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Submitted: 9/19/22 • Approved: 9/19/22 • Last Updated: 9/22/22 • R389954-G0-S3
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS US Army
Company I 156 Infantry
World War I
October 13, 1895 - July 18, 1918
Died Of Wounds
He died of wounds received in battle. He was buried on July 18, 1918, in the American Cemetery Chateau Montanglaust, Mouroux, Seine et Marne, Grave #68. His body was disinterred on April 16, 1921 for preparation and shipment to the United States. On May 23, 1921, his body was shipped from Antwerp, Belgium, via USA Transport Cambrai, to Hoboken, New Jersey and arrived on June 6, 1921. On July 1, 1921, he was shipped to Florien, Louisiana, and arrived on July 6, 1921.
This information was obtained from the US Army's burial card maintained within The National Archives.
Contributed on 9/19/22 by bridges1026
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