Everett E. Hann (1918)

HANN, ROBERTS

Posted By: Treva Patterson
Date: 7/6/2006 at 18:19:57

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, September 4th, 1918
Page 4

Soldiers' Necrology

Everett E. Hann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hann, was born in Madison county, Jan. 22, 1895, dying in France May 27, 1918. He enlisted with Company A May 15, 1917. Everett was well known in Winterset, where he attended school. His soldier record was of the best and he died almost instantly from gas.
_______________________

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, May 18, 1921

EVERETT HANN'S BODY WILL ARRIVE SOON

Parents Receive Word Today Body Reached Hoboken Yesterday

The body of Everett Hann arrived at Hoboken, N.J., yesterday, according to a telegram sent last night by the government to Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hann. The message stated that this soldier's remains would reach New York City on Saturday, May 21, then a wire will again be sent to notify the parents when the body will start for Winterset, in charge of a soldier.

This is the first Winterset boy's body to arrive from overseas. Everett Hann died on guard duty during the famous gas attack of May 27, 1918 in the Lorraine sector.
________________________

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, June 15, 1921
Page 3

Everett E. Hann, son of Smith and Minnie W. Hann, was born Jan. 22, 1894 in Madison county, Iowa, and died in the service of his country in France, on May 28, 1918, from gas received while he was on guard duty, at the age of 24 years, 4 months and 7 days. He suffered little and faced death with a smile. He was interred in the little French cemetery, which overlooks the village of Baccarat, May 30, 1918.

He was one of the first to answer his country’s call and enlisted in Company A, 168th Infantry, 42d Rainbow division. He was in training at the golf grounds for some time and from there he went to Des Moines. On Sept. 10 he was entrained for Camp Mills, N.Y. He was there one month when news came that they had embarked and were on their way across the water. When almost to England, for some unknown reason the ship carrying the 168th put back and was again in New York harbor. After almost a month in port, they again embarked and reached France safely on Dec. 1st.

He went into training and the many cheerful letters which he wrote home were very much enjoyed by his friends. He told of his experiences in meeting the French people and accustoming himself to the new conditions.

After training for two months on French soil, they moved to forward position in the Lineville sector in Lorraine. The first real engagement came on March 5th at 4:30 in the morning with shells varying in size from three to eight inches, falling like hail. They underwent countless hardships but braved them cheerfully.

Everett was a loving son and brother, a brave soldier, always cheerful and liked by all his comrades, highly spoken of by his officers, always at his post of duty. He has given all that mortal is privileged to give in the defense of his country, liberty and humanity. The willingness to dare even death, that others might live and make sacred the homes for which he died, will ever remain with us.

He leaves to mourn his loss, a loving father and mother of Winterset, sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts of near Pitzer, and a host of relatives and friends.

Gravesite
 

Madison Obituaries maintained by Linda Griffith Smith.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen