Mr. Thomas Hermon 'Tommie' Aiken, a single white male living in Cross Plains, Texas as of May 4, 1917. Born in Callahan County, Texas June 30, 1898 to John G. 'Jack' and Tommie Z. Aiken. Tommie is reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas on both the 1900 and 1910 censuses.

Thomas enlisted into federal service for the US Navy on May 4, 1917 at Dallas, Texas. Hospital Apprentice 2nd Class Aiken was sent to Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, Lakes County, Illinois. On September 10, 1917 he rated as Hospital Apprentice 1st Class working at the Naval Hospital in Great Lakes. On November 9, 1917 Thomas rated as Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class at the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes. He was transferred to the Receiving Ship at Great Lakes on February 1, 1918. Thomas was transferred to the Receiving Ship in New York on September 10, 1918 and then to the Naval Hospital in New York on September 15, 1918. He died in the Kingston Avenue Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York on September 24, 1918, of a disease. His father was notified.

Pharmacist's Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Thomas H. Aiken's body was sent by train to Cross Plains Texas and his funeral was September 27, 1918. Interment in the Cross Plains Memorial Park Cemetery in Cross Plains, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Benjiman Clarence Barclay, a single white male living in Cross Plains, Callahan County, Texas and he was working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. Benjiman was of medium height and medium build with black hair and brown eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Hondo, Medina County, Texas on November 16, 1892 to John D. and Johnnie V. Barclay, and was raised in Medina County and Jones County, Texas. Benjiman was reported living with his parents and siblings in Jones County, Texas on both the 1900 and the 1910 censuses. He registered for the draft in Callahan County, it is not known how long he resided there. His mother of Cross Plains, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Benjiman was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 25, 1918 at Camp Bowie, Texas. Recruit Barclay was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth for training. Benjiman was given assignment to Company B 141st Infantry Regiment 36th Division at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 14, 1918. Private Barclay's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 26, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The 36th division was stationed at Bar-sur-Aube until September 26, 1918, conducting training with the French Army. The division's Meuse-Argonne operations began October 7, 1918, and it was between Somme-Py and the Ainse River engagements that Benjiman was wounded in action. He died from those wounds on November 1, 1918, in a field hospital and buried near the battlefield. His mother was notified.

Private Benjiman C. Barclay was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Benjiman's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Benjiman's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Bordeaux France on January 24, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey February 10, 1921. Then by train to Cross Plains Texas arriving February 23, 1921. Benjiman Barclay was laid to rest in the Burnt Branch Cemetery at Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Eugene Carter Bell, a single white male living in Baird, Callahan County, Texas and working as a pharmacist for US Army at Camp Leon Springs in San Antonio as of June 15, 1917. Eugene was of medium height and medium build with black hair and gray green eyes. Born in Baird, Callahan County, October 21, 1894 to Farley S. and Ann E. Bell, and raised there in Baird, Texas. Eugene is reported living with his parents and siblings in Baird, Callahan County on both the 1900 and the 1910 censuses. Eugene married Miss Mary Belle Pool on June 2, 1918 in Bexar County, eighteen days before he shipped out from Hoboken. His wife, Mrs. Mary Pool Bell is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Waco, Texas.

Eugene was called into active federal service for the US Army on August 15, 1917 at Camp Leon Springs as a 2nd Lieutenant. Eugene Bell was sent to officer training at Camp Funston, Leon Springs, Texas in San Antonio. Eugene was in Camp Travis for training with the Company A 359th Infantry Regiment in the 90th Infantry Division. Eugene was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on June 3, 1918. Eugene's regiment moved out to Camp Mills New York and then to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to England on June 20, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Eugene's company entered France and spent time training near Rouvres France for six weeks at eight hours per day. On August 19, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of Toul. This move was scarcely completed when the division was ordered to relieve the 1st Division in the line in the Villers-en-Haye sector north of Toul, which was completed on August 24, 1918.

The 90th division's St. Mihiel operation was September 12-16, 1918. The division remained in line in the Puvenelle sector until October 10, 1918. Meuse-Argonne operations October 13 to November 11, 1918. The division was under fire August 20, 1918 to November 11, 1918, they were advancing when halted by the armistice. During the Argonne Forest operations Lieutenant Bell was killed in action on November 5, 1918 in France. His wife was notified in Waco, Texas. Two days later, November 7th, his brother Private Hubbard Bell died at Ft Sam Houston.

1st Lieutenant Eugene C. Bell was buried in a temporary grave on a hill north of Bantheville France to be later reinterred on November 22, 1921 in the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Survived by his wife and his parents.

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Mr. Hubbard McDonald Bell, a single white male living in Baird, Callahan County, Texas and his employment is unknown as of June 15, 1917. Hubbard was not required to register for the draft due to his age. Born in Baird, Callahan County, October 1, 1897 to Farley S. and Ann E. Bell, and raised there in Baird, Texas. Hubbard is reported living with his parents and siblings in Baird, Callahan County on both the 1900 and the 1910 censuses. His mother, Mrs. Judge F. S. Bell is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Baird, Texas.

Hubbard was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on July 20, 1918 at Ft Sam Houston Texas. Recruit Bell was sent to boot camp at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio on July 21, 1918. Private Bell was in Ft Sam Houston for training with the Company F 3rd Infantry Regiment. He may have spent some time at Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas for border patrol. Hubbard was in the base hospital at Ft Sam Houston, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia on November 7, 1918. His mother was notified in Baird, Texas. Two days before, November 5th, his brother Lieutenant Eugene Bell was killed in action in France.

Private Hubbard M. Bell's body was sent by train to Baird, Texas and was laid to rest in the Ross Cemetery at Baird, Callahan County, Texas on November 9, 1918. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Thomas Gentry Brashear, a single white male living in Atwell, Callahan County, Texas and he was working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. Thomas was of medium height and medium build with brown hair and grey eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Boaz, Coryell County, Texas on August 20, 1891 to Guy T. and Annie M. Brashear, and was raised in Coryell County and Eastland County, Texas. Thomas was reported living with his parents and siblings in Eastland County, Texas on both the 1900 and the 1910 censuses. He registered for the draft in Callahan County, it is not known how long he resided there. His father of Atwell, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Thomas was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 26, 1918 at Atwell, Texas. Recruit Brashear was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth for training. Private Brashear was given assignment to Company C 141st Infantry Regiment 36th Division at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 14, 1918. Private Brashear's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 26, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The 36th division was stationed at Bar-sur-Aube until September 26, 1918, conducting training with the French Army. It was during the training that Thomas got sick, probably influenza, and died from pneumonia on August 21, 1918, in a field hospital. His father was notified.

Private Thomas G. Brashear was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Thomas's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Thomas's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Antwerp Belgium on April 26, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey May 18, 1921. Then by train to Cross Plains Texas arriving June 14, 1921. Thomas Brashear was laid to rest in the Atwell Cemetery at Putnam, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Bruce Benton Bush, a single white male living in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas and working as a farm laborer for Mr. J. A. Heyser as of June 15, 1917. Bruce was of medium height and medium build with dark brown hair and gray eyes. Born in Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana on August 18, 1893 to Stephen T. and Laura A. Bush, and raised there in Leesville, Louisiana. Bruce is reported living with his parents and siblings in Leesville, Vernon Parish on both the 1900 and the 1910 censuses, except his mother is not on the 1910 census because she died in January of 1910. I don't know when Bruce moved to Putnam, Texas. His brother, Mr. Thomas S. Bush is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Leesville, Louisiana.

Bruce was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 27, 1918 at Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Recruit Bush was sent boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Bruce was in Camp Travis for training with the 25th Company 7th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Private Bush was assigned to Company A 359th Infantry Regiment 90th Division on May 13, 1918. Bruce's regiment moved out to Camp Mills New York and then to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to England on June 20, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Bruce's company entered France and spent time training near Rouvres France for six weeks at eight hours per day. On August 19, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of Toul. This move was scarcely completed when the division was ordered to relieve the 1st Division in the line in the Villers-en-Haye sector north of Toul, which was completed on August 24, 1918. Bruce was slightly wounded in action on September 6, 1918.

The 90th division's St. Mihiel operation was September 12-16, 1918. The division remained in line in the Puvenelle sector until October 10, 1918. Meuse-Argonne operations October 13 to November 11, 1918. The division was under fire August 20, 1918 to November 11, 1918, they were advancing when halted by the armistice. During the Argonne Forest operations Private Bush was wounded in action on November 2, 1918 and died of the wounds. His brother was notified.

Private Bruce B. Bush was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Bruce's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Bruce's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Antwerp Belgium on June 19, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey July 2, 1921. Then by train to Leesville, Louisiana arriving July 26, 1921. Bruce Bush was laid to rest in the Silver Creek Cemetery at Leesville, Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Survived by his father.

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Mr. Charles Carlock, a single white male living in Stamford, Jones County, Texas and he was working as a cook for his brother-in-law Mr. James F. Lee, husband of Nellie B. (Carlock) Lee, as of June 5, 1917. Charles was tall and slender with brown hair and blue eyes and probably a normal complexion. Born in Baird, Callahan County, Texas on March 28, 1888 to W. V. and Louisa Carlock, and was raised in Callahan County and Jones County, Texas. Reported that his mother died in 1892 and his father preceded her in death. Charles was reported living with his sister, Nellie, and her husband James in Jones County, Texas on the 1900 census. Charles was reported living with his sister, Maggie Burton, and her husband in Kaufman County, Texas on the 1910 census. He registered for the draft in Jones County, and it is not known when he moved back to Stamford. His sister, Mrs. Maggie Burton of Terrell, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Charles was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 21, 1917 at Anson, Texas. Recruit Carlock was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio for training. On September 23, 1917 Private Carlock was assigned to 52nd Company 13th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On October 24, 1917 Private Carlock was assigned to 53rd Company 13th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On November 21, 1917 Private Carlock was assigned to Mechanic Repair Shop 311 Quartermaster Corps. On December 26, 1917 Private Carlock was assigned to Machine Shop Truck Unit 311 Quartermaster Corps. Private Carlock's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on February 8, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. Charles was assigned to mess Cook for his unit on May 1, 1918. It was after the armistice that Charles got injured in a motor accident and died on November 21, 1918, in a field hospital. His sister was notified.

Cook Charles Carlock was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Charles's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Charles's remains were loaded onto the USAT ship Cambrai in Antwerp, Belgium on May 23, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on June 6, 1921. Then by train to Baird Texas arriving June 28, 1921. Charles Carlock was laid to rest in the Ross Cemetery at Baird, Callahan County, Texas.

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Mr. John Bryan Coil, a single white male living in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas and he was working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. John was of medium height and medium build with red hair and blue eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas on May 9, 1896 to Jerome and Isabel C. Coil, and was raised in Callahan County and Taylor County, Texas. John was reported living with his parents in Taylor County, Texas on the 1900 census. I did not find him on a 1910 census. His father of Abilene, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

John was drafted into federal service for the US Army on June 27, 1918 at Abilene, Texas. Recruit Coil was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio for training. On July 3, 1918 John was given assignment to 70th Company 18th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. About August 10, 1918 John was sent to Camp Beauregard, Louisiana for assignment with Company B 156th Infantry Regiment 39th Division. Private Coil's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on August 22, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The last units of the 39th Division arrived in France September 7, 1918 and was ordered to the St. Florent area and designated the 5th Depot Division training personnel as replacements. On September 11, 1918 John was assigned as replacement to Company H 356th Infantry Regiment 89th Division. The 89th division's St. Mihiel operations were September 12-16, 1918 and the division's Meuse-Argonne operations began October 19, 1918, and it was advancing the assault until the armistice was signed when it had crossed the River Meuse north of Stenay. It was reported that John was killed in action on November 11, 1918, after the armistice was signed. His father was notified.

Private John B. Coil was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was John's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. John's remains were loaded onto the USAT Somme in Calais France on February 27, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey March 14, 1921. Then by train to Abilene, Texas arriving April 5, 1921. John Coil was laid to rest in the Abilene Municipal Cemetery at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Thomas Barton Coppinger, a single white male living in Cottonwood, Callahan County, Texas and he was working as farm laborer for Mr. T. A. Copinger, his father, as of June 5, 1917. Thomas was tall and slender with black hair and brown eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Dayton, Rhea County, Tennessee on January 25, 1894 to Thomas A. and Minnie Texas Coppinger, and was raised in Tennessee and Callahan County, Texas. Thomas was reported living with his parents and siblings in Rhea County, Tennessee on the 1900 census. Thomas was reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas on the 1910 census. His father of Cottonwood, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Thomas was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 25, 1918 at Camp Bowie, Texas. Recruit Coppinger was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth for training. Private Coppinger was given assignment to Company D 141st Infantry Regiment 36th Division at Camp Bowie. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 14, 1918. Private Coppinger's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 26, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The 36th division was stationed at Bar-sur-Aube until September 26, 1918, conducting training with the French Army. It was during the training that Thomas got sick, probably influenza, and died from pneumonia on August 26, 1918, in a field hospital. His father was notified.

Private Thomas B. Coppinger was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Thomas's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Thomas's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Antwerp Belgium on April 26, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey May 18, 1921. Then by train to Arlington, Virginia arriving June 17, 1921. Thomas Coppinger was laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia on June 23, 1921. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Charlie Blanton Davis, a married (or single) white male living in Leakey, Real County, Texas and working a farm for himself on his father's place as of June 15, 1917. Charlie was tall and stout build with dark brown hair and light brown eyes. Born in Baird, Callahan County, July 18, 1893 to John Henry and Nancy S. Davis, and raised in Callahan and Real Counties. Charlie was not found on either the 1900 or the 1910 censuses. Charlie stated he was married on the draft registration card, or it was an error, but no records found to substantiate that. His father, Mr. John H. Davis is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Rio Frio, Texas.

Charlie was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 23, 1918 at Leakey, Texas. Charlie Davis was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Davis was in Camp Travis for training with the 31st Company 8th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On September 4, 1918 Charlie was transferred to the 3rd Company Casual Regiment at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. On September 9, 1918 Charlie was assigned to the Company G 121st Infantry Regiment 31st Division. Charlie's regiment moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on October 5, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. But then, only a couple days before reaching France Charlie died of pneumonia on October 14, 1918 at sea aboard the transport ship.

Private Charlie B. Davis' body was returned to America aboard the same USAT ship on which he died. Then by train to Rio Frio, Texas. Charlie Davis was laid to rest in the Leakey Floral Cemetery at Leakey, Real County, Texas. Survived by his father, his mother passed away in 1905.

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Mr. Roy R. B. D'Spain, a single white male living in Lowell, Cochise County, Arizona and working as a coal miner for P. & A. Mining Company as of June 15, 1917. Born in Bertram, Burnet County, Texas on April 3, 1895 to Samuel and Ollie D'Spain, and raised there in Burnet County, Texas. Roy is reported living with his parents and siblings in Burnet County on the 1900 census. Roy is reported living with his parents and siblings in Pecos County on the 1910 census. I don't know when he moved to Arizona. His mother, Mrs. Ollie D'Spain is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Clyde, Texas.

Roy was drafted into federal service for the US Army on February 16, 1918 at Tombstone, Arizona. Recruit D'Spain was sent to Camp Grant in Illinois. Private D'Spain was in Camp Grant for training with the Company B 311th Engineer Regiment 89th Division until August 13, 1918. He was then assigned to Medical Department Camp Grant Base Hospital to October 12, 1918. Private D'Spain was assigned to the Utilities Detachment of the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Grant, Illinois. On March 15, 1919 Roy was in the base hospital at Camp Grant, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia. His mother was notified in Clyde, Texas.

Private Roy D'Spain's body was sent by train to Clyde, Texas and was laid to rest in the Clyde Cemetery at Clyde, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Claude Wayne Eastham, a single white male living in Lou, Dawson County, Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 15, 1917. Born in Admiral, Callahan County, Texas on April 22, 1893 to Wayne B. and Mary Jane Eastham, and raised there in Callahan County, Texas. Claude is reported living with his mother and siblings in Callahan County on the 1900 census, his father died in 1898. Claude is reported living with his mother and siblings in Dawson County on the 1910 census. Claude's residence is Brownfield, Texas as of September 1918. His mother, Mrs. Mary Eastham is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Lou, Texas.

Claude was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 6, 1918 at Brownfield, Texas. Recruit Eastham was sent to Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Eastham was in Camp Travis for training with the 44th Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Claude was in the base hospital at Camp Travis, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia on October 17, 1918. His mother was notified in Lou, Texas.

Private Claude W. Eastham's body was sent by train to Lamesa, Texas and was laid to rest in the Pride Cemetery at Terry County, Texas on October 20, 1918. Survived by his mother, his father passed away 1898.

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Mr. Virgil Thomas Farrar, a single white male living in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas and he was working as farm laborer for the Thaxton Estate, Clyde, Texas as of June 5, 1917. Virgil was short and medium build with black hair and blue eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas on February 22, 1895 to Thomas J. and Lula M. Farrar, and was raised in Johnson and Callahan County, Texas. Virgil was reported living with his parents and siblings in Johnson County, Texas on the 1900 census. Virgil was reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas on the 1910 census. Virgil married Miss Hattie M. Pool on May 6, 1918 at Baird, Callahan County, Texas. His wife of Clyde, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Virgil was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 25, 1918 at Baird, Texas. Recruit Farrar was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth for training. Private Farrar was given assignment to Company C 111th Field Signal Battalion 36th Division at Camp Bowie. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 14, 1918. Private Farrar's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 18, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The 36th division was stationed at Bar-sur-Aube until September 26, 1918, conducting training with the French Army. It was during the training that Virgil got sick, probably influenza, and died from pneumonia on September 6, 1918, in a field hospital. His wife was notified.

Private Virgil T. Farrar was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on August 17, 1922 in the St. Mihiel↘ American Cemetery at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Leonard's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Survived by his wife and his parents.

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Mr. Leonard Marshall Grisham, a single white male living near Sabanno, Eastland County, Texas in Callahan County and working a farm with his father on his father's place near Sabanno as of June 15, 1917. Leonard was of medium height and medium build with black hair and black eyes. Born in Charlie, Clay County, Texas on January 22, 1895 to William M. and Nancy E. Grisham, and raised in Clay and Callahan Counties. Leonard was not found on the 1900 census. Leonard was found on the 1910 census living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas. His father, Mr. William Grisham is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Nimrod, Texas.

Leonard was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 22, 1918 at Baird, Texas. Leonard Grisham was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Grisham was in Camp Travis for training with the 44th Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On August 20, 1918 Leonard was transferred to the 3rd Company Casual Regiment at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. On September 9, 1918 Leonard was assigned to the Company A 122nd Infantry Regiment 31st Division. Leonard's regiment moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on October 7, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. But then, only a few days after reaching France Leonard died on October 23, 1918 at Le Mans.

Private Leonard M. Grisham was buried in a temporary grave to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Leonard's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Leonard's remains were loaded onto the USAT Mercury in Brest France on June 6, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on June 30, 1920. Then by train to Arlington, Virginia arriving July 27, 1920. Leonard Grisham was laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia on July 30, 1920. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. John Murray Gunn, a single white male living in Callahan County near Moran, Shackelford County, Texas and he was working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. John was of medium height and medium build with brown color hair and brown eyes and probably a tan complexion. Born in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi on September 6, 1895 to James F. and Dora Lee Gunn, and was raised in Mississippi and Bell County, Texas. John was reported as living with his parents and siblings in Bell County, Texas on the 1900 census. John was reported as living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas on the 1910 census. He registered for the draft in Callahan County. His father of RFD 2 Moran, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

John was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 21, 1917 at Baird, Texas. Recruit Gunn was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. John was given assignment for training to the Headquarters Company 10th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On October 29, 1917 Private Gunn was assigned to Company E 144th Infantry Regiment 36th Division at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 14, 1918. Private Gunn's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 18, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. The 36th division was stationed at Bar-sur-Aube, and on August 21, 1918 Private Gunn was transferred to the Company A 23rd Infantry Regiment 2nd Division at the vicinity of Nancy. On August 6 the division relieved a French unit in the Marbache sector where it remained until relieved by the 82nd division on August 16, 1918. The division's Saint Mihiel operations were September 12-16, 1918. The division's Meuse-Argonne operations began October 1, 1918, and it was between Somme-Py and Givry during this battle that John was wounded in action, and he died from wounds October 13, 1918, and buried on the battlefield. His father was notified.

Private John M. Gunn was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was John's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. John's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in St. Nazaire, France on November 22, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on December 15, 1920. Then by train to Oplin, Texas arriving January 11, 1921. John Gunn was laid to rest in the Dennis Cemetery at Oplin, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Thomas Norman Johnson, a single white male living in Putnam, Texas and working as a farm laborer for W. T. Wheeler as of June 5, 1917. Thomas was of medium height and stout build with light brown hair and gray eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born in Ashland, Clay County, Alabama on April 21, 1887 to John H. and Nancy A. Johnson and he was raised in Alabama and Callahan County. He was reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas in the 1900 census. He was reported living with his father and step-mother and siblings in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas in the 1910 census. Thomas's mother died in 1902. Miss Flora Ivey, a friend of Putnam, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Thomas was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 21, 1917 at Baird, Texas. Recruit Johnson was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio on September 10, 1917. Private Johnson was in Camp Travis for training with the D Company 10th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. He was there until October 22, 1917 then transferred to Camp Bowie in Fort Worth and was assigned to the Company I 144th Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division. Thomas was there only five weeks when he got sick, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia on November 30, 1917. His friend was notified in Putnam, Texas.

Private Thomas N. Johnson's body was sent by train to Scranton, Texas and was laid to rest in the Scranton Cemetery at Eastland County, Texas on December 1, 1917. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Orion Alonzo Keele, a single white male living in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas and being a student in officer school at US Army Camp Leon Springs in San Antonio as of June 15, 1917. Orion was of medium height and medium build with dark brown hair and brown eyes. Born in Killeen, Bell County, September 15, 1895 to Ivason R. and Mary J. Keele, and raised there in Bell County and Callahan County, Texas. Orion and family are not found on either the 1900 or the 1910 censuses. His father is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Clyde, Texas.

Orion was called into active federal service for the US Army on November 27, 1917 at Camp Leon Springs as a 1st Lieutenant. Orion Keele was sent to infantry training at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Orion was sent to Camp MacArthur for training with the Company B 34th Infantry Regiment in the 7th Infantry Division. Orion's regiment moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on August 17, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. Only a few days after reaching France Orion's company entered the 15th training area near Ancy-le-Franc. On September 30, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of Toul, more training and equipping. This move was scarcely completed when the division was ordered to relieve the 90th Division in the line in the Puvenelle sector north of Toul, which was completed on October 11, 1918. The 7th division remained in defensive occupation in the Puvenelle sector from October 10, 1918 to November 9, 1918, during this operation Lieutenant Keele was killed in action on November 3, 1918 at Lorraine, France. His father was notified.

Lieutenant Keele was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Orion's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Orion's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton on June 19, 1921 in Antwerp, Belgium and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey July 2, 1921. Then by train to Oplin Texas arriving August 10, 1921. Orion Keele was laid to rest in the Oplin Cemetery at Oplin, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Lester Edward Lambert, a single white male living in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas and working as a grocer clerk for Sowell & Sons as of June 15, 1917. Lester was tall and slender with red hair and blue eyes. Born in Baird, Callahan County, November 9, 1891 to William L. 'Wiley' and Mary 'Mollie' (Hinds) Lambert, and raised there in Baird, Texas. Lester is reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County on the 1900 census. Lester is reported living with his parents and siblings in Runnels County on the 1910 census. Lester and the family moved to Lubbock between 1910 and 1917. His father is listed as next of kin on his Army record living in Lubbock, Texas.

Lester was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 5, 1918 at Lubbock, Texas. Recruit Lambert was sent to Camp MacArthur, in Waco, Texas. Lester was in Camp MacArthur with the Infantry Replacement and Training Camp. On August 15, 1918 Lester was assigned to 6th Company August Auto Replacement Draft of Camp MacArthur Texas. Lester's unit moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship on August 24, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France. But then, only a few days after reaching France Lester's company entered France and spent time training near Luneville France. On September 11, 1918, Lester was assigned to Company C 60th Infantry Regiment 5th Division in time for the Saint Mihiel operation September 12-16, 1918. On September 17-27, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of Toul, then September 28, 1918 the 5th Division moved to Pagny-sur-Meuse for training and equipping. The division's Meuse-Argonne operation was October 5 to November 11, 1918. Private Lambert was killed in action on October 14, 1918.

Private Lester E. Lambert was buried in a temporary grave near the battlefield to be later reinterred on January 13, 1922 in the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery in Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. John Bethel Mullican, a single white male living in Baird Texas as of April 14, 1917. Born in Baird, Callahan County, Texas August 21, 1900 to Evan B. and Mary C. Mullican. John is reported to be living in Callahan County, Texas with his parents and siblings in the 1910 census and he was raised there.

John enlisted into federal service for the US Navy on April 14, 1917 at Dallas, Texas. Apprentice Seaman Mullican was sent to naval training camp at Great Lakes, Lakes County, Illinois. Seaman 2nd Class Mullican was assigned to the USS Missouri on April 21, 1917. He was sent to the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia on May 6, 1917. John died from disease in the naval hospital there on June 2, 1917. His father of Baird, Texas was notified.

Seaman 2nd Class Petty Officer John B. Mullican's body was sent by train to Baird Texas arriving June 1917. Interment in the Ross Cemetery in Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. William Austin Thomas Peevy, a single white male living in Cross Plains, Callahan County, Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 15, 1917. William was of medium height and medium build with dark brown hair and blue eyes. Born in Myrtle Springs, Van Zandt County, July 29, 1895 to William O. and Susie Peevy, and raised in Van Zandt and Callahan Counties. William was not found on the 1900 census. William was reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County in the 1910 census. His father is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Cottonwood, Texas.

William was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 22, 1918 at Baird, Texas. William Peevy was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Peevy was in Camp Travis for training with the 44th Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On August 20, 1918 William was transferred to the 3rd Company Casual Regiment at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. On September 4, 1918 William was assigned to the Company C 106th Engineer Regiment 31st Division. William's regiment moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on September 16, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France by way of Scotland. William was too sick to continue and was put off at Scotland and died there on October 4, 1918 of pneumonia.

Private William A. T. Peevy was buried in a temporary grave in Scotland to be repatriated to America after the war. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was William's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. William's remains were loaded onto the USAT ship Antigone in Liverpool on September 18, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on September 29, 1920. Then by train to Cross Plains, Texas arriving on November 20, 1920. William Peevy was laid to rest in the Old Cottonwood Cemetery at Cottonwood, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Wendell Holmes Russell, a single white male living in Baird Texas as of June 5, 1917. Born in Baird, Callahan County, Texas October 19, 1894 to Benjamin L. and Katie R. Russell. Wendell is reported to be living in Callahan County, Texas with his parents and siblings in the 1910 and the 1910 censuses and he was raised in Baird.

Wendell enlisted into federal service for the US Navy on July 18, 1917 at Dallas, Texas. Musician 2nd Class Russell was sent to Receiving Ship at Norfolk, Virginia. Musician 2nd Class Russell was assigned to the Military Government Office, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on September 21, 1917. He was sent to the Field Hospital in Santo Domingo, Wendell died from disease in the field hospital there on January 13, 1919. His father of Baird, Texas was notified.

Musician 2nd Class Petty Officer Wendell H. Russell's body was sent to Baird Texas. Interment in the Ross Cemetery in Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Samuel Houston Seay, a married white male living in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and he was working as a mechanic for the US Transportation Department, Quartermaster Corps in El Paso, Texas as of June 5, 1917. Samuel was medium height and medium build with black hair and dark brown eyes and probably a normal complexion. Born in Belle Plain, Callahan County, Texas on December 6, 1886 to J. B. and Leona N. Seay, and was raised in Callahan County, Texas. Samuel was reported living with his parents and siblings in Callahan County, Texas on the 1900 census. Samuel was reported living with his wife, May 1887 Texas, and child, Brown 1908 Texas, in Dallas County, Texas on the 1910 census. Samuel married Miss May Seay about 1907. His mother of Austin, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.

Samuel was drafted into federal service for the US Army about June, 1917 at El Paso, Texas. Recruit Seay was sent to Fort Bliss in El Paso for training. Private Seay was transferred and assigned to Motor Truck Company 411 Quartermaster Corps in Camp Johnston, Florida. Samuel was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps on February 23, 1918. Lieutenant Seay's unit moved to Camp Merritt, New Jersey in preparation for overseas deployment. On May 26, 1918 Samuel's unit moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship for the eleven day voyage to France. Samuel got sick, probably influenza, and died from pneumonia on December 2, 1918, in an American Red Cross hospital and was buried at Bertoi Chamts, France. His Mother was notified in Austin, Texas.

1st Lieutenant Samuel H. Seay was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on October 25, 1922 in the Aisne-Marne↘ American Cemetery at Belleau, France. Survived by his wife and his mother, his father passed away November 18, 1917.

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Mr. John Edward Shipman, a single white male living in Leaday, Coleman County, Texas and working as farm laborer for Mr. J. C. Sellers farm as of June 15, 1917. Born in Callahan County, Texas on December 23, 1888 to James E. and Sarah E. Shipman, and raised there in Callahan County, Texas. John is reported living with a cousin and siblings in Callahan County on the 1900 census, his mother died in 1894. John is not found on the 1910 census, his father died in 1909. His brother, Mr. Will Shipman is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Melvin, McCulloch County, Texas.

John was drafted into federal service for the US Army on (date missing) at Coleman, Texas. Recruit Shipman was sent to Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Shipman was in Camp Travis for training with the 18th Company 5th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. John was in the base hospital at Camp Travis, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia on March 16, 1918. His brother was notified in Melvin, Texas.

Private John E. Shipman's body was sent by train to Melvin, Texas and was laid to rest in the Stacy Cemetery at Stacy, McCulloch County, Texas on March 18, 1918. Survived by his brother, his parents preceded him in death.

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Mr. John Walter Slough, Jr., a single white male living in Oplin, Callahan County Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. John was of medium height and stout build with brown hair and brown eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born in Holder, Brown County, January 30, 1893 to John Walter and Bettie E. (May) Slough, and was raised there in Brown County. John moved to Callahan County area with his family sometime after 1910 and before he was drafted. His father is listed as next of kin on his Army record in Houston, but his father is in Cross Plains on the 1920 census.

John was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 22, 1918 at Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Recruit Slough was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Private Slough was in Camp Travis for training with the 44th Company Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Private Slough was assigned to the 39th Balloon Company Air Service at Post Field at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on August 22, 1918. He was there two months and died of pneumonia on October 26, 1918. His father was notified.

Private John W. Slough, Jr.'s body was shipped to May, Texas and laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Holder, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Robert Leo Wilson, a single white male living in Atwell, Callahan County, Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 15, 1917. Robert was tall and slender with light brown hair and brown eyes. Born in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri on January 19, 1895 to Relsy M. and Curtice J. Wilson, and raised there in Missouri and Erath County, Texas. Robert is reported living with his parents and siblings in Erath County, Texas on the 1900 census. Robert is reported living with his parents and siblings in Palo Pinto County, Texas on the 1910 census. Robert and family moved to Callahan County between 1910 and 1917. His father, Mr. Relsy M. Wilson is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Atwell, Texas.

Robert was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 27, 1918 at Baird, Callahan County, Texas. Recruit Wilson was sent boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Robert was in Camp Travis for training with the 25th Company 7th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Private Wilson was assigned to Company A 359th Infantry Regiment 90th Division on May 13, 1918. Robert's regiment moved out to Camp Mills New York and then to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to England on June 20, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Robert's company entered France and spent time training near Rouvres France for six weeks at eight hours per day. On August 19, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of Toul. This move was scarcely completed when the division was ordered to relieve the 1st Division in the line in the Villers-en-Haye sector north of Toul, which was completed on August 24, 1918.

The 90th division's St. Mihiel operation was September 12-16, 1918. The division remained in line in the Puvenelle sector until October 10, 1918. Meuse-Argonne operations October 13 to November 11, 1918. The division was under fire August 20, 1918 to November 11, 1918, they were advancing when halted by the armistice. During the Argonne Forest operations Private Wilson was wounded in action, he died on November 4, 1918 of the wounds. His father was notified.

Private Robert L. Wilson was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Robert's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Robert's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Antwerp Belgium on June 19, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey July 2, 1921. Then by train to Putnam, Texas arriving July 26, 1921. Robert Wilson was laid to rest in the Atwell Cemetery at Putnam, Callahan County, Texas. Survived by his parents. Survived by his parents.

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Mr. Leonard F. Worley, a single white male living in Denton, Denton County, Texas and working as a farm laborer for Mr. R. L. Wilkinson's dairy farm as of June 15, 1917. Leonard was medium height and medium build with light brown hair and brown eyes. Born in Marysville, Cooke County, Texas on April 2, 1896 to Silas P. and Carrie J. Worley, and raised there in Cooke and Brown County, Texas. Leonard is reported living with his mother and siblings in Brown County, Texas on the 1900 census, his father may have died before 1900 since he is not listed. Leonard is reported living with his mother and step-father, James Cross, and siblings in Brown County, Texas on the 1910 census. Leonard and family moved to Callahan County between 1910 and 1917. His mother, Mrs. Carrie J. Cross is listed on his Army record as next of kin living in Cross Plains, Texas.

Leonard was drafted into federal service for the US Army on March 30, 1918 at Denton, Denton County, Texas. Recruit Worley was sent boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Leonard was in Camp Travis for training with the 11th Company 3rd Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On April 10, 1918 Leonard was assigned for training with the 29th Company 8th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Private Worley was transferred to 6th Company 2nd Replacement Battalion 1st Replacement Regiment at Camp Gordon, Georgia on April 22, 1918. He was transferred to Recruit Detachment 27th Division at Camp Stuart, Virginia on May 15, 1918. On May 23, 1918 Private Worley was assigned to Company A 2nd Corps Replacement Battalion, moved to the port of embarkation in Newport News, Virginia and boarded the transport ship to France on June 6, 1918 for the eleven day voyage to France.

Leonard's company entered France and spent time training. On July 28, 1918 Leonard was assigned to the Company A 107th Infantry Regiment 27th Division and then entered the line with the British units opposite Mt. Kemmel. On August 20, 1918, the division moved to the Dickebush sector, Belgium which was occupied next day. On August 31st the division was a front-line division in the attack on Vierstandt Ridge, the 30th Division on its left, 34th British Division on its right. Leonard was promoted to Private 1st class on September 14, 1918. As part of the 2d Corps (U.S.) 4th British Army, the division was in action near Bony, September 24th to October 1st. On October 12th it again entered the line in the St. Soupiet sector crossing the Seille River in the attack on Jonc de Mer Ridge. During the Ypres-Lys operations Leonard Worley was taken ill, he died on October 12, 1918 of pneumonia. His mother was notified.

Private 1st Class Leonard F. Worley was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on October 6, 1922 in the Somme↘ American Cemetery at Bony, Picardie, France. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Survived by his mother.

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