Son of Ephriam (deceased) and Margaret Wright; born July 16, 1894, Williamsburg, Wayne County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service October 5, 1917, Richmond, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to Company G, 151st Infantry; transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss.; assigned to Company L, 162nd Infantry. Embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J. July 11, 1918. Assigned to Company M, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, October 1, 1918. Cited by Division Commander for gallantry in action and especially meritorious service.
Son of Ephriam (deceased) and Margaret Wright; born July 16, 1894, Williamsburg, Wayne County, Ind. Farmer. Entered service October 5, 1917, Richmond, Ind. Sent to Camp Taylor, Ky.; assigned to Company G, 151st Infantry; transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss.; assigned to Company L, 162nd Infantry. Embarked from Camp Merritt, N. J. July 11, 1918. Assigned to Company M, 28th Infantry, 1st Division. Killed in action in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, October 1, 1918. Cited by Division Commander for gallantry in action and especially meritorious service.
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Indiana Pvt. 28th Inf.
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