World War I Veterans
From the Volume With the Colors
This material is taken from the book, With the Colors from Hawkins County. It lists men from Hawkins County that were in World War I. It was published in 1920/21, with a selected number printed, by the Pressman’s Home of Rogersville. This text was transcribed and submitted by Rose Balish. Ms. Balish noted “There are 20 names per page, not in alphabetical order.”
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Those Who Died in Service
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#1 Zollie David
Second fireman of the Marble Head crew, navy; son of David L. and Ellen Bailey Christian of Church Hill.; volunteered, entering the navy at Nashville Tenn., 7 June 1918; was assigned to the U.S.S. Marblehead at Key West Fla., serving as second fireman. Died there 23 October 1918, of pneumonia, resulting from influenza.
#2 Charley Clay Moore
Private, Company B, 57th Pioneer Infantry; son of W.H. and Lillie Moore of Bulls Gap; born 20 August 1896, entering service 5 Sept. 1918, at Camp Wadsworth; sailed over seas from Hoboken N.J., 29 Sept. 1918; died of bronchial pneumonia in France, 11 Oct. 1918, and was buried in the American cemetery Lamberzelec; body returned and buried Thursday 22 July 1920 at the White Horn Church burying ground, Hawkins Co., Tenn.
#3 Fred Clifton
Private, Batt. D 18th field Artillery; son of James and Mary Alice Clifton of Surgoinsville; born 18 Dec.1898. Served at Hoboken N.J., from which point he sailed overseas in 1918. Killed in action 15 Jul 1918, and was buried in the American Cemetery in France.
#4 William Patton Lawson
Private, Company D, 117th infantry. Son of H.T. and Maggie Lawson, born 14 March 1894. Entered service 21 Sep.1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas 1 May 1918. Killed on the Hindenburg line 29 Sep. 1918. Buried in France.
#5 Austin Rogers
Private, Company K, 126th Infantry. Son of R.D. and Kate Rogers of Church Hill. Born 24 March 1895. Entered service 25 May 1918, at Camp Pike Ark. Sailed overseas 15 Aug 1918. Killed in battle 16 Oct 1918. Was wounded about four o’clock in the afternoon and died about eleven o’clock the following night in Campbell Pearson’s arms.
#6 Claud Long
Private, Company A, 117th infantry. Son of John and Ada Long. Born 5 Nov. 1895. Entered service 21 Sep. 1918 at Camp Gordon, Ga. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas 10 May 1918, and was killed somewhere about the Hindenburg line by a shell while in action about 8 Oct.1918.
#7 Marcus N. Delias
Private, Company M 150th infantry. Son of Domic and Polly Delias of Russellville,Tenn. Born 21 Sep 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., sailing overseas, 1 Oct 1918. Died of pneumonia while at sea 15 Oct 1918. Buried at sea.
#8 Bud Lawson
Private, Company A, 117th infantry, 30th Div. Son of Harmon and Lilly Lawson of Lee Valley. Entered service 21 Sep. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga. Transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C., sailing overseas from New York. Killed by shell fire in France 17 Oct 1918. He had a premonition before leaving home that he would never return.
#9 Coy Cecil Tunnell
Private, Company A 117th infantry, 30th Div. Son of J.R. and Julia Tunnell of Baileyton. Born 18 Aug 1896. Entered service 21 Sep 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C., and sailed overseas 9 May 1918. Killed at the battle of Molain, 17 Oct.1918.
#10 Luther Robison
Private, Bat. A, 318th Field Artillery, Div.81. Son of Robert and Liddy Robison of Rogersville. Born 14 March 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 21 Sep.1917, transferred to Camp Jackson S.C. Died of meningitis 11 Feb 1918. Buried at Meadow Branch burying ground, Mooresburg, Tenn.
#11 Anson J. Park
Corporal, Company M, 6th infantry, 3rd Reg., 5th Div. Son of D.A. and M.B. Park of Bulls Gap. Born 27 Sep. 1890. Entered service 4 Oct. 1917 at Camp Gordon, Ga. transferred to Camp Forrest. Embarked for overseas at Hoboken, N.J., 11 April 1918. Killed in battle near Romagne, France, !4 Oct 1918. Buried in Argonne American cemetery No. 1232, Romange-Sous-Montfaucon Meuse.
#12 Harold L. Mowl
Private 117th infantry, 30th Div. Son of J.C. and M.J. Mowl of Baileyton. Born 29 Oct.1896. Entered service 21 Sep. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga. Sailed overseas 1 May 1918, from New York. Killed while breaking the Hindenburg line 8 Oct 1918. Charlie Hartgrove of Church Hill, who went out with him, says he was between Harold Mowl and Claud Long when they were killed.
#13 Harry Light
Corporal, artillery post detachment. Son of Wright and Julia Light of Church Hill. Born 24 May 1888. Entered service 9 Oct 1917 at Camp Gordon, Ga., transferred to Camp Merritt N.J., and sailed overseas about 20 May 1918. Died of pneumonia in France and is buried at Mesves.
# 14 Dan Ratliff Hamilton
Private, 5th infantry. Son of E.B. and C.M. Hamilton of Church Hill. Born 7 Sep.1894, entering service 23 Sep 1918, at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., where he died of pneumonia 17 Oct 1918. Buried at Mount Carmel, near Church Hill.
#15 James Blaine Gladson
Sergeant, Company L.,328th infantry. Son of J.R. and Annis Gladson of Mooresburg. Born 15 Nov.1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 2 April 1918. Sailed overseas 1 May 1918, and was killed in action in St.Mihiel drive 15 Sep.1918. Buried at Meurthe et Moselle, France.
# 16 Alph Brooks
Private, Company K, 306th infantry. Son of J. Harve and Alice Brooks of Rogersville. Born 21 Oct 1895. Entered service from Cut Bank, Montana and was stationed at Camp Lewis Wash., and Camp Kearney, Calif. Sailed overseas in August of 1918. Was killed in battle of Argonne about 2 Oct. 1918.
#17 Preston A. Spitzer
Private, Company B, 57th Pioneer infantry. Son of Hampton and Elizabeth Spitzer of Bulls Gap. Born 2 Oct. 1896. Entered service 5 Sep.1918, at Camp Wadsworth. Sailed from Hoboken, N.J., 29 Sep.1918, for Brest, France. Died of bronchial pneumonia 12 Oct. 1918, in base hospital and was buried in cemetery at Labezellec, France. Body returned and buried at Speedwell Church burying ground near Strahl, 22 Jul 1920.
#18 John Fred Compton
Corporal, Company A, 105th infantry. Son of James N. and Arminday Compton of Rogersville. Born 25 March 1895. Entered service 21 Sep. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga. Killed in shell fire in France 28 Sep.1918, and buried at Old Hickory in France.
#19 Lewis Hascue Brooks
Private, M.T.C. No.428. Son of Stokely K. and Bettie W. Brooks of Rogersville. Born 8 July 1894. Entered service 1 July 1918 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Transferred to Camp Merritt, N.J., sailing overseas 28 Sep. 1918. Died of pneumonia and was buried at sea 9 Oct. 1918.
# 20 Ordley Parvin
Private, Infantry. Son of Charles Parvin of Persia. Born 15 Jul 1896. Entered service in Greene Co. Died of bronchial pneumonia in France 12 Oct 1918. Buried in cemetery Lambezellec, Finistere, France.
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Claude Fansler
Private, Troop K, 6th Calvary: son of Enoch and Sarah Fansler of Surgoinsville; born 4 April 1894; entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., 25 May 1918; sailed overseas from New York 22 Aug 1918; died of bronchial pneumonia in France 9 Feb 1919; was buried in grave no. 1594.
Evan Ball
Private, Company B, 57th infantry. Son of App and Mary E. Ball of Persia; born 1 Apr 1897; entered service 5 Sep.1918 at Camp Wadsworth; sailed overseas 5 Sep 1918; contracted influenza en route, dying in France 12 Oct.1918, where he was buried.
James C. Floyd
Private, Company A, 1st Brigade, Machine Gun Bn.;son of W.L. and R.L. Floyd of St. Clair; born 24 Oct 1899; entered service 1 Oct 1916, at Syracuse N.Y., sailing overseas 20 Nov.1917; wounded in hip at the battle of Cantigny while on duty and died the same night 7 June 1918; buried in France near a place called Dead Man’s Valley in an American Cemetery no.176; he was the first Hawkins Co. boy killed in the war. (His body was returned and buried in McBride cemetery.)
Those Who Returned from Service
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#1 James Robert Bass
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bass of Rogersville. Born 19 March 1895. Entered service at Camp Jackson, Jacksonville, Florida on 25 May 1918, being later transferred to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas about 1 July 1918. Received wounds in arm during engagement with the Germans.
#2 Nat Lawson
Private, Machine Gun Battalion, 117th Infantry. Son of George Lawson of Lee valley. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 21 Sept.1917, sailing overseas on 11 May 1918.
#3 John E. Bowen
Sergeant, Am. Tr. Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N.D. Bowen of Rogersville. Born 22 May 1898. Entered service at Fort DuPont, 1917, sailing overseas in June 1918. Promoted from private to corporal in 1917 and to sergeant the following year.
#4 John T. Mauk
Private, Infantry. Son of F.E. and L.B. Mauk of Surgoinsville. Born 2 April 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, later going to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas on 10 May 1918, for France. Member of Company I,117th Infantry, 30th Div.
#5 Joe Campbell Bradshaw
Private, Infantry. Son of G.H. and Mary F. Bradshaw of Church Hill. Born 22 Jan.1893. Entered service at Camp Wheeler, Ga., on 4 Sept 1918.
#6 John Everhart
Corporal, Engineers. Son of A.J. Everhart of Persia. Born 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 8 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas in July 1918. Served with Company A, 306th Engineers, 81st Battalion.
#7 Carroll Etter Moree
Private, Medical Department. Son of George and Lucy Moree of Rogersville. Born 10 Jan. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 24 June 1918.
#8 Ralph M. Solomon
Private, A.S.S.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs P.F. Solomon of Bulls Gap. Born 16 Dec 1898. Entered service 20 Oct.1917 serving until 11 March 1919.
#9 Winfield A. Ward
Private, 101st Engineers, 30th Div. Son of Alvin and Rena Ward of Bulls Gap. Born 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, later going to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas on 26 May 1918.
#10 Charlie A. Rippy
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rippy of Rogersville. Born 8 July 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept. 1918.
#11 Miller Kirkpatrick
Sergeant, First-Class Aero Corps. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick of Persia. Born 30 Aug. 1892. Entered service at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., was transferred to Kellyfield, Texas, and to Mineola, N.Y., sailing overseas on 12 Oct. 1917. Attached to the 106th Aero Replacement Squad.
#12 David Albert Weaver
Private, Company B, 149th Infantry. Son of C.M.B. and M.E. Weaver of McCloud. Born 16 Oct 1896. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Ala., on 5 Aug 1918, sailing overseas on 29 Sept. 1918. Returning home on 24 April 1919.
#13 J. W. Holdway
Private, Infantry. Son of S.D. and S.C. Holdway of McCloud. Born 5 June 1889. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark.,on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas in August 1918.
#14 Oscar McCloud
Baker, Quarter Master Corps. Son of J.F. and Love McCloud of Persia. Born 25 march 1897. Entered service at Camp McClellan and was later transferred to Camp Forrest, Ga.
#15 J. Bailey Carter
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Joel M. Carter of Persia. Entered the University of Tennessee on 14 Oct 1918.
#16 Glenn Greer
Private, Fifth Pioneer Infantry. Son of J.S. and L.J. Greer of Burem. Born 13 Oct. 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on 22 Oct 1918. Discharged on 18 Dec 1918.
#17 James Mitchell
Private, Infantry. Son of Ben and Katherine Mitchell of Burem. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918.
#18 Gains P. Morrison
Private, Machine Gun Company. Son of H.F. and Ella Morrison of Rogersville. Born May 1896. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas in June 1918. Soldier in the Army of Occupation.
#19 App Woodroe Johnson
Private, Infantry. Son of M.N. and C.W. Johnson of Surgoinsville. Born 14 Oct 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917.
#20 James I. Luster
Private, Batt. 318th Field Artillery. Son of J.C. and M.E. Luster of Persia. Born 10 Nov 1896. Entered service at Camp Jackson, Jacksonville, Fla. on 27 April 1918,sailing overseas in Aug 1918.
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#1 Joseph Taylor
Private, Infantry. Son of Silas and Polly Taylor of Persia. Born 20 Dec. 1892. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, later being Transferred to Camp Sheridan.
#2 Alfred Byington
Private, Infantry. Son of H.K. and Rhoda Byington of Surgoinsville. Born Jan. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 24 May 1918, serving there for 10 months.
#3 Charlie H. Barrett
Private, 30th Company, 20th Engineers. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barrett of Surgoinsville. Born 10 Dec 1888. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas 17 Nov 1917.
#4 Noah Larkins
Private, First Class, 117th Infantry, 30th Div.Son of Harme and Sallie Larkins of Church Hill. Born 15 Nov 1888. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, being later transferred to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas on 10 May 1918.
#5 Ray L. Ramey
Private, Infantry. Son of Pat H. Ramey of Bulls Gap. Born 10 Feb. 1895. Entered service at Fort. Thomas, Ky. on 8 July 1918.
#6 Glen M. Bailey
Private, 117th Infantry, Company C. Son of F.M. and Lou Bailey of Church Hill. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga.,on 21 Sept 1917, later being transferred to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas on 11 May 1918, for France. Wounded at the battle of Sileburke Lake on 23 July 1918, and later being gassed and hit with Machine gun bullet on 9 Oct 1918.
#7 Samuel P. Bailey
Sergeant. Headquarters Company 115th Field Artillery. Son of F.M. and Lou Bailey of Church Hill. Born 1892. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, later being transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas on 29 May 1918 and was wounded in battle on 23 Aug. 1918.
#8 Charlie Hartgrove
Corporal, Infantry. Son of Peggie Hartgrove of Church Hill. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 9 Sept 1917. sailing overseas on 19 May 1918. Promoted to Corporal on 23 Aug 1918, and was wounded in battle of St. Quinten on 17 Oct 1918.
#9 Samuel Robert Smith
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Charles M. Smith of Rogersville. Born 10 Dec. 1899. Entered Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va., on 31 Oct. 1918.
#10 Rome Richards
Private, Infantry. Son of J.R. Richards of Burem. Born 2 March 1891. Entered service at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., on 13 May 1918, Later going to Camp McClellan, Ala.
#11 Chester C. Lee
Mechanic Aviation. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Lee of Eidson. Born 1 Dec. 1889. Entered service at Waco, Texas. Also serving in camps at Brooklyn, N.Y., St. Paul, Minn., and Roanoke, Va. Was motor tester on the field.
#12 Cary Lawson
Private, 314th Machine Gun Company. Son of W.A. and Dinah Lawson of Eidson. Born 6 Jan. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 22 July 1918, leaving for France about the 15th of Aug. 1918.
#13 H. Clay Vaughn
Private, Infantry. Son of W.M. and S.A. Vaughn of Eidson. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, later going to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas on 11 May 1918. Left france for the United States on 17 Mar. 1919.
#14 James L. Hill
Private, Hospital Corps. Son of D.Y.G. and N.E. Hill of Rogersville. Born 17 Oct 1898. Sailed overseas on 5 July 1918.
#15 H. Clay Davis Wagoner
117th Infantry. Son of C.W. Davis of Rogersville.Born 15 Aug. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, sailing overseas on 16 Mar 1918. Engaged in breaking the Hindenburg line in the Ypres sector.
#16 Strum W. Cope
Sergeant, Company D, 306th Engineers. Son of J.G. and Martha Cope of Eidson. Born 7 Feb 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 21 Sept. 1917, later going to Camp Jackson. Sailed overseas on 21 Aug 1918.
#17 Emery A. Cope
Private, 312th Field Artillery. Son of J.G. and Martha Cope of Eidson. Born 15 Jan 1896. Entered service at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., on 6 May 1918, sailing overseas on 12 July 1918.
#18 Tilman Lovin
Private, Infantry. Son of William Lovin of Mooresburg. Born 14 Feb 1889. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on 5 Sept 1918, sailing overseas on 30 Sept. 1918.
#19 W. Thurman Christian
Sergeant, Infantry. Son of David L. and Ellen Bailey Christian of Church Hill. Born 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga.,on 7 Sept 1917, and sailed overseas about May 1918. Had several narrow escapes while on the front.
#20 W. S. Walters
Wagoner, Infantry. Son of B.C. and Lou W. Walters of Surgoinsville. Born 15 Nov. 1894. Entered service at Camp Sevier, S.C., sailing overseas on 11 May 1918. Promoted to wagoner on 18 Sept. 1918, and served in that capacity during the war.
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#1 Will Smith Woods
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. And Mrs. J.C. Woods of Rogersville. Born 31 Jan 1890. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky.,on 8 July 1918, being later transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga.
#2 Clinton Ladd
Private, Infantry. Son of James and Lula Ladd of Surgoinsville. Born 27 Dec 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, and sailed overseas 18 Aug 1918.
#3 Gale Ladd
Private, Infantry. Son of James and Lula Ladd of Surgoinsville. Born 19 April 1898. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, and sailed overseas 18 Aug 1918.
#4 Daniel H. Roark
Private, Infantry. Son of William and Angline Roark of Persia. Entered service at Camp Kearney on 12 July 1917, sailing for France on 28 June 1918. Was promoted to First Class private on 19 May 1918. Was gassed in Verdun sector about 3 Nov. 1918.
#5 June H. Smith
Private, Infantry. Son of June H. and Ellen M. Smith of Surgoinsville. Born 10 Feb. 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing for France on 11 May 1918. Engaged in battles in Ypres sector, and also at Bellecourt, Estrees and Fremont. Was honorably discharged 17 April 1919.
#6 Claude Tank Christian
Sergeant, 321st Batt, 30th Div. Son of Ellen and D.L. Christian of Church Hill. Born 8 Sept 1896. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss. on 15 July 1918, Being later transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas.
#7 Samuel T. Moser
Private, Forestry. Son of S.T. Moser of Rogersville. Entered service in Canadian Expedionary Forces on 11 May 1917, at Edmonton, sailing overseas on 26 Jun 1917. landed in England 4 July 1917: in France, 17 Sept. 1917, serving there until 12 Jan 1919. Discharged in Canada on 15 March 1919. Second Hawkins County boy to arrive in France.
#8 Oscar Paul Steele
Corporal, Machine Gun Batt. Son of R.E. and F.L. Steele of Rogersville. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917.
#9 Grover Cradic
Private, Company G, 106th Infantry. Son of J.M. Cradic of Church Hill. Born 1897. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 24 June 1918, sailing overseas on 24 Aug 1918. was gassed while in the Argonne sector on 6 Nov. 1918.
#10 Marion Wininger
Private, Infantry. Son of Phillip and Emaline Wininger of Church Hill. Entered service at American Lake, Cal., sailing overseas in Jan. 1918.
#11 Dewitt Clifton
Private, Infantry. Son of James and Alice Clifton of Surgoinsville. Born 1896. Entered Service at Camp Shelby, Miss., on 15 July 1918, sailing overseas in October 1918.
#12 Oliver Fields
Private, Infantry. Son of D.F., and M.J. Fields of Surgoinsville. Born 15 Aug 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917. Sailed overseas on 10 May 1918. Was in Camp Sevier previous to his sailing.
#13 Joseph A. Sensabaugh
Private, 105th Infantry, 27th Div. Son of J.M. and H.M. Sensabaugh of Church Hill. Born 3 Dec. 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas on 20 Sept. 1918. Returned home on 7 April 1919.
#14 Hobert L. Salyer
Corporal, Company B, 57th Infantry. Son of D.W. and Caroline Salyer of Church Hill. Born 9 Feb. 1897. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas 1 Oct. 1918.
#15 William Oscar Parker
Private, 310th Infantry. Son of R.G. and Abagale Parker of Church Hill. Born 30 Sept. 1897. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on 5 Sept 1918, sailing overseas on 1 Oct 1918.
#16 Jesse C. Long
Private, First Class, 163rd Infantry, 41st Div. Son of J.M. and Ella Long of Whitesburg. Born 4 Feb 1896. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss., on 15 Sept 1918, sailing overseas on 2 October 1918.
#17 Henry H. Read
Private, Machine Gun Company, 57th Infantry. Son of F.M. and Johnnie Read of Russellville. born 16 March 1891. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 24 June 1918.
#18 Raymond A. Read
Private, First Class Infantry. Son of F.M. and Johnnie Read of Russellville. Born 20 May 1894. Entered service at Camp Sevier, S.C., sailing 10 May 1918. Wounded during the Somme Offensive on 8 Oct. 1918.
#19 John H. Howe
Private, M.T.C. Son of Mr. And Mrs. W.B. Howe of Rogersville. Born 4 Oct. 1896. Entered service at Camp Jackson, Jacksonville, Fla., on 26 Jun 1918. Did not sail due to the armistice.
#20 M. D. Watterson
Private, Engineers. Son of Mr. And Mrs. C.C. Watterson of Surgoinsville. Born 9 Feb 1893. Entered service at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., sailing overseas on 29 July 1918.
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#1 Mac Adams
Private, infantry; son of Margaret and William Adams of Mooresburg; born 25 Nov. 1890; entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., serving until 8 Dec.1918, when he was discharged on account of disability.
#2 Wickliffe D. Addington
Sergeant Q.M.C. at Camp Johnson, Fla,; son of Henry W. and Nannie H. Addington of Bulls Gap; born 7 Jan. 1901; promoted to Corporal, 22 Aug. 1918; promoted to Sergeant, 20 Oct. 1918; discharged, 12 Jan 1919.
#3 Milbern Allen
Private, infantry; son of Davis and Susey Allen of Rogersville; born 15 May 1897; entered service, 5 Aug 1918 at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss.; served for the duration of the war there.
#4 Clarence W. Alley
Private, Company D, 318th M.G. Bn.; son of Clayton C. and Tennessee Alley of Church Hill; born 10 Mar 1891; entered service, 4 Oct 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga., transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C.; sailed overseas, 2 Aug 1918.
#5 Claude C. Alley
Private, 306th Engineers; son of Clayton C. and Tennessee Alley of Church Hill; born 21 Mar. 1889; entered service, 4 Oct. 1917 at Camp Gordon, Ga.; transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C., where he served during the war.
#6 Jesse C. Alley
Private, Ordnance Co. B; son of Clayton C. and Tennessee Alley of Church Hill; born 9 Nov 1894; entered service , 24 Jun 1918 at Camp Gordon, Ga.; transferred to Camp Perry, Ohio.
#7 Paul Preston Alley
Private, carpenter, 14th Construction Co.; son of Clayton C. and Tennessee Alley of Church Hill; born 23 Feb 1893; entered service, 17 May 1918, at Camp Sevier, Greenville, S.C.; sailed overseas, 9 Aug 1918.
#8 Don Mitchell Alvis
Private, M.G. Bn; son of James and Rosa Alvis of Rogersville, Tenn.; entered service 4 Oct 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; sailed overseas Aug. 1918.
#9 Eugene H. Alvis
Corporal M.T.C.; son of Mr and Mrs Bud Alvis of Rogersville; entered service 24 June 1918, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; returned home, 25 Jun 1918; entered training at University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1 July 1918; sailed overseas 1 Oct 1918. Promoted to corporal, Feb 1919; returned home and was discharged shortly after this date.
#10 Robert Kyle Amyx
Corporal, Engineers; son of H.J. and Laura Amyx of Sneedville; born 19 Feb 1892; entered service 21 Sep 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C.; sailed overseas 26 May 1918; promoted to corporal, Nov. 1918; received discharge, 21 Apr 1919.
#11 Edgar Anderson
Private, Company E, 140th infantry; son of James and Mary J. Anderson of Surgoinsville; born 27 May 1894; entered service, 24 June 1918 at Camp Gordon, Ga.; sailed overseas, Aug 1918.
#12 Garnie Anderson
Private, infantry; son of Perry and Bettie Anderson of Church Hill; born 22 Sep. 1895; entered service, 21 Sep. 1917 at Camp Gordon, Ga.; sailed overseas, April 1918.
# 13 James D. Anderson
Private, 164th infantry, Co. H, 41st Div.; son of W.M.and L.R. Anderson of Church Hill; born 9 April 1896; entered service, 22 July 1918, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; sailed overseas, 15 Sep 1918. Sailed from France on U.S.S.President, 8 Feb. 1919, arriving in New York, 26 Feb 1919.
#14 Kyle E. Anderson
Private, infantry; son of Perry and Bettie Anderson of Church Hill; born 22 April 1894; entered service, 1 Jul 1918 at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.; sailed overseas Sep. 1918.
#15 Luther Anderson
Private, Company A, 601st Engineers; son of Isaac and Laura Anderson of Rogersville; born 5 April 1894; entered service at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va.; sailed overseas June 1918; wounded Nov. 1918, just before the signing of the armistice.
#16 Alfred Armstrong
Private, Co. A 117th infantry, 30th Div.; son of Jake Armstrong of Church Hill; born 27 Aug. 1889; entered service, 21 Sep. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga.; transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C.; sailed overseas, 11 May 1918; went over the top four times, receiving wounds during the battle of Malain, 17 Oct. 1918.
# 17 Orville Armstrong
Private, Company C, 383rd infantry, 96th Reg.; son of Jake Armstrong of Church Hill; born August 1887; entered service, 22 Oct. 1918, at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., where he served for the duration of the war; discharged and returned home, 17 Dec 1918.
#18 John W. Arnold
Private, 1st Cl. infantry; son of J.W. and M.L. Arnold of Surgoinsville; born 23 April 1896; entered service, 21 Sep 1917, at Camp Gordon Ga.; transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C.; sailed overseas, 11 May 1918, serving with the A.E.F. until 27 Mar 1919; wounded in battle 17 Oct 1918.
# 19 Samuel Arnold
Private, 169th M.G.Bn.,28th Div.; son of J.W. and M.L. Arnold of Rogersville; born 8 Aug.1888; entered service, 25 May 1918 at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.; sailed overseas, 1 Aug 1918. He was not in any of the big battles but was holding the lines under constant shell fire.
#20 James Arthur Ashe
Private, 57th Pioneer infantry, Motor Truck Div.; son of John and Emma Ashe of Pressman’s Home; born 25 May 1897; entered service, 5 Sep. 1918, at Camp Wadsworth, Spartanburg, S.C.; sailed overseas, Sep.1918; returned home in July 1919, having received his discharge.
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#1 Clyde H. Moneyhun
Supply Sergeant, Hospital Corps. Son of J.A. and Lillie B. Moneyhun of Eidson. Born 28 Jan 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 24 Sept.1917. Sailed overseas 24 May 1918 and was on the firing line when the armistice was signed.
#2 Ernest Thurman
Private, 1 class Med. Corps. Son of Ben and Charlotte Thurman of Rogersville. Born 18 June 1893. Promoted to private first-class and received nurse’s rating 18 Sept. 1918. Served at Camp Mills, N.Y.
#3 James Hiram Shipley
Sergeant, Engineers. Son of Mary E. and G. W. Shipley of Church Hill. Born 6 May 1894. Entered service 3 Oct. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga. Transferred to Camp Upton and sailed overseas 29 Jul 1918. He was in the last drive and on the front when the armistice was signed. Not wounded, but knocked down by explosive shell during one battle.
#4 Clyde Chesnutt
Private, Artillery. Son of Mr. and Mrs J.L.Chesnutt of Rogersville. Born 1887. Entered service 21 Sept.1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga., with 318th Field Artillery and was Transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C.. Sailed overseas 1 Aug. 1918.
#5 Marcelle Hawkins
Private, Infantry. Son of H.W. and Lou M. Hawkins of Church Hill. Born 21 Dec. 1895. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C., on 27 April 1918, serving for twenty-two days and being honorably discharged on account of poor health.
#6 Lee Goodson
Private, Infantry. Son of P.B. and J.F. Goodson of Persia. Born 2 Dec 1894. Entered service at Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. 13 May 1918, and was later transferred to Camp Forrest. Sailed overseas 4 July 1918.
#7 Mina Goodson
Private, Co.B.,117th Infantry, 30th Div. Son of P.B. and J.F. Goodson of Persia. Born 20 Oct. 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 20 Sept. 1917, and was later transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas 19 May 1918, and returned home 27 Mar 1919, landing at Charleston, S.C.
#8 Michael Fitzgerald Walsh
Corporal, Hdq. Company 332d Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Walsh of Rogersville. Born in Hawkins County. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 3 Oct. 1917, sailing overseas 1 Jul 1918.
#9 Arthur Barrett
Private, Company B., 57th Pioneer Infantry. Son of J.N. and Maggie Barrett of Rogersville. Born 1897. Entered service 5 Sept. 1918, at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. Sailed overseas 28 Sept. 1918, arriving home again 6 Mar 1919.
#10 Luther B. Bailey
Private, Ordinance Corps. Son of C.C. and Charlotte Bailey of Burem. Born 6 Nov. 1893. Entered service 4 Jun 1918, at Camp Gordon, Ga., transferred to Metuchen, N.J. and later to Curtis Bay, Md.
#11 Garret L. Trent
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Trent of Eidson, Tenn. Born 19 Feb. 1898. Entered service at Lincoln Memorial University at Harrogate, Tenn.
#12 Henry C. McLain
Private, M.G. Batt. Son of H.W. and S.E. McLain of Persia. Born 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 21 Sept. 1917. Sailed overseas April, 1918.
#13 Homer F. Luster
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Luster of Persia. Born 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 8 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas 1 May 1918. Helped to break the Hindenberg line Oct. 1918, and went over the top several times.
#14 Charlie Claude Light
Private, Radio Service. Son of Josephine Light of Burem. Born 7 Aug 1896. Entered service at Clemson College, Calhoun, S.C., 19 Sept. 1918, continuing until 8 Dec in the radio signal service.
#15 Hannibal E. Bass
Private, Field Artillery. Son of John M. and Sallie Bass of Surgoinsville. Born 3 Nov 1891. Entered service at Camp Jackson, 25 May 1918, serving until 3 Jan. 1919, when he was honorably discharged.
#16 Cleon A. Moore
Private, Infantry. Son of Cleon R. and Sarah Moore of Mooresburg. Born 14 Jan 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 21 Sept. 1917, later being transferred to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas May 1918.
#17 Strum Carson Bradley
Corporal, M.T.C. No. 543. Son of J.C. and Rena Bradley of Rogersville. Born 8 July 1890. Entered service at the University of Tennessee, 1 Jul 1918, being transferred to Camp Joseph Johnson. Sailed overseas 1 Oct 1918.
#18 Kyle Jackson
Sergeant, 125th Infantry. Born 1 Jan 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., 25 May 1918. Sailed overseas 16 Aug. 1918, and was wounded in the battle of Argonne 17 Oct 1918.
# 19 James Luther Trent
Private, Engineers. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Trent of Eidson. Born 19 Oct. 1895. Entered service at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. Sailed overseas about 1 Sept. 1918. Was also placed in training school at Beaune, France, for engineering work.
#20 Roy Q. Lawson
Private, Infantry. Son of Mary E. Lawson of Klondike. Entered service 25 May 1918, at Camp Pike, Ark., and was later transferred to Camp Merritt, N.J., where he served until the close of war.
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#1 Robert Mitchell
Private, First Class, 117th Infantry, 30th Div. Son of Nancy Mitchell of Church Hill. Born 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., 21 Sept.1917, being transferred to Camp Sevier later. Sailed overseas 11 May 1918 , and was wounded at the battle of St. Quinteen, 7 Oct 1918.
#2. Alfred Barker
Private, Company A, 53rd Infantry. Son of Harvey and M.J. Barker at Pressmen’s Home, Tenn. Born 5 Mar.1895. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C., 27 April 1918, sailing overseas 6 Aug 1918. Returned home safely after several months abroad.
#3 Calvin Woods
Private, Q.M.C. Son of Linda Woods of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.C., 30 Aug 1918.
#4 Dudley Patrick Greer
Private, Infantry. Son of John and Emiline Greer of Surgoinsville. Entered service at Fort Thomas, KY., 8 July 1918. Did not get across but was transferred to Camp Sheridan and thence to Camp Gordon where he was discharged.
#5 Dewitt Marshall
Private, Infantry. Son of John and Josephine Marshall of Church Hill. Born 11 Feb. (1918?). Entered service at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., 25 May 1918, Sailing overseas Aug. 1918.
#6 John W. Mullins
Private 20th Field Artillery. Son of Mike and Alice Mullins of Church Hill. Born 7 June 1888. Entered service at Camp Gordon, on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas 14 Jun 1918.
#7 Clay Lane
Corporal, Bat.F, 318th Field Artillery. Son of S.S. and Kate Lane of Church Hill. Born 3 Feb 1896. Entered service at Camp Gordon, 21 Sept 1917 and transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C., shortly thereafter. Sailed overseas 5 Aug. 1918, with the 81st Div.
#8 Joe B. Marsh
Private, Company A.,18th Infantry. Son of John Marsh of Church Hill. Born 17 Mar. 1892. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 24 June 1918, sailing overseas 18 Aug. 1918. Wounded in battle on 6 Nov. 1918.
#9 Henry C. Gulley
Private, Infantry. Son of O.Z. and Mollie Gulley of Bulls Gap. Entered service at Camp Gordon, on 21 Sept. 1917, and was later transferred to Camp Jackson. Sailed overseas, 6 April 1918 and was wounded in battle 18 Oct. 1918.
#10 John W. Marsh
Private, Artillery. Son of John Marsh of Church Hill. Born 18 Dec 1887. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 21 Sept. 1917, later transferred being to Camp Jackson, where he remained until his discharge.
#11 Harvey B. Williams
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert William of St. Clair. Born 22 Sept. 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., 8 July 1918; transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala. on 10 July 1918, and thence to Camp Gordon, 10 Dec. 1918, where he was mustered out of service on 28 Jan. 1919.
#12 Clyde Edgar Davis
Corporal, Engineers. Son of W.H. and Mrs. W.H. Davis of Church Hill. Born 2 Feb. 1886. Entered service at Camp Gordon, 21 Sept. 1917, being later transferred to Camp Jackson. He was promoted to Corporal after going to France.
#13 Arlie V. Gonce
Private, 45th Infantry. Son of Harve and Martha Gonce of Eidson. Born 25 Dec 1892. Entered service at Ft.Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, later being transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.
#14 W. D. Sandidge
Private, Q.M.C. Son of F.A. and H.M. Sandidge of Stony Point. Born 9 Feb 1896. Entered service at Syracuse, N.Y., on 2 Aug 1918, being later transferred to Newport News, Va. Did not sail overseas due to the signing of the Armistice.
# 15 James T. Short
Private, Company E., 5th Pioneer Infantry. Son of Wm. and C.A. Short of Bulls Gap. Born 19 Aug. 1893. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., on 23 Sept. 1918.
#16 Gilbert N. Phillips
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Phillips of Bulls Gap. Born 8 Dec. 1899. Entered service at Carson-Newman College, at Jefferson City, on 10 Oct. 1918.
#17 George Cleveland Alvis
Private, Batt. C., 318th Field Artillery. Son of J.W. and H.E. Alvis of Rogersville. Born 23 Sept. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 21 Sept. 1917, being later transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C.
#18 Stokly A. Brooks
Corporal, Company D, 318th Machine Gun Batt. Son of Joseph D. Brooks of Mooresburg. Born 19 Jan 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 21 Sept. 1917, and was transferred to Camps Jackson and Hancock. Sailed overseas Aug. 1918.
# 19 William Henry Orrick
Private, Infantry. Son of Wm. and Millie Orrick of Mooresburg. Born 9 June 1887. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 24 June 1918, serving for three months, at which time he was discharged on account of bad health.
#20 James E. Gonce
Private, 117th Infantry. Son of Harve and Martha Gonce of Eidson. Born 24 Oct. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 21 Sept. 1917, transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C., and sailed overseas 10 May 1918.
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#1 David P. Buchanan
Private. S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan of Mooresburg. Entered Carson-Newman college at Jefferson City, 7 Oct 1918.
#2. Alvin Fain
Private, Company D., 318th M.G. Batt. Son of Amanda and Ernest Fain of Eidson. Born 22 Nov 1887. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 6 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas with the first units. He was engaged in several battles, prominent among which was Verdun.
#3 Lee Roy Williams
Private, Infantry. Son of Henry and Lauta Williams of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept. 1918.
#4 Clarence Simmons
Private, Infantry. Son of D.F. and Annie Simmons of Rogersville. Born 10 Feb 1897. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 23 Aug. 1918.
#5 John Clinton Jones
Private, Infantry. Son of Amanda Jones of Rogersville. Born 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas Ky, on 8 July 1918.
#6 John Reed Payne
Corporal, Infantry. Son of Mack and Annie Payne of Mooresburg. Born 17 Nov. 1891. Entered service at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Washington, on 4 Oct 1917 and was promoted to corporal on 22 May 1918. Sailed overseas 4 Jul 1918.
#7 Walter A. Payne
Private, Infantry. Son of Mack and Annie Payne of Mooresburg. Born 23 Nov 1889. Entered service at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Washington, on 29 April 1918. Sailed overseas 4 Jul 1918.
#8 Edgar York Ragle
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Ragle of Church Hill. Born 11 Dec 1898. Entered East Tennessee State Normal 11 Oct. 1918 at Johnson City, Tenn.
#9 John Luther Robinette
Sergeant, Infantry. Son of M.F. and N.J. Robinette of Persia. Born 29 May 1892. Dates of entrance into service and sailing not known. He was wounded in the battle of Champagne on 8 Oct. 1918.
#10 Hillery Robinette
Private, Ambulance Corps. Son of M.F. and N.J. Robinette of Persia. Born 7 Dec 1887. Entered service at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark. on 25 May 1918. Sailed overseas.
#11 Ott E. Coward
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Coward of St.Clair. Born Aug. 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C. on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas 10 Oct 1918.
#12 John Jones
Private, M.G. Batt. 5th div. Son of Elisha and Crittie Jones of Honey Cutt. Born 3 July 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917., sailing overseas April 1918. Did service with the M.G. Batt. of the 11th Infantry.
#13 Clarence A. Christian
Private, Company B., 125th Infantry. Son of Nathan and Martha Ellen Christian of Church Hill.Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark., on the 24 May 1918, sailing overseas 19 Aug 1918.
#14 John W. Bussel
Private, Infantry. Son of B.L. and E Bussell of Church Hill. Born 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918, and was transferred to Camp Merritt from which point he sailed overseas in Aug. 1918.
#15 Parvin Smith
Private, 318th Artillery, 81st Div. Son of William and Elizabeth Smith of Church Hill. Born 16 April 1891. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C., on 27 April 1918., sailing overseas on 8 Oct 1918.
#16 Joseph B. Wininger
Private Infantry. Son of Phillip and Emeline Wininger of Church Hill. Born 17 Feb 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, and was discharged from service from Camp Sheridan, Ala., on 24 Feb 1919.
#17 Preston Parker
Private, Infantry. Son of Elias Parker of Church Hill. Born 2 Sept. 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 24 June 1918, and was discharged from service 29 Dec 1918.
# 18 John H. Jeeter
Private, Infantry. Son of R.L. and J. Jeeter of Church Hill. Born Aug 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, on 25 Aug.1918, later being transferred to Camp Merritt from which point he sailed overseas.
#19 John J. Wolfe
Private, 45th Infantry. Son of C.D. Wolfe of Church Hill. Born 21 Mar 1896. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 Jul 1918, and was transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.
#20 B. H. Wininger
Private, Infantry. Son of J.C. and M.E. Wininger of Church Hill. Born 4 Nov 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas in August of this same year.
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#1 Samuel Long
Sergeant, Artillery. Son of A.C. and Lucretia Long of Church Hill. Born 17 Sept. 1886. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 5 Sept. 1917, being later transferred to Camp Jackson. Promoted to corporal on 24 Nov.1917, and to sergeant on 23 April 1918. Sailed overseas 7 Aug. 1918. Stationed at Toulouse University, France.
#2 Eckle S. Walters
Wagoner, 117th Infantry. Son of Enoch Walters of Church Hill. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917. Sailed overseas 10 May 1918.
#3 Cecil D. Walters
Mechanic, Infantry. Son of H.W. Walters of Church Hill. Born 20 Sept. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga.,on 21 Sept 1917. Sailed overseas 11 May 1917.(?) Helped break the Hindenburg Line at Bellecourt and also in Belgium at Ypres.
#4 Edd E. Clemens
Private, Infantry. Son of Robert and Mazzy Clemens of Church Hill. Born 29 April 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, being later transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga.
#5 Adison Reed Long
Private, Engineers. Son of John S. and Maranda Long of Bulls Gap. Born 11 Aug. 1894. Entered service at Camp Jackson on 27 April 1918. Sailed overseas on 30 June 1918.
#6 Edward Short
Private, Company B, 45th Infantry. Son of Jim and Liza Short of Bulls Gap. Born 1893. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, being transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.
#7 Edgar W. Marshall
Corporal, 318th Field Artillery, 81st Div. Son of E.G. and Sarah Marshall of Surgoinsville. Born 4 May 1892. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C., on 27 April 1918, sailing overseas 8 Aug. 1918.
#8 Willie B. Patterson
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Clyde and Elsie Patterson of Surgoinsville. Born 24 April 1899. Entered East Tennessee Normal School at Johnson City on 7 Oct. 1918.
#9 John J. Conant
Private, Infantry. Son of W.C. and R.E. Conant of Church Hill. Born 3 March 1897. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas September 1918.
#10 Ornet W. Jones
Private, Engineers. Son of O.C. and Lucy Jones of Burem. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, and was honorably discharged at Camp Sevier, S.C. on 9 Dec 1918.
#11 Robert D. Bradshaw
Private, Infantry. Son of R.E. and Annie Bradshaw of Honey Cutt. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, sailing for France on 16 Aug. 1918. He arrived home again, landing at Hoboken, N.J. on 2 April 1919.
#12 Perry B. Pearson
Corporal, 117th Infantry. Son of P. and Alice A. Pearson of Lee Valley. Born 3 Oct. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, later going to Camp Sevier, S.C. Promoted to corporal on 2 March 1919, while in France, for which he sailed on 11 May 1918. Wounded in battle of Premont on 8 Oct. 1918, with shrapnel. Received an honorable discharge at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., on 18 April 1919.
#13 Luther Hurd
Private, Company B, 57th Infantry. Son of James and Leaner Hurd of Eidson. Born 1897. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C.,5 Sept.1918.
#14 J. Aubrey Weisgerber
Corporal, Engineers. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Weisgerber of Rogersville. Born 30 Oct. 1898. Entered service 15 July 1917, Company A, 501st Batt., Engineers. Received training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., Washington, D.C. and Camp Merritt, N.J. Sailed overseas 28 Oct.1917 (?)
#15 Austin G. Floyd
Private, Infantry. Son of William and Fannie Floyd of Rogersville. Born 18 April 1892. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917. Transferred to Camp Sevier and sailed overseas on 11 May 1918. Discharged at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., on 17 April 1919, after 10 month’s service in France.
#16 Smith Powell
Private, Infantry, Machine Gun, Batt. son of S.G. and M.J. Powell of Church Hill. Born 30 April 1892. Entered service at Camp Gordon on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas on 6 Aug. 1918.
#17 Mack Ford
Private, Company B, 57th Infantry. Son of Thomas and Frances Ford of Church Hill. Born 28th April 1897. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept 1918. Transferred to embarkation camp and sailed overseas on 2 Nov 1918.
#18 Sam Green
Corporal, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Green of Rogersville. Born 19 Jan 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, sailing overseas on 25 May 1918. Honorable discharged on 16 April 1919.
#19 Ronald Earl Heck
Corporal, Infantry. Son of Jacob W. and Mary E. Heck of St.Clair. Born 21 Jun 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas the latter part of September 1918.
#20 Landon H. Heck
Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of Jacob and Mary E. Heck of St. Clair. Born 10 June 1899. Entered service at Fort Oglethorpe, transferring to Beauregard and Taylor later. Promoted to Private, First Class, in September 1918.
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#1 Felix Edward Baker
Private S.A.T.C. Son of H.J. and Callie Baker of Whitesburg. Born 27 April 1899. Entered the University of Tennessee at Knoxville 7 Oct.1918.
#2 George R. Rokestraw
Private, First Class, Infantry. Born the 26 July 1891. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas on 2 Sept. 1918. He did not engage in any battles.
#3 Gale Bray
Private, Infantry, 137th Div. Son of Lathe and Ella Bray of Eidson. Born 1 March 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 24 June 1918, sailing from Boston 1 July 1918 for France. On Verdun front, on 12 Sept. engaged as a runner for Regimental Headquarters. Lost in No-man’s-land for four days. Returned to U.S., landing at Newport News, Va., thence to Battle Creek, Mich.
#4 Floyd Davis
Private, 45th Infantry. Son of Samuel and Vinie Davis of Eidson. Born 16 Mar 1890. Entered service at Fort. Thomas, Ky.,on 8 July 1918, and was transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.
#5 Cleveland Morelock
Private, Company M, 18th Infantry. Son of Marion and Hanok Morelock of Church Hill. Entered service at Camp Pike on 25 May 1918. Sailed overseas shortly after this date.
#6 Earl S. Clifton
Corporal, Radio Company, 326th F.S. Batt. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Clifton of Rogersville. Born 30 May 1895. Entered service at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. and was transferred to Camp Wadsworth, S.C. Later went to embarkation point and sailed overseas in August of 1918.
#7 Sam Lee Haun
Private, Infantry. Son of P.A. and M.J. Haun of Persia. Born 1891. Entered service at Camp Wheeler, Macon, Ga., on 4 Sept. 1918.
#8 John N. Hurst
Corporal, 117th Infantry. Son of S.F. and Mary Hurst of Persia. Born 13 March 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 21 Sept. 1917, later being transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C. Sailed overseas on 11 May 1918, and was promoted to to Corporal on 18 Oct. 1918.
#9 Curtis M. Combs
Corporal, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Combs of Rogersville. Born 28 May 1899. Entered service on 1 June 1918, at Camp Jackson, S.C., sailing overseas on 29 July 1918.
#10 Ralph Kirkpatrick
Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kirkpatrick of Persia. Born 9 Dec. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 24 June 1918, later being transferred to Camp McClellan. Promoted to private , first class on 4 Dec 1918. Discharged 15 March 1919.
#11 Roy Bernard McLain
Sergeant, Infantry. Born 1 May 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon 21 Sept. 1917, being later transferred to Camp Sevier. Member of the Old Hickory Division.
#12 James P. Holston
Private, 153rd Aero Squad. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Holston of Rogersville. Born 17 Dec 1895. Entered service at Rantoul, Ill., sailing overseas on 31 Jan 1918. Trained Extensively in England and France in Pursuit Squadron. Returned home safely and was honorably discharged on 28 March 1919.
#13 Eldridge C. Dykes
First Class private, Fire and Guard. Son of W.R. and R.M. Dykes. Born 5 July 1889. Entered service at Camp Hill, Newport News, Va. Served with 326th Mounted Guard Co., at Syracuse, N.Y., and several months at Camp Hill.
#14 Francis O. Smith
Corporal, Field Artillery. Son of Lucian and Daisy Poats Smith of Rogersville. Born 2 Aug. 1898. Entered service at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., later being transferred to Camp Jackson. Was honorably discharged on 10 Jan 1919.
#15 Hobart Cupp
Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of Jake and Nealy Cupp of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss. on 5 Aug. 1918 sailing overseas on 5 Oct. 1918.
#16 McKinley Cupp
Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of Jake and Nealy Cupp of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss. on 5 Aug. 1918 sailing overseas on 5 Oct. 1918.
#17 Chas. R. Britton
Private, 117th Infantry. Son of Sam and Louise Britton of Rogersville. Born 23 July 1889. Entered service at Camp Gordan, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, sailing overseas on 11 May 1918. Discharged 17 April 1919.
#18 Luther H. Carpenter
Private, 46th Infantry. Son of Henry and Lindie Carpenter of Mooresburg. Born 27 Oct. 1895. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, later being transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.
#19 Cyrus W. Floyd
Private, Infantry. Son of W.L. and R.L. Floyd of St. Clair. Born 10 Aug 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas Sept. 1918. Was on duty with the Army of Occupation in Germany.
#20 John H. Morell
Private, First Class, Medical Corps. Son of R.T. and Sarah Morell of St. Clair. Entered service at Camp Gordon Ga., on 24 June 1918.
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#1 Houston Jeffers
Corporal, 117th Infantry. Son of John C. and Martha Jeffers of Persia. Born 15 Apr 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917. Promoted to first class private, March 1918, and to corporal on 15 July 1918. Sailed overseas 11 May 1918.
#2 Joseph G. Tate
Private, First Class, 117th Infantry. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Tate of Rogersville. Born 15 Feb. 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917. Sailed overseas 11 May 1918. Engaged in breaking Hindenburg line at Bellicourt, Ypres Sector and other points.
#3 Clyde Christian
Private, Infantry. Son of R.C. and Lizzie Christian of Church Hill. Born 12 Nov. 1892. Entered service at Camp Shelby on 15 July 1918, sailing overseas November 1918.
#4 Joe Mitchell
First Class Private, 117th Infantry, 30th Div. Son of Ben and Katherine Mitchell of Burem. Born 1893. Entered service at Camp Gordon Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917. Sailing overseas on 11 May 1918. Went over the top five times without a wound.
#5 Gale Davis
Private, Infantry. Son of R.D. and S.J. Davis of Rogersville. Born 22 Nov 1892. Was engaged in service overseas.
#6 H. L. Mann
Sergeant, Infantry. Son of D.S. and Ellen Mann. Born 2 Sept 1894. Entered service at Camp Jackson, being promoted to sergeant 4 July 1918. Sailed Overseas on 16 Aug. 1918.
#7 Roy E. Gibson
Sergeant, Q.M.Corps. Son of H.B. Gibson of Persia. Born 1 Nov. 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon Ga., on 9 Oct 1917, later being transferred to Camp Jackson and Meigs. Promoted to corporal 14 Jan 1918 and to sergeant 5 Feb 1918. Discharged from Q.M.Corps School, Washington, D.C. on 26 Nov 1918.
#8 Henry Elkins
Private Infantry. Son of John and Mary Elkins. Entered service at Richmond, Va. Sailed overseas 5 Aug 1918.
#9 Oscar Dykes
First Class Private, Medical Corps. Son of H.E. and Mollie Dykes of Honey Cutt. Born 25 April 1897. Entered service at Camp Funston.
#10 James Robert Dykes
Private First Class, Field Artillery. Son of H.E. and Mollie Dykes of Honey Cutt. Born 12 Jan. 1890. Entered service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Sailed overseas 28 Oct. 1918. Did not enter battle, due to the signing of the Armistice.
#11 Clyde O. Hodges
Private, Machine Gun, Bn. Son of J.T. and Winnie of Persia. Born 18 Aug 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept 1917, later being transferred to Camp Jackson. Sailed overseas July 1918.
#12 Silas Price
Private, Infantry. Son of H.H. and Lina Price of Rogersville. Born 16 Sept. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas 16 April 1918. Wounded in action 18 Oct. 1918.
#13 James R. Rogers
Private, Company C, 45th Infantry. Son of J.T. and Cornealie Rogers of Rogersville. Born 1893. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky. on 8 Jul 1918, later being transferred to Camp Gordon, Ga.
#14 James W. Helton
Private, Infantry. Son of Allen and Elizabeth Helton of Eidson. Born 15 Jan 1897. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss., on 5 Aug 1918.
#15 Mack T. Jones
Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of R.T. and Eliza Jones of Lee Valley. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 Jul 1918.
#16 Luther Greer
Wagoneer, Infantry Supply. Son of Alex and Rhoda Greer of Rogersville. Born 2 July 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 29 Sept.1917, going later to Camp Sevier. Sailed overseas on 11 May 1918, remaining in France until 16 March 1919.
# 17 Tom P. Pearson
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Pearson of Lee Valley. Born 11 Jan. 1894. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C. on 1 June 1918, sailing overseas 6 Aug 1918.
#18 Campbell Pearson
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Pearson of Lee Valley. Born 7 Aug 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., 25 May 1918, sailing overseas on 16 Aug. 1918.
# 19 Robert R. Rowan
Sergeant, Q.M.Corps. Son of Charles K. and Cornelia B. Rowan. Born 6 Dec. 1891. Entered service 3 Oct. 1917, at Camp Gordon, Ga., later going to Camp Jackson, S.C., and to Joseph E. Johnson, Fla. Discharged on 10 May 1919.
#20 Guy V. Simpson
Private, 45th Infantry. Son of Jesse and Nancy Simpson of Church Hill. Born 6 Feb. 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918.
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#1 Noble A. Simpson
Private, Company C, 318th Machine Gun Battalion. Son of Jesse and Nancy Simpson of Church Hill. Born 1891. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing for France in Aug. 1918. He was wounded in action during one of the battles near the close of the war.
#2 Dock Gibson
Private, Infantry. Son of T.J. and Elizabeth Gibson of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing for France in Oct. 1918. He was stationed at Montair, France.
#3 Clarence A. Parker
Wagoneer, Field Artillery. Son of H.H, and Addie Parker of Church Hill. Born 26 Feb. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordan, Ga. on 21 Sept. 1917, later being transferred to Camp Jackson, S.C. He sailed overseas in August of 1918.
#4 Ray E. Parker
Private, Infantry. Son of H.H. and Addie Parker of Church Hill. Born 8 Jan. 1892. Entered service at Camp Cody, N.M., sailing overseas in June of 1918. Wounded in battle on the Vesle River, 6 August 1918.
#5 Hugh H. Gillenwaters
Private, Battery E.,312th Field Artillery. Son of I.S. and C.A. Gillenwaters of Rogersville. Born 25 Oct.1886. Entered service at the University of Kentucky, Buell, Lexington, Ky, on 6 May 1918 Sailed overseas on 8 July 1918.
#6 Eldridge E. Cope
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Cope of Rogersville. Born 11 Dec. 1898. Entered Carson-Newman College at Jefferson City on 7 Oct 1918.
#7 William O. Price
Private, Infantry. Son of S.M. and Harriett Price of Rogersville. Born 31 Dec. 1894. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga. on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas on 1 May 1918. Wounded in battle of Argonne Forest, 15 Oct. 1918.
#8 Orville Guy Gladson
Private, R.R.Artillery. Son of J.R. and Amis Gladson of Rogersville. Born 31 Oct. 1891. Entered service at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., sailing overseas on 25 June 1918.
#9 Patsey Winegar
Private, Infantry. Son of John and Mary Winegar of Surgoinsville. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas for France on 28 Sept. 1918.
#10 James R. Mowdy
Private, Infantry. Son of W.F. Mowdy of Rogersville. Born 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918.
#11 Max M. Lee
Mechanic, Infantry. Son of E.J. Lee of Eidson. Born 16 Dec. 1895. Entered service at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, on 1 July 1918. Sent to hospital at Biltmore, N.C., for an operation, and later transferred to Camp Forest, Ga.
#12 David V. Cupp
Private, Battery A., Field artillery. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Cupp of Rogersville. Born 21 Oct. 1897. Entered service 25 April 1917, sailing overseas for France on 21 April 1918. Was in the Army of Occupation.
#13 William J. Mathis
Private, Infantry. Son of A.D. and Minerva Mathis of Mooresburg. Born 9 May 1897. entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 23 Aug. 1918, serving for eight months there.
#14 George Ray Enix
Private, Infantry. Son of William H. and Mary Enix of Rogersville. Born 19 Feb. 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918.
#15 Archie Cinnamon
Corporal, Machine Gun Battalion. Son of James C. Cinnamon of Rogersville. Born 1893. Entered service at Camp Sevier, sailing overseas on 11 May 1918. Won the D.S.C. for putting machine gun nests out of action; also won the British D.S.M. for the same exploit.
#16 John G. Wagner
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of William and Delia Wagner of Church Hill. Born 12 March 1898. Entered Emory and Henry College at Emory, Va. on 31 Oct 1918, being discharged 12 Dec 1918.
#17 Charlie W. Moore
Private, Infantry. Son of T.C. and Nealy Moore of Mooresburg. Born 25 May 1890. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 21 Sept. 1917, sailing overseas on 9 May 1918. Returned from France on 16 Feb. 1919.
#18 William Williams
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Williams of Rogersville. Born 19 May 1894. Entered service at Camp Lewis, Washington.
#19 Hascue H. Bledsoe
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of L.C. Bledsoe of Rogersville. Entered Carson-Newman College at Jefferson City on 14 Oct 1918.
#20 Roy A. Bledsoe
Private, Infantry. Son of L.C. Bledsoe of Rogersville. Entered service at some Camp in California, sailing overseas in Dec 1917.
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#1 Wiley Golden
Private, Cavalry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Golden of Surgoinsville. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C. on 24 Jun 1918.
#2 Andy King Gulley
Private, 32nd Div. 126th Infantry. Son of Calvin and Adelia R. Gulley of Bulls Gap. Born 20 Nov. 1895. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark.
#3 Joe Mitchell
Private, Machine Gun Batt. Son of Nancy Mitchell of Church Hill. Born 1898. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga.,on 21 Sept. 1917, going later to Camp Jackson, S.C. Sailed overseas in June 1918.
#4 Charles O. Sensabaugh
Private, 107th Infantry 42nd Div. Som of J.M. and H.M. Sensabaugh of Church Hill. Born 23 May 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas on 15 Sept. 1918. Returned home on 3 April 1919.
#5 Rhea Benton Culbertson
Private, S.A.T.C. Son of W.S. and Mollie E. Culbertson of Church Hill.
#6 McKinley Collin
Private, Infantry. Son of J.W. and Mary Collin of Lee Valley. Born 8 Aug. 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth, S.C., on 5 Sept. 1918, sailing overseas on 20 Sept. 1918. Was in France for four months.
#7 Walter S. Byrd
Private, 334th Bakery Company. Son of Luther and Sallie Byrd of Lee Valley. Born 23 April 1890. entered service at Newport News, Va., sailing overseas on 22 July 1918.
#8 Robert Roy Ford
Private, Field Artillery. Son of Henderson and Elizabeth Ford of Church Hill. Born 1896. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C. on 27 April 1918, sailing overseas in August of 1918.
#9 Joe Mays
Private, Medical Corps. Son of Mrs. Jennie Mays of Rogersville. Born 27 Nov. 1891. Entered service at Camp Wheeler, Ga., on 4 Sept. 1918, receiving a Honorable discharge on 24 Feb. 1919 after six months service.
#10 Joseph Gordon
Private Company F, 45th Infantry. Son of Lee and Leaner Gordon of Mooresburg. Born 1891. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 Jul 1918, later being transferred tp Camp Gordon, Ga.
#11 Barton J. Hughes
Private, Infantry. Son of Neal and Sallie Hughes of Baileyton. Born 18 May 1894. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918.
#12 Guy H. Dean
Private, Medical Corps. Son of D.H. and Nerva Dean of Eidson. Born 25 Sept. 1896. entered service at Fort Riley, Kansas, also serving at Camp Cody, New Mexico.
#13 Wiley Corbet Delias
Private, Company F,118th Infantry. Son of Domic and Polly Delias of Rogersville. Born 22 Jan 1895. Entered service at at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918. Sailed overseas on 15 Aug. 1918.
#14 Bob S. Baker
Private. M.T.C. Son of John and Sallie Baker of Rogersvile. Born 25 May 1896. Entered service at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on 2 Sept. 1918.
#15 Frank Marion Reed, Jr.
Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. And Mrs. F.M. Reed of Russellville. Born 13 June 1892. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918, sailing overseas in August 1918. Went over the top twice and was on the front when the armistice was signed.
#16 Charlie Hurd
Sergeant, 318th Infantry, company G. Son of James and Leaner Hurd of Eidson. Born June 1893. Entered service at Columbus, Ohio, in May 1917, sailing overseas shortly after that date.
#17 William Harvey Stapleton
Private, Infantry. Son of J.M. and Eliza Stapleton of Eidson. Born August 1887. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 3 Oct.1917.
#18 Henry C. Ross
Sergeant, Engineers. Son of C.R. and M.L. Ross of Rogersville. Born 1892. Entered service at Camp Merritt, N.J., sailing overseas on 15 Dec 1917.
#19 Homer J. Ross
Corporal, Quarter Masters Corps. Son of C.R. and M.L. Ross of Rogersville. Born 1895. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga.,on 21 Sept. 1917, later being transferred to Camp Sevier, S.C., and sailed overseas on 11 June 1918.
#20 Jesse Gladson
Mechanic, 9th H.A.T.Troops. Son of H.S. Gladson of Rogersville. Born 1891. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 July 1918, later being transferred to Camp Sheridan, Ala.