French, Pfc. Julius E. 1910-1944

FRENCH

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 7/14/2010 at 21:48:08

LeMars Globe-Post
February 5, 1945

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR FORMER AKRON YOUTH

The following account of memorial services given in honor of a young soldier, formerly of Akron vicinity, who recently gave his life in his country’s cause, was received from relatives in Snohomish, Wash. His mother was formerly Ethel Harkness, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harkness, also residents of Akron before moving to Washington several years ago.

Memorial services for Pfc. Julius E. French, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert French, 617 Pine street, Snohomish, Washington, were held Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church, Snohomish. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert French; one brother, Melvin French, of the Navy Seabees, in the southwest Pacific, and five sisters, Mrs. Nellie Harbeck, of Pinehurst; Mrs. Geneva White of Tacoma, Mrs. Roberta Menzies, and the Misses Florence and Audrey French, of 617 Pine street, Snohomish.

Pfc. French was an infantryman. He entered the army at Camp Roberts, Calif., in October, 1942, and went overseas in September, 1944. He had fought in France, Belgium and Holland. A telegram to his parents Dec. 9, 1944, listed him as missing in action. This was followed by the message Dec. 12, 1944, telling of his death. Pfc. French was buried in the U. S. cemetery in Holland.

He was born Sept. 16, 1910, at Elk Point, S.D., and later moved southwest of Akron, Ia., where he lived for two years before coming to Snohomish, Wash., 14 years ago.