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Frank N. Backus, Everett Leonard Clark Bacon, Marysville Walter H. Bacon, Edmonds Lieut. Enoch W. Bagshaw, Everett Sergt. Russell Baird, Everett Floyd D. Balch, Snohomish Troy M. Bales, Snohomish James H. Ballew, Everett John A. Ballew, Everett Cecil M. Ballinger, Everett Sergeant Harvey E. Bancroft, Everett Lieut. Floyd F. Barber, Everett Donald S. Barge, Everett Donald S. Barge, Marysville Victor Baril, Snohomish Private Abner Allen Barnes, Everett William F. Barnes, Machias Francis M Barnett,Jr. Everett Dee Barnhart, Marysville Othiel Barnhill, Everett Wesley I. Barr, Arlington Private Willis E. Barr, Arlington Albert Barraman, Marysville Emil Barrison, Norman Bugler Nilford W. Barron, Snohomish Alva Barstow, LakeStevens Clarence Bartholomew, Lowell Edward Bartholomew, Lowell Alden F. Bartlett, Everett Carl J. Bartlett, Marysville Private Clyde J. Bartlett, Edmonds Machinists Mate Eben F. Bartlett, Edmonds Carpenters Mate Marysville Rex L. Bartlett, Raymond Barton, Everett Raymond Earl Barton, Lowell James Edward Bartram, Everett Lieut. Alfred Bass, Everett Casper E. Bast, Everett Harry B. Batchelder, Arlington Pedec Batten, Everett William Joseph Baudry, Everett Private George Bauguess, Arlington Lawrence W. Bavrey, Everett Andrew N. Bayeoryes, Everett Kenneth P. Bayne, Everett Arthur H. Bean, Everett Arthur Herbert Bean, Maltby Chester L. Beard, Everett Sergt. William K. Bebeau, Everett Otis Beck, Everett Private Solomon Becker, Everett Roy C. Beckman, Monroe Mechanic Theodore Beckmeyer, Snohomish Harry Bedal, Arlington Machinists Mate Bertram A. Bedell, Midshipman Everett Eugene H. Beebe, Guy C. Beede, Everett Lieut. Clement A. Beehler, Everett Arthur Wayne Beeson, Edmonds Private Vincent Louis Befountaine, Everett Leo I. Beigle, Arlington Percy James Beigle, Arlington Fred A. Beilfus, Lowell Sergt. Gustave Beilfus, Lowell Corp. Otto F. Beilfus, Lowell Walter H. Beilfus, Lowell Corp. Harold C. Bell, Everett Edwin L. Bellinger, Monroe Sergt. Hiram J. Bellinger, Monroe Louis J. Bellinger, Monroe George Benedict, Gold Bar Clarence A. Benfield, Everett Leslie J.A. Bengtson, Monroe Corp. Harry Bennett, Monroe Henry T. Bennett, Monroe Sergt. Leo F. Bennett, Monroe Carl J. Benson, Everett Edwin A. Benson, Everett Corp. Iner J. Benson, Everett Electrician Otto I. Benson, Everett Otto I. Benson, Everett Arvid N. Berg, Arlington Oscar Z. Berg, Arlington Ole B. Berge, Everett Magnus Berger, Everett Sergt. Major Renie E. Bergeron, Everett Ensign Clarence D. Bergman, Everett Philip Bergquist, Fortson E.G, Bergstrom, Marysville John Bergstrom, Everett Adolph Berlin, Everett Earl W. Bernard, Everett James F. Berry, Marysville Sergt. Lawrence S. Berry, Everett Ray P. Berry, Everett Steve Bertalan, Everett Milton A. Bertrand, Everett E.A. Betts, Everett Jack J. Betts, Everett Clare V. Beyers, Everett Major Willis C. Bickford, Everett Hal D. Bigelow, Edmonds Lieut. D. G. Bisson, Arlington George Bizeau, Everett George L. Bjork Everett Private, 1st class Perry M. Black Everett Corp. Charles Marion Black, Everett Lloyd L. Black, Everett Sergt. Wendell W. Black, Everett Leon Earl Blackman, Everett Basil B. Blackmore, Snohomish Forrest L. Blakeman, Darrington Earl E. Blanchard, Snohomish District Fred Blank, Everett Julius Blankenburg, Snohomish District Carl A. Bloomberg, Arlington Arthur C. Blue, Stanwood Cook Otto Bluemke, Arlington Private H. Marshall Blunt, Everett Private, 1st class Russell De Forest Blunt, Everett Charles A. Blunt, Everett Wagoneer Charles A. Blythe, Robe Private Roderick Blythe, Robe Private Alphonsus Bob, Tulalip Sergt. Charles R. Bockmier, Everett Sergt. Richard A. Bodin, Everett Private Hugo W. Boettcher, Monroe Lieut. Harry Boissonnault, Everett Melvin M. Bolland, Everett Olof A. Bolland, Everett Acting Stable Sergt. Frank L. Booth, Everett Albert R. Borden, Monroe Edwin H. Bordsen, Everett Walter N. Bordsen, Everett Corp. R.L. Borgault, Everett Emil Borreson, Arlington District Harry Archibald Botting, Everett George L. Bouck, Sultan Peter Bourgett, Everett John William Bourke, Arlington Paul Henry Bourke, Arlington Peter Bourke, Arlington Walter Victor Bourke, Arlington Sergt. Robert B. Bovee, Everett Fred E. Bowen, Everett Earl Ellsworth Bowers, Everett Roy O. Bowers, Everett John Albert Bowes, Everett
Born 24 Nov 1891, at Mt. Vernon. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Backus, 3116 McDougall Ave. Entered the 166th D. B. at Camp Lewis, 3 Nov 1917, and was honorably discharged 9 Nov 1917, on S.C.D. Former Everett high school student.
Born 31 Jan 1897, in Tioga County PA. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bacon, Marysville. Enlisted in Mar 1914, in the Engrs. Corps, U.S.A., and at the expiration of his first enlistment, re-enlisted in the Medical Corps in June, 1918.
Born 11 May 1892 at Kelso. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bacon, Edmonds. Wife, Sybil Bacon. Entered the service 4 Nov 1917, at Camp Lewis and was transferred from the 1st Co., 166th D. B. to Co. A, 147th M. G. Bn., 41st Div., with which unit he went to France. Made corporal 17 Feb 1918, at Nantes, France. Discharged at Camp Lewis 20 Mar 1919. 111,501.
Born 31 Jan 1884, at Flint, Wales. Wife, Elizabeth Bagshaw. Father, F. Bagshaw, 1616 Broadway, Seattle. Commissioned as a first lieutenant in the Engineers at Everett, 15 Oct 1918, and went to Fort Douglas UT where he was assigned to the 403d Engineers. Was sent to the E.O.T.S., Camp Humphries, 7 Nov and remained there until he completed the course, where he was placed on the Eng. Res., 1 Feb 1919. Graduated from Broadway high school Seattle, 1903, and from the UW, 1908, with the degree of B. S. He has been a member of the Everett high school faculty for 8 years and as football coach developed teams that held the interscholastic championship of the State from 1911 to 1918. He was a member of the UW football teams of 1904,1905,1906, and 1907; all-northwest quarter in 1906 and captain of the 1906 and 1907 teams. He had two brothers in the service - Frank Bagshaw of Roslyn, at Camp Lewis and Cradoc L. Bagshaw of Seattle dispatch runner with the 161st Inf., A.E.F., wounded 11 Aug 1918. Lieutenant Bagshaw became 1st lieutenant in Company M, 3d Wash. Inf., N. G., in May 1919, upon the resignation of 1st Lieutenant W. H. Mason.
Born 18 Aug. 1897. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Baird, 2016 Pacific Ave. Enlisted in the Medical Enlisted Reserve Corps 23 Apr. 1918, at Vancouver Barracks. On 16 Oct. he was transferred to the S.A.T.C., Co. B, at North Pacific College, Portland. He was discharged there 13 Dec 1918. 881,768. Graduated from the Everett high school in 1915, and later attended the U. of Washington and the North Pacific College.
Born 18 Oct 1895, at Cedarvale KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Balch, Snohomish. Re-enlisted in 5th Co., 16 Mar 1916, and after the company was mobilized into federal service, was transferred to Batt. A, 69th Art. and went to France with that regiment. Private, first class. Discharged 19 Mar 1919, at Camp Lewis.
Born at Richland MS. Entered the service through Snohomish 21 Feb 1918, at the age of 22 yrs. Served as a member of the 33d Sqdn., and was discharged at Vancouver Barracks 28 Dec 1918. 876,834.
Born 30 Aug 1899, at Park River ND. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ballew. Entered the service 15 Oct 1918, in the S.A.T.C. at Pullman. Discharged 18 Dec 1918 at Pullman. 5,3033,657. Brother of John A. Ballew, U.S. Navy.
Born 12 Oct 1896, at Mound City SD. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ballew, Everett. Enlisted in the Navy, 29 Sep 1917, and served on a destroyer. Brother of James H. Ballew, S.A.T.C. Former Everett high school student.
Born 9 Jul 1892 at Albiline (sic) TX. Son of Mrs. Edith V. Thornton, 1915 Rucker Ave. Entered the service 7 Oct 1918, and served in the 4th Instruction Co., Buzzer School, Signal Corps, from that date until 7 Jan 1919. Was placed in 46th Co., 166th D. B., 7 Jan and discharged out of that unit for 1 Feb 1919, at Camp Lewis. 984,133. Private, first class. Former Everett high school student.
Born 25 Nov 1892, at Battle Creek MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Bancroft, 3024 Kromer. He entered Camp Lewis as a wireless operator in the Signal Corps. and served in Co. A, 116th Bn. He was transferred from Camp Lewis to Camp Greene, and from there to Camp Mills and then overseas. Served in the Intelligence Department in the Second Army Corps in France, and was with the A.E.F. from 26 Nov 1917 to 28 Jun 1919. He was in the Army 28 mos.
Barber was appointed to the 2d Engineers Camp at Vancouver Barracks with the rank of 1st lieutenant, and reported at that station 1 Sep 1917.
Served in the U.S.N.R.F., Naval Training Station, Seattle, and was released from duty 17 Dec 1918.
Served in the U.S.N.R.F., Naval Training Station, Seattle, and was released from active duty 17 Dec 1918.
Born 2 Jul 1876, at Gantilly, Quebec. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A Baril of Gantilly. He enlisted in 5th Co., 8 Jul 1918, at Snohomish, and later was transferred to Batt. B, 39th Art., C.A.C. Cook. Discharged through 26th Co., 166th D.B., Camp Lewis, 26 Dec. 1918 830,108.
Born 28 Feb 1894, at Zeanale KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Barnes, 2105 Rockefeller Ave. Entered the service 25 Apr 1918, and became a member of the machine gun co., 355th Inf., 89th Div. On 28 Jan 1919, he was transferred to the 338th Inf., 88th Div. He served in France with the 89th Div., during the time it was in action, and was in the St. Mihiel battle. Discharged 11 Apr 1919. 2,845,015.
Born 11 Mar 1894, at Aberdeen. Wife, Helen Barnes. Son of Mr.and Mrs. Sidney Barns, Machias. Reported at Camp Lewis 26 Apr 1918, and 3 weeks later was sent to Ft. Riley in the Medical Corps. From there he was sent to the Mayo Bros., Rochester, Minn. for instruction. He was returned to Fort Riley, and then sent to Camp Cody, where he was discharged 6 Dec 1918.
Born at Onana IA. Entered the service 14 Jan 1918. Left the U.S. 31 Aug 1918, and arrived in England, 13 Sep 1918. Left England, 23 Nov 1918, and arrived in the U.S., 24 Dec 1918. He served in the Aviation Corps. Discharged at Camp Lewis through the 41st Co., 166th D.B., 28 Dec 1918. 1,070,739.
Born 9 Jul 1897 at Davenport. Son of Mrs. Maria Barnhart, Marysville. Enlisted 26 Mar 1918 and became a member of Co. C, 31st Engrs. at Fort Leavenworth. The 31st Engrs. was organized about 1 Apr 1918; left Fort Leavenworth 18 May arrived at Camp Mills 4 am. 5 Jun, boarded the transport Manchuria at Hoboken 5 Jun, left Hoboken 7 Am 7 Jun, arrived at St. Nazaire 19 Jun, arrived at Saumer 23 Jun, left 8 Oct and arrived at Camp G. M. Dodge, Montoir, 9 Oct; organization changed 7 Sep to the 31st Regt. Trans. Corps, by G. O. 42, 42 Hq. S. O. S. The organization of Co. C was again changed to 3d Co. Trans. Corps. 14th Grand Div., 8 Dec 1918.
Born at Victor MT, 11 Sep 1900. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barnhill, 3328 Oakes Ave. Enlisted on 10 Oct 1918, at the age of 18 years and one month, in the S.A.T.C., UW and was assigned to Co. A, Discharged 18 Dec 1918, at Seattle. 4,593,159. Graduated from Everett hs in Jun 1918.
Born 10 Apr 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Barr, R.F.D. 3, Arlington. Entered Camp Lewis 5 Oct 1917, in the inf., but was transferred to the 16th F.A., 4th Div., with which he served in France and in the Army of Occupation. He was wounded in action 30 Jul 1918, while in action with the 4th Div. Brother of Willis E. Barr.
Born at Arlington. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Barr, R.F.D. 3, Arlington. Entered the service 24 Jul 1918, at Dixon KY, at the age of 27 yrs. 9 mos. He served in Batt. B, 6th Regt., F.A.R.D., at Camp Zachary Taylor. Discharged 12 Dec 1918. 3,891,844. Brother of Wesley I. Barr, 16th F.A.
Born 21 Nov 1899, at Port Angeles. Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barraman, Marysville. Enlisted 10 Apr 1917, in 12th Co., and after serving 6 months at Everett and Fort Casey was honorably discharged on account of being under age. Upon returning to Everett, he enlisted in Co. C, W.S.G. (later Co. M, 3d Wash. Inf., N. G.). On 12 Apr 1918, he received his discharge from the National Guard to enlist in the Navy and received the radio instruction at the US Training Station. He was assigned as a radio operator on the submarine H-8 at the submarine base, San Pedro CA. Was released to inactive duty 7 Mar 1919.
Served in the U.S. Army.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Barron, Snohomish. Entered the service 15 Sept. 1917, and served in the 337th Inf., 85th Div. as a bugler.
Born at Shelby IA. Entered the service 24 Aug 1918, at the age of 31 years, through Snohomish. Private Barstow served as a member of the 22d Co. P. S., C. A. C. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks, 23 Dec 1918. 3,432,556.
Born 10 Nov 1890, at Denstrun PA. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bartholomew, Lowell. Served in the Navy.
Born 26 Dec 1892, at Denstrun PA. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Bartholomew, Lowell. He enlisted in the Navy in Nov. 1917, and after training at Mare Island was assigned to patrol duty.
Born at East Jordan MI. He enlisted in the Naval Miltia at Everett 6 May 1916. He was mustered into federal service 7 Apr 1917, and sailed from Bremerton on the U.S.S. South Dakota. He served 21 mos. in the Navy.
Born 7 Apr 1897, at Marysville. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Bartlett of Marysville. Entered the 5 Aug 1918, at Arlington, and became a member of Co. D, 12th Inf., 8th Div., at Camp Fremont. On 10 Sep 1918, he was transferred to the 22d M.G. Bn. of the same division. Discharged 22 Mar 1919, at Camp Lewis, out of 26th Co., 166th D.B. 4,266,873. He graduated from the Marysville hs in 1916. He was married 19 Jan. 1918, to Miss Edna Schumacher of Monroe. Brother of Rex Lee Bartlett, U.S.N.R.F.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Bartlett, Edmonds. Served in the A.S.A.P. Brother of Eben F. Bartlett.
Born 23 Jul 1890, at Edmonds. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Bartlett, Edmonds. Enlisted in the Navy at Seattle 31 May 1918. Released 21 Dec 1918, from the Gulfport Naval Training Station. Brother of Clyde J. Bartlett.
Born 22 Sep 1895, at Marysville. Son of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Bartlett, Marysville. Enlisted in the Navy at Seattle, and from Bremerton shipped aboard the U.S.S. Great Northern. He graduated from Marysville hs in 1914. Brother of Carl J. Bartlett, 22d M.G. Bn.
Born at Mendota MO. Entered the service from Everett, 22 Jun 1918, and served in France with Co.B., 305th Inf.. 77th Div. He was in the Meuse-Argonne from 26 Sep to 11 Nov 1918. He left the US, 7 Aug 1918, and returned 24 Apr 1919. Discharged 23 May 1919 at Camp Lewis. 3,133,552.
Born 5 Feb 1888, at Mendota MO. Son of Eliza A. Barton, Lowell. Entered the service 24 Jun 1918, at Camp Lewis. From 166th D.B., Camp Lewis, he was transferred to Co. B, 157th Inf. 40th Div. at Camp Kearny, and went to France with that unit. In France he was transferred to Co. B, 305th Inf., 77th Div., and was in action with the 77th Div. in the Meuse-Argonne, from 26 Sep to 11 Nov 1918. Discharged 23 May 1919.
Born 19 Jun 1895, at Jefferson OH. Son of Ada S. Bartram, 1301 Grand Ave. Private Bartram enlisted in the Air Service soon after the U.S. declared war on Germany, and served in the 155th Aero Sqdn., A.E.F. He was gassed while in action in France. He was discharged the latter part of Mar 1919, at Garden City NY and is now residing in Ashland MT. He was also stationed in England during part of the time of his enlistment in the Army.
Born 21 Apr 1892, at Winnipeg, Canada. Wife Jean Bass. Son of Mrs. Martha Fuson, Richmond Highlands, Enlisted 21 Aug 1917, in the Air Service at Ft. Lawton. Was transferred from the 125th Aero Sqdn. at Morrison VA. On 22 Dec. was assigned to the Army Balloon School. at Ft. Omaha as an instructor. On 21 Mar 1918, was assigned to the U.S. School of Aeronautics, at Columbus OH as an instructor. On 27 May 1918, was assigned to Omaha and on 14 Jul was assigned to the U.S. Army Balloon School at Arcadia. Received his commission as a second lieut. 12 Sep 1918. Graduated from the Broadway hs, Seattle in 1910, and attended the UW after graduating. Discharged 4 Jan 1919.
Born at Tacoma, 28 Apr 1889. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bast, 3620 Broadway. Reported at Camp Lewis 3 Oct 1917, and was assigned to Co. D, 161st Inf. 26th Div. Sailed from Hoboken 11 Dec 1917, arriving at Brest 27 Dec. He was at Is-sur-Tille, a rest camp, until 3 Feb 1918, and then to St. Aignan, a replacement camp. Transferred to Co. B, 102d Inf., 26th Div., 28 Jun. Went into action at Moye, in Lorraine sector 1 Jul., and was gassed in the Belleau Woods 16 Jul. Taken to Base Hospital 24 at Gondricourt and later to 17 at Dijon, where after convalescing he was transferred to the Medical Detachment. Transferred to Co. D, 161st Inf. 25 Nov. Sailed from Brest 11 Jan 1919, arriving at Boston 21 Jan. Sent to Camp Devens and then to Camp Lewis on 3 Feb Discharged 8 Mar 1919.
Born at Arlington. Entered the S.A.T.C. at the age of 18 years. He was a member of Co. I. Discharged at Seattle 18 Dec 1918. 4,593,091
Born in Christiansund Norway. Entered the service 27 Jun 1918, and served in the 115th Spruce Sqdn. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks 25 Jan 1919. 3,138,862.
born at Escanaba MI. Enlisted in the Everett Naval Militia 10 Jun 1918, at the age of 18. Mustered into federal service 7 Apr 1917, and served on the U.S.S. South Dakota. Released from active service 17 Feb 1919, at Pelham Bay Park NY.
Served in the Army as a member of the 91st Div., and was in action with it in its operations in France and Belgium.
born 22 Aug 1896, at Saco MT. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Bavrey, 1306 Broadway. Enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F. in August, 1918, at the Naval Training Camp, Seattle. Rating, Seaman, 2d class, radio. Released 13 Feb 1919, at the U. S. Naval Training Camp at Seattle.
Born 17 Apr 1891, at Gavalon, Greece. Entered Camp Lewis 25 Apr 1918, and became a member of the Med. Detach., 361st Inf., 91st Div., with which unit he went to France, and served until discharged. Was in reserve with the 91st at St. Mihiel, and was in the Meuse-Argonne from 26 Sep to 9 Oct, and again from 11 to 13 Oct; and in the Flanders operations, Belgium, 1 to 11 Nov.Was one of the men who helped carry Major Miller back to the dressing station, after he had been wounded in the Meuse-Argonne. Many readers, no doubt, have heard of the shell which fell among the wounded of the 91st on the night of 26 Sept., killing 14. Pvt. Bayeoryes was lying about five ft. from where the shell struck and was covered with mud, but escaped injury. One of his "pals" from Seattle was standing up at the time, a few feet away, and was killed, being struck in the head by fragments of the shell. 291,421. Discharged 1 May 1919, at Camp Lewis.
Born at Sioux City IA, 18 Jun 1897. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bayne, 2314 Oakes Ave. Enlisted at Camp Murray, 30 Jun 1917, and became a member of Co. F, 18th Engrs. (Ry.). He left Camp Murray 1 Aug for New York and on 9 Apr sailed for Liverpool; arrived at Liverpool 23 Apr and the next day went to Southhampton; left Southhampton on 29 Apr for La Havre; went to Bordeaux 1 Sep and was at Bassens Dock from 5 Dec 1917 until 14 Jul 1918. From there he went to the Talmont Dock project to remain until 13 Nov when he went to La Rochelle, where he was stationed until 14 Dec. From there he went to Camp Beau Desert, where he remained until 6 Mar 1919. Was on detached service, Q.E.F. University, at Beaune Cote-d-Or until 6 Apr when he went to Bordeaux to embark. Discharged at Camp Lewis 16 May 1919. 169,941.
Born at Seattle. Entered the service 19 Oct 1918,
Born 4 Mar 1898, at Seattle. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W Bean, Maltby. Entered the S.A.T.C. at the UW training Camp, 19 Oct 1918. He was transferred to a casual detachment on the 44th Inf., with which he served until 15 Feb 1919, when he received he discharge at Ft. Lewis. 4,593,341.
Born 5 Mar 1894, at Tenino. Son of Mrs. J. F. Beard of 3201 Nassau St., Everett, and the late J. F. Beard, who was long associated with the sheriff's office of this county. He volunteered 28 Jul 1917, with the Marines and served with the prison detachment at Mare Island. 14 Dec 1917 he was transferred to the 129th Co. and sent to Bremerton. Received his honorable discharge 1 Apr 1918. Attended the Everett hs for three years, 1910,1911, and 1912. In 1915, he and his brother, Lester L. Beard, entered the shoe business in Everett, and was so engaged until the time he volunteered.
Born 17 Aug 1888, at Chicago IL. He enlisted in 12th Co. 19 Oct 1917. From Fort Casey he was sent to the Coast Artillery School for Enlisted Specialists at Fort Scott, on 3 Jan 1918. On 21 Feb he was transferred to the Casual Detachment, C. A. School, Fort Monroe, receiving a rating as electrician sergeant, 1st class, upon completion of the course. He was transferred on 26 Aug to the 46th Art., C.A.C. He was at Camp Eustis from 26 Aug to 14 Oct. Arrived in France, 26 Oct, landing at Brest. Was stationed at Libourne 5 Nov. Left Marseilles 26 Jan 1919, and arrived in New York 12 Feb. From there he was sent to Camp Dix and assigned to 22d Co., 153d D. B. On 19 Feb he left for Camp Lewis, and upon his arrival was placed in the 43d Co., 166th D. B. Discharged 4 Mar 1919. Graduate of the Everett hs, class of 1907.
Born 22 Oct 1894, in MS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Beck, 1411 Wetmore. Enlisted 25 Oct. 1917, at Ft. Lawton and served in France as a member of Co. D, Co. E and 11th Co., 20th Engrs. (Forestry). Discharged at Camp Lewis 6 Jun 1919.
Born at Goldengen, Russia. Served 8 mos.in the 1st Inf., at Camp Lewis.
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Born 15 Jan 1893, at Hoffman IL. Son of Mr. and Mrs.William Beckmeyer, R.F.D. 3, Snohomish. Entered Camp Lewis 6 Sep 1917, and became a member of Co. E, 361st Inf., 91st Div., with which organization he served in France. He was in St. Mihiel in reserve, in the Meuse-Argonne and in the Lys-Scheldt Operations. He received a wound in the right leg on 1 Nov 1918, at Audenarde, Belgium, and on 1 Aug 1919, was still being treated at the Letterman General Hospital, Presidio, San Francisco.2,257,296.
Headquarters Co., Inf. 8th Div. He entered the service in Jul 1918 and was discharged 16 May 1919, at Camp Lewis. He accompanied the 13th Inf. to Camp Mills and Camp Merritt.
Born 28 May 1892, at Tacoma. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bedell, Everett. Enlisted in the Navy 3 Oct 1917, at Bremerton. Served as a machinist's mate on coast patrol for 18 mos. Wife, Lucille Bedell.
Born at Stevensville MT, 2 Dec 1889. Midshipman Beebe volunteered for service in the Navy 21 Jun 1917, reporting at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton. His service included training at Bremerton; at the U.S.S Naval Auxiliary School, Chicago; at the U.S.S Naval Auxiliary School, Cleveland; and at the Pelham Bay Naval Station, NY, where he attended the Officers' Material School. He had service on the U.S. Sub-Chaser 288 at Bremerton, and on the U.S. Sub-Chaser 310. His transfers were from the reserve force to the auxiliary force 25 Apr 1918, and back to the reserve force on 5 Aug 1918. On 15 Dec 1917, he was made a coxswain; on 1 Aug 1918, a quartermaster 2d class, and on 9 Dec 1918, he received his promotion as a midshipman. On 12 Dec 1918, he was released to inactive duty. Graduated from high school in Seattle in 1908, and in 1913 received his degree of LL.B. from the UW. Played on the varsity baseball teams in 1912 and 1913. Prior to entering the service, Midshipman Beebe was a member of the law firm of Hathaway, Beebe and Hathaway, and upon his return to Everett he became associated with the law firm of Coleman and Fogarty. A brother, Walter B. Beebe, was the first sergeant in the Heavy Artillery. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Beebe, 206 11th Ave. North Seattle.
Born 25 Apr 1888, at Marine Mills MN. Wife, Alice Beede. Enlisted in Co. M, 3d Wash. Inf., 9 Apr 1918, but asked for his discharge 14 Jun to enlist in the Signal Corps. Attended the Tr. Det., W.S.C., Pullman, until 13 Aug, then going to Ft. Leavenworth, in Co. A, 1st Tr. Bn., Sig. Corps; and on 6 Nov to Camp Meade, where the battalion became the 223d Field Sig. Bn. Went to Camp Lewis 19 Jan, where he was discharged 1 Feb 1919. Made sergeant Dec 1918, at Camp Meade. 3,424,722.
Born at Newark NJ Served 6 yrs. 8 mos. in the Army and was a second lieutenant in the A.S.A.P.
Born 7 Aug 1887, in Wayne County IN. Son of Mayor and Mrs. F.R. Beeson, Edmonds. Enlisted in the Navy 4 Jun 1917, at Seattle. Transferred from Bremerton 20 Aug. 1917, to the U.S.S. New York. During the period of his convoy work and mine laying operations, he witnessed 21 submarine attacks. His ship assisted in laying mines between Orkney Island and Norway, the Orkney Island and the Firth of Forth being used as bases. He was present at the surrender of the German fleet in the North Sea, and was a member of the guard of honor for President Wilson, when he landed in France on his first trip to Europe. Discharged at Newport News, 31 May 1919. Rating fireman, first class. Graduated from high school at Connersville IN.
Born 30 Aug. 1886 at Lower East Chezzetcook, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, of Lower East Chezzetcook, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Enlisted in the Canadian Army, 18 Dec. 1917, originally in the engineers but was later transferred to the inf. He sailed for England 19 Apr 1918, and left England for France on 18 Sep 1918, as a member of the 72d Overseas Batt. On 29 Sep 1918, after an engagement near Sancourt, was reported missing in action, and it was not until 31 Jul1919, that he was declared to have been killed inn action. He was a veteran of the Boer War.. He is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Belfountaine, who resides in Seattle. 2,137,812.
Born 8 May 1898, at Stanton MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beigle, Arlington. Enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F. at Seattle, 11 May 1918, and on 22 May was transferred from the UW Training Station to Bremerton on the U.S. Training Ship Philadelphia. On 15 Nov he was transferred back to the US Training Station. Released 25 Jan 1919 at Seattle. Brother of Percy James Beigle, 12th Inf.
Born 12 Jul 1896, at Stanton MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beigle, Arlington. Entered the service 5 Aug 1918, at Camp Fremont, and was placed in Co. D, 12th Inf., 8th Div. From 8 to 23 Aug he was an unassigned casual; from 23 Aug to 23 Oct 1918, he was a member of Co. D, 12th Inf.; from 24 Oct to 1 Dec 1981, he was in Co. A, Dev. Bn.; from 12 Dec 1918 to 16 Jan 1919, he was a casual at Camp Fremont. On 16 Jan, he was transferred to 43d Co., 166th D. B. at Camp Lewis and was discharged there 1 Feb 1919. 2,569,164. Brother of Leo I. Beigle, U.S.N.R.F.
Born 14 Dec 1895, at Appleton WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Beilfus, Lowell. Entered Camp Lewis in Jul 1918, and from there was transferred to Camp Fremont and placed in Co. I, 8th Inf., 8th Div. He was one of the member of the 8th Div. which left for France in Nov 1918.
Born 1 Aug 1893, at Appleton WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Beilfus, Lowell. Enlisted in Dec 1917 at Fort Lawton and went to France as a member of the 23d Engineers. Sergeant.
Born 8 Feb 1899, at Appleton WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Beilfus, Lowell. Enlisted 1 Dec 1917, at Fort Lawton, and went to France as a member of Truck Co. No. 9, 23d Engrs. He was in the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 3 Oct to 11 Nov 1918. Discharged at Camp Lewis, 22 Jul 1919. 848,722.
Born 30 Nov 1897, at Appleton WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Beilfus, Lowell. Enlisted 1 Jun 1918, at Fort Lawton in the Cavalry but was later transferred to Batt. F, 61st Field Art. Discharged 3 Jan 1919. 888,438
Born at Snohomish, 27 Feb 1893. Son of Judge and Mrs. W.P. Bell, 2130 Rucker Ave. Entered Army Service at Fort Lawton 11 Oct. 1918, in the Tank Corps. On 21 Oct he was transferred from Ft. Lawton to Camp Colt, and on 16 Nov from Camp Colt to Camp Dix. He was a member of Co. A, 338th Bn. Made corp. 8 Nov. 1918. Discharged at Camp Dix 1 Dec. 1918. 3,428,930. Graduated from the Everett hs in 1912, and from the WSC in 1916, with the degree of B.S.
Born 5 Dec 1894 at Willston ND. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Bellinger, Monroe. Enlisted in 5th Co. at Snohomish on 9 Jul 1917. Was transferred to Batt. F, of the 65th Art. and later to Batt. A, 55 th Art., C. A. C. After returning from France he was discharged out of the 166th D. B., 21 Feb 1919 at Camp Lewis. Private Bellinger was in action from 1 Aug to 11 Nov 1918 with the 55th regiment. Graduated from the Monroe hs in 1914. Private, first class. 827,994.
Born 3 Nov 1891 at Willston ND. Son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bellinger of Monroe. Enlisted in 5th Co. 8 Jul 1917 and went to Fort Casey with his company on 1 Aug 1917. Transferred to 22d P.S., C.A.C. at Fort Worden in Oct. 1917, and later to the 39th Art., C.A.C. Made corporal at Fort Casey on 25 Oct 1917; sergeant at Fort Worden, 7 Jan 1918. Discharged 26 Dec 1918, at Camp Lewis, out of the 27th Co., 166th D. B. 830,105. Married 2 Jan 1919, to Miss Gladys Wright of Dayton OH. Attended high school at Williston ND for 3 yrs.
Born 5 Nov 1889, at Williston ND. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Bellinger, Monroe. Entered the service 8 Mar 1918, in the Air Service and became a member of the 10th Aero Sqdn. Sailed for England in Jun 1918. He worked on the construction of Hospitals and airplane hangers in England. Private, 1st class. Discharged 10 Jan 1919, out of the 26th Co., 166th D. B. Brother of Hiram J. Bellinger and Edwin N. Bellinger. 1,148,452. He attended high school for 4 yrs at Williston ND.
U.S.N.R.F.
Born 1 Jan 1893. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Benfield, 2519 Fulton. Entered Camp Lewis 24 Jun 1918, and was put in the 38th Co., 166th D. B. On 11 Jul, he was transferred to Co. B, 157th Inf., 40th Div.; on 29 Sep, he was transferred to Co. D, 323d Inf., 81st Div., A.E.F. He was in the St. Die sector, from 4 to 9 Oct 1918; Somme-Dieu sector, 9 to 10 Nov 1918 and was in the Meuse-Argonne offensive 11 Nov. He was discharged at Fort D. A. Russell WY, 14 Jun 1919. Private Benfield attended the Everett hs from 1910-1916
Born at Machias in 1896. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bengston. Entered the service 5 Aug 1918, going to Camp Fremont. From there he went to Camp Mills in Oct., and after being stationed at three different camps in Virginia, he was sent to Camp Lewis 13 Mar 1919. He was a member of the 12th Inf., 8th Div. Discharged at Camp Lewis 20 Mar 1919.
834th Aero Squadron.
Born at Andover SD. Entered the service at Portland OR 15 Dec 1917, at the age of 28 yrs. Was a member of the 834th Aero Sqdn.; and served in the A.E.F. from 7 May 1918, to 10 Dec 1918. Made corp. 9 Mar 1918; sergt., 1 Sep 1918. Discharged 15 Jan 1919. 769,151.
Born at Andover SD 3 Mar 1894. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Bennett, Monroe. Enlisted in the Air Service 15 Dec 1917, at Vancouver Barracks. After training in the U.S. he went to England as a member of the 834th Aero Sqdn. He was in training at Dover, England, for a period of 8 mos, and had almost completed his preliminary training for service in France when the armistice was signed. He was among the first of the A.E.F. forces that sailed for home, crossing on the Empress of Britain, and landing at New York 11 Dec. 1918. He died in New York from Spanish influenza on 17 Dec 1918. 697,152. Attended high school at Vancouver WA, from 1911 to 1915, and the UW in 1916. He was made a sergeant at Camp Mills. Last available reports show that 33 Washington men lost their lives while in the Air Service of the United States Army or that of its allies, and Sergt. Bennett was the only one from Snohomish County.
Born 26 Jun 1895, at Minneapolis MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Benson, 2505 Cleveland. Enlisted in the Marine Corps 14 Dec 1917. Trained at Mare Island and was sent overseas 9 May 1919, as a member of 67th Co., 5th Regt., 2d Div., and was in the engagements in France in which the 2nd Div. participated.
Born 17 Jul 1893, at Minneapolis MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Benson, 2505 Cleveland. enlisted in the Navy 4 Mar 1918, and served on the U.S. Sub-chaser 312. Released 8 Jan 1918
Born 31 Mar 1890, in Sweden. Son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Benson, 2505 Cleveland Ave. Entered the service 28 May 1918, at Vancouver Barracks, and became a member of Co. M, 44th Inf., 13th Div., at Camp Lewis.
Born 14 May 1892, at Minneapolis MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, 2316 Cedar St. Wife, Gladys Benson. Enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F. 6 Aug 1917, and trained at the UW Training Station until 15 Dec., when he was transferred to Harvard to complete work in the radio course. He was there until 3 May 1918, when he went to the U. of Conn. From there he went to Philadelphia, then to Hoboke, and sailed for Brest 30 Jul 1918. While in France he was transferred to the U.S.S. Cahill, a mine-sweeper. Rating, electricion, 2d class. Mr. and Mrs. Benson have one daughter, Thora Benson. His brother, Harry T. Benson, was also in the service during the war.
U.S. Navy.
Born 17 Feb 1884, at Silverdale. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John A Berg, R.F.D. 1, Arlington. Entered the service 25 Jun 1918, in the A.S.A.P. at Vancouver Barracks. On 18 Jul he became a member of the 42d Sqdn. and on 12 Dec was placed on detached service, Medical Corps. Discharged 18 Mar 1919, at Vancouver Barracks. Brother of Oscar Z Berg, 13th Regt. U.S.M.C.
Born 24 Aug 1895, in Kitsap Co. Son of Mr. and Mrs. John A Berg, R.F.D. 1, Arlington. Enlisted in the U.S.M.C. in Apr 1918, and became a member of Hdqrs. Co., 13th Regt. Was transferred from Mare Island to Penn. in Jun 1918, and then to Quantico, where he remained until Sep 1918. Was in France from Sep 1918 to Apr 1919, with the Hdqrs. Co., 13th Regt. Brother of Arvid N. Berg, A.S.A.P. Attended WSC in 1914 and 1915.
Born in Norway, 3 Oct 1894. Entered Camp Lewis 3 Oct 1917, and was placed in Co. D, 316th Engrs., 91st Div. and served in France with that regiment. Discharged 30 Apr 1919 at Camp Lewis. 2,273,294. Private Berge was with the 91st Div. at St. Mihiel, in the Meuse-Argonne and in the Lys-Scheldt operations.
Born at Ortley SD. Became a member of the 3d Co., 164th D.B. 28 Aug 1918, at the age of 21 yrs. Discharged at Camp Funston 31 Dec 1918. 4,500,065.
Born 9 Nov 1893, at Minneapolis MN. Son of T. J. Bergeron, 16008 Hoyt Ave. Inducted 5 Sep 1918 and sent to Camp Lewis. Transferred from the 166th D. B. at Camp Lewis to Co. A, Casual Camp, 8th Div., Camp Fremont. Left Camp Lewis for Camp Fremont on 26 Sep, but was taken ill with influenza while on the train, and at Vancouver Barracks was transferred to the hospital and was there for 6 weeks. He went on to Camp Fremont, 10 Nov. The 8th Div. having left for the Atlantic coast he was placed in a casual camp and acted as sergeant major in the Hqrs. Co. of the casual camp until 13 Dec 1918, when he was discharged. 4,611,853.
Born 1 Nov. 1895, at Fergus Falls MN. Son of Mrs. H.P. Bergman, 2609 Lombard Ave. Enlisted 14 Dec 1917, at Bremerton in the U.S.N.R.F. Transferred to the Seattle Naval Training Station 4 Jan 1918; on 25 Mar, to Chicago ( Municipal Pier ) O.M.S.; on 1 Jan to Cleveland on board the training ship Rufus P Ranney, and was on this boat until 1 Aug He was a Cleveland from 2 Aug to 2 Sep He went to Chicago 3 Sep and remained there until 28 Oct. He was sent to Pelham Bay 28 Nov to the O.M.S. and graduated 29 Dec., receiving his commission as an ensign, and was then stationed at South & White Hall, New York City. Released 23 Mar 1919, at the latter place. Graduated from the Everett hs in 1914, and entered the U. of Montana in 1915. Upon receiving his release, he resumed his studies at Bozeman. He was a member of the Everett hs football teams of 1912-1914; of the U. of Montana teams of 1915-1917, being captain of the 1917 team, and of the U. of Montana basketball teams of 1916 and 1917. H. Walter Bergman, a brother of Ensign Bergman, served in the Inf.
U.S. Army. Camp Lewis.
Co. M, 2d Wash Inf., N.G., and Co. M, 161st Inf., A.E.F.
Born 24 Jun 1889, In Sweden. Enlisted 27 Jul 1917, at Walla Walla, and served during the war as a member of Batt. D, 146th Field Art. On 9 Oct he was sent to Camp Greene; on 23 Nov to Camp Mills, and on 30 Nov to Camp Merritt. His regiment landed in England, 7 Jan 1918, and proceeded through England to La Havre, arriving there 11 Jan. They were sent to Camp De Souges for training. He was in the Champaigne-Marne, from 15 to 18 Jul 1918; Aisne-Marne, 18 Jul to 6 Aug 1918; St. Miniel, 12 to 16 Sep 1918; Meuse-Argonne, 26 Sep to 11 Nov 1918; Was also in the Army of Occupation. Discharged 29 Jun 1919 at Camp Lewis. 138, 347. Wife, Amelia Bergstrom.
Born in Sweden. Entered the service at Fort Thomas, 5 Aug 1918, at the age of 29 yrs. Made corp. 4 Nov 1918. Was a member of Co. F, 67th Inf. Discharged at Camp Lewis 18 Feb 1919, through the 44th Co., 166th D.B. 3,241,726.
Born 25 Feb 1897, at Marquette MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bernard, 3405 Lombard. Entered Camp Lewis 6 Sep 1918. Given an honorable discharge 10 Sep 1918, at Camp Lewis on S.C.D. 4,707,944.
Born 4 Nov 1892, in Edgar County IL. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Berry, Marysville. Reported at Camp Lewis 25 Jun 1918, and from there was transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison and became a member of 5th Bn., 22d Engrs., with which organization he went to France in Oct 1918.
Born 10 Feb 1896, at Ely MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Berry, 3622 Lombard. Entered Camp Lewis 5 Mar 1918, and on 20 Jun., was transferred from 39th Co., 166th D. B., to Co. A, 316th Engrs., 91st Div., with which he served until the date of his discharge, 29 Apr 1919. Was in the St. Mihiel sector,11 to 13 Sep; Meuse-Argonne, 26 Sep to 11 Oct; Lys-Scheldt, from 31 Oct. to 11 Nov. Sergt., 13 Jan 1919. 2,286,229. Was one of the 100 men chosen from the 91st Div. to carry our colors into Germany. Three men from his company were picked in selecting the 100 men. Acted as a runner in the engagements of the 91st.
Born in Nehma MI, 23 Sep 1893. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Berry, 1502 Colby Ave. Enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F. at Seattle, 21 Jun 1917, and served at Bremerton WA. Released to inactive duty in Jan 1919.
Born in Cook County IL. Entered the service 6 Feb 1918, from Everett, and served in the A.S.A.P. Age at enlistment, 23 yrs. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks 23 Dec 1918. 864,816.
Born at Silver Lake. Entered the A.S.A.P. 19 Sep 1917, from Everett, at the age of 21 yrs. He served in the 102d Spruce Sqdn. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks 9 Jan 1919. 870,880.
Born 15 Feb 1896, at Denver CO. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Betts, R.F.D. 1, Everett. He entered Camp Lewis 25 Jul 1917, and became a member of Co. D, 361st Inf., 91st Div. He went to France as a member of the 91st Div. and was with the "Wild West" in its operations in the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and in the Lys-Scheldt.
Born 1 Aug 1889, at Snohomish. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Al. L. Betts, Everett. Enlisted 10 Apr 1917, in 12th Co. He was transferred at Fort Casey to the 7th Co. for guard duty at Butte, and upon his return from there was transferred to the Supply Co., 63d Art., with which he served in France. Discharged at Camp Lewis 21 Mar 1919. Private, first class. He attended the Bellingham Normal for two years.
Born 10 Jan 1896, at Big Rapids MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Beyers, 3716 Wetmore Ave. Enlisted in the Navy 21 Jun 1917, at Bremerton. He served on the U. S. S. North Dakota as an engineer. He was also on the Transport Mahon on convoy duty and made 9 trips overseas before 6 May 1919. Attended Everett high school in 1912 and 1913.
Born 11 Jun 1886, at Redfield SD. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bickford, 4218 10th Ave., N.E., Seattle. Entered Federal service 25 Jul 1917, as commanding officer of old 12th Company. At that time he was county engineer of Snohomish county, but was granted a leave of absence for the remainder of his term. On 10 Nov 1917, he was assigned to the 8th Co., Wash. C.A.; and on 27 Dec was assigned to Batt. F, 63d Art., C.A.C. On 8 Jan 1918, he was sent to the School of Field Artillery at Ft. Sill, and returned to his battery 18 Mar. He went to France in command of his battery, and on 13 Jul was transferred to the Staff of the First Replacement Div. On 2 Feb 1919, he was placed in charge of quarry and road work in central France, and was relieved from that assignment 20 Jul 1919, returning to the U.S. 17 Aug 1919. Discharged 6 Sep 1919. He received his promotion from captain to major 9 May 1919. Attended high school at Redfield SD, and graduated from the U. of South Dakota.
Born 3 Feb. 1897 at Dolliver IA. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Bigelow, Edmonds. Entered the service 4 Aug 1918, and was sent to Camp Fremont, where he was placed in Co. A, 12th Inf., 8th Div. Private Bigelow graduated from the Edmonds hs in 1915, and took a business course in Seattle. He was married 19 Oct 1918, to Miss Ruth McElroy of Edmonds.
Served in the U. S. Navy, and was in Italy during part of the war period.
Born in Nahama MI. Entered the service 4 Jun 1918, at Ft. Lawton, at the age of 18 yrs 9 mos. Served as a member of Batt. C, 39th Art., C.A.C. Discharged through the 27th Co., 166th D.B., at Camp Lewis, 26 Dec 1918. 888,637.
Born in Duchere France. Entered Camp Lewis 25 Apr 1918, from Everett, at the age of 24. Was in 7th Co., 166th D. B. until 24 May 1918, when he was transferred to Co. C, 347th M. G. Bn., 91st Div. Went to Camp Merritt 6 Jul. Was with the A.E.F. from 16 Jul 1918 to 25 Mar 1919. Was in the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 26 Sep to 4 Oct. Private Bjork was wounded in the left hand by a machine gun bullet, 29 Sep. Discharged 15 Apr 1919, at Camp Lewis. 2,291,632.
Born at Courtland KS, 5 Feb. 1891. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Black, R.F.D. 1, Everett. Wife, Mabel E. Black. Enlisted in the Army 24 Jul. 1918, going to Camp Lewis, where he was placed in the 40th Co. 166th D.B. On 15 Aug. he was transferred to Camp Fremont and assigned to Co. L, 13th Inf., 8th Div. He left Camp Fremont 18 Oct. for Camp Mills, where he remained until 1 Dec., then going to Camp Merrit. On 10 Dec. he was transferred to the Hqrs. Co., 13th Inf. He arrived at Camp Lewis 4 Apr. 1919, and was discharged 5 Apr. 1919. 3,650,360. Is a brother of Charles Marion Black, 126th Inf., killed in action in France. He is a member of the firm of Black & King, 2930 Colby Ave. Harold B. King, the other member of the firm, was also in the service.
Born at Courtland KS, 3 Apr 1886. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam R Black, R.F.D. No. 1, Everett. Entered Camp Lewis through Snohomish, 3 Nov 1917. He was transferred 18 Nov to Co. I, 162d Inf., 41st Div. at Camp Mils. After reaching France he was transferred to Co. L, 126th Inf., 32d Div., 3 May 1918. Two weeks later he entered the Alsace sector and was in that sector from May 1918 to Jul 1919. He entered the Soissons sector 28 Jul and on 30 Jul was transferred to the Chateau Thierry sector. He was in action on the Oureq 30 Jul. and his company was relieved 7 Aug after capturing Fismes. On 28 Aug he entered the Soissons sector as a part of Mangin's 10th Army. He and his squad went over the top on the morning of 31 Aug., in the fight for Juvigny. Was caught in a communication trench covered by enemy machine gun fire and was severly wounded in the right thigh, dying soon afterward. In the battle at Juvigny on 31 Aug., Black's company suffered severely, only 13 coming out alive. He was made corp. 8 Aug 1918. He was a brother of Perry M. Black.
Born 15 Mar 1895, at Leavenworth KS. Son of Judge and Mrs. W.W. Black, 2940 Oakes Ave. Wife, Gladys G. Black. Enlisted 1 Oct 1918, in the Central Officers' Training Camp, Camp Zachary Taylor KY, for field Art. training. Transferred 8 Nov 1918, from the 15th Observation Batt. to the 53d Tr. Batt. Discharged 2 Dec 1918. Graduated from the Everett hs in 1906; from the UW in 1910, with the degree of A.B., and from the UW in 1912, with the degree of L.L. B. Served as prosecuting attorney of Snohomish county from Jan 1917, to Jan 1919. During his military service he was absent on leave without pay. He was graduated with honors from high school and university, and was a member of inter-collegiate debate teams while attending the higher institution. Upon his return from Officers' Camp, Mr. Black resumed his law practice in the Commerce Building. Brother Wendell W. Black, 38th Field Art.
Born at Everett, 15 Apr 1896. Son of Judge and Mrs. W.W. Black, 2940 Oakes Ave. Entered Camp Lewis 1 Sep 1917, and became a member of Co. E, 361st Inf., 91st Division. Transferred in May 1918 to the O.T.S. at Camp Lewis and later to Batt. F, 38th Field Art. Made corp.in Oct 1917, and sergt. in Dec 1917. Was made a sergt. again in the 38th Field Art. in Aug 1918. Sergt. Black graduated from the Everett hs in 1914, and attended the UW for 3 and one-half yrs. While in high school, he was one of Everett's inter-Scholastic debaters, and was also a member of debate teams at the UW. Discharged 24 Jan 1919. Brother of Lloyd L. Black.
Born 17 Sep 1886, at Snohomish WA. Son of Mrs. Armine Blackman, 1424 Wetmore Ave. Entered the service 15 Oct 1918, at Everett, and was sent to the S.A.T.C. at WSC, Pullman. Discharged 21 Dec 1918, at Pullman. 5,203,660
U.S. Navy. Served on the U.S.S. South Dakota
Born at Oconoomowoc WI, 28 Sep 1895. Son of James A Blakeman, Darrington. Entered Camp Lewis 25 Jun 1918, and was assigned to the 30th Co., 166th D.B. On 16 Jul. he was transferred to Camp Kearny and placed in Co. A, 158th Inf. He sailed for England 11 Aug, and landed in London 25 Aug. In France, he was transferred to Co. L, 111th Inf., 28th Div. on 16 Sep. He went into action in the Meuse-Argonne on 26 Sep, and on the 28th Received a gun shot wound. He was in hospital at Dijon, Bordeaux and Brest from 28 Sep to 20 Apr 1919, when he sailed for the U.S. He was sent to the hospital at Camp Lewis 10 May, and on 1 Jul was sent to the Letterman Hospital. He was still confined there on 30 Aug 1919.
Born in Brainerd mn. Entered the service at Snohomish 23 Jun. 1918, at the age of 22 yrs. 2 mos., and served inCo. M, 13th Inf. Discharged at Camp Lewis 29 Jul 1919. 3,133,714.
Born at Park Falls WI. At the age of 29 yrs. he entered the Army from Everett, 6 Jul 1918, and served in the 17th Co., 2d Regt., A.S.A.P. Discharged 21 Dec 1918, at Vancouver Barracks. 3,415,130.
Born in Savalt County IA. Entered the service through Snohomish 25 Aug 1918 at the age of 24 years. Private Blankenburg served in the 4th Co., 166th D. B. until 10 Sep when he was transferred to Co. A, 76th Inf. Discharged at Camp Lewis 24 Feb 1919. Private, 1st class. 3,946,274.
A.S.A.P.
Served in the U.S.N.R.F. Released from active duty 29 Jan 1919 at the Navy Yard, Puget Sound.
Born 7 May 1889 at Bay City MI. Entered Camp Lewis 7 Sep 1917, and received training as a cook. He left Camp Lewis 6 Jun 1918, with the 91st Div. and arrived in France 17 Jul. He was in reserve with his unit, Co. L, 361st Inf., in the St. Mihiel; and was with his company in the Meuse-Argonne and in the Belgium operations.He sailed from St. Nazaire 3 Apr 1919, and landed in New York 15 Apr. Discharged at Camp Custer 29 Apr 1919.
Born 29 Jun 1890 at Kincaid, KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Blunt, 1910 Pacific Ave. Entered Camp Lewis 24 Jul. 1918, and shortly afterward was transferred to Camp Fremont, where he became a member of Co. L, 13th Inf., 8th Div. He went to Camp Mills and then to Camp Merritt with that unit. After several months in the eastern camps, he was transferred to Camp Lewis for his discharge, which he received 23 Jul. 1919. 3,650,299. Is married, his wife being Adele Lee Blunt.
Born 25 Dec 1893 at Kincaid KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Blunt, 1910 Pacific Ave. Enlisted in the Army 8 Apr 1918 and served in the 15th Service Co., Signal Corps, at Ft. Leavenworth until Jun. 1918. Upon reaching France he was transferred to the 116th Field Signal Bn., at Coudde. His next transfer was to the 103d Field Signal Bn., 28th Div. He was in action in the Second Battle of the Marne, in the Toul sector, and in the Meuse-Argonne. He accompanied the Army of Occupation to Germany. He was with the A.E.F. from 6 Jul 1918 to 24 Apr 1919. Discharged 24 May 1919. 982,281.
Born 4 Apr 1892 at Kincaid KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Blunt, 1910 Pacific Ave. Enlisted 28 Jun 1918, at Everett, and was sent to the Oakland Technical High School for instruction in auto work for 8 wks. He was then transferred to the 48th Co. C.A.C., Ft. Scott CA, 26 Aug. He was then transferred to 4th Co. A.R.D., 40th Regt. C.A.C., 5 Oct. He left Ft. Scott for Hoboken preparatory to sail for overseas, but the signing of the armistice shfted him to Camp Upton, arriving there 11 Nov. He left Camp Upton 27 Nov for San Francisco, and on 18 Dec left that point for Camp Lewis. Discharged 31 Dec at Camp Lewis. Former Everett hs student. He is a brother of Russell DeForrest Blunt and H. Marshall Blunt
Born at Holton MI. Son of Mr. and Mrs.William Blythe, Robe. Entered the service from Arlington 17 Dec 1917, at the age of 24 yrs. Was a member of the 217th Engrs. at Camp Beauregard. He was discharged at Camp Lewis 20 Feb 919, out of the 41st Co., 166th D.B. 2,491,865. Bother of Private Roderick Blyth, 23d Inf., who was killed in France 2 Jul 1918 while in action with the 2d Div.
Was Born 2 Nov 1895 at Holton MI. He entered Camp Lewis from Arlington 3 Oct 1917, and became a member of the 5th Co., 166th D.B. On 4 Oct he was transferred to Co. D. 161st Inf. at Camp Mills, and left for France 13 Dec 1917. He was later transferred to Co. A, 161st Inf. in May 1918, and shortly after to Co. M of the famous 23d Inf., 2d Div. Went into action on 2 Jul 1918, shortly after being transferred, and was killed in action 2 Jul 1918, near Chateau-Thierry. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Blythe of Robe, and brother of Charles A. Blythe of the 217th Engrs. 75,435.
Was one of the two Tulalip Indians who gave their lives in France in the service of the U.S. He went to France with Co. D, 361st Inf., 91st Div., having entered Camp Lewis just before the division left for overseas. In less than 2 mos. after reporting at Camp Lewis he was in France, and on 27 Sep 1918, he died. He was the son of Georgie and Mary Bob. His mother died 3 days after receiving word of the death of her son in France, her death occurring 15 Oct 1918. Was born on the Tulalip Reservation in 1889. He attended the school at Tulalip, and was later employed at the same institution as a nightwatchman. He had planned before entering Camp Lewis, to enlist in the navy, fearing that he would not be called to the colors. It was with pride and happiness, however, that he received his call to enter the Army.
Born 3 Oct 1893, in New York. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rocmier, 2929 Rockefeller. Entered Camp Lewis 25 May 1917
Born 1 Apr 1882, at Oconto WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Bodin, 2610 Broadway. Enlisted in the Marine Corps, 11 Apr 1917, at Seattle, and from there was sent to Mare Island and placed in 7th Co., 5th Regt. Was later transferred to the 23d Co., 6th M. G. Bn. He sailed for France 31 Jul 1917, and saw service in France with the 2d Div. Sergeant. After the signing of the armistice was in the Army of Occupation.
Born in Clay County MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Boettcher, Monroe. Enlisted in Co. D, 2d Wash. Inf, at Seattle, in May 1917. He went to Camp Mills from Camp Murray with the regiment, where it became the 161st Inf., 41st Div. On 19 Jul 1918, after reaching France, he became a member of Co. I, 26th Inf., 1st Div. He was killed in action with the famous First, 19 Jul 1918, in the Soissons operations. Attended high school at Renton and Walla Walla.
Born 29 Jul 1895, at Spokane. Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Boissonnault, 2310 Colby. Enlisted in the O.T.C. at the Presidio, 9 May 1917. He received his commission as a second lieut. of Inf., 15 Aug 1917, and was first assigned to Co. K, 63d Inf. at the Presidio. At Camp Meade he was assigned to the 77th Inf., and after a month was again assigned to Co. I, 63d Inf. at New York City. He was employed in the County Engineer's office before entering the service. Graduated from the Everett hs in 1913, and attended the UW 2 yrs.
Born 9 Oct 1895, at Milica MN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Bolland, 1928 Lombard. Entered Camp Lewis 25 Jul 1918 and became a member of the 39th Field Art. 13th Div. Discharged 15 Jan 1918, at Camp Lewis. Wife Phyllis Bolland. Brother of Olaf A Bolland 8th Inf.
Born 21 Dec 1888 at Decorah IA. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Bolland, 1928 Lombard. Entered Camp Lewis 25 Jul 1918, and was transferred from there to Camp Fremont, and placed in the 8th Inf., 8th Div. Went to France with the 8th Inf. shortly before the armistice was signed. Brother of Melvin M. Bolland, 39th Field Artillery.
Born 20 Aug 1894, at Ravanna KS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Booth, 3514 Wetmore. Enlisted 21 Jul 1918, and became a member of the Machine Gun Company, 75th Inf., 13th Div., with which he served until discharged. Was acting stable sergt. Discharged 30 Jan. 1919. 3,144,978.
Went to France with the U.S. Marine Corps in August 1917.
Born at Evansville MN., 7 Mar 1890. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bordsen, 2502 Hoyt Ave. Enlisted in the Naval Militia in Everett, 16 Feb 1917, and saw service on the U.S.S. South Dakota, including eight trips across the Atlantic on convoy duty, Brother of Walter N. Bordsen, U.S.N. Released at Pelham Bay, 23 Dec 1918.
Born at Evansville MN, 28 Mar 1892. Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bordsen, 2502 Hoyt Ave. Wife, Alda Bordsen. Enlisted in the Navy at Bremerton, 24 Mar 1918. Released 24 Dec 1918, at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Brother of Edwin H. Bordsen, who served on the U.S.S. South Dakota.
Born 11 Jan 1891 at Davis WV. Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Borgault, 1919 Grand. Entered the service 5 Nov 1917 at Fort Lawton. He was transferred from Fort Lawton to Kelly Field and then overseas in the 360th Aero Sqdn. Corporal
Born in Norway. Private Borreson entered the service from Arlington 3 Oct 1917, at the age of 26 yrs. He served in Co. C, 361st Inf., 91st Div., and was with his unit in the St. Mihiel. Meuse-Argonne and Lys-Scheldt operations. Discharged 28 Apr 1919, at Camp Lewis. Private, 1st class. 2,257,014
Born 22 Jun 1895, at Stillwater MN. Enlisted in the Navy 6 Jul 1917 at Puget Sound. Honorably discharged at Key West 16 Sep 1918.
Born 22 Feb 1893, at Menominee MI. Wife, May Bouck. Entered the service in Nov 1917, and became a member of Co. M, 162d Inf., 41st Div. He left NY in Dec 1918, and in France was transferred to a Machine Gun Co. of the 2d Div. Was in the battle of Chateau-Thierry, and on 12 Jul 1918, was severly wounded. Eight peices of shrapnel entered his body. He was returned to America, 1 Mar 1919, and sent to the Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco.
Born at Montreal Canada. Private Bourgett entered the service 19 Sep 1917 at the age of 26 yrs. He served in Co. E, 26th Inf., and while in action with his regt. in France received a wound in the back of the head from a hand grenade. He was discharged at Camp Lewis 27 Jan 1919. 53,394
Born 31 Aug 1890 at Crown Point IN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphege Bourke, Arlington. Enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F., 9 Mar 1918 at the UW Tr. St., Seattle. Rating, electrician, 2d class (R). Was detailed on the sub-chaser Gwinn with Paul Strand. Released 13 Mar 1919
Born 17 May 1893 at Valparaiso IN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphege Bourke Arlington. Entered Camp Lewis 29 Mar 1918; left Camp Lewis 24 Jun in Co. C, 362d Inf., 91st Div.; left Camp Merritt 4 Jul; went into action in the Meuse-Argonne, 26 Sep and was gassed 29 Sep. He was taken to the Red Cross Base Hospital and Convalescent Camp, A.P.O. 780, and after recovering worked in P. O. 780 at Mars France. He was later transferred to his company and sailed from France 3 Apr on the Transport Edward Luchenback, and arrived in New York 14 Apr 1919. He was then sent to Camp Merritt, and left there 20 Apr for Camp Lewis. Discharged 27 Apr 1919. 2,286,584.
Born 17 May 1893 at Valparaiso IN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphege Bourke Arlington. Entered Camp Lewis 14 Jul 1918. Transferred from 27th Co., 166th D. B. to the 331st Remount Depot, Horseshoeing School, from which he graduated. Discharged 14 Feb 1919.
Born 10 Nov 1895 at Valparaiso IN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphege Bourke Arlington. as called to Camp Lewis 28 Jun 1918, and served with the Hqrs. Co., 166th D. B. Discharged 8 Mar 1919.
Born 15 Mar 1891, at Everett. Entered the Air Service 1 Dec 1917 at Fort Lawton. Trained at Kelly Field, Camp Hancock and Camp Green. Sailed from New York 22 Jun 1918. Sergeant, 1st Class. Wife Blanche Bovee.
Born at Melrose WI. Private Bowen entered the service 19 Sep 1917, at the age of 25 Years and served in the 122d Spruce Sqdn. Discharged at Vancouver Barracks 31 Dec 1918. 870,249.
Born in Davenport IA. He served in the 93d Spruce Sqdn., A.S.A.P., entering the service from Everett 23 Jun 1918 at the age of 22 years. Discharged 21 Jan 1919, at Vancouver Barracks. 895,531.
Born at Anamosa IA. Entered the service 24 Jul 1918 at Everett at the age of 23 yrs 7 mos. He served in Co. K, 13th Inf., 8th Div.; and was discharged at Camp Lewis 29 Jul 1919. 3,650,220
Born 23 Dec 1892 at Mifflin WI. Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bowes, Orondo. Reported at Camp Lewis 5 Nov 1917 and was placed in 7th Co., 166th D. B. Transferred a few wks later to the Sanitary Detachment, 159th Inf., 40th Div., Camp Kearny. Sailed from Hoboken, 8 Aug 1918 on the H.M.S. Osterly for Liverpool. Arrived La Havre, 30 Aug. Left France 22 Mar 1919 arriving in Brooklyn 5 Apr from there was sent to Camp Mills then to Camp Merritt and arrived at Camp Lewis 25 Apr. Discharged 27 Apr 1919. Private 1st class. Graduated from the Everett hs in 1913. He was married to Miss Jessie Grady of Orondo, 9 Oct 1917. 1,633,889