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From the Volume With the Colors<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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This material is taken from the book, With the Colors from Hawkins County<\/em>. 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.”<\/p>\n

Some minor edits have been made to the submitted text, but it has not been comprehensively compared to the original document.\u00a0 Additions and corrections will be appreciated.\u00a0 Please use the Contact Us<\/em> link.<\/p>\n

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Those Who Died in Service<\/h2>\n

Page 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 Zollie David<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Charley Clay Moore<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Fred Clifton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 William Patton Lawson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Austin Rogers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Claud Long<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Marcus N. Delias<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Bud Lawson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Coy Cecil Tunnell<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Luther Robison<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Anson J. Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Harold L. Mowl<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Harry Light<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 14 Dan Ratliff Hamilton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 James Blaine Gladson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 16 Alph Brooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Preston A. Spitzer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 John Fred Compton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 Lewis Hascue Brooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 20 Ordley Parvin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Claude Fansler<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Evan Ball<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

James C. Floyd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.)<\/p>\n

Those Who Returned from Service<\/h2>\n

Page 42<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 James Robert Bass<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Nat Lawson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 John E. Bowen<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 John T. Mauk<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Joe Campbell Bradshaw<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 John Everhart<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Carroll Etter Moree<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Ralph M. Solomon<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Winfield A. Ward<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Charlie A. Rippy<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rippy of Rogersville. Born 8 July 1896. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept. 1918.<\/p>\n

#11 Miller Kirkpatrick<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 David Albert Weaver<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 J. W. Holdway<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Oscar McCloud<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 J. Bailey Carter<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, S.A.T.C. Son of Joel M. Carter of Persia. Entered the University of Tennessee on 14 Oct 1918.<\/p>\n

#16 Glenn Greer<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 James Mitchell<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Ben and Katherine Mitchell of Burem. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark., on 25 May 1918.<\/p>\n

#18 Gains P. Morrison<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 App Woodroe Johnson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 James I. Luster<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Joseph Taylor<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Alfred Byington<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Charlie H. Barrett<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Noah Larkins<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Ray L. Ramey<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Pat H. Ramey of Bulls Gap. Born 10 Feb. 1895. Entered service at Fort. Thomas, Ky. on 8 July 1918.<\/p>\n

#6 Glen M. Bailey<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Samuel P. Bailey<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Charlie Hartgrove<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Samuel Robert Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Rome Richards<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Chester C. Lee<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Cary Lawson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 H. Clay Vaughn<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 James L. Hill<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Hospital Corps. Son of D.Y.G. and N.E. Hill of Rogersville. Born 17 Oct 1898. Sailed overseas on 5 July 1918.<\/p>\n

#15 H. Clay Davis Wagoner<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Strum W. Cope<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Emery A. Cope<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Tilman Lovin<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 W. Thurman Christian<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 W. S. Walters<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Will Smith Woods<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Clinton Ladd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Gale Ladd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Daniel H. Roark<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 June H. Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Claude Tank Christian<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Samuel T. Moser<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Oscar Paul Steele<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Grover Cradic<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Marion Wininger<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Phillip and Emaline Wininger of Church Hill. Entered service at American Lake, Cal., sailing overseas in Jan. 1918.<\/p>\n

#11 Dewitt Clifton<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Oliver Fields<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Joseph A. Sensabaugh<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Hobert L. Salyer<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 William Oscar Parker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Jesse C. Long<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Henry H. Read<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Raymond A. Read<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 John H. Howe<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 M. D. Watterson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Mac Adams<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Wickliffe D. Addington<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Milbern Allen<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Clarence W. Alley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Claude C. Alley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Jesse C. Alley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Paul Preston Alley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Don Mitchell Alvis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Eugene H. Alvis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Robert Kyle Amyx<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Edgar Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Garnie Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 13 James D. Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Kyle E. Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Luther Anderson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Alfred Armstrong<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 17 Orville Armstrong<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 John W. Arnold<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 19 Samuel Arnold<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 James Arthur Ashe<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Clyde H. Moneyhun<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Ernest Thurman<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 James Hiram Shipley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Clyde Chesnutt<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Marcelle Hawkins<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Lee Goodson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Mina Goodson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Michael Fitzgerald Walsh<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Arthur Barrett<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Luther B. Bailey<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Garret L. Trent<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Henry C. McLain<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Homer F. Luster<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Charlie Claude Light<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Hannibal E. Bass<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Cleon A. Moore<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Strum Carson Bradley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Kyle Jackson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 19 James Luther Trent<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 Roy Q. Lawson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Robert Mitchell<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2. Alfred Barker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Calvin Woods<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Q.M.C. Son of Linda Woods of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.C., 30 Aug 1918.<\/p>\n

#4 Dudley Patrick Greer<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Dewitt Marshall<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 John W. Mullins<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Clay Lane<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Joe B. Marsh<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Henry C. Gulley<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 John W. Marsh<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Harvey B. Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Clyde Edgar Davis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Arlie V. Gonce<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 W. D. Sandidge<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 15 James T. Short<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Gilbert N. Phillips<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 George Cleveland Alvis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Stokly A. Brooks<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 19 William Henry Orrick<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 James E. Gonce<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 David P. Buchanan<\/span><\/p>\n

Private. S.A.T.C. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan of Mooresburg. Entered Carson-Newman college at Jefferson City, 7 Oct 1918.<\/p>\n

#2. Alvin Fain<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Lee Roy Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Henry and Lauta Williams of Rogersville. Entered service at Camp Wadsworth on 5 Sept. 1918.<\/p>\n

#4 Clarence Simmons<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 John Clinton Jones<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Amanda Jones of Rogersville. Born 1894. Entered service at Fort Thomas Ky, on 8 July 1918.<\/p>\n

#6 John Reed Payne<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Walter A. Payne<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Edgar York Ragle<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 John Luther Robinette<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Hillery Robinette<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Ott E. Coward<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 John Jones<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Clarence A. Christian<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 John W. Bussel<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Parvin Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Joseph B. Wininger<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Preston Parker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 18 John H. Jeeter<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 John J. Wolfe<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 B. H. Wininger<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Samuel Long<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Eckle S. Walters<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Cecil D. Walters<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Edd E. Clemens<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Adison Reed Long<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Edward Short<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Edgar W. Marshall<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Willie B. Patterson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 John J. Conant<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Ornet W. Jones<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Robert D. Bradshaw<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Perry B. Pearson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Luther Hurd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 J. Aubrey Weisgerber<\/span><\/p>\n

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 (?)<\/p>\n

#15 Austin G. Floyd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Smith Powell<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Mack Ford<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Sam Green<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 Ronald Earl Heck<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 Landon H. Heck<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Felix Edward Baker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 George R. Rokestraw<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Gale Bray<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Floyd Davis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Cleveland Morelock<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Earl S. Clifton<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Sam Lee Haun<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 John N. Hurst<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Curtis M. Combs<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Ralph Kirkpatrick<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Roy Bernard McLain<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 James P. Holston<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Eldridge C. Dykes<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Francis O. Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Hobart Cupp<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 McKinley Cupp<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Chas. R. Britton<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Luther H. Carpenter<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 Cyrus W. Floyd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 John H. Morell<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Houston Jeffers<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Joseph G. Tate<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Clyde Christian<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Joe Mitchell<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Gale Davis<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of R.D. and S.J. Davis of Rogersville. Born 22 Nov 1892. Was engaged in service overseas.<\/p>\n

#6 H. L. Mann<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Roy E. Gibson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Henry Elkins<\/span><\/p>\n

Private Infantry. Son of John and Mary Elkins. Entered service at Richmond, Va. Sailed overseas 5 Aug 1918.<\/p>\n

#9 Oscar Dykes<\/span><\/p>\n

First Class Private, Medical Corps. Son of H.E. and Mollie Dykes of Honey Cutt. Born 25 April 1897. Entered service at Camp Funston.<\/p>\n

#10 James Robert Dykes<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Clyde O. Hodges<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 Silas Price<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 James R. Rogers<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 James W. Helton<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Allen and Elizabeth Helton of Eidson. Born 15 Jan 1897. Entered service at Camp Shelby, Miss., on 5 Aug 1918.<\/p>\n

#15 Mack T. Jones<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, First Class, Infantry. Son of R.T. and Eliza Jones of Lee Valley. Entered service at Fort Thomas, Ky., on 8 Jul 1918.<\/p>\n

#16 Luther Greer<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 17 Tom P. Pearson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 Campbell Pearson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

# 19 Robert R. Rowan<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 Guy V. Simpson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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#1 Noble A. Simpson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#2 Dock Gibson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Clarence A. Parker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Ray E. Parker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Hugh H. Gillenwaters<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#6 Eldridge E. Cope<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 William O. Price<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Orville Guy Gladson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Patsey Winegar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 James R. Mowdy<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of W.F. Mowdy of Rogersville. Born 1893. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918.<\/p>\n

#11 Max M. Lee<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#12 David V. Cupp<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 William J. Mathis<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 George Ray Enix<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Archie Cinnamon<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 John G. Wagner<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 Charlie W. Moore<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#18 William Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Williams of Rogersville. Born 19 May 1894. Entered service at Camp Lewis, Washington.<\/p>\n

#19 Hascue H. Bledsoe<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, S.A.T.C. Son of L.C. Bledsoe of Rogersville. Entered Carson-Newman College at Jefferson City on 14 Oct 1918.<\/p>\n

#20 Roy A. Bledsoe<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of L.C. Bledsoe of Rogersville. Entered service at some Camp in California, sailing overseas in Dec 1917.<\/p>\n

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#1 Wiley Golden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private, Cavalry. Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Golden of Surgoinsville. Born 1894. Entered service at Camp Jackson, S.C. on 24 Jun 1918.<\/p>\n

#2 Andy King Gulley<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#3 Joe Mitchell<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#4 Charles O. Sensabaugh<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#5 Rhea Benton Culbertson<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, S.A.T.C. Son of W.S. and Mollie E. Culbertson of Church Hill.<\/p>\n

#6 McKinley Collin<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#7 Walter S. Byrd<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#8 Robert Roy Ford<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#9 Joe Mays<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#10 Joseph Gordon<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#11 Barton J. Hughes<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of Neal and Sallie Hughes of Baileyton. Born 18 May 1894. Entered service at Camp Pike, Ark. on 25 May 1918.<\/p>\n

#12 Guy H. Dean<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#13 Wiley Corbet Delias<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#14 Bob S. Baker<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#15 Frank Marion Reed, Jr.<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#16 Charlie Hurd<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#17 William Harvey Stapleton<\/span><\/p>\n

Private, Infantry. Son of J.M. and Eliza Stapleton of Eidson. Born August 1887. Entered service at Camp Gordon, Ga., on 3 Oct.1917.<\/p>\n

#18 Henry C. Ross<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#19 Homer J. Ross<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

#20 Jesse Gladson<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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