downgraded to Silver Star Citation, continued his duties as gunner, under fire, after he was WIA; received $220.67 Wis. service recognition bonus ca. ‘20, larger than most; married Leona E. Barret, father of 2; resided at 709 S. 1st St., Stillwater, MN at ‘40 census. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
179. | *Turley, Clarence Lonnie Corporal, U.S. Army Company I, 128TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: Citation Needed: General Orders: Born: 13 November 1894 at Marion, or elsewhere in Crittenden Co., Kentucky Hometown: Pasco, Washington Death: 30 August 1918 Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery, also memorialized at Piney Fork Cemetery, Piney Fork, Kentucky Status: DW
Also earned Distinguished Service Cross, posthumously, Purple Heart, and Croix de Guerre. |
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180. | Vissillo, Isidore (Isadore, Isidoro) (Vissilo) Private First Class, U.S. Army Company A, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 1 August 1918 (some transcripts of citation list date as 28 Jul., the Div. didn’t enter front line in that sector until evening of 29 Jul., actual date is more likely 1 Aug., when he was WIA) Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Isadore Vissillo (ASN: 278898), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Vissillo distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on the Vesle, France, [1 August] 1918, in remaining with seven wounded comrades under heavy machine gun and shell fire.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Born: 1892 at Italy Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
He earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for evacuating wounded under fire after he had been WIA; WIA 1 Aug. ’18 near Cierges; WIA 5 Oct. ’18; earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; married Diana, father of 1; resided at Detroit, MI at ’40 census. | Aisne-MarneX |
181. | Vonk, Cornelius J. Sergeant, U.S. Army Company K, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 28 July 1918 (the Div. didn’t enter front line in that sector until evening of 29 Jul.) Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant Cornelius J. Vonk (ASN: 280884), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Vonk distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on the Vesle, France, 28 July 1918, in voluntarily crossing an open field under enemy observation and machine gun fire and securing valuable information.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (June 3, 1919) Born: 1888 at Netherlands Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Death: 14 January 1938 Interred: Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan
He enlisted in Michigan National Guard; earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for his efforts to maintain contact with adjacent unit under fire; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; WIA 18 Oct. ’18; married Ivy M. Van Waardhuizen; worked as a tailor at 46 Ionia Ave. NW and resided at 458 Wealthy Ave., Grand Rapids, MI ca. ’22. | Aisne-MarneX |
182. | Walker, Charles Private First Class, U.S. Army Death: Interred: | Aisne-MarneX |
183. | *Walling, Carl Wooley Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 30 August 1918 Interred: Mount Scott Cemetery, Portland, Oregon Status: KIA
He worked as boiler maker at Willamette Iron & Steel Works, Portland, OR; enlisted in Btry. A, Oreg. FA, Oregon National Guard, in Apr. ’17, shortly after war was declared; SN 139050; assigned to Btry. A, 147TH FA Regt., when 41ST Div. was organized; transferred to HQ Co., 147TH FA Regt., on 26 Aug. ’18; also awarded Croix de Guerre, likely posthumous, for his actions as forward observer under fire; KIA (DW) 30 Aug. (5 Aug., 1 Sep.) ’18 by shrapnel while manning an OP near Valpriez Farm, 2 km west of Juvigny, north of Soissons; parents were notified ca. 30 Sep. ’18, not through official channels, but via letters his buddies had sent home to their families; mother received his Croix de Guerre, along with another Gold Star Mother, in a ceremony in Portland, OR on 8 Aug. ’19. | Oise-AisneX |
184. | Ward, William Walter Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Death: 15 February 1956 at Tampa, Florida Interred: Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Michigan
He enlisted in Co. A, 33D Mich. Inf., ‘Flint Union Blues,’ Michigan National Guard, at Flint, MI; served during Mexican Border Crisis; served with Co. E, 125TH Inf.; also earned Div. Citation, likely basis for Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for his actions 31 Jul. ‘18 near Cierges; earned Belgian Chevalier de la Ordre de la Couronne (Order of the Crown), by Royal Decree of 17 Feb. ’20, “In recognition of meritorious services rendered the Allied cause.”; severely WIA, listed on 20 Dec. ’18 casualty list; brother Elwin S. also served; married Myrtle Campbell, father of 2. | Aisne-MarneX |
185. | Wasserbach, John Corporal, U.S. Army Death: 7 November 1963 Interred: St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery, Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Son of George and Maria ‘Mary’ (Breisch) Wasserbach, Algoma, WI, mother German immigrant; hometown; also had ties to Kewaunee Co., WI; enlisted in Co. F, 5TH Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, Sturgeon Bay, WI on 21 May ‘17; unit departed Sturgeon Bay, WI for Camp Douglas, WI on 17 Aug. ‘17; assigned to Co. G, 128TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; SN 284348; promoted to Cpl.; twice WIA; listed as severely WIA on 8 Jul. ‘18 casualty list; WIA 18 Jul. ‘18 near Soissons; also earned Purple Heart, Croix de Guerre; discharged at Camp Grant, IL on 19 May ‘19; married Martha Kaczmarek, father of 2; operated a tavern and adjacent ice cream parlor at Baileys Harbor, WI; brother served with same unit, Pfc. August H., WNG, WIA; son served during WWII, 1st Sgt. Lloyd G., 145TH Inf., Bronze Star. |
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186. | Watkins, William Clarence Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Death: 19 March 1941 Interred: Evergreen Cemetery, Oconto, Wisconsin
He graduated U. of Md. School of Medicine in ’05; commissioned 1st Lt. and med. off., 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, ca. Jul. ’14; served during Mexican Border Crisis; promoted Capt. on 1 Jul. ’17; assigned to Med. Det., 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; rode to France on USS George Washington, landed 18 Feb. ’18; Alsace, Aisne-Marne, Champagne, Aisne, Meuse-Argonne; 32D Div. in WW lists him as Distinguished Service Cross recipient, but I’ve found no other information about it; also earned Croix de Guerre for his actions as medical officer under fire, awarded on 25 Apr. ’19; WIA, earned wound chevron; promoted Maj. 1 Dec. ’18; sailed for US on 5 May ’19; discharged on 20 May ’19; Maj. in HQ, 135TH Med. Regt. when it received federal recognition ca. Jul. ’21 during post-war reorganization of WNG; promoted Lt. Col. in WNG Reserve on 15 Mar. ’28; ca. Jul. ’29 he was again serving with 135TH Med. Regt.; married Bessie; resided at 415 Michigan Ave., Oconto, WI ca. ’22; resided at 558 Main St., Oconto, WI at 1940 census. | Oise-AisneX |
187. | Waugh, William Newman Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 17 June 1969 Interred: Pinnacle Hill Cemetery, Roscoe, Illinois
He also earned Croix de Guerre, recommended by his co. cdr. for “repeated acts of bravery”; commissioned at some point, he was 2d Lt. in HQ, 1ST Inf. ca. ’20 during post-war reorganization of Wisconsin National Guard; transferred to WNG Reserve 30 Jun. ’23; officer in DAV Post at Beloit, WI in ’20s; married Nellie Kaehler, father of 6; resided at Roscoe, IL at ’40 census; worked at war industry plant at Beloit, WI ca. ’42; son Robert J. served in Army Air Force/USAF in WWII, Korea, Vietnam; son William R. served in Navy during WWII; son Donald E. served in Army during Korea and Vietnam; son Russell E. served in Navy. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
188. | *Webster, Leroy P. ‘Roy’ Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 4 August 1918 Interred: Oise-Aisne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Mother Mrs. Mary C. Webster, NoK, Grand Haven, MI; also had ties to Chicago, IL; moved to Grand Haven ca. ’16; was Cpl. in Co. F, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, Grand Haven, MI when mobilized; assigned to Co. L, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; while at Camp MacArthur, passed entrance examination for admission to USMA at West Point, denied admission because he was a few months over the age limit; promoted to Sgt. shortly after landing in France; earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, posthumously, for his ability to lead and reorganize his unit in attack on 4 Aug. ‘18 near Ville-Savoye; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne, some references state he was awarded it, posthumously; KIA 4 Aug. ’18; mother was not notified until 23 Dec. ’18; not listed in 32D Div. in WW as a casualty but Croix de Guerre is listed. | Aisne-MarneX |
189. | Weigand, Clarence August Henry Private, U.S. Army Death: 12 April 1975 at Charles City, Iowa Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, Iowa
Son of Leonard and Augusta (Meyer) Weigand, both German immigrants; entered service at Madison, WI on 11 Apr. ‘18; sailed for France in Jul. ‘18; married Vera Bernice Snyder in ‘21, father of 4; brother served during WWI, Karl G., Navy. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
190. | *Weigell, Carl A. Sergeant, U.S. Army Death: 15 October 1918 near Gesnes Interred: Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Status: KIA
NoK August Weigell, 138 18th (13th) St., Milwaukee, WI; enlisted in Wisconsin National Guard at Milwaukee, WI on 6 Apr. ‘17 (the day U.S. declared war); listed as MIA on 3 Dec. ‘18 casualty list; namesake of Carl Weigell Chap. No. 1 of DAV at Milwaukee, WI. | Meuse-ArgonneX |
191. | Weir, Orville Hagen Sergeant, U.S. Army General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 6 (3 June 1919) Death: 1 February 1972 Interred:
He earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star for his actions 31 Jul. ’18 as platoon leader near Cierges; delegate to Paris caucus for creation of American Legion 15-17 Mar. ’19; married Lillian Mary Alexander at Detroit, MI on 1 Jan. ’20, father of 7; resided at 12734 Omaha, Detroit, MI at ’40 census. | Aisne-MarneX |
192. | Weissgerber, Max Fred Private First Class, U.S. Army General Orders: HQ, 64TH Infantry Brigade, General Orders No. 4 (16 Apr. ’19) Death: 13 January 1959 Interred: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
He enlisted in HQ Co., 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Appleton, WI; was Pvt. in that unit during Mexican Border Crisis; promoted to Pfc. between 13 Jul.-6 Aug. ’17; assigned to HQ Co., 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; resided at 215 E. Winnebago St. (735 in old numbering system), Appleton, WI and worked at Chicago & North Western (C&NW) freight depot ca. ’25; married Kathryn A.; moved to Glendale, CA prior to ’30 census; resided at 2054 Chilton Dr., Glendale, CA at ’40 census. |
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193. | *Westnedge, Joseph Burchnall Colonel, U.S. Army Death: 29 November 1918 at Base Hospital No. 11 at Nantes Interred: Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Michigan Status: DD
He attended Kalamazoo College, prominent football player; worked at Kalamazoo Paper Co., later asst. manager at Western Board and Paper Co.; enlisted in Co. C, 2D Mich. Inf., Mich. NG, on 12 Feb. ’94; promoted Cpl. 25 Mar. ’95; promoted Sgt. 8 Mar. ’96; commissioned 2d Lt. 3 May ’97; promoted 1st Lt. 22 Oct. ’97; volunteered for Spanish-American War, promoted Capt. and cdr. of Co. C, 32D Mich. Inf. 26 Apr. ’98; brother, Lt. Richard B., served during the war asst. surgeon, 3D Inf. (U.S.) and DD 10 Jun. ’99 at Manila, Philippines; after the war, reverted to 1st Lt. with Co. C, 2D Mich. Inf.; promoted Capt. and cdr. of Co. C, 2D Mich. Inf. 30 Jul. ’99; promoted Maj., 2D Mich. Inf., 5 Aug. ’01; elected 1st cdr. of Richard B. Westnedge Camp No. 16, United Spanish War Veterans of Kalamazoo in ’04; promoted Lt. Col., 2D Mich. Inf. 17 Jan. ’11; 2D Mich. Inf. redesignated 32D Mich. Inf. on 22 Apr. ’15; served during Mexican Border Crisis; promoted Col. and cdr. of 32D Mich. Inf. on 16 Jan. (7 Feb.) ’17; cdr. of 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; designated Commander of Troops aboard USS President Grant for trip to France; earned Distinguished Service Medal, posthumously, for his skillful command of the Regt. from its organization until his hospitalization (many references state he earned DSC instead of DSM, 32D Div. in WW lists him as recipient of DSC and DSM, I haven’t found any official information about DSC); earned a 32D Div. Citation, but that was likely the basis for the Silver Star Citation; earned Croix de Guerre w/palm, posthumously, for his leadership 31 Jul.-6 Aug. ’18 between the Ourcq and the Vesle; WIA, gassed, at some point; on 6 or 7 Nov. ’18, after several days of urging by Regt. Surgeon and other officers, he was admitted to hosp. for “severe cold, aggravated by gas burns of the lungs, had brought on bronchitis and kindred diseases that made it imperative that he receive medical attention without delay”; evacuated to Base Hosp. No. 11 at Nantes on 11 Nov. ’18; DD 29 Nov. ’18, “pneumonia and other complications induced by gas burns”; the highest ranking casualty of the Div.; namesake of Joseph B. Westnedge Post No. 36 of American Legion at Kalamazoo, MI; wife was elected 1st president of the Post’s Women’s Auxiliary; Kalamazoo’s West St. and an old cemetery on that street were renamed Westnedge Ave. and Westnedge Park in honor of him and his brother in ’20; his mother was elected 1st president of Kalamazoo Co. Chapter War Mothers of America on 30 Aug. ’18. | Aisne-MarneX |
194. | *Wheeler, Tolman Douglas First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Death: 6 September 1918 (some references state 5 September) Interred: Suresnes American Cemetery, may have been repatriated Status: DW
He attended St. George’s School, Middletown (Newport), RI, in ’07-’08; graduated Polytechnic Institute; graduated Harvard in ’15; entered 1st Plattsburg Officers’ Training Camp 15 May ’17; commissioned 2d Lt., engr., 15 Aug. ’17; assigned to 301ST Engr., 76TH Div.; commissioned provisional 2d Lt., cav., Reg. Army, 17 Oct. ’17; promoted temp. 1st Lt. on 12 Dec. ’17 and transferred to Trp. F, 2D Cav. at Ft. Ethan Allen in Sep. ’17; sailed for France 15 Mar. ’18; transferred (attached) to Co. G (H), 127TH Inf. in Jul. ’18; WIA 30 Aug. (31 Aug.) ’18 at Juvigny; evacuated to Base Hospital No. 3 in Paris; DW 6 Sep. (5 Sep.) ’18. | Oise-AisneX |
195. | Wilson, James McMeekan Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army Headquarters, 1ST Battalion, 126TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 8 July 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James M. Wilson, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Second Lieutenant Wilson distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in the Vosges sector, France, 8 July 1918, in bringing his patrol safely back to our lines after being severely wounded.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Born: 17 June 1893 at Bloomingdale, Michigan Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan Death: 1967 Interred: Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Son of Charles S. and Mary A. ‘Matie’ (McMeekan) Wilson; grandfather George S. Wilson served during Civil War; resided at 1120 S. West St., Kalamazoo, MI; attended Bloomingdale H. S., Kalamazoo H. S., and Parsons Business College; enlisted in Co. M, 2D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, on 1 Apr. ’12; served with Co. D, 32D Mich. Inf., during Mexican Border Crisis; was Sgt. in Co. C, 126TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; commissioned 2d Lt. on 4 Dec. (31 Oct.) ’17 and assigned Adjutant, 1ST Bn., 126TH Inf.; sailed for France 1 Feb. ’18; assigned Scout Off., 1ST Bn., 126TH Inf. on 20 Jun. ’18; earned Distinguished Service Cross for his actions 8 Jul. ’18 as 2d Lt. at Ammertzwiller (Ammertzviller), near Hecken, Alsace, after returning from a raid, he went back out (with 2 of his Soldiers) and recovered 2 of his Soldiers who were MIA, seriously WIA during the event (2 bullet wounds, another bullet hit his canteen cover, where he kept grenades, none exploded), he refused treatment until he collapsed; also earned Croix de Guerre w/gilt star for rescuing 2 of his men after he was WIA (also earned 2 palms, 1 on 11 Nov. ’18, the other palm likely the 1 the Regt. earned, 1 reference states he also received bronze star on 11 Nov., either they confused bronze star for gilt star or he earned 4 Croix de Guerre, I think it is the former); received his DSC 14 Aug. ’18; returned to duty 19 Aug. ’18; promoted 1st Lt. on 5 Sep. ’18; WIA, gassed, 8 Sep. ’18 at Juvigny; severely WIA 5 Oct. (15 Oct.) ’18 near Romagne; returned to duty 17 Jan. ’19 and transferred to Co. C, 126TH Inf.; promoted Capt. 18 Mar. ’19 transferred to F. & S., HQ, 126TH Inf. on 11 Apr. ’19; earned Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor), by Presidential Decree of 11 Nov. ’18; earned Belgian Chevalier de la Ordre de la Couronne (Order of the Crown) (32D Div. in WW listed “Decoration of Chevalier of the National Order,” not sure if they meant the Order of the Crown or the Order of Leopold II, both are national orders and both have degree of chevalier, I think it is the former); earned Meritorious Service Citation (likely the basis of Silver Star Citation); earned Purple Heart w/3 OLCs (received 11 Nov. ’32); discharged at Camp Custer, MI 10 Jun. ’19; started insurance agency in ’19 (later evolved into James M. Wilson Agency, Inc. and J. M. Wilson Corp.); married Margaret I. Hoag on 17 Apr. ’20, father of 3; son James M., Jr. served during WWII; 1st cdr., and likely founding member, of Joseph B. Westnedge Post No. 36 of American Legion at Kalamazoo, MI; elected to Mich. House of Representatives in ’28, re-elected in ’30, ’32, ’34. | AlsaceX |
196. | *Yaney, Phillip Roscoe Mechanic, U.S. Army Death: 5 October 1918 Interred: Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery Status: KIA
Son of Israel Phillip ‘Phillip’ and Daisy Rebecca (Long) Yaney, father NoK, 368 Pine St., South Muskegon, MI; enlisted in Co. G, 32D Mich. Inf., Michigan National Guard, Muskegon, MI on 22 Jun. ‘16; SN 281175; likely served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to Co. L (Co. I), 126TH Inf., when 32D Div. was organized; earned Croix de Guerre w/bronze star, posthumously, when he and another Soldier rescued a wounded comrade, other Soldier was Cpl. Cuthbert J. Cournyer and they rescued numerous wounded Soldiers, mostly from 1ST Bn., 126TH Inf., who had been lying on the battlefield nearly 24 hours; recommended for Distinguished Service Cross by Capt. George L. Olsen for his actions at Aisne-Marne, The Old Command states he was awarded it, but I haven’t found any other information about it; KIA (DW) 5 Oct. ‘18, he lay on the battlefield for 5 hours after being severely WIA, 2 comrades found him and were carrying him on a stretcher to the aid station when an artillery shell exploded, instantly killing all 3 men. | Aisne-MarneX |
197. | Zink, Phillip Jacob Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army HQ, 127TH Infantry Regiment, 32D ‘Red Arrow’ Division, A.E.F. Date of Action: 29 to 31 July 1918 Citation: “By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Phillip J. Zink, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Lieutenant Colonel Zink distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cierges, France, 29 – 31 July 1918, in continually reconnoitering his front lines positions and remaining with his attacking troops.” General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919) Born: 23 October 1870 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Hometown: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Death: 2 February 1944 Interred: St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
He went to work at his father’s cooper shop on Madison St. near Water St. at Beaver Dam, WI at age 15; later worked at Beaver Dam Woolen Mills; later worked at Malleable Iron Range Co.; later owned a tavern with Louis E. Schulze; appointed to Beaver Dam’s 1st fire and police commission; elected to Wis. Assembly (amidst a contentious issue at the State Capital ca. ’27 it was said, “as he surveys the spectacle here, he yearns for the “peaceful” scenes of a French battlefield.”); married Mary Hartl on 26 Jan. ’98, father of Arthur J., she preceded him in death; married Clara Voreck on 19 Nov. ’23; enlisted in Co. K, 2D Wis. Inf., Wisconsin National Guard, at Beaver Dam, WI in ’88; promoted Cpl. in ’93; promoted Sgt. in ’94; commissioned Lt. at some point; promoted Capt. and cdr. of Co. K, 2D Wis. Inf. in ’96; served during Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico; he played a key role in building the Armory at corner of Front St. and Beaver St. in ’08; promoted Maj. on 28 Oct. ’08 and assigned cdr. of a bn. in northern WI; promoted Lt. Col. in ’15, assigned XO (2nd in cmd.), HQ, 2D Wis. Inf.; served during Mexican Border Crisis; assigned to HQ, 127TH Inf. when 32D Div. was organized; rode to France on USS George Washington; severely WIA 31 Aug. (30 Aug., 20 Aug.) ’18, including vertebra fractured by a shell; returned to duty 1st week of Nov. ’18; also earned Distinguished Service Medal and Purple Heart; also earned Croix de Guerre w/silver star; returned home in May ’19; retired from military in Jun. ’19 after 31 years of service; 1st commander of John E. Miller Post of American Legion at Beaver Dam, WI. |