Pvt. Daniel Moeller

MOELLER

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/16/2010 at 10:04:07

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record, February 20, 1919

Letter to Amelia Moeller-

January 6, 1919

Dear Miss Moeller:

…The death of your brother, Private Daniel Moeller, occurred on the second day of the American drive in November, on one of the most famous fronts when we captured a little village. Our company had just entered the town, he and the rest of his platoon were put into a building. It was his turn to do guard, he was stationed inside the building looking out of a window, when an artillery shell hit through the window killing him outright.
As for himself personally, I will say that he was as level and obedient a soldier as ever fought under the Stars and Stripes. He has been with his organization ever since May and even while in training he was always glad to do his share, and sometimes more. He went through every battle his company was ever in, and had many friends in the company. His loss was mourned by every member and they all join me in extending to you and all his loved ones their deepest regrets and sympathy…

LAWRENCE N. SMITH
Captain, 357th Infantry
Commanding Officer