Dalgliesh, Pvt. George (died 1918)

DALGLIESH

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/21/2012 at 14:43:27

Akron Register-Tribune
December 5, 1918

DIED.
Private George Dalgliesh, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Dalgliesh, of
Chatsworth, died from the effects of influenza at Fort Porter, Buffalo,
N.Y., at about midnight on November 30, 1918. His parents had been
previously summoned to his bedside and were privileged to be with him for
about two days before the final summons came. Private Dalgleish had been
stationed at San Francisco, Cal., for several months, but a few weeks ago
the railroad artillery corps with which he was connected were set east to
Camp Upton, N.Y., to prepare for the overseas trip. They were about to
start across when the war ended and were being sent back when he and several
comrades were taken sick. They were carried off the train at Buffalo and
placed in the Army hospital there, where all possible was done for his
relief.

Private George Dalgliesh had resided in Chatsworth and vicinity practically
all his life. He was a quiet, unassuming young man of splendid qualities.
His life was given in full service to his country, even though it was not
his lot to die on the field of battle. His parents, brothers and sisters
have the profound sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.

The remains arrived at the family home in Chatsworth Tuesday, accompanied by
a military escort from Buffalo, N.Y.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning in Akron at the Church of St
Patrick, Rev. D. K. Hurley officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery here.