M'Intosh, Sidney

MINTOSH, MCINTOSH

Posted By: Lori Haycock
Date: 3/27/2026 at 18:37:33

The Daily Nonpareil
Sun, Feb 23, 1919 Page 8

Sidney M'Intosh Killed in Action

Official report from Government Blasts all Hope of his Return

"Killed in action, previously reported severely wounded - Sidney McIntosh, Council Bluffs, Ia"

The above appeared in yesterday's casualty list and blasts all hope that young McIntosh might still be alive, despite the fact that no word had been received from him since last summer.

Sidney McIntosh enlisted in the marine corps during the summer of 1917 and was assigned to the Sixth company, which fought so brilliantly at Belleau wood, where 7,000 Americans stopped the Germans in their mad rush for Paris. McIntosh was one of the 7,000 and he gave his life.

After being informed that Sidney had been severely wounded, his parents anxiously awaited further word, either from him or from his officers, but none was forthcoming. Attempts were made to get into communication with him but all to no avail. Letters and cables were unanswered and when the war department was requested to investigate, they advised that young McIntosh was severely wounded and taken to a hospital, where he must be convalescing as they had no record of his death.

He had many friends in Council Bluffs, having lived here practically all of his life. He graduated from the high school and won high honors while upholding the crimson and blue colors on the athletic field. He was regarded as the greatest athlete who ever attended the local high school. As a football and basketball player he had no equal.

For years McIntosh was catcher and captain of the De Vol Victors baseball team (now known as the Longeways) and his headwork and ability played a prominent part in making that club one of the best in southwestern Iowa.

Although at his best when behind the bat, young McIntosh could play any position on the diamond, having held down first base, shortstop and the outfield in a brilliant manner, while as a pitcher he held high rank.

As the months rolled by and no word was received from Sidney, many wild rumors were circulated, among them being that he had lost his memory and forgotten who he was. A short time ago word came to his parents in a round-about manner that Sidney had been seen in a hospital in Brest, France, wounded by recovered sufficiently to return home.