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Heart of Texas World War One, Rem Bios & Records, Brown County Texas ![[usa flag]](../../images/tex_flag.png)
Mr. Virgil W. Bales, a single white male living in Bangs, Texas and working as a tenant farmer for Mr. W. F. Norton as of June 5, 1917. Virgil was a tall slender man with brown hair and eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Nemo, Somervell County, February 16, 1894 to Jessie E. and Susan B. Bales, and raised there in Somervell County. Virgil moved to the Bangs area sometime after 1910, and on October 6, 1917 married Bertha Boenicke in Brown county.
Virgil was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 22, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Bales was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. August 20, 1918 Private Bales was sent to Camp Wheeler in Georgia for training with the Corps of Engineers and on September 2, 1918 he was assigned to Company D 106th Engineers Regiment in the 31st Infantry Division. Soon after his assignment they moved out to the port of embarkation in New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to Great Britain on September 16, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to Scotland. But then, only a few days after reaching Scotland, Virgil got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 2, 1918. His wife Bertha was notified.
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Private Virgil W. Bales was buried in a temporary grave there in Scotland to be later repatriated to Texas. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Virgil's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Virgil's remains were loaded onto the USAT Antigone in Liverpool England on September 18, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on September 29, 1920. Then by train to Brownwood Texas arriving on October 21, 1920. Virgil Bales was laid to rest in the Trickham Cemetery at Coleman County, Texas. Survived by his parents, and his wife of one year.
Mr. Harry Weakly Beavers, a single white male living in Milano, Texas and working as a section laborer for the I&GN Rail Road as of June 5, 1917. Harry was of medium height and build with brown hair and gray eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Brownwood, Brown County, September 17, 1895 to Joe E. and Lillian V. Beavers, and raised there in Brown County during his childhood. Harry moved to the Milano area with his parents sometime between 1900 and 1910, and on November 26, 1917 married Ophelia B. Stemmons in Milam county.
Harry was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 26, 1918 at Milano Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. May 13, 1918 Harry was in Camp Travis for training with the 345th Machine Gun Battalion and on September 2, 1918 he was assigned to Company B 345th Machine Gun Battalion in the 90th Infantry Division. Soon after his assignment they 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 13, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Harry'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. Harry was wounded during the division's St. Mihiel operations and died of those wounds on September 29, 1918. His wife Ophelia was notified.
Private Harry W. Beavers was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on July 18, 1922 in the St. Mihiel↘ American Cemetery at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Harry's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. The American Legion Post at Milano was named for Harry Beavers, and a cenotaph in his memory placed in the Milano Cemetery. His mother was one of the Gold Star Mothers that went to France to visit his grave as a guest of the U.S. Government. Survived by his mother, and his wife of nearly one year, preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Oscar N. Bolinger, a single white male living in Indian Creek, Texas and likely working as farm laborer for his self or an owner as of February 1917. Oscar was born in San Saba County, August 23, 1894 to Joseph H. and Birdie C. Bolinger, and raised there in San Saba County. Oscar moved to the Indian Creek area sometime after 1910.
Oscar enlisted into federal service for the US Army on February 11, 1917 at Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Recruit Bolinger was trained up at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, and then on March 8, 1917 Private Bolinger was sent to Ft McIntosh in Webb County, Texas for training with 37th Infantry Regiment patrolling the Mexican border and he was assigned to Company I 37th Infantry Regiment. Soon after America entered the World War on April 6, 1917, his unit was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division. Private Bolinger was assigned to Company G 28th Infantry Regiment on May 30, 1917 and they moved out to the port of embarkation in New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on June 12, 1917 for the 11 day voyage to France.
The First Division being the first American division to enter France, and first to fire a shot at the Germans, for training they were initially under the tactical command of the French Army. Private Bolinger fought in the Luneville sector October 21, 1917 to November 20, 1917, the Ansauville sector January 15, 1918 to April 3, 1918, during which he was promoted to Private 1st Class on April 1, 1918. Then, only a few days of quiet before the division entered the Cantigny sector on April 25, 1918, during this battle PFC Bolinger was killed in action on May 28, 1918. His father, Joseph Bolinger was notified.
Private 1st Class Oscar N. Bolinger was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to Texas. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Oscar's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Oscar's remains were loaded onto the USAT Somme in Calais France on February 27, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on March 14, 1921. Then by train to San Saba Texas arriving March 28, 1921. Oscar Bolinger was laid to rest in the Mesquite Cemetery at San Saba County, Texas. Survived by his parents, however, his mother passed away October 10, 1918.
Mr. Arthur Ross Brannan, a single white male living in Brownwood Texas as of August 8, 1918. Born in Johnston County, Oklahoma October 18, 1898 to John R. and Lenora J. Brannan. It is not known to me where he was raised, possibilities are Collin County Texas, Johnston County Oklahoma, and Tarrant County Texas. Arthur moved to Brownwood Texas with his step father B. F. Langford and his mother sometime after they were married in Johnson County Texas on February 2, 1914.
Arthur enlisted into federal service for the US Navy on August 9, 1918 at Houston, Texas. Apprentice Seaman Brannan was sent to naval training camp at Mare Island, Solano County, California. Apprentice Seaman Brannan was at the Mare Island training camp for 71 days and he died from pneumonia and influenza in the naval hospital there on October 19, 1918. His mother, Mrs B. F. Langford of Brownwood was notified.
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Apprentice Seaman Arthur R. Brannan's body was sent to Brownwood Texas and his funeral was October 27, 1918. He was a Modern Woodmen, and the Students Army Training Corps of HPC participated in the funeral. Interment in the Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas. Survived by his mother and step father, and it is not known to me if his father was living.
Mr. William Bernay Camp, a single white male living in Longview, Texas and working as a clerk in the S. H. Fuller Shoe Store as of June 5, 1917. William was of medium height and medium build with light brown hair and brown eyes, born in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas July 3, 1892 to Thompson and Ella Camp. Raised there in Brown County until his family moved to Longview Texas sometime before 1900.
William was drafted into federal service, despite his listing his mother as a dependent and reason for being exempt, for the US Army on March 29, 1918 at Longview, Texas. Recruit Camp was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio, and then on May 20, 1918 Private Camp was sent to the 90th Infantry Division training with 359th Infantry Regiment. He was assigned to Company I 359th Infantry Regiment. Soon after his assignment they 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 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Harry's company entered France and spent time training near Rouvres France for six weeks at eight hours per day. Promoted to Private 1st Class on July 23, 1918. 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, Meuse-Argonne operations September 26, 1918 to November 11, 1918. William was wounded during the division's Meuse-Agonne operations and died of those wounds on November 4, 1918. His mother was notified.
Private 1st Class William B. Camp was buried in a temporary grave there in France. 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 reinterred on November 15, 1921 in the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery at Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France. Survived by his mother, however, his father passed away 1900.
Mr. Joseph Collins, a single white male living in Smiley, Gonzales County, Texas and working as a farm laborer for Mr. J. D. Pace as of June 5, 1917. Joe was a man of medium height with light hair and blue eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Brownwood, Brown County, August 23, 1888 to John F. and Marietta Collins, and raised there until the family moved to Brazoria County before 1900. It is unclear when Joe moved to Gonzales County.
Recruit Collins was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 19, 1917 at Gonzales Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. September 20, 1917 Private Collins was in Camp Travis for training with the 360th Infantry Regiment and he was assigned to Company L 360th Infantry Regiment in the 90th Infantry Division. On February 1, 1918 Joe was re-assigned to the 24th Company of the 20th Engineer Regiment (Forestry) of the Corps of Engineers, possibly at Ft Myers Virginia. Soon after his assignment they moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on February 27, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to France. The main job of the 20th Engineers was to provide timber/lumber for the A.E.F. Joe was in France over six months performing his duties when, according to his Army record, he was murdered on October 31, 1918. No other details of this incident were available. His father was notified.
Private Joseph Collins was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to Texas. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Joe's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Joe's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Cherbourg France on May 1, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on May 18, 1921. Then by train to Beeville Texas arriving June 14, 1921. Joe Collins was laid to rest in the Glenwood Cemetery at Bee County, Texas on June 14, 1921. The newspaper reported that Joe Collins was killed in action.
Mr. William Bryan Cooper, a single white male living in Bangs, Texas and working as a farm laborer on his parent's farm as of June 5, 1917. William was of medium height and slender build with brown hair and gray eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, October 15, 1895 to John B. and Callie Donia (Gray) Cooper, and raised there in Williamson County during his childhood. William moved to the Bangs area with his father and step-mother sometime after 1910.
William was drafted into federal service for the US Army on February 23, 1918 at Brownwood Texas. Recruit Cooper was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio on February 24, 1918. March 24, 1918 Private Cooper was in Camp Travis for training with the 359th Infantry Regiment and he was assigned to Company F 359th Infantry Regiment in the 90th Infantry Division. About three months after his assignment they 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 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England William'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. William was killed in action during the division's initial attack in the Meuse-Argonne operations and died on September 26, 1918. His father John was notified.
Private William B. Cooper was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on August 1, 1922 in the St. Mihiel↘ American Cemetery at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France. 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. Survived by his father, preceded in death by his mother who died March 25, 1903.
Mr. Bernard A. England, a married white male living and registering in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas and working as a civil engineer for Mr. Lee H. Poroell of Jacksonville, Texas as of June 5, 1917. Bernard was a tall slender man with brown hair and blue eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Commerce, Hunt County, July 14, 1888 to Charles Wesley and Helen Maria (Redner) England, and raised there until the family moved to Brown County before 1910. It is unclear when Bernard met his wife to be, however, he married Miss Essie Potter in Smith County Texas on January 28, 1917.
Recruit England was drafted into federal service for the US Army on March 4, 1918 at Brownwood Texas. He was assigned to the Company C 42d Battalion 20th Engineer Regiment (Forestry) of the Corps of Engineers, possibly at Ft Myers Virginia. Soon after his assignment, according to his Army record, he died of the measles and by pneumonia on April 16, 1918. No other details of this incident were available. His wife was notified.
Private Bernard A. England's body was shipped by train to Garden Valley, Smith County, Texas and was laid to rest in the Garden Valley Cemetery.
Mr. William V. Franklin, a single white male living in Hillsboro, Texas and working as a mechanic for L. H. Walters as of June 5, 1917. William was of medium height and build with dark hair and blue eyes, and probably a normal complexion from all of the inside mechanic work. Born in Brown County, November 2, 1894 to William M. and Sarah C. Franklin, and lived there in Brown County a short time. William moved to the Hill County area with his parents sometime before 1900. It is unclear how William met his wife to be, however, on March 17, 1918 he married Miss Laura Williams in Harrison county.
William was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 26, 1918 at Hillsboro Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. May 13, 1918 William was in Camp Travis for training with the 345th Machine Gun Battalion and on September 2, 1918 he was assigned to Company B 345th Machine Gun Battalion in the 90th Infantry Division. Soon after his assignment they 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 13, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England William'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. William came down with the enfluenza during the division's attack operations at Meuse-Argonne and died of pneumonia on September 28, 1918. His wife Laura was notified.
Private William V. Franklin was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later reinterred on July 19, 1922 in the St. Mihiel↘ American Cemetery at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France. 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. Survived by his wife of six months.
Mr. John Leroy Gallagher, a single white male living in Jayton, Kent County Texas and working as a farm laborer on his parent's farm as of June 5, 1918. John was of medium height and slender build with light hair and brown eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Cross Cut, Brown County, April 16, 1897 to Anthony Wayne and Selie Frances (Bundrant) Gallagher. John moved to Coryell County area with his family sometime before 1900 and he and his family were still living in Coryell County in 1910. Unclear exactly when the family moved to Jayton.
John was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 5, 1918 at Jayton Texas. Recruit Gallagher was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio on September 6, 1918. Private Gallagher was in Camp Travis for training with the 27th Company 7th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. He was there 37 days and died of pneumonia on October 13, 1918. His father was notified in Burleson, Texas.
Private John L. Gallagher was laid to rest in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Arthur Lee Grimes, a single white male living in Zephyr, Texas and working as a farm laborer for C. M. Petty as of June 5, 1917. Arthur was of tall height and slender build with brown hair and gray eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in Mills County (NS not sure noted on draft card, could be Concho County), March 17, 1896 to Richard H. and Fannie Lou Grimes, and unclear where he was raised there in Mills County or in Concho County where he was with parents and family in 1910. Arthur moved to the Zephyr area to be with his uncle John and aunt Sarah Dupree sometime after 1910, his parents moved to Mills County after 1910.
Arthur was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 19, 1917 at Brownwood Texas. Recruit Grimes was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio on September 20, 1917. Private Grimes was in Camp Travis for training with the Company C 15th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. He was there about three months then sent to Camp Bowie in Fort Worth and was assigned to the Headquarters Company 143rd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division. Arthur was there only a few days when he got sick, probably the influenza, and died of pneumonia on December 30, 1917. His uncle John Dupree was notified in Zephyr, Texas.
Private Arthur L. Grimes was laid to rest in the Zephyr Cemetery at Zephyr, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. David Lee Guthrie, a single white male living in Brookesmith Texas as of June 5, 1917. He was farming for himself. Dave was a man of medium height and build with black hair and brown eyes, and probably a good tan from the outside farm work. Born in Brown County, Texas, near Trickham on March 22, 1896 to William R. and Mime Guthrie. He was raised in the area where he was born.
David enlisted into federal service for the US Navy on July 18, 1917 at Dallas, Texas. Apprentice Seaman Guthrie was sent to naval training camp at Great Lakes, Lakes County, Illinois. Seaman 2nd Class Guthrie was sent to the Charleston, S. C. naval training camp on December 23, 1917. He checked in to the naval hospital in Charleston on January 8, 1918 and he was released from the hospital January 25, 1918. Seaman Guthrie was at the naval rifle range in Mt. Pleasant S. C. from March 28, 1918 until April 3, 1918. He left Charleston April 8, 1918 to New York where he was assigned to the U.S.S. Mount Vernon on April 18, 1918. The Mt. Vernon was a former German ocean liner seized and turned over to the U.S. Navy to transport troops across the Atlantic to France.
On September 5, 1918 the U.S.S. Mt. Vernon was 200 miles off the coast of France in the north Atlantic when a German u-boat U-82 fired a single torpedo at the Mt. Vernon striking her and creating a large gash. Thirty six men were casualties, KIA. Seaman Guthrie was severely injured, and the crew of the Mt Vernon were commended by the Secretary of the Navy "for the manner in which they performed their duties and remained at their stations following torpedoing of the U.S.S. Mount Vernon." The ship was able to make it back to Brest France for temporary repairs, and then to America for permanent repairs. David was in a hospital for the injuries received, and then given furlough at Christmas 1918 so he could visit his mother at Brookesmith. Seaman Guthrie made five complete trips to France and back aboard Mt Vernon. The Mt Vernon was in dock at the Navy Yard at Charleston S.C. when Seaman Guthrie fell from the staging and was severely injured. He was taken to the Naval Hospital in Chelsea Massachusetts and died from the injuries on February 3, 1919. His mother Mime Guthrie was notified.
Seaman 2nd Class Petty Officer David L. Guthrie's body was sent to Brownwood, Texas and then to Trickham for his funeral on February 10, 1919. Interment in the Trickham Cemetery in Coleman County, Texas. Survived by his mother, his father having died in 1901.
Mr. Clayton Samuel Hibbs, a single white male living in May, Texas and working as a farm laborer for his father as of January 19, 1918. Clay was of medium height and build, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the outside work. Born in May Texas October 12, 1899 to Jacob D. and Mary Ann Hibbs, and he was raised there in Brown County where he was with parents and family in the 1910 census.
Clay was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on January 19, 1918 at Ft Sam Houston Texas. Private Hibbs was in Ft Sam Houston for training with the Troop F 6th Cavalry. He was there 10 days when he got sick, and died of measles and liver disease on January 30, 1918 in the post hospital. His father Jacob Hibbs was notified in May, Texas. The news of Clay's death was a shock to family and friends, as no news had been delivered to them in Maytown warning them of his illness.
Private Clayton S. Hibbs' body was shipped on January 31, 1918 to May, Texas. He was laid to rest in the May Cemetery at May, Brown County, Texas. The funeral was on Sunday, February 3, 1918. Survived by his parents, three sisters and three brothers.
Mr. William Reith Hintgen, a married white male living in Brownwood, Brown County Texas and working as the manager of the Santa Fe Harvey House in Brownwood as of June 5, 1917. William was of short height and slender build with dark brown hair and grey eyes, and probably a very normal complexion from all of the inside work. Born in Saint James, Watonwan County, Minnesota on February 28, 1890 to John P. and Mary M. Hintgen. William was living in Saint James in 1905 according to the Minnesota census. Unclear exactly when and where William married Flora and when their child was born, it is also unknown when they moved to Brownwood. Flora N. Hintgen is recorded on his Army record as being next of kin and address given as c/o Fred Harvey in Hugo, Oklahoma.
William was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 5, 1918 at Brownwood Texas, even though he claimed an exemption because of a wife and child dependents. Recruit Hintgen was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio on September 6, 1918. Private Hintgen was in Camp Travis for training with the 44th Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. He was there 40 days and died of pneumonia on October 16, 1918. His wife was notified in Hugo, Oklahoma.
Private William R. Hintgen was laid to rest in the San Antonio National Cemetery at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas on October 19, 1918. Survived by his wife and his father, his mother died in 1901.
Mr. Barney Miller Hodge, a single white male living in Sheridan County, Wyoming and at unknown employment as of July, 1917. Barney was of medium height and slender build with brown hair. Born in San Saba County, Texas on August 5, 1890 to William E. and Frances M. Hodge, and raised there in San Saba County during his childhood. Barney moved to the Brown County area with his parents sometime before 1910 and the Hodge family is listed in Brown County on the 1910 census. Unclear when and why he was in Wyoming.
Barney was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on August 10, 1917 at Cheyenne Wyoming. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Greene N. C. Private Hodge was in Camp Greene for training with the 148th Field Artillery Regiment and he was assigned to Battery E 148th Field Artillery Regiment 41st Infantry Division. Soon after his assignment they moved out to Camp Mills New York and then to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship Baltic to England on January 23, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Barney's company entered France and spent time training near Bordeaux France and St. Aignan France. On July 1, 1918, the 66th Artillery Brigade was attached to the 1st Corps and was engaged in active operations in the Marne-Aisne, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensive. After the armistice signing Corporal Hodge went in to Germany with the American Army of Occupation and to a post a few miles from Coblenz. It was at this final post where he became sick and died on April 30, 1919, twelve days before his unit was to embark for the voyage home. His father was notified.
Corporal Barney M. Hodge was buried in a temporary grave there in Germany to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Barney's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Barney's remains were loaded onto the USAT Princess Matoika in Brest France on July 3, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on July 21, 1920. Then by train to Brownwood, Texas arriving July 31, 1920. Barney Hodge's funeral service was August 3, 1920 at the Christian Tabernacle with the military features by members of I. A. Smith American Legion Post. He was laid to rest in the Greenleaf Cemetery at Brownwood, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. James Alexander Hood, a single white male living in Hutson, Brown County, Texas and working as a farm laborer for his father as of June 5, 1917. James was a tall medium build man with brown hair and blue eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born in Clio, Brown County, April 26, 1896 to Isaac T. and Susie J. Hood, and was raised there in Brown County.
James was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 15, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Hood was sent to boot camp at Camp MacArthur in Waco he was assigned to Company C 7th Infantry Training Battalion 57th Depot Brigade. On September 1, 1918 Private Hood was assigned to Company D 7th Battalion Infantry Replacement and Training Camp. James got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 16, 1918 in the base hospital at Camp MacArthur. His father was notified in Owens, Brown County, Texas.
Private James A. Hood was buried in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, at Holder in Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Pammie Zachri Landers, a single white male living in Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas and working as a farm laborer for his father as of June 5, 1917. Pammie was a medium height and medium build man with light brown hair and blue eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born in Thrifty, Brown County, Texas on December 23, 1888 to Alonzo K. and Elizabeth C. Landers, and was raised there in Brown County until the family moved to Coke County before 1900.
Pammie was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 19, 1917 at Robert Lee, Texas. Recruit Landers was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio, he was assigned to Company C 12th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On September 20, 1917 Private Landers was assigned to Company C 359th Infantry Regiment 90th Division. On October 13, 1917 Private Landers was assigned to Company C 345th Machine Gun Battalion 90th Division still in Camp Travis. He was transferred and sent to Company D 130th Machine Gun Battalion 35th Division at Camp Mills, N.Y. on March 26, 1918. Soon after his assignment they moved to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on May 3, 1918 for the 11 day voyage. On September 11, 1918 the 35th Division was sent to the St. Mihiel sector, and on September 21 they replaced a French division in the Grange le Compte sector. Then to Meuse-Argonne offensive in the Vauquois sector and this is when and where Private Landers was killed in action on September 29, 1918. His mother was notified in Robert Lee, Texas.
Private Pammie Z. Landers was buried in a temporary grave there in France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Pammie's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Pammie's remains were reinterred on November 2, 1921 in the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery at Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, France. Survived by his mother, however, his father passed away February 6, 1918.
Mr. Thomas Lemuel Long, a single white male living in Brownwood, Texas and working as a book keeper for the Armour Co. as of June 5, 1917. Thomas was a tall stout man with brown hair and eyes, and probably a normal complexion from all of the book work. Born in Trawick, Nacogdoches County, February 17, 1891 to James W. and Ophelia W. Long, and raised there in Nacogdoches County. Thomas moved to Brownwood sometime after 1900, but the exact dates and places he lived after 1900 is not found.
Thomas was drafted into federal service for the US Army on December 19, 1917 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Long was sent to artillery training at Fort MacArthur in Los Angeles, California. Private Long was assigned to the Company A 53rd Ammunition Train in the Coast Artillery Corps which was America's coastline defense network. Thomas was there less than a month when he got sick with the measles and died of meningitis on January 22, 1918 in the post hospital. His father was notified.
Private Thomas L. Long's body was sent by train to Trawick, Texas arriving January 24, 1918. Thomas Long was laid to rest in the Old Pine Grove Cemetery at Nacogdoches County, Texas. Survived by his father, however, his mother had passed away April 28, 1916.
Mr. Willis A. McMurtrey, a single white male living in Brownwood, Texas and he was a student at Howard Payne College as of September 12, 1918. Willis was a tall medium build man with light brown hair and brown eyes, and probably a normal complexion from all of the book work. Born in Winchell, Brown County, May 10, 1900 to Elias W. and Bettie McMurtrey, and raised there in the area of Winchell. Willis was reported living in Coleman County in 1900 census and in McCulloch County in the 1910 census.
Willis was drafted into federal service for the US Army on October 1, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Private McMurtrey was assigned to the Students Army Training Corps at Howard Payne College, Brownwood, Texas. Willis was in the Army less than two weeks when he got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 13, 1918. His father was notified.
Private Willis A. McMurtrey was laid to rest in the Winchell Cemetery in Brown County, Texas on October 14, 1918. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Frank J. Medlock, a single white male living in Brownwood, Texas and his employment is unknown as of August 8, 1918. Frank did not register with the draft board or his card was lost. Born in Lampasas County, July 18, 1900. His father is noted in Frank's obituary as E. M. Medlock. An uncle by name Sam Smithwick of Lampasas, Texas is listed as his next of kin on the Army record.
Frank was drafted into federal service for the US Army on August 8, 1918 at Camp Bowie, in Fort Worth, Texas. Recruit Medlock was unassigned and probably in the recruit detention camp waiting for his assignment. Private Medlock was in the Army two months and assigned to the Supply Company detachment when he got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 17, 1918 in the base hospital at Camp Bowie. His uncle was notified.
Private Frank J. Medlock was laid to rest in the Bartlett Cemetery in Williamson County, Texas on Sunday October 20, 1918. His father E. M. Medlock and a brother from Dallas attended the funeral.
Mr. Charles Royal Miller, a married white male living in Brownwood, Texas and employed as a lawyer at the G. N. Harrison firm as of June 5, 1917. Charles was a tall man of medium build with dark hair and grey eyes. Born in Livingston, Polk County, Texas November 5, 1887 to Charles Royal and Helen James Miller. On the 1900 census Charles was living with his family in Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas. The family is listed without Charles on the 1910 census in Houston, Texas. His wife, Jessie M. (Cross) Miller of Fort Worth, Texas is listed as his next of kin on the Army record.
Charles was drafted into federal service for the US Army on September 13, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Miller was sent to Camp Pike, Arkansas and the 162nd Depot Brigade. Private Miller was in the Army one month and assigned to the Infantry Central Officers Training School at Camp Pike when he got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 14, 1918 in the base hospital at Camp Pike. His wife was notified.
Private Charles R. Miller's body arrived in Brownwood on Wednesday morning October 16, 1918 and was taken to the residence of G. N. Harrison on Center Avenue where the funeral was conducted at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. He was laid to rest in the Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood, Texas on the same afternoon. Attended by his mother and sister Miss Vera Miller. Charles's wife, Jessie, and her father, J. F. Cross, were too ill to attend the funeral, and remained in Fort Worth. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs. C. R. Miller of San Antonio, three sisters all of San Antonio, two brothers, one in France and the other at Camp Mabry at Austin, Texas.
Mr. Matt Musgrove, a single white male living in Jenkins, New Mexico and employed as a farmer at the George Boles farm near Lubbock, Texas as of June 5, 1917. Matt was a tall man of slender build with dark hair and brown eyes. Born in Livingston, Polk County, Texas February 24, 1893 to Belton O'Neal Musgrove and Ophelia Solor Stillwell Musgrove. On the 1900 census Matt was living with his family in Livingston, Polk County, Texas. On the 1910 census Matt was living with his father, step-mother and seven siblings in JP4 Brown County, Texas. His mother died in 1907 and his father died in 1913, so he moved to New Mexico. His brother Belton is probably listed as his next of kin on the Army record.
Matt was drafted into federal service for the US Army on June 8, 1918 at Camp Mabry, Texas. Recruit Musgrove was sent to Camp Funston, Kansas and the 10th Ammo Train. Private Musgrove was in the Army four months and assigned to the 10th Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop at Camp Funston when he got sick with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 10, 1918 in the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas. His brother was notified.
Private Matt Musgrove's body arrived in Zephyr on about October 12, 1918 and was taken to the Zephyr Cemetery where the funeral was conducted at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
Mr. Sidney Randall Nelms, a single white male living in Cooper, Delta County, Texas and working as a barber for Mr. Roy Morton as of June 5, 1917. Sidney was a tall slender man with brown hair and blue eyes, and probably a normal complexion from all of the inside work. Born in Mississippi on January 29, 1891 to Mathias W. and Lora Jane (Duncan) Nelms, and was raised in Brown County Texas until Sidney moved to Delta County after 1910. His father is listed on his Army record as next of kin in Brownwood, Texas.
Sidney was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 28, 1918 at Cooper, Texas. Recruit Nelms was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio, he was assigned to 53rd Company 12th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On May 14, 1918 Private Nelms was assigned to Company E 359th Infantry Regiment 90th Division. Soon after his assignment they 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 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Sidney'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, Meuse-Argonne operations September 26, 1918 to November 11, 1918. Sidney was killed in action during the division's Meuse-Agonne operations on November 5, 1918. His father was notified.
Private Sidney R. Nelms was buried in a temporary grave there in France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Sidney's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Sidney's remains were loaded onto the USAT ship Cantigny on September 1, 1921 in Antwerp, Belgium and arrived on September 13, 1921 in Hoboken New Jersey. Sidney was buried in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on October 6, 1921. Survived by his father, however, his mother passed away June 23, 1911.
Mr. Henry H. Phillips, a single white male living in Bangs, Brown County, Texas and being unemployed as of June 5, 1917. Henry was a tall slender man with brown hair and grey eyes, and probably a tan complexion from all of the work on the farm. Born near Bangs in Brown County on January 15, 1894 to Thomas N. and Margarette (Bays) Phillips, and was raised and lived in Bangs Texas area until his induction. His brother, Leonard Bays Phillips, is listed on his Army record as next of kin in Bangs, Texas.
Henry was drafted into federal service for the US Army on June 25, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Phillips was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio, he was assigned to 33rd Company 9th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. On July 26, 1918 Private Phillips was assigned to Company A 154th Infantry Regiment 39th Division at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana. Soon after his assignment they moved out to Camp Dix New Jersey and then to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on August 6, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to France. On September 7, 1918, the division moved to the vicinity of St. Florent and was designated as the 5th Depot Division, training the personnel to be used as replacements. This move was scarcely completed when Henry became ill, probably influenza, and died of pneumonia on September 18, 1918. His brother was notified.
Private Henry H. Phillips was buried in a temporary grave there in France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Henry's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Henry's remains were loaded onto the USAT Pocohontas in St. Nazaire, France on October 1, 1920 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on October 18, 1920. Then by train to Bangs Texas arriving mid November 1920. Henry was buried in the Mukewater Cemetery west of Bangs, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his father, however, his mother passed away 1894.
Mr. Frederick Emerson Reasoner, a single white male living in Zephyr, Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. Fred was of medium height and medium build with light brown hair and blue eyes, with a tan complexion, born in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas December 23, 1892 to Raphael and Nancy Reasoner. Raised there in Hays County until his family moved to Williamson County, Texas sometime before 1900, then they moved to Brown County sometime before 1910.
Fred was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 27, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Reasoner was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio assigned to the 41st Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Then on May 20, 1918 Private Reasoner was sent to the 90th Infantry Division training with 360th Infantry Regiment. He was assigned to Company E 360th Infantry Regiment. Soon after his assignment they 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 14, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England Fred'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. Fred was killed in action during the division's St. Mihiel operations and died on the battlefield September 13, 1918. His father was notified.
Private Fred E. Reasoner was buried in a temporary grave there in France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Fred's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Fred's remains were loaded onto the USAT Cambrai on May 23, 1921 at Antwerp Belgium and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on June 6, 1921. Then by train to Zephyr, Texas arriving June 29, 1921. Fred Reasoner was laid to rest in the Zephyr Cemetery in Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. William L. Reeves, Jr., a single white male living in Brownwood, Texas and working at unknown employment as of April 26, 1918. William was born in Wills Point, Van Zandt County, October 1896 to William L. and Effie Reeves, and raised there in Van Zandt County until after 1900. William moved with his family to Comanche County sometime before 1910. William was living in Brownwood when he enlisted, but the exact date is not found. His father is listed on his Army record as contact in Comanche, Texas.
William was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on April 26, 1918 at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Recruit Reeves was sent to artillery training with the 9th Company Pensacola Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Barancas in Warrington, Florida. On June 8, 1918 Private Reeves was assigned to the Battery D 75th Artillery Regiment in the Coast Artillery Corps which was America's coastline defense network. William was on the new assignment less than a week when he got sick and died of Addison's disease on June 13, 1918 in the post hospital. His father was notified in Comanche, Texas.
Private William Reeves's body was sent by train to Comanche, Texas arriving on Monday, June 17, 1918 for his funeral and burial. William Reeves was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Jake C. Rives, a single white male living in Brownwood, Texas and his employment is unknown as of July 11, 1917. Born in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas about October 1898. Jake was not found on any census records or newspaper articles, and since he enlisted there is not a draft card. On Jake's Army record, a friend J. D. Black of Comanche, Texas is given as person to notify.
Jake was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on July 11, 1917 at Brownwood, Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth for training with the Company H 144th Infantry Regiment 36th Division. Private Rives died in the Camp Bowie base hospital of cerebo-spinal meningitis on December 9, 1917. His friend was notified.
Private Jake C. Rives' body was sent by train to San Antonio, Texas where he was buried in the San Antonio National Cemetery on December 14, 1917.
Mr. Gust Albert Shaw, a single white male living in Bangs, Texas and working as a farmer for himself as of June 5, 1917. Gust was a short and medium build man with light brown hair and brown eyes, and probably a tan complexion from all of the outdoor farm work. Born in Trinity County, Texas on July 25, 1894 to Samuel S. and Fannie B. Shaw, and was raised there in Trinity County. Gust moved to Bangs area of Brown County with his parents sometime before 1910. On March 23, 1918 Gust married Miss Ouida O. Rochester in Brown County. His wife is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
Gust was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 30, 1918 at Brownwood Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Gust was sent to Ft Sam Houston for assignment to the Company F 3rd Infantry Regiment which was located to Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas. It is not known if Gust was ever in Eagle Pass. He got sick with the influenza and died in the Ft Sam Houston base hospital of pneumonia on October 21, 1918. His wife was notified.
Private Gust A. Shaw's remains were shipped to Bangs on October 22, 1918 and was buried in the afternoon in the Bangs Cemetery at Bangs, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents and his wife, a brother was killed in action in France 10 days earlier.
Mr. Seth S. Shaw, a single white male living in Fort Worth, Texas and working as a clerk for the Texas and Pacific Railway as of June 5, 1917. Seth was a medium height and medium build man with brown hair and blue eyes, and probably a normal complexion from all of the book work. Born in Trinity County, Texas on March 13, 1896 to Samuel S. and Fannie B. Shaw, and was raised there in Trinity County. Seth moved to Bangs area of Brown County with his parents sometime before 1910. His father of Bangs, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
Seth was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 25, 1918 at Fort Worth, Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. Seth was given assignment to the Machine Gun Company 144th Infantry Regiment 36th 'Texas' Division. The first units of the 36th Division arrived in France May 31, 1918 and the last on August 2, 1918. Private Shaw'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 11 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 Givry during this battle that Seth was killed in action October 11, 1918, and buried on the battlefield. His father was notified.
Private Seth S. Shaw's remains were either lost or never found and he was declared as missing, despite all the efforts by his regiment and the Grave Registration Service. Private Seth Shaw's name is engraved in the tablets of the missing at the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery in France. Survived by his parents, and a brother in Camp Bowie Texas. Private Seth S. Shaw was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with gilt star for his bravery and courage, posthumously.
Mr. Tona Lee Smiley, a single white male living in Grosvenor, Texas and an unemployed farmer as of June 5, 1917. Tona was a medium height and medium build man with black hair and brown eyes, and probably a tan complexion from all of the outdoor farm work. Born in Zephyr, Brown County, Texas on December 11, 1893 to Franklin B. and Louella B. (Buchanan) Smiley, according to his draft registration card. However, Tona and his family are reported on the 1900 census as living in Taylor County, Texas. Tona and family moved to Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas sometime before the 1910 census. His father in Grosvenor is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
Tona was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 30, 1918 at Brownwood Texas. He was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio. Tona was sent to Ft Sam Houston for assignment to the Company F 3rd Infantry Regiment which was located in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas. It is not confirmed if Tona was ever in Eagle Pass, but most likely he spent part if the time there. But he was in Ft Sam Houston August of 1919 and on the 24th at roll call he did not answer, so he was listed as a deserter. A Mexican found Tona, that is his decomposed body in a field, but not until December 10, 1919. Private 1st Class Smiley's Texas death certificate gives date of death "unknown, about Aug. 24th/19" and it states cause as "He was found dead from a gunshot wound out on Seguin Road, near Camp Travis, San Antonio, Texas." Private 1st Class Smiley's Army record states "died of self inflicted rifle shot wound Aug 24, 1919".
Private 1st Class Tona L. Smiley's remains were shipped to Brownwood, Texas on December 18, 1919 and was buried in the Fairview Cemetery at Grosvenor, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Isham A. Smith, a single white male living in Zephyr, Texas and working as a farm laborer on the home farm as of March 21, 1917. He enlisted before the first draft registration. Born in Comanche County, Texas on May 6, 1899 to Peter L. and Lucy P. (Starkey) Smith, and was raised there in Comanche County where they are reported in the 1900 census. Isham moved to Zephyr area of Brown County with his parents sometime before 1910. His father of Zephyr, Texas is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
Isham was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on March 21, 1917 at Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Recruit Smith was trained up at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, training with Company B in the 19th Infantry Regiment 18th Division. Then on May 29, 1917, his unit was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division. Private Smith was assigned to Company F 26th Infantry Regiment and they moved out to the port of embarkation in New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on June 13, 1917 for the 11 day voyage to France.
The First Division being the first American division to enter France, and first to fire a shot at the Germans, for training they were initially under the tactical command of the French Army. Private Smith fought in the Luneville sector October 21, 1917 to November 20, 1917, the Ansauville sector January 15, 1918 to April 3, 1918, during which he was promoted to Private 1st Class on April 11, 1918. Then, only a few days of quiet before the division entered the Cantigny sector on April 25, 1918 to June 8, 1918, and fought at Montdidier-Noyon operation June 9 to 13, 1918, then again at the Cantigny sector June 14 to July 7, 1918, during this battle PFC Smith was gassed in action and died on June 14, 1918. His father, Peter Smith was notified.
Private 1st Class Isham A. Smith was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to Texas. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Isham's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Private 1st Class Isham Smith was cited in General Order 1 by 1st Division dated January 1, 1920 for his courage and bravery in battle, posthumously. Isham's remains were loaded onto the USAT Somme in Calais France on February 27, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on March 14, 1921. Then leaving New Jersey by train on March 24, 1921 to Zephyr Texas arriving March 28, 1921. Isham Smith was laid to rest in the Zephyr Cemetery at Zephyr, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents. The American Legion Post of Brownwood, Texas adopted his name.
Mr. Joseph William Smith, a single white male living in Brookesmith, Brown County, Texas and working as a farmer for himself as of June 5, 1917. Joseph was a tall slender build man with black hair and brown eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born near Brookesmith, Brown or Coleman County, July 28, 1895 to David E. and Rebecca M. (Henderson) Smith, and was raised there in Brown or Coleman County. Joseph and his family are reported in the 1900 census as being in Coleman County, and reported in the 1910 census as being in Brown County. His father is listed next of kin on Joseph's Army record, and living in Tempe, Arizona.
Joseph was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 15, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Smith was sent to boot camp at Camp MacArthur in Waco he was assigned to Company A 7th Infantry Training Battalion 57th Depot Brigade. On September 17, 1918 Private Smith was assigned to 27th Company Camp MacArthur September Auto Replacement Draft and they moved out to the port of embarkation in New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on September 26, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to France. Joseph got sick within a week with the influenza and died of pneumonia on October 12, 1918 in France. His father was notified in Tempe, Arizona.
Private Joseph W. Smith was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Joseph's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Joseph'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 Tempe, Arizona arriving July 29, 1920. Joseph Smith was laid to rest in the Tempe Double Butte Cemetery in Maricopa County, Arizona. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Lewis W. Tinker, a single white male living in Seminole, Gaines County, Texas and working as a farmer for himself as of June 2, 1917. Lewis was a tall medium build man with dark brown hair and gray eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the farm work. Born at Thrifty, Brown County, March 17, 1890 to Jacob Pierce and Sarah Jane (Collier) Tinker, and was raised there in Brown County. Lewis and his family are reported in the 1900 census as being in Brown County, Texas. Lewis and a brother with their mother Sarah reported in the 1910 census as being in Jones County, Texas. His mother, Sarah J. Tinker at Knowles, Lea County, New Mexico, is listed as next of kin on Lewis's Army record.
Lewis was drafted into federal service for the US Army on May 26, 1918 at Camp Bowie, Tarrant County, Texas. Recruit Tinker was sent to boot camp at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth he was assigned to an Infantry Training Battalion 61st Depot Brigade. Private Tinker was assigned to Company D 143rd Infantry Regiment 36th Division and they moved out to the port of embarkation in New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on July 27, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to France. The 36th Division was sent to the thirteenth training area near Bar-sur-Aube where they remained until September 26, 1918. Lewis got sick at this training station with the influenza and died of pneumonia on September 22, 1918. His mother was notified in Knowles, New Mexico.
Private Lewis W. Tinker was buried in a temporary grave there in France to be later repatriated to America. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Lewis's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Lewis's remains were loaded onto the USAT Wheaton in Antwerp Belgium on April 26, 1921 and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on May 18, 1921. Then by train to Arlington, Virginia arriving June 14, 1921. Lewis Tinker was laid to rest in the Arlington National Cemetery at Arlington, Virginia on June 16, 1921. Survived by his separated parents.
Mr. Allen Dowdle Vaden, a single white male living in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas and working as a brakeman for the G.C.&S.F Railway Company as of June 5, 1917. Allen was a medium height and medium build man with light brown hair and brown eyes, and probably a very tan complexion from all of the work on the railroad. Born at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, January 26, 1888 to Wasson M. and Lenora Vaden, and was raised there in Hopkins County. Allen and his family, except his mother died in 1892, are reported in the 1900 census as being in Hopkins County. Allen and siblings only, their father died in 1908, are reported in the 1910 census as being in Bell County. Allen moved to Brownwood for his railroad job after 1910. His brother, Lodwick A. Vaden, is listed next of kin on Allen's Army record, and living in Temple, Texas.
Allen was drafted into federal service for the US Army on October 7, 1917 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Vaden was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis, he was assigned to Company D 315th Engineer Regiment 90th Division until May 21, 1918. Then assigned to Headquarters Company 16th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade, and promoted to Private 1st Class on November 1, 1917. On July 20, 1918 Private Vaden was assigned to 61st Company 16th Development Battalion 163rd Depot Brigade in Camp Dodge, Iowa. Allen was taken ill with a respiratory disease and sent to Fort Whipple in Arizona to the US Army general hospital 20 specializing in respiratory illnesses, such as tuberculosis. Allen died there of influenza and pneumonia on October 21, 1918. His brother was notified in Temple, Texas.
Private 1st Class Allen D. Vaden's body was loaded on a railway car and sent by train to Temple, Texas arriving October 26, 1918 and his funeral to be at 11 a.m. the same day. Allen Vaden was laid to rest in the Temple City Cemetery, Temple, Bell County, Texas. Survived by two brothers, and two sisters.
Mr. Carl Valliant, a single white male living in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas and his employment status is unknown as of April 21, 1917. Carl did not register in the draft since he enlisted 15 days after America entered the Great War. Born at Brownwood, Brown County, August 4, 1894 to David E. and Martha Valliant, and was raised there in Brown County until moving to Bell County, his family are reported in the 1900 census as being in Bell County. Carl, his father and two siblings, their mother died in 1908, are reported in the 1910 census as being in Mason County. Carl moved to Brownwood, probably with his sister Maude, after 1910. He was reported living in Dallas January 1917. His sister, Maude, Mrs. H. H. Negus, is listed next of kin on Carl's Army record, and living in Brownwood, Texas.
Carl was enlisted into federal service for the US Army on April 21, 1917 at Ft Leavenworth, Kansas. Recruit Valliant was sent to Monmouth Park, Little Silver, New Jersey, he was assigned to Company I in the Depot training battalion of the Signal Corps. He was promoted to Private 1st Class, and assigned to Company C 10th Field Signal Battalion in Camp Alfred Vail, New Jersey. Carl was taken ill with yellow jaundice disease and died there on September 15, 1917. His sister was notified in Brownwood, Texas.
Private 1st Class Carl Valliant's body was loaded on a railway car and sent by train to Brownwood, Texas arriving September 20, 1917 and his funeral to be afternoon the same day. Carl Valliant was laid to rest in the Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his father and numerous siblings.
Mr. Thomas C. Walker, a married white male living in Jenkins, New Mexico and working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. Thomas was a medium height and medium build man with brown hair and brown eyes, and probably a tan complexion from all of the farm work. Thomas was listing his wife and two children as reasons for his draft exemption. Born in Brownwood, Texas on March 21, 1889 to Hugh Crawford and Julia A. Walker, and was raised there in Brown County. Thomas moved to McCulloch County with his parents and siblings sometime before 1910.
Thomas was drafted into federal service for the US Army date unknown at Chaves County, New Mexico. Thomas was given assignment to the Battery A 146th Field Artillery Regiment 41st Division in France. Thomas died of pneumonia on February 26, 1919 in the vicinity of Tennerre, Yonne, France.
Private Thomas C. Walker was buried in a temporary grave in Tennerre, Yonne, France to be later reinterred on June 15, 1922 in the St Mihiel American Cemetery at Thiaucourt-Regnieville, France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was Thomas' new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. Survived by his wife and parents.
Mr. William Herbert Weatherly, a single white male living in Zephyr, Texas and working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. William was of medium height and slender build with light sandy hair and gray eyes, with a tan complexion, born in Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas August 4, 1892 to Thomas M. and May E. (Cole) Weatherly. Raised there in Hunt County until he moved to Zephyr, Brown County, Texas sometime before June 1917. His father, living in Lone Oak, Texas, is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
William was drafted into federal service for the US Army on April 27, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Weatherly was sent to boot camp at Camp Travis in San Antonio assigned to the 41st Company 11th Training Battalion 165th Depot Brigade. Then on May 13, 1918 Private Weatherly was sent to the 90th Infantry Division training with 360th Infantry Regiment. He was assigned to Company E 360th Infantry Regiment. Soon after his assignment they 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 14, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to England. But then, only a few days after reaching England William'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. William was killed in action during the division's St. Mihiel operations and died on the battlefield September 15, 1918. His father was notified.
Private 1st Class William H. Weatherly was buried in a temporary grave there in France. 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 Wheaton on June 19, 1921 at Antwerp Belgium and arrived in Hoboken New Jersey on July 2, 1921. Then by train to Lone Oak, Texas arriving August 2, 1921. William Weatherly was laid to rest in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Hunt County, Texas. Survived by his parents.
Mr. Doxey Walling Wilkins, a single white male living in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas and he was working a farm for himself as of June 5, 1917. Doxey was a medium height medium build man with black hair and dark brown eyes and a tan complexion from the farm work. Born at Elkins, Brown County, December 25, 1893 to Charles C. and Mary Ella Wilkins, and was raised there in Brown County. Doxey and his family are reported in the 1900 census and 1910 census as being in Brown County, Texas. His father is listed next of kin on Doxey's Army record, and living in Brownwood, Texas.
Doxey was drafted into federal service for the US Army on June 19, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Wilkins was sent to Austin, Texas, he was assigned to Company 6 Training Detachment at University of Texas. He was promoted to Private August 31, 1918, and assigned to the 50th Balloon Company at Fort Omaha, Nebraska. Doxey was assigned to the 75th Balloon Company at Fort Omaha on September 4, 1918, and then assigned to the 63rd Balloon Company at Fort Omaha on September 19, 1918. Doxey was taken ill with influenza and died of pneumonia in the post hospital at Fort Omaha on October 27, 1918. His father was notified in Brownwood, Texas.
Private Doxey W. Wilkins' body was loaded on a railway car and sent by train to Brownwood, Texas arriving October 29, 1918 and his funeral to be afternoon the same day. Doxey Wilkins was laid to rest in the Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas. Survived by his parents. Doxey's remains were dis-interred at Greenleaf cemetery in 1941 and re-interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, Texas where his parents were buried in 1941.
Mr. George Lee Wright, a single white male living in May, Texas and working as a farm laborer for Mr. G. W. Plumer at May, Texas as of June 5, 1917. George was tall and slender with brown hair and blue eyes, with a tan complexion. He was born in Cameron, Milam County, Texas February 7, 1895 to Warren H. and Permelia A. (Gore) Wright. Raised there in Milam and Burleson County area until he moved to May, Brown County, Texas sometime before June 1917. George and his parents and siblings are reported to be living in Burleson County in the 1900 census, and in Milam County in the 1910 census. His father, Warren H. Wright living in Orange, Texas, is listed as next of kin on his Army record.
George was drafted into federal service for the US Army on July 5, 1918 at Brownwood, Texas. Recruit Wright was sent to boot camp at Camp MacArthur in Waco assigned to the Company L 9th Infantry Training Battalion 57th Depot Brigade. Then on August 12, 1918 Private Wright was assigned to the Company M 9th Infantry Training Battalion 57th Depot Brigade. He was assigned to 8th Company Infantry August Auto Replacement Draft Camp MacArthur Texas. Soon after this assignment they moved out to the port of embarkation in Hoboken New Jersey and boarded the transport ship to France on August 24, 1918 for the 11 day voyage to France. Only a few days after reaching France George's company was assigned to Company H 316th Infantry Regiment 79th Division and spent time training near Prauthoy, Haute-Marne until September 8, 1918, the division moved by rail to the vicinity of Bar-le-Duc. This move was scarcely completed when the division was ordered to relieve the 157th French Division in the line in the Montfaucon sector northwest of Verdun.
The 79th division's Meuse-Argonne operation was September 26 to October 3, 1918. Troyon sector operation October 5-25, 1918. Meuse-Argonne operation October 29 to November 11, 1918. From November 11, 1918 to December 26, 1918 the 79th division remained on the battle front for patrol and police. George got sick in the cold and died on the battle front December 3, 1918. His father was notified.
Private George L. Wright was buried in a temporary grave there in France. The Graves Registration Service of the US Army was George's new unit. The GRS did an awesome job during and after the battles of WW1. George's remains were reinterred on December 2, 1921 in the Meuse-Argonne↘ American Cemetery in France. Survived by his parents.
